Lilly's e-Comm Blog : Photoshop Tutorials Reflection

Photo collage- Tutorial 6

Covering blemishes on the wall- Tutorial 1

In these Photoshop Tutorial videos, I relearned how to use certain tools and I was exposed to new tools and features that are extremely helpful. I learned how to make a collage of pictures and make them blend together, I was introduced to layer masks and how to use them, some basic retouching like taking out blemishes, and more useful skills.

The three most important tools I used, in my opinion, were the layer mask feature, the clone stamp tool, and the quick selection tool. The layer mask tool was used in multiple projects, like the photo collage and the challenge project especially. It is an essential tool because you can make a broad selection and use the mask tool to take out portions of the selection or bring them back. It's also non-destructive, so you can make as many mistakes and not affect the other layers. The clone tool is one of my favorite tools because it is really easy to use. This tool is important for removing blemishes, covering up unwanted items, and blending. The quick selection tool helps make selections to move or helps determine the area for the layer mask.

Removing the logo on the surfboard-Tutorial 1

My favorite skill that I learned from these tutorials was the layer mask tool. It helped with the sleeves in the collage of the girl. It was super simple to remove or add portions of the photo. The tool will help in the future when I need to take small portions of a photo out or add it back in when I make mistakes.

Removing objects in the photo- Tutorial 1

Adding a logo to a bottle- Branding Tutorial 1

During this project, I feel like I knew how to use the basic tools in the tool bar really well. I also remembered a lot of the shortcut keys and they were helpful when I was watching the tutorials. However, I was really confused on using layer masks and how to get them started. Also, I started working on the wrong layers because there were so many that I had to keep organized in some of the projects.

Removing blemishes- Tutorial 5

Adding a graphic to a billboard- Branding Tutorial 2

For these tutorials, I would have taken more notes so I can remember what each of the tools and shortcuts do for future projects. I really like how I used the layer masks because the projects look cleaner and sharper when I used it. Overall, these tutorials helped me remember the uses for Photoshop and how each of the tools is used. The projects were difficult but the products turned out nicely.