Photoshop Tutorials

Hi Everyone!

Today I'll be posting 3 Photoshop tutorials meant for beginners. Let's get right into it!

Tutorial #1: Learn Photoshop in 5 Minutes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAmSB5MQxOo

I like this tutorial because it's a short and sweet way to get your bearings in Photoshop when you're first starting out. In the tutorial he shows you some of the basic effects you can use when editing an image, adding in text, as well as saving your work. This is perfect for complete beginners that are new to using the software.

Tutorial #2: Photoshop Basics - The Fundamentals of Photoshop for Beginners

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-M0LLrJVbQU

This tutorial is a lot longer than the first one for beginners that want to go into a little more depth. In this tutorial she goes over all of the basics, including layers, masks, blend modes, and a few other fun tools to use. I definitely learned a lot from this video so it's worth checking out!

Tutorial #3: EVERY Tool in the Toolbar Explained and Demonstrated

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cQT1ZgvgGI

This tutorial is great if you have some free time, as this is the longest tutorial on this list. He goes over every single tool bar and demonstrates their uses and how to go about using them. I don't think I'm able to list all of the tools he goes over because the list is just too long! If you're a beginner starting out this is the perfect video to watch to understand the fundamental tools used in the Photoshop software.

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