Introduction to photoshop

Introduction to photoshop is to understand the software layout, master the basic functions of the software, deepen research and imitation, do it by hand, and determine the learning direction.

1, cognitive software

Know the layout of photoshop software and the specific functions of each tool, as long as you are familiar with it and remember it. The key is to master the function of each tool on the left.

2, master the basic functions of the software

When you master the basic functions of software, you begin to apply these functions to basic operations and master them skillfully.

After mastering the basic tools, basic image manipulation and simple color matching are definitely no problem. With ready-made drawings, you can describe them slowly, follow them and stick to them, and the functional operation of the software will become more and more skilled.

Step 3 learn to imitate

At this stage, it is recommended to learn bit by bit according to the examples of learning websites, and then you must think more. What I want to say here is that you must insist. After a period of time, you will find yourself changing.

Step 4 do it yourself

When you are familiar with the examples of imitating others, you can do it yourself. Don't imitate. Bring your own design ideas, even if you start with the simplest posters and leaflets, don't be afraid of difficulties, don't be afraid that your own works won't be available, as long as you are willing to practice, you will surely produce good works.

5, determine their own direction, targeted learning.

PS is a very powerful tool, so you have learned the skills of using basic tools. Next, you should consider what direction to develop. What you want to do with PS is a simple P-diagram, so find more P-diagrams and learn the P-diagram skills of special materials slowly.

If you are in the late stage of photography, then you need to learn how to fix the film, adjust the color, adjust the light and shadow and so on. Or if you want to be a graphic designer, you must learn poster design, packaging design, picture album, LOGO and so on. Want to be a UI designer? Then learn interface design and so on. Therefore, there is no end to learning, and there are still many things to learn next.