Articles on: Photoshop

Embark on a journey through the history of photography, from its humble beginnings with Joseph Nicéphore Niépce in the 1800s, to the advent of digital cameras and Photoshop's role in modern image manipulation. Discover the different facets of the photography industry and learn how professionals use Photoshop to retouch photos, create composite images, and produce artwork, while also exploring options for honing your own Photoshop skills.

Explore the graphic design industry, its historical roots dating back to the 13th century, its evolution into the digital world, and the essential role of Adobe Photoshop in its operations. Learn about the different services graphic designers offer, how they utilize Photoshop for image preparation, color correction, retouching, creating image composites, and digital displays, and where to acquire these valuable skills.

Discover the transformative power of Adobe Photoshop skills across various industries. Learn how mastering this tool can open doors to opportunities in graphic design, photography, web design, marketing and advertising, and motion graphics, where Photoshop is a crucial aspect of everyday workflows.

Are you a photographer or closely related to the photography field? Learn about Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom, the two industry standard photo editing software programs, their functionalities, and major differences between them which can help you decide the right tool for your next big project.

Uncover the key differences between Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, two industry-leading graphic design software programs, and understand which is the right one for your professional needs. Learn about their unique capabilities, from image editing and manipulation in Photoshop to vector-based designs in Illustrator, and discover how to effectively utilize these tools for optimum results.

Want to get into graphic design? In this video, you’ll learn what graphic designers do, what apps they use, how to get started, and more. See examples of design work and learn about creating a graphic design portfolio. You’ll learn what classes and certificate programs are appropriate so you can take the next step and get started in graphic design.

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There are many ways to retouch skin in Photoshop, some more advanced than others. Since each method provides different results, it’s important to know where the image will be published. For example, if you’re retouching the skin in an ad related to food, perhaps the client wants something more natural and with a little retouching, but if you retouch skin for the cosmetic industry, the client likely prefers perfection while keeping some texture, with an appearance of porcelain-like skin.

In this free class stream we’ll cover the basics of Photoshop so you can get started using it for photo editing or design. You’ll learn what kinds of things you can do with Photoshop, get a live tutorial of using the app so you can get started using Photoshop for photo retouching, or to create graphics for web, social media, print, and more.

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It’s quite liberating to be your own boss. We’re talking about flexible schedules, not missing out on important events, and controlling your work environment. It’s even more exhilarating knowing that you’re spending most of your days working on something you’re truly passionate about and know it will make a difference one day. When it comes to the technology world, graphic design has long been a career choice to stimulate creativity and make a real difference. 

Here’s why learning graphic design will help you feel empowered:

What are Variable Fonts?

Variable fonts are a new kind of font that allows for amazing new levels of flexibility. With just one font file you can alter thickness, width, or just about any attribute you can think of... all while keeping the file-size small (important for websites).

Do not limit your thinking to the standard options that you’ve seen before (bold, italic, extended, condensed, etc.). Font designers can make variable fonts do all sorts of cool things!