001. GET TO KNOW PHOTOSHOP

Get to Know Photoshop CC
by Adobe Creative Cloud

https://youtu.be/kIsZyj-PL7Q

* Another unusual way I got to know Photoshop when I first downloaded it was by watching speed covers on youtube! Not only did it allow you to experience making a graphic secondhand, but showed you watch each tool did as its being used. (I also recommend changing the playback speed to .75 to slow it down just in case you get confused.)

002. UNDERSTANDING THE TOOLS

Photoshop tool galleries
by Adobe Help

Customize toolbar

Do one of the following:

1. Click Edit > Toolbar

2. Long press the dotted button located at the bottom of the toolbar and then select Edit Toolbar.

Default keyboard shortcuts
by Adobe Help

*You don't need to memorize all of these, I just find that shortcuts often help during my graphic making.

003. GRAPHIC SIZES

by itsyesi (deviantart)

My Own Presets

500 x 390 → Gifspam
Collage of gifs.

720 x 420 → Horizontal Edge Poster
I mainly use it for cast/character posters.

* More presets will be added.

004. WHERE TO FIND RESOURCES

www.deviantart.com: Textures, overlays,
backgrounds, PSDs, png packs, and photo
packs.

www.pinterest.com: Backgrounds, textures,
stock. (I mainly use it for inspiration).

www.unsplash.com: Backgrounds.

www.tumblr.com: Gifs and gif hunts.

www.gettyimages.com: HD pictures of
celebrities.