To duplicate a layer, you need to select that layer in the layers panel and hit CMD (CTRL) + J. Important: Make sure you name all the layers while creating designs so that you won’t get confused when you reopen the same PSD file a couple of days later. Basically, layers give a lot of flexibility to tweak each graphic element when creating graphics in Photoshop. I can select a particular layer, delete it, reduce the opacity, change the blend modes, increase the size of a particular layer, etc. But once I’ve reduced the opacity of the circle to 50%, the “th” part is a bit (50%) visible. Now the reason why you can’t see my name (Hi, I am Sujith) is because of a circle (ellipse – check the layers panel) that is present above that. But for example, if you have made the layer a bit transparent (it’s called opacity in photoshop), then you can see the layer beneath it. So what’s on the top is what you always see. You can get it back by going to the window (top menu) and then click on “Layers”.Īnd the only Tab that’s left on the side panel is the layers tab.įull Pricing Plan Here! 3. It’s ok if you have closed the layers tab also.
Clicking on “Close Tab Groups” will remove all the tabs in that row. And here is how you can remove them:Ĭlick on the icon (see image below) that you see on the right side of the tabs, click on “Close Tab”. Since we are just starting out, other than the layers tab, we don’t need any other tabs that exist on the side panel. Important: Tabs are small individual units that you see on the side panel. Color tab, Layers tab, Channels tab, etc. Now, on the side panel, you’ll be seeing a lot of tabs. This will reset the whole workspace and panel arrangements to default. Just to make sure that we are on the same page, click on the window (on the top menu), click on “Workspace” and then click on “Reset essentials”. These are the namings I’ll be using along in this article to help you locate more tools and options. Let me give you the names first, so you won’t get confused. In photoshop, a workspace means the groups of panels that you see on the screen. “Not saving” is one of the most common mistakes people make when designing in Photoshop. Important: Whenever you create a new document, save it first (CMD or CTRL + S) and name it properly. Change only the W and H sizes keep the remaining same whenever you create a new document. Just remember that whatever the size you choose document should be based on what social platform you are designing for.
Now the main things you need to consider here are width, height, DPI, Units (use pixels always), and, Color Mode – RGB (for all web purposes). Open Photoshop, and click on the create a new button that you see on the left side (or on the top menu, click on File – New) to create a new document. In the same way, you need to create a document, where you all be creating all the graphics. Creating A New DocumentĪ painter needs a canvas to create art. And here are 12 things you should master. But like I’ve said, I am gonna talk only from the social media design perspective only. Just open Photoshop, grab a coffee, and start your learning! Photoshop Basics This guide will be extremely helpful for content creators, wanna-be designers, social media managers, solopreneurs, and, digital marketers who are thinking to get started with photoshop. I tried my best to make the learning process as easy and fun as possible for you.
If you try to learn all the tools, all the tricks, especially in the beginning then you’ll go nowhere.įor example, what’s the point in learning about the clone tool (this tool is used to replace the information for one part of a picture with information from another part) when your goal is to create beautiful graphics.Īnd that’s the reason why I’ve written this in-depth guide on “the basics of photoshop that you need to learn to create awesome social media graphics”. “Don’t try to learn and understand everything you see in life. And the learning curve with photoshop is pretty steep.īut let me tell you a life hack. Photoshop has a lot of tools that can definitely overwhelm beginners (I was once a beginner too).
And you are here because you have zero knowledge of this Adobe software that costs 9.99$ per month (Photography plan). Ok, you are considering “Adobe Photoshop” to create social media posts.