Mastering Shapes in Adobe Photoshop CC + 10 Projects [2019]

Master shapes by using grids and guides for precise drawings in Photoshop chapter 2, and draw rectangles, circles, polygons, stars, and lines using the custom shapes library.

Master grids and guides in Photoshop CC to align and organize elements precisely using grids, snapping, rulers, and various guide creation methods, including new guide layout and smart guides.

Explore shape tool modes in Photoshop, including pixels, path, and shape mode, and learn how each mode affects layers, paths, and fill and stroke properties.

Learn to create rectangles in Photoshop CC by dragging between corners with Shift for a square or Alt from center, and choose unconstrained, square, fixed size, proportional, or center.

Learn to set fill and stroke colors for vector shapes in Photoshop using swatches, color picker, gradients, and patterns, and to load presets and adjust gradient options.

Explore stroke options in Photoshop CC, including stroke width, dash types (solid, dashed, dotted), caps (butt, round, projecting), and alignment (inside, center, outside) with miter, round, and bevel joins.

Draw a rounded rectangle using the same steps as a rectangle, with a corner radius option from 0 to 1000 pixels, and explore live shape properties to create rounded shapes.

Master drawing ellipses and circles in Photoshop with the ellipse tool: click and drag, shift for circles, alt for center, alt+shift for center circles, and set exact width and height.

Learn to draw polygons and stars with the polygon tool, set sides 3–100 and radius, and enable stars via the gear icon or click, adjusting indent and smooth indents.

Draw precise lines with the line tool in Photoshop, use Shift for 45/90 degree angles, adjust weight, arrowheads, and guidelines, then group and lock layers.

Master Photoshop's custom shape tool to draw with pre-designed shapes or your own, load categories, and use defined proportions or defined size for accurate results.

Practice this exercise to master shapes in Adobe Photoshop CC, share your work, and ask related questions in the Udemy questions and answers part.

Explore the black and white arrow tools, learn to use masks, and manage shapes in one layer with drawing, merging, and arranging, using the align edges option for crisp edges.

Use the black arrow path selection tool to move and transform whole shapes, including combined shapes. Switch to the white arrow direct selection tool to edit individual anchor points.

Explore live shape properties in Photoshop CC to resize and position rectangle, rounded rectangle, and ellipse shapes, adjust corner roundness, set fill and stroke, and use the masks button.

Learn how layer masks and vector masks enable non-destructive transparency in Photoshop, using white to reveal and black to hide, and combine raster and vector masks for flexible editing.

See how shapes carry a vector mask, hide areas outside the mask using the masks button in the properties panel, and add or view layer masks from the masks tab.

Merge multiple shapes into a single layer in Photoshop CC when they share the same color, using Shift or Ctrl-click to select layers and Ctrl+E to merge.

Select from six options to manage shapes on a layer, including new layer, combine shapes, subtract front shape, intersect shape area, exclude overlapping shapes, and merge shape components.

Discover how arrangement options in Photoshop change the stacking order of shapes in a shape layer, using bring to front, forward, backward, and back to create new effects.

Master precise shape alignment in Photoshop by using alignment options to position shapes on a layer, align to canvas or selection, and distribute them evenly by widths or heights.

Learn how the align edges option in Photoshop sharpens shape outlines by snapping to the pixel grid. Uncheck snap vector tools and transforms to pixel grid.

Engage in hands-on practice to master shapes in Adobe Photoshop CC, complete the exercise, submit your work, and ask questions in the Udemy Questions and Answers section.

Master the pen tool in Photoshop and unleash a creative power to craft any artwork, with a chapter 4 introduction and a hands-on exercise to practice and share results.

Master the Photoshop paths panel to manage, select, create, and convert paths, and use fill or stroke with foreground color or brush, including Alt+click dialogs for precise settings.

Master the pen tool in Photoshop, using shape mode and path mode to create shapes. Manage paths in the path panel and learn the linear, curve, open, and close types.

Master anchor points and path direction in Photoshop using the pen tool; distinguish corner and smooth points, adjust line segments, and use alt-drag cusp handles for independent control.

Master the freeform pen tool to draw with the mouse, turning freehand lines into paths with anchor points, and use the magnetic option to follow edges for vector masks.

Learn to add and delete anchors on paths, master how anchor points reshape line segments, and use the Pen Tool with auto add or delete for fast, precise path editing.

Master the convert point tool to switch corner and smooth anchor points, adjust direction handles, and refine curves for shapes like a heart using the pen tool.

Complete this exercise or related tasks to practice mastering shapes in Photoshop CC, share your work, and ask questions in the Udemy Questions and Answers section.

