1. 6 shortcuts SPECIFIC to Photoshop and describe what they do.
- B - brush tool, allows you to draw on images
- U - shape tool, creates shapes and allows modifications
- T - text tool, used to write text
- W - magic wand tool, used for selecting
- V - move tool, allows you to move layers and align objects
- C - crop tool, used to crop images
2. Remove everything but the octopus in the following image. Describe how you did it. What are the shortcuts for the tools you used?
I used the selection tool (W) and selected the octopus. I copied (CTRL-C) and pasted (CTRL-V) the selection in a new layer. To make the edges smoother I used the eraser (E) to remove any extra parts. Then I duplicated the layer (CTRL-J) and applied a gaussian blur on the layer behind. I transformed the layer (CTRL-T) and made the blurred layer larger to make the octopus smoother. I cropped the picture (C) to fit the octopus.
3. Find a tutorial on YouTube of some interesting Special Effect (that is not too simple >10 minutes) in Photoshop. Post the tutorial. Get ready to master it at a later date.
Realistic Neon Light Effect in Photoshop | Nemanja Sekulic
