Week 1 Day 1-Creating and Saving Documents.pptx

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1. Creating and Saving Documents

2. Document Management

3. 1. Creating a New Document: When you start a new project in Photoshop, the first step is to create a new document. Here's how you can do it: Open Photoshop and go to File > New . In the New Document dialog box, you will need to specify the following: Document Name : Enter a name for your document. Preset : Choose a preset based on your project type (e.g., Print, Web). Size : Define the dimensions of your document (Width and Height). Resolution : Set the resolution (e.g., 72 DPI for web or 300 DPI for print). Color Mode : Select a color mode (e.g., RGB for screen, CMYK for print). Background Contents : Choose the background color (White, Background Color, or Transparent).

4. 2. Saving Your Document: Once your document is created, it's important to save it properly. Here’s how: Go to File > Save As . Choose a location on your computer to save the file. File Format : Select the appropriate file format based on your needs. Common File Formats: PSD (Photoshop Document) : Preserves all layers, effects, and settings. Ideal for ongoing projects. JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) : Compressed format, widely used for web and print, but loses some quality. PNG (Portable Network Graphics) : Lossless compression, supports transparency, great for web use. TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) : High-quality format, supports layers and various color modes, ideal for high-resolution printing.

5. Changing Views: Zooming In and Out: Allows you to focus on specific details or view the entire image. Fit on Screen: Adjusts the view to fit the document within the window. Actual Pixels: Shows the image at its actual size for a true-to-life representation. Arranging Open Images: Tile Vertically/Horizontally: Arranges multiple open documents side by side or stacked vertically. Cascade: Overlaps documents so that each is partially visible. Group by Application: Organizes documents by the application window. Using Guides, Grids, and Rulers: Guides: Drag from the rulers to place horizontal or vertical lines to align objects. Grids: Display a grid overlay to help with precise placement and alignment. Rulers: Display measurements along the edges of the document to assist in positioning elements accurately.

6. Guides : To add a guide, click on the ruler and drag it onto the canvas. You can create horizontal or vertical guides depending on your design needs. Guides can be locked to prevent accidental movement and adjusted through the “View” menu. Grids : Enable grids by going to View > Show > Grid . Grids help you align and distribute elements precisely. Customize grid settings under Preferences > Guides, Grid, & Slices to adjust grid size and color. Rulers : To show rulers, go to View > Rulers . Rulers display the measurements of your canvas, which helps in placing and sizing elements accurately. You can change the ruler units by right-clicking on the ruler and selecting your preferred measurement unit (pixels, inches, etc.).