Click Here
for more articles |
|
|
The Tools and Features of Adobe Photoshop |
by:
Jeff Oreilly |
Adobe Photoshop is one ofworld's leading graphics editing programs, developed by Adobe Systems. Available on Mac OS or PC, Photoshop is used as one ofleading image design programs forWorld Wide Web. The most recent version of Photoshop, or Photoshop CStwo, "bridges" between other Adobe products such as Image Ready, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects, and Encore DVD to produce professional videos and DVDs. Photoshop usesfile format called.PSD or .PDD to store multiple layers ofimage. Recently Adobe releasedprogram called Photoshop Elements in order to giveless expensive version of Photoshop with many ofsame features. Although Adobe Photoshop is used primarily in doing touch-up for digital photos, it is also used for creating designs for web pages and professional companies.
Adobe Photoshop was originally created asconvenient and powerful way to retouch photos. Its most basic features include easily cropping and straightening photos that were either scanned ore taken withdigital camera. Under- or overexposed photos can be easily rescued withretouch power ofCamera RAW and other plug-ins. Photos taken in difficult lighting situations can be perfected byfew clicks ofmouse. Filters and plug-ins can be used to makepicture seem old or change to black and white.
Many web and graphics designers use Photoshop to create and design company logos and advertisements. Built in Photoshop effects and filters can make designing professional logos or advertisementsquick and simple process. Withpower of layers and opacity, pictures can be blended together and effects such as shadows, blurs, etc. are made possible. And, for those who desire to return tofinger painting days of their youth, Photoshop haspaintbrush tool with countless brush shapes and textures for anyone who just needs to let out their creativity.
Text editing has also become easily accessible because of Photoshop. Perspectives, shapes, and type onpath are justfew examples oftons of amazing text effects that are available. Slimy, dripping letters or cloud-writing insky are made easy from filters and text effects built into Photoshop.
Web designers thrive on Photoshop for making animations using Photoshop with other Adobe products. The things that can be done with Photoshop are literally endless. This is truly and amazing program.
Aboutauthor:
Jeff OReilly isauthor of several books on many topics andleader in seo and website production. Web Design
Circulated by Article Emporium
|
|
