Wednesday, November 28, 2007

How to use option of the layer

How to use option of the layer

- Choose layer option to change the opacity and mode of the layer, you also can rename the layer.

How to use the Background Eraser at layer

How to use the Background Eraser at layer

a) Erase the image to view the layer at back

b) You can see the background layer


How to create the Aligning Linked Layers

How to create the Aligning Linked Layers

a) Link the "hello" layer to the "everybody" layer by click on the link check box.

b) When aligning them, the linked layers will always move to the chosen position relative to the currently active layer.


How to correct the incorrect character on the layer

How to correct the incorrect character on the layer

    1. Double click on the layer title to editable text.

    2. Highlight the incorrect character and then type the correct one.


How to add and edit layer masks

How to add and edit layer masks

- In the Layers palette, a layer mask appears as an additional thumbnail to the right of the layer thumbnail.

How to use the action palette

How to use the action palette

- Adobe Photoshop lets you automate tasks by grouping a series of commands into a single action.

How to use the history palette

How to use the history palette

- The History palette lets you jump to any recent state of the image created during the current working session.

How to use the path palette

How to use the path palette

- The Paths palette lists the name of each saved path and a thumbnail of its contents.

How to use the channel palette

How to use the channel palette

- The Channels palette lets you create and manage channels and monitor the effects of editing.

How to use the layer palette

How to use the layer palette

- The Layers palette lists all layers in an image, starting with the topmost layer. A thumbnail of layer contents appears to the left of the layer name.

How to use the brush palette

How to use the brush palette

- The brush sizes and shapes available for painting and editing appear in the Brushes palette.

How to use the swatches palette

How to use the swatches palette

- You can choose a foreground or background color from the Swatches palette, or you can add or delete colors to create a custom swatch set.

How to use the color palette

How to use the color palette

- The Color palette displays the color values for the current foreground and background colors.

How to use the info palette

How to use the info palette

- In Photoshop, hexadecimal values for colors are displayed in the Info palette when you select Web Color Mode for one or both color readouts.

How to use the navigator palette

How to use the navigator palette

- Drag the view box, which represents the boundaries of the image window. Click in the thumbnail of the image. The new view includes the area you click.


How to use the quick mask mode

How to use the quick mask mode

a) Quick Mask mode lets you edit any selection as a mask without using the Channels palette and while viewing your image.

b) Edit the quick mask mode, choose polygonal lasso tool, choose gradient tool

How to use the zoom tool

How to use the zoom tool

- You can magnify or reduce your view using various methods. The window’s title bar displays the zoom percentage at all times. Press ALT key to zoom out.

How to use the hand tool

How to use the hand tool

- Select the hand tool, and drag in the image to move its view.


How to color sample tool

How to color sample tool

- Choose an option from the Sample Size menu, Point Sample to read the precise value of the pixel you click.

How to use the eyedropper tool

How to use the eyedropper tool

- Select the eyedropper tool to display its Options palette. The foreground color will change, you can select the sample size.