PHOTOSHOP EDITING OBSERVATION CHECKLIST

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Locate and open Photoshop
Create a new file (new image) Ctrl+ N
Adjust the resolution and size of the new file
Amend the image size (Image  Image Size)
Amend the canvas size (Image  Canvas Size)
Import images into Photoshop (File  Import, Drag & Drop)
Use the transform tool (Ctrl + T, Warp, Perspective, Hold Shift to
maintain resolution constraints)
Use the selection tool to copy part of an image

Paste the selection (Ctrl + V)

Unlock layers
Create multiple layers
Rename layers and modify the structure of the layers
Use the Magnetic Lasso Tool to trace around an image
Use the crop tool
Use the eye dropper to select and apply a new colour to an existing
image
Use the healing tools to heal an image (Spot and
Use a brush (adjust the opacity, stroke and flow).
Use the clone tool
Use the eraser
Use the paint bucket to create a solid background
Use the gradient tool to create a gradient background
Use the dodge tool to lighten an image
Use the burn tool to darken an image
Create text
Increase the size of the font, alter the type of font
Use the move tool
Change the foreground and background colours (stroke, etc).
Find all HIDDEN tools
Create a shape
Change the blending mode of a layer (Drop Shadow, Inner Glow,
Outer Glow, Stroke, Gradient)
Create a drop shadow on a piece of text or image
Create a clipping mask
Use the liquify tool
 Airbrush an image
Apply filters
Adjust the levels of a photo
Adjust the hue/saturation/vibrance/shadows/highlights
Batch process images
Browse history of actions
Zoom in and out (Ctrl +, Ctrl -)
Correct a red eye image.
Save .PSD file (Photoshop file) – (Ctrl S)
Save file for web (JPEG/GIF)
Save an image with a transparent background (PNG/GIF)
Create new layer
Create an adjustment layer
Sharpen an image
Blur an image
Use tilt shift filter to improve a portrait photo
Batch process a series of images
Create an apply a Photoshop Action

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