photoshop

This morning we had our first tutorial in the basics of photoshop. This was a really useful start for me as I had little photoshop experience before this morning so I have learnt a lot already. We learned how to create new files, how to approach sizing/resolution, layer images on top of each other as well as the basics on the brush tool and eraser tool. The session has opened my eyes to the simplicity of photoshop and how useful it will be however also that mistakes are incredibly easy to make. I have been taking notes on all the control/tool commands used so far and I aim to try and learn them for future use.

In the afternoon we elaborated on what we learnt in the morning. The main skill we learned to use was using layer masks. They allowed us to cut out of one layer to reveal the layer underneath but without deleting the top layer. This allows for easy mistake correction and a much more seamless professional looking image. At first it all seemed rather confusing but like most things after practicing it started to make a lot more sense and my methodology (slowly) sped up. Im excited to take digital software further over the next year, having my first induction dissolved my previous reservations/ignorance towards creating digital art.

The top image is my first photoshop attempt from the morning using just layering and erasing.
The bottom image is my afternoon sessions work using layer masks and colour/light editing.