GD Toolkit Summary Notes - Lesson 3

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S Photoshop Tools Gradient Tool (G): This tool lets you generate a gradient that allows you to blend the background and the foreground. Eraser Tool (E): This tool functions in the same manner as the paintbrush, but it does not paint, instead it erases. Smudge, Sharpen and Blur Tools: These tools function like paintbrushes; however, the individual tools have unrelated effects on your image. Pen Tool (P): This tool allows you to generate vector graphics and it also allows you to generate paths. Path Tool (A): This tool allows you to move around any generated paths, it resembles the Move Tool functionality. Type Tool (T): This tool allows you to type content horizontally. You can type vertically by using the tools hidden below the horizontal type tool. You can also use the hidden tools to generate vertical and horizontal text masks. Shape Tool (U): This tool allows you to generate custom shapes, lines, polygons, circles, rounded rectangles, and vector rectangles. These tools are highly resourceful when crafting shape masks. Hand Tool (H): This tool lets you click as well as drag within the canvas conveniently. However, the tool is inactive when the canvas’ resolution is the same as that of the screen. 3D Tools: What these tools do is tap the control of your graphics card in order to provide you with unbelievably fast performance. Zoom Tool (Z): This tool allows you to zoom out as well as in of the canvas, all you have to do is click on a particular section. Usually, this tool will allow you to zoom in, but you can zoom out by holding down the option key along with the zoom tool. Sponge, Dodge and Burn Tools: What the sponge tool does is saturate/de-saturates color; what the dodge tool does is lighten up sections of your image; and what the burn tool does is darken parts of your image. Color Selection Tools (D & X): These tools allow you to regulate the colors that are in use.
S Photoshop Tools 1.04 Photoshop Layer Styles You can enhance a layer by adding a shadow, stroke, satin sheen, or other special effect from a collection of automated and editable layer styles. These styles are easy to apply, and they link directly to the layer you specify. Like layers, layer styles can be hidden by clicking eye icons in the Layers panel. Layer styles are non-destructive, so you can edit or remove them at any time. You can apply a copy of a layer style to a different layer by dragging the effect onto the destination layer. You can apply a layer style to a layer by double-clicking the layer, going to “Layer-Layer Style” in the Main Menu, or clicking the FX icon in the layers panel. Drop Shadow - Adds a shadow that falls behind the contents on the layer. Inner Shadow - Adds a shadow that falls just inside the edges of the layer’s content, giving the layer a recessed appearance. Outer Glow and Inner Glow - Add glows that emanate from the outside or inside edges of the layer’s content. Bevel and Emboss - Add various combinations of highlights and shadows to a layer. Satin - Applies interior shading that creates a satiny finish. Color, Gradient, and Pattern Overlay - Fills the layer’s content with a color, gradient, or pattern. Stroke - Outlines the object on the current layer using color, a gradient, or a pattern. It is particularly useful on hard-edged shapes such as type.
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