Photoshop for Complete Beginners | Lesson 1

The Complete Guide to Getting Started with Photoshop for Beginners! Whether you are starting from scratch or want to build a strong and solid foundation, this is the lesson to help you every step of the way. We will leave no detail unturned, and cover everything you need to know to get started right now!

► TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 A Guarantee
00:12 What is Photoshop?
00:30 The Photoshop Home Screen
02:35 What’s the Workspace?
03:38 The 3 Major Things of Workspace
05:15 How to Set Up Your Workspace
08:35 Status Bar
10:40 Menu Bar
11:32 Options Bar
12:46 The OCS of Photoshop
13:12 How to Open a File
14:24 How to Create a File
16:04 How to Save: Save / Save As / Save a Copy
20:58 Quick Refresher
22:21 Photoshop Tools in Detail
23:03 The Move Tool
26:12 The Brush Tool
28:11 The Text Tool
29:47 The Zoom Tool
31:53 Photoshop Panels in Detail
32:04 Layers Panel
33:18 History Panel / Undo & Redo
34:15 The Canvas
35:20 Canvas Tip for Social Media
36:24 Transform
39:29 Let’s Do a Fun Project!
42:59 How to Master Photoshop
43:58 Playwork
44:52 One Favor

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[PiXimperfect]

I'm adding new lessons regularly. Thank you so much for watching :) Please note that this is the official PiXimperfect Photoshop course, and it's free.

[kshv.]

Finally a "beginner masterclass" I can fully trust!

[JohnMoore-rj]

Hey everyone, it's a great video, but most of my knowledge in Photoshop came from an eBook/tutorial, "Design Evolution: Unlocking Adobe Photoshop's Secrets." No need to thank me

[ok-gef]

Shortcut Keys:
1:41 Save : Ctrl & S
8:58 Zoom : Ctrl & + or -
25:52 Move Tool : V
26:02 Brush Tool : B
27:14 Change Colours : X
27:40 Brush Size : [ or ]
27:53 Brush Size & Hardness :
Alt & RMB & Drag
28:17 Text Tool : T
29:22 Text Gap :
Alt & Up/Down Arrows
30:28 Zoom :
Ctrl & Space & Drag L/R
30:43 Move Around :
Space & Drag
31:14 Default Zoom : Ctrl & 0
31:43 Birdseye Zoom : H
33:56 Undo : Ctrl & Z
33:56 Redo : Ctrl & Shift & Z
35:12 Move 1 Canvas :
Space & Drag
35:12 Move All Canvas :
Shift & Space & Drag
36:51 Transform : Ctrl & T
37:12 Squish/Stretch :
Hold Shift & Drag
38:28 From Anchor Point :
Hold Alt & Drag
38:39 Move Anchor Point :
Alt & Click

[richardchin]

I have had been using Photoshop for 15 + years. I watched your Lesson #1 video this morning and OMLord, there were so many tools and short cuts either I knew them but too lazy to explore or I was not aware of their existence at all. I will watch the whole series of your lessons very carefully and try to learn everything, big or small, in them. Thank you for your teaching and sharing. You are undoubtedly the best PS tutor.

[PiXimperfect]

LOL, please forgive my typo at 00:54; on the positive side, this proves that I'm a human, not an AI like some of you think 😂 Lots of love - Unmesh

[nooralghazali]

I’ve never seen such a clear, detailed and organized teacher as you are 👍🏼 I do really appreciate your efforts 👏🏼

[TeachMrB]

We have been following your channel for YEARS! I am so happy to see you becoming so successful and sharing back with some basics! Thank you for all you do!

[satriaariwibowo]

I'm using Photoshop more than 10 years, but still watching your "Beginners" tutorial. You are trully a Photoshop Master.

[s.vsatya]

If he is gonna continue these series in YouTube then this will be the "Best ever Photoshop course"

[rodislav]

I remember the times when this channel had a couple of thousands subscribers! During my Graphic Design internship, I was learning everything about PS from you! I spent time in a professional design company but I didn’t learn anything there, I learned it all from you, Unmesh; years later - this is the Go To place for anyone who wants to learn Photoshop! The channel has more than 4 Million subscribers, how crazy is this?! Congratulations on your success, Unmesh! Great stuff! 🎉🎉🎉

[ComicsTeacher]

This is by far one of the most informational video I've ever watched on YouTube. Your content, the pacing, the reviews, the downloadable practice images. Too good. Thank you!

[daytonaflorida]

I have used Photoshop off and on for years. I am just an amateur messing with family photos.
This is the best teacher I have ever seen.
I am so glad I found this series.

[rudraabhi]

Can't leave YouTube without praising your teaching skills...It's like blessing for beginners to watch your videos.

[MickelMart]

I love that after years of using Photoshop professionally for work, I can still learn simple things that I missed before. You are my favorite person to learn new things in Photoshop from, because you're such an excellent teacher! Thanks, Unmesh!

[joelginsberg]

This is SO well done. Love everything about this lesson and I'm excited to watch the rest of the series. THANK YOU!

[YourNeighbourJack]

I can’t believe you don’t have a scoliosis yet, for carrying the entire photoshop community!

[GopiTalari]

As a long-time Photoshop user, I can confidently say your course has taught me more in one day than I've learned in years on my own. Thank you for sharing your expertise!

[thecreamboyio]

This is premium, even most photoshop courses aren't close to this. Thanks man

[snargleduke]

This is honestly so helpful! You start at the beginning with workspace, whereas other tutorials I've watched "for beginners" don't even mention this. I have ADHD and following your tutorial so far has been absolutely wonderful. Straight forward, helpful, detail oriented and not drawn out or boring! Excellent stuff! I appreciate you! Thank you!