Photoshop tips for iMedia R094

To help iMedia students quickly learn all the skills they need for their R094 Visual Identity coursework I recorded skills tutorials using Photoshop CS6. The interface is almost identical to the free online photopea image editor.

Here are some printable quick hint guides with links to short tutorials aimed at each part of the R094 specification:

• 3.1a: Be able to set the canvas size - expanding or modifying
• 3.1b: Be able to use layout tools to help the placement of assets e.g. grids, guides and rulers
• 3.1c: Be able to use drawing tools e.g. shapes, colour fill, gradients
• 3.1d: Be able to use brightness and contrast, levels, colour balance, hue, saturation
• 3.1e: Be able to use selections based on shape, colour or edge contrast
• 3.1f: Be able to use layers to structure a graphic, create, merge, rename, change opacity
• 3.1g: Be able to use layer styles to enhance the visual impact e.g. drop shadows, effects, textures
• 3.1h: Be able to use retouching techniques to remove unwanted elements e.g. cloning, healing, blur, colour swatches, colour picker, pencil, brush
• 3.1i: Be able to use typography to add information e.g. text, font styles, sizes and effects
• 3.1j: Be able to use filters and effects to enhance the visual appeal e.g. stylise, monochrome, colour toning, vignette, sharpen

The quick hint guides have links to videos for each skill or you can see a playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLABF6PEI9nMqMMoaPA88uWITboZOInl44