Top 10 Photoshop Basic Tips & Tricks

Posted on the 16 January 2016 by Savita Singh @Compgeekblog

One of the most used online software in the world today is Photoshop. Photoshop is used by graphic designers, artists, web designers and also by common people to make creative images and graphics using various tools on Photoshop. The following are Top 10 tips to help users of Photoshop to use the software more effectively:

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There are many tutorials and useful techniques displayed by other artists easily available online. Using Photoshop effectively is an art and learning from others will always help make better Photoshop images.

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While using the crop tool on Photoshop, they must uncheck the "delete cropped pixels" box. This will help keep the cropped images hidden instead of erasing them. This helps in working nondestructively and in the end again by checking this box after the project is completed, the pixels can be erased to reduce the size of the project.

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Instead of choosing the softness and size of the brush in the options on can simply press Alt and Ctrl on Mac or just Ctrl on Windows to do the job. After pressing and holding these buttons all the users have to do is drag vertically for softness and horizontally for size.

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For getting optimal results and making changes, always work with separated and well organized layers.

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If one uses the adjustment layers instead of applying them directly, there is an option of deleting them for the layer while using them on other layers.

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By checking on the box sample all layers the chances on mistakes are reduced and the project is done in a non destructive way.

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It is always easier to design a project on Photoshop by using a touchscreen tablet device rather than using a mouse. It is easier, faster and also gives more creative edge to the illustrator or artist than using a mouse.

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To create a great image on Photoshop it is essential to use the various tools of Photoshop that are at the command of the users. Using tools like lasso, magic wand and also refine edge option will make all the difference.

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When using the mask option, one can go to mask properties and adjust the softness as well as sharpness of the image. There is also the option of going back to the original mask.

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Spending time in sketching is essential as the designers or artists get a clear idea of what they want. This helps in finishing the project faster and also making it a success as there is clarity of thought.

These were some tips to use Photoshop more effectively.If you are a beginner or a Photoshop user, my recommendation is that you integrate these tips into your working method and you will soon see the results: you will be able to do the same work in less time, and with better editing speed.


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Savita Singh is the author of computergeekblog, She has a superlative knowledge of Graphic and Web designing. She is a part time blogger who loves to write about latest technology, social media and web design. Her blog focuses on creative things of designing and tech, providing professional opinions on designing products, performances and a variety of business.