- [Instructor] There are several ways…that you can straighten an image in Photoshop.…The first is to select the Crop tool,…and I can either do that by selecting it…from the toolbar, or I can tap the C key.…Then in the Options bar I can pick up the Angle tool…by clicking on it and clicking the image area…and drag across the horizon line here,…releasing the cursor, and PhotoShop…will automatically straighten the canvas.…Now you notice that by default the Straighten tool…is constrained to within the original canvas,…so it's not going to add any transparent areas…outside of the image that you straighten.…
You can also use the cmd key on the Mac…or the ctrl key on Windows in order to access…the Straighten tool when you're in the Crop tool.…All right, let's go ahead and tap the Escape key…in order to escape out of that.…Another way would be to position your cursor…outside of the crop and rotate,…so if I just move my cursor,…you can see I get the double-headed arrows.…Clicking and dragging will automatically overlay…
Author
Julieanne Kost
Released
11/2/2016Julieanne Kost reviews the basics of digital imaging, from bit depth to image size, and shows how to use different Photoshop tools to crop and retouch photos, while always maintaining the highest-quality output. She shows the most efficient ways to perform common tasks, including working with layers, making selections, and masking. Along the way, you will learn the secrets of nondestructive editing using Smart Objects, and master features such as adjustment layers, blend modes, filters, and much more—increasing your productivity every step of the way.
- Opening files in Photoshop, Bridge, and Lightroom
- Arranging your workspace
- Modifying keyboard shortcuts
- Changing color mode, bit depth, and document size
- Cropping and straightening images
- Working with layers and layer masks
- Using brushes
- Making detailed selections
- Retouching
- Editing images with the Content-Aware tools
- Using blend modes
- Creating Smart Objects
- Using adjustment layers to change color, tone, contrast, and saturation
- Applying filters
Skill Level Beginner
Duration
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Introduction
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Welcome57s
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1. Opening Files
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Opening files from Lightroom5m 10s
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2. Documents and Navigation
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3. Customizing the Photoshop Interface
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Customizing the toolbar5m 22s
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4. Digital Image Essentials
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Understanding file formats7m 11s
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Understanding color space4m 59s
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Changing document size5m 28s
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Saving documents3m 45s
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5. Cropping, Straightening, and Adjusting Canvas Size
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Using the Crop tool5m 38s
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Cropping to the perfect size4m 30s
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Increasing canvas size5m 52s
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6. Layers
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Exploring layer basics7m 53s
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Working with layer groups6m 34s
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7. Color and Brush Essentials
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Color basics3m 2s
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Brush options6m 51s
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8. Working with Layer Masks
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9. Making Selections
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Combining selections4m 41s
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10. Local Pixel Editing and Retouching
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Using the Clone Stamp tool3m 42s
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11. Blend Mode Essentials
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12. Smart Object Essentials
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Smart Object basics4m 19s
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13. Essential Transformations
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14. Adjustment Layer Essentials
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15. Essential Filters
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Overview of filters1m 10s
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Sharpening images7m 26s
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Conclusion
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Next steps40s
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