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MS-HS Educational Technology: Learn Photoshop

Image Formats, Pixels, & Photoshop

Introduction

 Welcome to Adobe Photoshop!  

In this online tutorial, you can learn the essential Photoshop navigation tools to create amazing digital images on your own.  You will explore ways to adjust color levels, work in layers, and touch up images. The "Photoshop for Beginners Course" offers specific instructions on how to begin. Just click on the YouTube course description for more information. 

All teachers and secondary students have access to a free Adobe Creative Cloud account, which includes Photoshop. Contact your technnology teacher or tech support to learn how to create a Creative Cloud account and download Photoshop onto your laptop.

RGB vs. CMYK: Understanding the Differences

"When it comes to RGB vs. CMYK, what’s the difference? These color modes are best for different design formats — RGB for digital work and CMYK for print."

JPEG vs. PNG

What are the differences between JPEG and PNG image formats? Learn which format to use in your creative projects by watching this helpful video. 

What is a Pixel? An Introduction to Displays

Pixels are the small dots or squares that create images on display screens. Learn how they work in this informative video.