Photoshop Graphic Design Made Simple

Learn to import files into Photoshop by using open, place, or drag-and-drop, manage multiple documents, and ensure items appear in the work area as intended.

Learn to master the move tool in Photoshop by selecting layers, using auto select, and transforming with transform controls, then commit changes with the checkmark or the enter key.

Learn to use the lasso tools in photoshop to make freeform selections, ending at the endpoint, and adjust selections with add, subtract, and intersect options, including moving selections.

Explore the marquee tools in Photoshop, including rectangular and elliptical selections, and learn to add to, subtract from, intersect, and move selections while unlocking layers.

Master the polygonal lasso tool to place points and draw edge-based selections, close shapes with control-click, and use backspace to undo, then move or cut out selections for precision.

Use the magnetic lasso tool to snap to edges and create selections on high-contrast images; simply right-click to choose it, start dragging, and finish with a final click.

Explore the quick selection tool in Photoshop, learning to add to and subtract from selections and adjust brush size for precision. Compare it with magnetic lasso and the magic wand.

Learn to use the brush tool in Photoshop to paint with adjustable color, hardness, size, and opacity, explore presets and brush panel, and apply selective painting with a selection tool.

Explore how the spot healing brush in photoshop removes blemishes by sampling surrounding pixels, adjusting brush size, and using content-aware or proximity match options to blend seamlessly.

Explore the clone tool in Photoshop to copy areas and build patterns across layers. Learn to use pattern stamp tool on a new layer with sampling from current and below.

Demonstrate how the eraser tool works in Photoshop, exploring different brushes, erasing parts of an image, and using layer placement to reveal the cleaned areas behind a lower document.

Learn to master Photoshop's type tool, exploring typefaces, size, style, leading, tracking, and color to craft typographically compelling designs.

Master the gradient tool in Photoshop to blend colors with linear, radial, and diamond gradients, adjust direction with handles, and edit gradients using the gradient editor.

Learn to use the pen tool in Photoshop to draw between points, create shapes, and make precise selections with adjustable handles for curved edges.

Master the pen tool in Photoshop to create and refine curves by dragging points and handles, using the control key to adjust, break, and shape with ruler and transform controls.

Explore Photoshop shape tools, including rectangle, rounded rectangle, ellipse, polygon, and custom shapes, then learn to fill colors, adjust stroke size, and opacity for polished graphics.

Master the Photoshop shape tool and custom shapes to design icons and footers with color. Import, manage, and apply presets and uploaded shapes for quick, reusable design elements.

Learn to create a simple flyer in Photoshop using basic shapes, clipping masks, text, color, logos, and social icons.

Create a simple Photoshop design using basic tools like shapes, pen, and painting, then refine with color, text, and layout.