Photoshop with Jan Jervis

The first steps in creating a simple Web banner design by first taking a brief look at pixel dimensions,image resolution and file size.

Photoshop has multiple ways to complete most tasks and in this instance the size of the image is changed to pre-determined banner measurement using the Crop Tool.

The re-sized image for the banner design is enhanced by adding simple text with Photoshop's Type Tool along with a brief explanation of what to look out for in the Layers Panel.

Use the Histoy Panel to undo steps and change the Text colour and words to suit

Use the Photoshop SAVE for WEB option to save the simple banner design in a file extension that is suitable for use on a Website or in a PowerPoint presentation, in fact for any screen presentation. The simple banner design, using a copyright free image, is complete! To summarise, in less than 35 minutes you have been introduced to the Photoshop interface, learnt how to save a Photoshop document, create a simple Web banner design, with text, and save it in a web safe file format - congratulations and thanks for watching, Jan.

Photoshop beginner hints on what to look out for in the tools panel and layout of the Photoshop interface

Ever wonder where to find those great images you see in magazines and on websites. Jan showcases a few websites that are great for finding copyright free images.

A brief overview of the Adobe Creative Suite, the Adobe website, and get ready to start by opening Adobe Photoshop

See how to select copyright free images and download and save it to a folder ready for use in Adobe Photoshop

Briefly explore how to customise and reset the Photoshop user interface and then, step by step, how to open and save a Photoshop file