Click here to download the practice files.
What This Lesson Covers
In today's lesson, you’ll learn how to confidently navigate through Photoshop and make it feel like home. Starting with setting up a workspace that fits your styl, we’ll cover the right way to open, create, and save your projects, walk through essential tools like Selection, Transform, and Crop, and explore the everyday tools you’ll use the most. You’ll also get a clear introduction to how Layers work, and wrap it all up by creating your first Photoshop project with simple design and compositing.
Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction
00:44 – Home Screen and Workspace
02:56 – Three Major Parts of the Workspace
05:59 – Create Your Workspace
10:22 – The OCS of Photoshop
16:12 – The Toolbar
25:29 – Bring Back Missing Panels
26:19 – Options Bar
28:53 – Undo and Redo
29:40 – Transform and Reference Point
33:23 – Cropping in Photoshop
35:56 – The Layers Panel
41:43 – The Menu Bar
43:32 – Zoom and Navigation
48:38 – Wrap Up and Assignment
Your Assignment ✍️Â
âś…Â Â Step 1: Follow Along with Practice FilesÂ
Now it’s your turn to take the wheel. Rewatch today’s lesson, but this time, follow along step-by-step using the practice files. Don’t just watch, do. Open Photoshop, try each example with me, and pause whenever you need. That’s how it’ll actually stick.
âś… Â Step 2: Create Your Own PosterÂ
Then, once you’ve got the hang of it, take it one step further: create your own simple poster. Use any image or text you like. Apply what you learned, open a new file, move layers, add text, crop, undo, zoom, anything. Keep it simple, and keep it yours. This is your playground now.
âś… Â Step 3:Â Share Your ProgressÂ
And if you feel like sharing it with the world (or just with me), post it on social media with the hashtag #PiXPhotoshopChallenge and tag @PiXimperfect. I’d love to see what you come up with!
Coming Up Next:
Decode Layers, Heart of Photoshop
Ever wondered how professionals create those jaw-dropping images that feel like magic? It all starts with Layers. In tomorrow’s lesson, you’ll uncover what makes Layers the most powerful concept in Photoshop. From blending effects to smart objects and creative compositing, this is where your editing begins to feel like artistry.
