In this tutorial article, you will learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop Creative Studio (CS) series and CC series, how to use the various tools to edit pictures and graphics with step by step screenshots. The main aim of this tutorial is to show you some basic features of Photoshop which will help you design professional book covers for your books on Amazon and CreateSpace.
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How to Download and Install Adobe Photoshop CS6 Extended & CC for Free
Adobe Photoshop full version is not initially free but now you can download it for free. You will also nee the license key to activate or crack it. The application is available for both Windows PC and Mac.Here are the minimum system requirements for Adobe Photoshop CS6 and CC versions:
CPU: Intel Pentium 4 or AMD 64 bit processor with a speed of about 1.8 GHz.RAM: 1GB (1GB VRAM required for 3D features).
HARD DRIVE SPACE: 4 to 5GB of available hard drive space for installation.
OS: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (or later versions).
Here are some free working download links to Photoshop CS6 and CC Extended:
- Download Free Trial version of Adobe Photoshop CC from Adobe Creative Site
- Download full version of Adobe Photoshop CS6 Extended
- Download Adobe full Photoshop CS6 with Keygen for crack
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New features in Photoshop CS6 Extended
1. Retouching and transforming tools:
a. Content-Aware Move tool:
The Content-Aware Move tool lets you quickly recompose images without complex layering or slow, precise selections. Extend mode convincingly expands or contracts objects such as hair, trees, or buildings. Move mode lets you place objects in different locations.b. Content-Aware Patch tool:
The updated Patch tool includes a Content-Aware option that seamlessly replaces unwanted image elements by synthesizing nearby content. The natural-looking results are similar to Content-Aware Fill, but the Patch tool lets you select the area from which the fill is drawn.c. Redesigned Crop tools:
The redesigned Crop tool provides an interactive preview so you can better visualize results. A streamlined set of toolbar options includes a helpful Straighten tool, and aspect ratio controls you can adjust while a crop is active in the image window.2. Filters:
a. Correcting Wide-angle Lenses:
Choose Filter > Adaptive Wide Angle to quickly straighten lines that appear curved in panoramas or photos shot with fish eye and wide-angle lenses. The filter uses the physical characteristics of individual lenses to automatically correct images.b. Photographic Blur Gallery:
Choose Filter > Field Blur, Iris Blur, or Tilt-Shift to quickly create three distinct photographic blur effects with intuitive on-image controls. Use the Blur Effects controls to add Bokeh effects to the images.c. Lighting Effects Gallery:
Get better performance and results with the new, 64-bit Lighting Effects gallery. A dedicated workspace provides on-canvas controls and previews that make it easier to visualize your lighting enhancements.d. Oil Paint filter:
Choose Filter > Oil Paint to easily create the look of a classic painting.
3. Video:
The redesigned, clip-based Timeline panel includes transitions and effects that give finished videos professional polish. You can now easily change clip duration and speed, and apply motion effects to text, still images, and Smart Objects. Video Groups combine multiple video clips and content such as text, images, and shapes on a single Timeline track. Separate audio tracks allow for easy editing and adjusting.The redesigned video engine also supports a wider range of import formats. When you're ready to export final video, Photoshop provides helpful presets and options for the DPX, H.264, and QuickTime formats.
4. Color and Tonal Adjustments:
a. Skin Tone Selection and Face Detection:
Choose Select > Color Range. Then, from the Select pop-up menu in the Color Range dialog box, choose Skin Tones to isolate those tones. For more accurate skin tone selection, select Detect Faces and then, adjust Fuzziness to specify how low or high the range of colors will be in the selection.b. Improved Auto Corrections:
You can now perfectly enhance your images in a single step with improved Auto options for the Levels, Curves, and Brightness/Contrast adjustments.5. 3D (Photoshop Extended only):
Intuitively create 3D artwork with a simplified interface that offers on-canvas scene editing. Easily drag shadows into place, animate 3D objects, give 3D objects the look of sketches or cartoons, and more.6. Automation:
7. Painting and patterns:
8. Drawing:
9. Workspace and Workflow:
a. Mercury Graphics Engine:
b. Fresh new look:
c. Layers Enhancements:
d. Migrate and share Presets:
e. Background Save:
f. Auto Recover:
10. Type:
a. Paragraph and Character Styles:
b. Type menu:
11. Compatibility with Adobe Touch and Photoshop Companion Apps:
12. Camera Raw 7:
Photoshop User Interface or Workspace
From the Above Screenshot:
Photoshop Panels and Tabs:
Understanding the Layers Palette or Tab
Here are some important aspect of layers palette or tab:
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How to Add New Fonts to your Computer and for Photoshop Only
Most times, you might need some stunning font styles to spice up your Photoshop design which might not be available in your computer. There are many sites that provide free fonts that you can use on your computer. You can download free fonts from site like: urbanfonts.com, brushes.com, 101freefonts.com, dafont.com, etc. Download the fonts and save it on your computer. It will be saved inside a zip folder. Unzip the files and then take note of the folder name and location.All Windows OS have built-in support for OpenType fonts (both .otf and .ttf), as well as PostScript Type 1 fonts (.pfb + .pfm) and TrueType (.ttf). With this support, you can easily use the Windows Fonts control panel to install or remove fonts of all these formats, though the control.
To Install New Fonts on Your Computer:
1. Go to the start menu and go to Control Panel. Then, double click on Fonts. Next, select install new font.2. Now locate the folder that contains the downloaded fonts. Click OK to add the font to your current list of fonts.
3. To check if the font has been successfully installed; open any image or text editing application like Photoshop. Create a new file and then press the text icon. Now browse the list of fonts you have. If you find the font you installed in the list, you have successfully installed the font on your computer.
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You can also install these fonts in a location where it will be available for Photoshop application only. To achieve that: install the new fonts in this location: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Fonts.Photoshop Preferences and How to Customize/Edit them
To Edit Photoshop Preferences:
Photoshop keyboard Shortcut Keys
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How to Create and Set Up a New Photoshop Document
To create a new document:
Preset:
Document Width and Height:
Resolution:
Color Mode:
Background Contents:
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Photoshop Tools Panel
How to Use the Various Photoshop Tools
How to Use the Quick Selection Tool
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How to Refine the Edges of Your Selection in Photoshop
To Refine the Edge of a Selection in Photoshop:
How to Crop Images
How to Use the Type Tool
Point Text Method:
To Insert Point Texts:
Paragraph Text Method:
To Insert Paragraph Texts:
Path Text Method:
How to Draw Shapes and Symbols in Photoshop
To Draw a Regular Shape:
To Draw a Polygon with any Number of Sides:
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To Draw an Irregular, Custom Shape or Symbol:
How to Save or Export a Document in Photoshop
To Save a Photoshop File for the First Time:
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To Export a File from Photoshop:
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