These modes work in the same way that Blend Modes work on the layerвЂ™s palette, except that theyвЂ™re converted to absolute values when the stroke is finished. MODE The brushвЂ™s mode sets how painted pixels affect those already on the current layer. Photoshop provides a dozen additional brush libraries, which can be found in the brush menu's fly-out. Photoshop has a number of brush libraries that can be added to the list using the panelвЂ™s fly-out menu, but you can also load and create custom brushes (see вЂњManaging PresetsвЂќ below). Some of the defaults are just simple shapes and textures, but others have been customized with advanced settings in the Brushes palette (F5). The on-canvas drag shortcuts make diameter and hardness adjustments simple and intuitive.ДЄt the bottom of the panel is an assortment of brush presets, which gives you quick access to the brushes you use most. For broad alterations to this setting, use the keyboard shortcuts Shift + ] and Shift + [ to change the values in 25% increments, or you can hold Command + Option + Control and drag inside the canvas to change the values and see them take effect as you do it. Setting the hardness as a percentage from 0 to 100 will feather the edges of the brush 100% is a crisp edge, and 0% is a completely feathered edge from the center of the brush to the circumference. The hardness setting is available only for PhotoshopвЂ™s round brushes. The brush menu is easily accessible by right-clicking on the canvas. This is great for when you need a precise size on the fly.

The brush will change in size as you scrub back and forth. You can use to modify the diameter in increments of 10 pixels, or you can use the oncanvas drag method: with your mouse cursor inside the canvas, hold down Option + Control + Shift and drag the mouse left or right. This setting is easily controlled using a couple of shortcuts. So, if you want to maintain clean edges, keep an eye on the brushвЂ™s original diameter. ItвЂ™s hard to notice on a standard round brush, but making a brush larger than its original size can cause it to become blurry. The brush menu, which is accessible by clicking the drop-down menu next to the brush preview or by right-clicking within the canvas, presents three options to control the shape of your brush: вЂњMaster Diameter,вЂќ вЂњHardnessвЂќ and вЂњBrush Shape.вЂќ The Master Diameter setting sets the overall width and height of your brush in pixels. The brushвЂ™s most essential settings are found in the options bar. These settings have a large impact on how the brush applies paint, so theyвЂ™re definitely important to understand. This chapter outlines the plethora of options that Photoshop affords, so that you can efficiently create and use brushes like the Old Masters.Д«asic Settings Along the brushвЂ™s options bar are some simple yet powerful settings that determine the strength and shape of your brush. Developing Photoshop brush skills takes time, but it is well worth the effort. In fact, the difficulty is multiplied by the disconnect between the hand and monitor. It carries the same difficulties as the sable brush hidden at the bottom of your art bin. Mastering the digital brush is by no means easy. In the digital realm, a website with beautiful brushwork is a welcome break from the stark precision of most corporate websites. These qualities speak to your audienceвЂ™s subconscious, whispering ideas that words alone canвЂ™t convey. When laid by a learned hand, brush strokes can convey a sense of energy, tactility and humanness. The Lost Art Of Design Etiquette by Dan RoseД«rushing Up On PhotoshopвЂ™s Brush Tool BY T OM GIANNAT TASIO вќ§

Top Non-Destructive Photoshop Techniques by Adrian Taylor Pixel Perfection When Rotating, Pasting And Nudging In Photoshop by Marc Edwards Mastering Photoshop Techniques: Layer Styles by Tom GiannattasioД®stablishing Your Grid In Photoshop by Steve Schoeffel The Ails Of Typographic Anti-Aliasing by Tom Giannattasio Mastering Photoshop With Paths by Tom Giannattasio Unveiling Photoshop Masks by Tom Giannattasio TABLE OF CONTENTS Imprint Brushing Up On PhotoshopвЂ™s Brush Tool by Tom Giannattasio 3вЂќ offers hints for recent techniques, such as using brush tools, anti-aliasing typography, layer and grid settings, unveiling masks and perfecting pixels. This is one of the reasons why new tools are created by heavy users of Photoshop. Imprint В© 2013 Smashing Media GmbH, Freiburg, Germany ISBN: 978-3-94 (Version 2: April 2013) Cover Design: Ricardo Gimenes PR & Press: Stephan Poppe eBook Strategy and Editing: Vitaly Friedman Technical Editing: Cosima Mielke Planning and Quality Control: Vitaly Friedman, Iris LjeЕЎnjanin Tools: Elja Friedman Idea & Concept: Smashing Media GmbHДЄbout This Book Like most elements (such as typography, color, layout and content), photography is a crucial component on interfaces and for websites.

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