Photoshop help!

[R2B2]

Right then - I am far from familiar with Photoshop, so this needs explaining in simple terms, lol!!

If I want to create an image from scratch, do I draw on the same canvas until my image is complete........... OR, do I have to use layers?

If I need to use layers do I create a new layer for each aspect/item I add to the image?

Can I end up with a JPG file, or GIF or is it a photoshop document only?

Any help, :bow: specially a bit of detail :bow: and not too much industry speak would be really appreciated.... :bow: :bow:

Merry Christmas :yo:

 

[ianrobbo1]

watching with interest!! :bow:

 

[Jaws]

It is up to you if you want to use layers Rob..
If the picture is coplex then yes,, use layers..
It will allow you to sort out one part at a time and that part will not be ruined if you go over it..

Once it is all finished you can save the image as whatever file type you want inc JPG etc..

Whilst working on it I would suggest you save all the bits a Photoshop images as that will retain the highest level of detail.. Once it is complete click on save as and select JPG.

 

[R2B2]

Great start - cheers John. Your last para already learnt me a lot, specially 'bout maintaining quality. (I'll ignore the fact you called me Ian this time! )

If you use layers, do you end up with a huge file size?

 

[Fat Bert]

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and still canna get the hang of it!!

 

[Lebowski]

Rob,

I'm far from an expert but if you think of layers as tracing paper that you lay on top of the canvas, you shouldn't go far wrong. As Jaws says, the more complex your image that you want to create, the more you should use layers.

As for file size, again I'm no expert but I would imagine that as you are creating (drawing) your image then yes, the file size will be slightly larger. However when you have finished you have to 'flatten' the layers to save the image as a jpeg, so the file size should be the same as if you didn't use layers.

Think I am right in saying that if you do use layers, and you want to take a creative break, then save the uncomplete image as a psd file, that way the layers remain. If you save it as a jpeg, then you have to flatten the image.

Hope that make sense. :dunno:

Jon

 

[Jaws]

Great start - cheers John. Your last para already learnt me a lot, specially 'bout maintaining quality. (I'll ignore the fact you called me Ian this time! )

If you use layers, do you end up with a huge file size?

Ahhh comon.. be fair.. it was bloody late and I was def half asleep... Anyway, I dont know what your talking about.. I called you Rob.. honest I did.. and I did not REALLY edit the post at all.. A big boy did it and ran away...

 

[R2B2]

Rob,
However when you have finished you have to 'flatten' the layers to save the image as a jpeg, so the file size should be the same as if you didn't use layers.

Brill! Another question answered - ta! :beer: