Semester 1 Flashcards
How to mask an image
Click on chosen layer, go to layers panel and add mask by clicking the button with the square and circle. CNTRL I to invert colors to be able to draw and reveal foreground color
Hitting the D button sets what on a mask
Your colors to black and white
How to set history states to 1000
Edit, preferences, set history states to 1000
How to reset the workspace
Upper right hand corner, click reset essentials
Painting black on a mask ___ an effect. Painting white _____ an effect.
Removes , adds
Adjusting the _________ on brush controls allows different layers of visibility.
Opacity
How to create a blank layer
Click on layer icon
When to create a blank layer
When using healing tools
Use what hotkey to transform a layer
CNTRL T
Why do you clip an adjustment
Hit the clip button in order to put that adjustment on the certain layer
What are marquee selections
Used for basic geometric shapes , not good for complex shapes
What are the lasso selections
Freehand draws a selection. Use polygonal lasso to do complex geometric shapes. Use the magnetic lasso to cling to shapes.
Wand selections
Grabs a generalized area by color and contrast
Color range selecting
Select, color range, choose sampled colors, select eye dropper tool, fine tune by moving fuzziness slider
How to refine edge
Make a selection, choose refine edge in option bar turn on smart radius and adjust the effects
How to use healing tools
Create new layer, select sample all layers, then use a healing tool
Spot healing brush
Click on imperfections to heal them
Clone stamp
Alt click in the area you want to use to cover up and draw
How to transform images
Command T , move your cursor to the outside to get options for transformation
How to add text
Click on text icon, type, adjust font, size and color
How to use brush tools
Control brush size and hardness in the upper left hand corner, create new layer and choose overlay, turn flow down so there isn’t build up
Shutterspeed
Time it takes to capture pictures higher has more light and more blue , lower has less light and less blur
Aperature
Opening of the lens, the bigger the opening the blurrier the background will be
ISO
Starts from more light and more noise to less light and less noise
