+100 Photoshop Tips &Tricks You (Probably) Don't Know! | PTH #10

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Jesus Ramirez shared 100 Photoshop tips and tricks sponsored by MSI, covering a range of features from selecting colors outside Photoshop to creating seamless patterns and using neural filters. The session highlighted various tools and techniques, such as applying motion effects, utilizing neural filters for color harmonization, and accessing hidden legacy patterns and brushes.

Insights

  • Selecting colors from outside Photoshop and ensuring "Sample All Layers" is selected can enhance color accuracy and efficiency in design projects.
  • Utilizing neural filters in Photoshop, like harmonization, can significantly impact color matching and image harmonization, offering advanced tools for creative adjustments and enhancements.

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Recent questions

  • How can I create a long shadow effect in Photoshop?

    To create a long shadow effect in Photoshop, change the blending mode of the object to multiply and adjust the opacity as needed for the shadow to blend in realistically. This technique is recommended for achieving a more natural-looking shadow compared to other methods.

  • What is the process for applying neural filters to videos in Photoshop?

    To apply neural filters to videos in Photoshop, you need to open the video files as images and utilize the filter options available. By converting the video to a smart object, you can then apply filters like colorize to enhance the video content.

  • How can I match colors in an image using curves adjustment layers in Photoshop?

    Matching colors in an image using curves adjustment layers in Photoshop involves adjusting shadows and highlights to achieve the desired color balance. By fine-tuning points on the curves adjustment layer with the arrow keys or holding shift while clicking, you can effectively harmonize colors in the image.

  • What is the recommended method for creating seamless cloud patterns in Photoshop?

    To create seamless cloud patterns in Photoshop, utilize the filter render clouds feature by adjusting document sizes to the power of two. This technique allows you to generate seamless cloud patterns with ease, providing a visually appealing effect for your projects.

  • How can I access professional brushes in Photoshop for enhanced creative options?

    To access professional brushes in Photoshop for enhanced creative options, navigate to the brush panel where you can find a variety of brushes. Additionally, you can download additional brush sets, such as the fall 2021 set from Kyle Webster, to expand your creative toolkit. These brushes can be used with a Wacom tablet for a seamless digital art experience.

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Summary

00:00

"100 Photoshop Tips with Jesus Ramirez"

  • Host: Jesus Ramirez
  • Sponsored by MSI
  • Episode: 100 Photoshop tips and tricks
  • Request to like and comment on beneficial tips
  • Select colors from outside Photoshop
  • Ensure "Sample All Layers" is selected
  • Use Alt/Option + click to zoom in on layer content
  • Filter scripts to delete empty layers
  • Precise flare center: Alt/Option + click on preview window
  • Use Info panel for x and y coordinates
  • Spot Healing Brush Tool modes: Darken or Lighten
  • Vanishing Point filter for placing logos in perspective

13:41

Photoshop Tips: Logo Placement, Neural Filters, Patterns

  • In Photoshop, go to the filter menu and select vanishing point to create a grid around the front face of an object, matching the perspective as closely as possible.
  • Press Ctrl (Windows) or Command (Mac) and click and drag on one side to extend the other face, adjusting the points to match the object's perspective.
  • Paste a logo using Ctrl+V (Windows) or Command+V (Mac), transform it with Ctrl+T (Windows) or Command+T (Mac), and place it on the object.
  • Change the blending mode to multiply and adjust the opacity as needed for the logo to blend in.
  • Save a displacement map by blurring the image and use it to bend objects around the surface of another image in Photoshop.
  • Use the flip horizontal feature in Photoshop to view images differently without distorting pixels, helping to spot mistakes.
  • Create seamless patterns in Photoshop by adjusting and transforming images in the pattern preview mode.
  • Remove color casts from images using neural filters in Photoshop, neutralizing colors and allowing for further adjustments.
  • Apply neural filters to videos in Photoshop by opening video files as images and utilizing the filter options.
  • Utilize the filter render clouds feature in Photoshop to create seamless cloud patterns by adjusting document sizes to the power of two.

28:43

Enhancing Videos and Images in Photoshop

  • Photoshop's sky replacement feature is disabled for videos but can be enabled by converting the video to a smart object.
  • After converting a video to a smart object, neural filters like colorize can be applied to it.
  • To apply filters to a video file, ensure to export it with the output set to a smart filter to apply the filter to all frames.
  • Sky replacement in videos can be done by converting the video to a smart object and then using the sky replacement feature.
  • The object selection tool in Photoshop now includes an object finder feature to easily select and manipulate objects in an image.
  • Neural filters like colorize may be disabled if the image is in grayscale mode, requiring conversion to RGB mode for them to work.
  • Style transfer neural filters in Photoshop allow for applying different styles to images using presets or custom images.
  • Motion effects can be created in Photoshop by duplicating layers, removing subjects, applying blur effects, and using tools like the patch tool.
  • MSI is highlighted as a sponsor, with the MSI Creator Z16 laptop and other MSI products recommended for creators.
  • Photoshop tips include centering objects on the canvas, loading layers as selections, and creating long shadow effects using blur filters.

43:27

Photoshop Tips for Enhanced Image Editing

  • Changing blending mode to multiply and adjusting opacity creates a long shadow effect, more realistic than other techniques.
  • Style transfer is not recommended for color and lighting matching; harmonization filter is better suited for this purpose.
  • Default algorithm for curves adjustment layer in Photoshop is enhanced brightness and contrast, but find dark and light colors algorithm is preferred.
  • Using the arrow keys on the keyboard or holding shift while clicking allows for fine-tuning points on the curves adjustment layer.
  • Curves adjustment layer can be used to match colors in an image by adjusting shadows and highlights.
  • Neural filters in Photoshop, specifically harmonization, can also be used to harmonize images by adjusting colors and strength.
  • Matching hue in an image involves considering not just the color but also the brightness and other components for a realistic result.
  • Opening the same document in two windows in Photoshop allows for working on details and overall image simultaneously.
  • Keyboard shortcuts in Photoshop, like holding space bar and shift for panning both windows, can enhance workflow efficiency.
  • Accessing professional brushes in Photoshop through the brush panel and downloading additional sets, like the fall 2021 set from Kyle Webster, can enhance creative options.

58:52

Photoshop Tips and Tricks for Fall

  • Fall 2021 brushes are available for free download, including cool brushes for use with a Wacom tablet.
  • In Photoshop, you can access free sky packs for image editing through the "Edit Sky Replacement" feature.
  • Adobe offers hidden legacy patterns, brushes, presets, and layer styles that can be accessed by enabling them in the settings.
  • Save favorite brushes to a library for easy access and syncing across devices.
  • New features in Photoshop include the ability to rotate brushes using arrow keys and erase with the tilde key.
  • The "Behind" blending mode in Photoshop only paints on transparent pixels, while the "Clear" mode deletes pixels.
  • Use the "Front Image" option in the crop tool to match the aspect ratio of different images for consistency.
  • The stream covered only a portion of the tips and tricks planned, with more to be shared in a future session.
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