An Idiot’s Guide to Photoshop – Part 2 [PDF]

phosho2Have you ever wanted to fool around with the more sophisticated image editors, like Photoshop? Chances are, you have, but you didn’t know how to start. Starting the application for the first time can be wholly intimidating and even right out discouraging for newbies.

We already published part one to the Idiot’s Guide to Photoshop in 2009. This time, we’ve worked with Azamat ‘Bohed’ E. from TrueKolor.net to ensure an equally useful sequel to the series. MakeUseOf is proud to be able to present An Idiot’s Guide to Photoshop – Part II.

Learn how to work the various image editing tools by heart. This guide aims to bring Photoshop novices one step closer to image editing mastery.

idiot's guide to photoshop

In over 30 illustrated pages, Bohed will teach you how to…

  • Open files in Photoshop
  • Cut out items, or remove the background
  • Whiten teeth with the dodge tool
  • Working with gradients
  • Outer glow, inner glow and color overlay
  • Render cloud effects
  • Changing Hue/Saturation
  • Adding a fake tattoo
  • Creating custom shapes
  • Make an image black and white
  • Create a water-like image reflection
  • Align an object to the ideal center
  • Using the liquify tool

No reason to wait, this manual is entirely free of charge, just like the one before.

 

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Simon Slangen

I'm a student from Belgium, absorbing math and science in preparation for my computer sciences studies. I've been writing for MUO for quite some time now, which - because I just love everything regarding technology. Check out my meme? http://meme.yahoo.com/slangen/

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  • 1fastbullet

    When do you get to the “idiot” part about paying that kind of money for a photo editing tool?

    What’s next, how to tune up a Rolls Silver Cloud?

    • http://meme.yahoo.com/slangen/ Simon Slangen

      You can use layers or drop a shadow in most photo editing applications. But there’s a reason why about every professional uses Photoshop. Once you pass a certain level, those other applications won’t suffice anymore.

  • http://www.ojphoto.blogspot.com OJ Photography

    Thanks so much for the guides! Directed here by a link from Shadow House Creations (http://shadowhousecreations.blogspot.com/)

    Thanks again!

  • Andrea

    A lot of hard work went into this, and I can’t possibly thank you enough.

  • blue_bee29

    Is there any free version of Photoshop?

    • http://meme.yahoo.com/slangen/ Simon Slangen

      A free version, no. But you could try Gimp or Paint.NET as free alternatives.