Les bases de Photoshop (cours gratuit)

Introduction

This tutorial provides a comprehensive guide to the fundamentals of Photoshop 2022, designed specifically for beginners. After completing this tutorial, you will gain essential skills to navigate and utilize Photoshop effectively for your graphic design projects.

Step 1: Setting Up Photoshop

• Install Photoshop: Download the latest version of Photoshop from the Adobe website and follow the installation instructions.
• Create an Adobe Account: If you don’t have one, sign up for an Adobe account to access all features.
• Open Photoshop: Launch the application after installation.

Step 2: Understanding the Interface

• Toolbar: Familiarize yourself with the tools on the left side, including selection, painting, and editing tools.
• Options Bar: Located at the top, this bar changes based on the selected tool and allows for tool customization.
• Panels: Explore the various panels on the right, such as Layers, Adjustments, and History, which help manage your project.

Step 3: Creating Your First Project

• New Document:
  • Go to File > New.
  • Set your document size and resolution (e.g., 1920x1080 pixels for HD).
• Background Layer: Choose a background color or leave it transparent.

Step 4: Using Layers

• Adding Layers:
  • Click the New Layer icon at the bottom of the Layers panel.
  • Name your layers for better organization.
• Layer Management:
  • Use the eye icon to toggle layer visibility.
  • Drag layers to reorder them.

Step 5: Basic Editing Tools

• Selection Tools:
  • Use the Rectangular Marquee Tool to select areas of your image.
  • The Lasso Tool allows for freeform selections.
• Transforming Selections:
  • After making a selection, use Ctrl + T (Cmd + T on Mac) to transform (resize, rotate) your selection.

Step 6: Adding Text

• Text Tool:
  • Select the Text Tool from the toolbar.
  • Click on the canvas and type your text.
• Text Properties:
  • Use the Options Bar to change font, size, color, and alignment.

Step 7: Applying Effects

• Layer Styles:
  • Double-click on a layer to open Layer Styles.
  • Apply effects like drop shadows, strokes, or gradients to enhance your design.

Step 8: Saving Your Work

• Saving in PSD Format:
  • Go to File > Save As and select PSD to retain layers for future editing.
• Exporting for Web:
  • Use File > Export > Export As to save your project in formats like JPEG or PNG.

Conclusion

You have now learned the basics of Photoshop, including setting up the software, understanding the interface, creating a project, managing layers, using editing tools, adding text, applying effects, and saving your work. As you practice these skills, you can start exploring more advanced techniques and features. Consider experimenting with different projects to enhance your graphic design capabilities further.