Join Julieanne Kost for an in-depth discussion in this video Using the shape tools, part of Photoshop CC 2018 Essential Training: Design.
- [Instructor] The shape tools in Photoshop…can create shapes that are either…pixel-based or vector-based.…The benefit of creating vector-based shapes…is that they're resolution independent,…so you don't have to worry about their size.…After you draw them you can transform them…at anytime without losing any image quality.…In this video we're going to discover…the large variety of different shapes…that Photoshop has to offer, and how to modify them.…We'll start by creating a new document.…I'd like it to be six by four inches,…300 pixels per inch, with a white background,…and click Create.…
In order to access our shape tools…we can tap the U key, or we can click…to select the Rectangle Tool,…the Rounded Rectangle Tool, the Ellipse,…Polygon, Line, and Custom Shape Tool.…Let's start with the Rectangle Tool.…Up at the top I'm going to reset the tool…by right-clicking and then choosing Reset Tool.…We have the option of selecting either a shape,…a path, or a pixels, so the shape and the path…are both vector-based, the pixels will…
Author
Julieanne Kost
Released
11/3/2017Photoshop CC boasts tools and features for making tonal and color adjustments, applying effects and treatments to type and graphics, and distorting, filtering, and layering elements—all while maintaining the highest-quality output. In this course, Julieanne demonstrates how to efficiently perform common design tasks, including editing images, drawing shapes, and working with type and fonts. Along the way, she shares the secrets of nondestructive editing using Smart Objects, and helps you master features such as layers, filters, blending modes, typography, custom brushes, vector masks, and much more—increasing your productivity every step of the way.
- Working with Smart Objects
- Linked vs. embedded Smart Objects
- Creative transformations and warping
- Essential filters for designers
- Emulating traditional drawing techniques
- Working with shape and fill layers
- Pen tool basics
- Applying layer effects and styles
- Type essentials
- Creative brush techniques
- Working with libraries and artboards
- Exporting files and sharing images
Skill Level Beginner
Duration
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 10s
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What you need to know1m 21s
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1. Working with Smart Objects
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2. Creative Transformations for Designers
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Warping images4m 55s
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Puppet Warp7m 29s
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Perspective Warp3m 16s
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3. Essential Filters for Designers
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Creating custom trees3m 7s
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4. Basic Shape Layers
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Using the shape tools8m 40s
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Using shapes as vector masks4m 22s
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Adding texture to a shape2m 36s
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5. Pen Tool
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The Curvature Pen tool9m 9s
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Pen tool basics6m 2s
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Drawing curved path5m 7s
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Drawing complex path5m 12s
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Drawing a shape3m 58s
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6. Fill Layers and Blend Modes
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7. Essential Layer Effects and Styles
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Creative layer effect styles5m 55s
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How to scale layer styles1m 42s
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8. Type Essentials
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The glyph panel3m 38s
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Font match: Latin fonts2m 36s
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Adding type along a path4m 52s
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9. Painting Essentials
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Brush essentials11m 57s
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The mixer brush8m 18s
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Saving and organzing brushes4m 30s
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Painting along a path1m 37s
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10. Working with Libraries
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Libraries panel essentials4m 54s
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Sharing libraries3m 32s
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Working with Adobe Stock1m 33s
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11. Artboards
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Creating artboards4m 40s
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Adding content to artboards7m 18s
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12. Exporting Files and Sharing Images
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Quickly exporting images3m 58s
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Conclusion
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Next steps45s
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