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Photoshop - Week 6
WTAP 110 - Introduction to Photoshop: Filters & Effects
| Question | Answer | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Filters | Tools in Photoshop that apply various effects to images to enhance or modify their appearance. | Using a blur filter to soften the background of a photo. |
| Filter Gallery | A collection of filters in Photoshop that allows users to apply multiple filter effects and see a preview of the changes. | Applying a watercolor filter from the filter gallery to create a painted look on an image. |
| Custom Filters | Filters created by the user to apply specific effects or adjustments to images. | Designing a custom filter to adjust the brightness and contrast of a series of photos consistently. |
| Lighting Effects | Effects that simulate different lighting conditions on an image, such as spotlights or directional lights. | Adding a spotlight effect to highlight a subject in a photo. |
| Liquify | A tool in Photoshop that allows users to push, pull, rotate, reflect, pucker, and bloat the pixels of an image to create artistic effects. | Using the liquify tool to create a surreal, melted look on a portrait. |
| Patterns | Repeating designs or textures that can be applied to layers or selections in Photoshop. | Creating a polka dot pattern and applying it as a background for a design. |
| Brushes | Tools in Photoshop that simulate the effect of painting or drawing with various textures and shapes. | Using a textured brush to add a grunge effect to an image. |
| Styles | Preset effects that can be applied to layers, including drop shadows, strokes, and glows. | Applying a layer style to add a glowing effect to text. |
| Colors | The range of hues that can be used in digital images, managed through tools like the color picker and swatches. | Selecting a specific shade of blue from the color picker for a design element. |
| Swatches | Predefined colors that can be saved and reused in Photoshop projects. | Creating a swatch library of brand colors for consistent use in marketing materials. |
| Gradients | Smooth transitions between two or more colors, often used to add depth or dimension to an image. | Applying a gradient to a background to create a sunset effect. |
| Layer Styles | Effects that can be applied to entire layers, such as shadows, glows, and bevels. | Adding a drop shadow layer style to make text stand out from the background. |