HELPFUL TIPS
UNLOCK A LAYER:
1. Double-click the padlock icon on the layer and click "OK" before renaming your layer
RIGHT CLICK:
1. Hold down CNTRL and click to bring up right-click options
CREATE A NEW DOCUMENT:
1. File < New < change pixels to inches…change size of width and height for the assignment
2. Resolution: for using Internet images…Resolution image: 72 pixels/inch…for your scanned art…resolution image: 150 pixels/inch
SCANNING:
1. Place your art face down on the scanner bed and line up with arrow on lower left corner of glass
2. Close the scanner
3. In Photoshop: File < Import < Images from Device
SAVING WORK:
1. Double-click on the “Robot”
2. Make sure that the blue and white "RM520" box appears on the desktop
3. In Photoshop: File < Save As < studentsvr1 < RM520 < Students Shared < MR. JONES CLASSES < "PERIOD" < "YOUR NAME"
HANDING IN WORK:
1. OPEN the blue and white icon on the top right corner of your desktop
2. Save one copy in your folder (see above)
3. In Photoshop: File < Save As < studentsvr1 < RM520 < Students Shared < MR. JONES CLASSES < "PERIOD" < FINISHED WORK < "PROJECT"
GOOGLE SEARCHES:
1. Look up an image…when your results show up, click on “Images”, now click on “Search tools”…on the left click on “Size”…choose Large
2. Choose an image…in the pop-up window choose “View image”…drag the image to your desktop
CONVERTING PNG's:
1. Open in Photoshop: File<Open<select your PNG image
2. In Photoshop: rectangular marquee tool…select your PNG image from the upper left corner to the lower right corner
Edit <Copy <File <New <Ok <Edit <Paste. You can now close out the original PNG image
PARTIAL SCREEN SHOTS:
1. Shift + Command + 4 , take your mouse and select the area you want to “screenshot”. Image is saved on your desktop.
2. Open your image: IN PHOTOSHOP , File < Open < Desktop < select your image
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: My layers palette and toolbar is missing..
A: Click on the Workspace buttons on the upper right side of your screen i.e. Painting, Design to bring them back up.
Q: I can't make any changes to an image on one of my layers..
A: Make sure your layer is unlocked OR if there is a small icon in the bottom, right hand corner of the layer, right click and choose "Rasterize Layer"
Q: I can't save my work to my personal folder or the FINISHED WORK folders..
A: The network may be taking a siesta.. Save your work to the DESKTOP if you are receiving an error message.
Q: NOTHING I AM DOING IS SHOWING UP! MY PAINTBRUSH WON'T PAINT! MY ERASER WON'T ERASE! AGHHH!!!
A: When in doubt, Command + D to Deselect. You may have a small area selected which excludes the area you're trying to work on.