Explore creating and saving custom shapes in Photoshop, converting text and selections to shapes, and building a personal shapes library. Apply these techniques in chapter 5 through hands-on exercises.

Save and load custom shapes to reuse designs across projects, using the gear menu to save as a CSH file and load from a previously saved file.

Create and save a custom shape in Photoshop by selecting a heart and using define custom shape, then name it for reuse on future projects.

Convert a logo drawn with the pen tool or shape tools into a reusable custom shape via the paths panel, defining and naming it for the custom shape library.

Create a scalable custom shape from a raster logo by making a work path from a selection, adjusting tolerance, and saving it as a named custom shape.

Convert text to editable shapes in Photoshop to preserve quality and save as a custom shape. Use work paths, merge shapes, round corners, and save to the custom shapes library.

Practice makes perfect by completing this exercise or related exercises, submit your work, and ask questions in the Udemy questions and answers part.

Explore real-world projects in Photoshop CC by creating a year wallpaper, polygon origami bird, and a BeeChat brand identity with logos, icons, a business card, and website elements.

Design device wallpapers in Photoshop using shapes, styles, and 3d extrusion to build a layered wallpaper for devices from a blank document with ellipses, rectangles, gradients, and light rays.

Apply layer styles to numbers, copy them with the alt key and fx drag, then extrude in 3d mode, adjust values and materials from presets, and convert text to shape.

Design an origami bird in Photoshop using the shape tool, layer copying, and transformations, then build a gradient background with a vector mask and smooth, scalable shapes.

Learn to design a branded logo using shapes in Photoshop, exploring color choices, layers, and shape tools to create the Beechat logo and convey brand identity.

Convert a colored logo into a mono color version for stamps and badges by setting all fills and strokes to black and white, completing a simple, useful project.

Create icon sets from logos for Windows, Mac, iOS, web apps using Photoshop plugins; save as PNG-24 and ICO, trim and crop to square, and export favicons with online tools.

Design a BeeChat business card in Photoshop by creating a new document, applying colors and logo, arranging rounded shapes and hexagons with a group mask; note strokes don’t scale.

Create a BeeChat business card by adding a text shape, duplicating it to display social network IDs, and designing custom shapes from icons using raster logos, building on previous lessons.

Create a real-world sized DVD label and 3D package from scratch, forming a blank template, then apply the BeeChat logo with brushes, blending, masking, and a top installation text.

Create a 3d dvd box in Photoshop with a rectangle shape, corner radius, fill, and stroke. Add a logo with a layer mask, then apply 3d extrusion and render.

Master web page element design in Photoshop by building a header, buttons, modal windows including signing forms and badges, plus a BeeChat logo, using shapes, styles, guides, and layer techniques.

Create a curvature header using guides and anchor points, add a mid-ribbon rectangle with color and stroke tweaks, and insert the BeeChat logo and menu items with the type tool.

Master tools in Photoshop to create text boxes, envelopes, keys, and Facebook and Google icons with custom shapes, add guide texts, and build badges with shadows and corner triangles.

Recreate a Santa character in Photoshop CC by turning a pixel template into shapes, using rectangles and the pen tool with anchor tweaks. Avoid rigging or animation.

Draw a Santa character with the pen tool to create hands and head parts, merge shapes, set fill and stroke colors; use ellipses for face, nose, cheeks, eyes, and eyebrows.

Finalize the Santa character by creating a background rectangle, a gray ellipse with a feathered vector mask, and a ray shape with opacity and a layer mask behind Santa's head.

Learn to create a complex symmetrical sketch using the pen tool, convert anchors to smooth or cusp, anchor first, and refine with grids to build Arabic ornaments and mandalas.

Hide background and grid, rearrange layers, draw triangles and ellipses with pen tool, refine with convert anchor point and white arrow tools using template layer for symmetry in complex shapes.

Draw the next part, rearrange layers in the layers panel, select with the white tool, and delete the line, then refine this section.

Draw lines and a triangle to build a symmetrical design, copy for the top and bottom, refine strokes for sharp edges, then group layers and flip a copy into place.

Explore the chapter 7 2019 updates to Adobe Photoshop CC, focusing on shapes and paths and the newcomer tools.

Improve path visibility in Photoshop CC 2018 by setting path color and thickness (0.5–3 px) via the options bar gear icon, and enable rubber band previews with shape tools.

Master the curvature pen tool in Adobe Photoshop CC to draw smooth curves and straight segments, create precise paths, and edit anchor points with Shift+P and mouse actions.

Complete the shape masterclass in Adobe Photoshop CC by applying learned knowledge, practicing to solve questions, and contact via Instagram or email for support.