Lynda.com - Up and Running with Photoshop for Design

Up and Running with Photoshop for Design is a streamlined introduction to Adobe's flagship image-editing application, specifically geared to lovers of graphic art and design. Expert Deke McClelland shows how to make designs and artwork come alive, in the shortest time possible. The course covers the basics of selections, masks, layers, type, effects, painting, and smart objects. Exercise files accompany the course.

Topics include:

* Getting around an image
* Creating accurate selections
* Creating a layered composition
* Scaling and rotating layers
* Creating realistic layer effects
* Painting with the brush tool
* Tracing outlines with the pen tool
* Creating editable effects with smart filters
* Saving an image and preparing it for print

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