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Introduction to the Essential Tools
Layers in Adobe Photoshop
Layers are the fundamental basis for any artwork created in Adobe Photoshop. In this video I will be introducing you to the layers panel.

The layers panel, is the most important panel in Photoshop, Its from this panel that you will coordinate your entire composition.
Layers in Adobe Photoshop
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Common file types in Adobe Photoshop
In this video I want to discuss a few common files types you will need to be aware of as you begin to use Photoshop.

Its important to keep in mind that Photoshop can open and save multiple file formats.
Common file types in Adobe Photoshop
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Colour
Here, I demonstrate how the colour panels work, demonstrate some of the colour tools and talk about using the right colour format.

In Photoshop there are many ways to use colour. It really comes down to what exactly you’re creating.

If you’re creating artwork for digital and web, you will want to use RGB colour and if you’re creating artwork for print you will need to use CMYK colours. You may want to use gradients, transparency or change your image into grayscale.
Colour
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10 Handy Tips for beginners
Here, I cover 10 handy tips that you should know as a beginner. The tips I cover in this video are things that are going to improve your workflow and help you use the program effectively.
10 Handy Tips for beginners
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