Decorating an origami paper bird Ep28/33 [Adobe Photoshop for Beginners]

In this tutorial we are going to decorate an origami paper bird and I’ll be demonstrating the tools and techniques I used to make it.

Later I will then place it into the main book cover composition as a smart object.

Enjoy


**FYI**
In this video tutorial I will be using Adobe Photoshop CC 2014 for mac. Almost all of the principles demonstrated and covered will apply to future and previous versions. Some differences may apply if you are using a previous or future version.


Topics Covered

00:01:35 Decorate paper bird
00:12:43 Add Bird to main document as a smart object


Keyboard shortcuts used in this video

V - Move tool
I - Eyedropper tool

cmd (Ctrl PC) + D - Deselect Selection
cmd (Ctrl PC) + A - Select all
cmd (Ctrl PC) + C - Copy
cmd (Ctrl PC) + W - Close document
cmd (Ctrl PC) + V - Paste
cmd (Ctrl PC) + T - Free transform
cmd (Ctrl PC) + ; - Show guides
cmd (Ctrl PC) + T - Free transform
cmd (Ctrl PC) + R - Show Rulers
cmd (Ctrl PC) + G - Group layers
cmd (Ctrl PC) + X - Cut
cmd (Ctrl PC) + S - Save document
cmd (Ctrl PC) + Z - Undo [one step]
cmd (Ctrl PC) + shift + N - New layer

Press & hold spacebar + click & drag - Maneuver around document

Press & hold shift + click - Select multiple layers

Press & hold cmd (Ctrl PC) + click - Select multiple individual layers

Press & hold cmd (Ctrl PC) + Shift + V - Paste in place


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DOWNLOAD LINKS:


PROJECT FOLDER:

Download the project folder for free from the overview video here:
http://youtu.be/sF_jSrBhdlg


TUTORIAL COURSE PDF WORKSHEET:

Download the PDF from the overview video here:
http://youtu.be/sF_jSrBhdlg


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EPISODE LIST WITH LINKS:


COURSE OVERVIEW

00 - The Complete Beginners Guide To Adobe Photoshop | Course overview & breakdown
http://youtu.be/sF_jSrBhdlg


This video is part of a 33 part course:


SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION

01 - Interface Introduction to Adobe Photoshop
http://youtu.be/N24fIAwkchk

02 - Panels & Workspaces in Adobe Photoshop
http://youtu.be/4dT9jpAPz1M

03 - Raster Image principles in Adobe Photoshop
http://youtu.be/BqhgjkPSlI8

04 - Image size, Dimension, & Resolution in Adobe Photoshop
http://youtu.be/ekaCauQFeQw

05 - Layers in Adobe Photoshop
http://youtu.be/AgidpNbLvkc

06 - Common file types in Adobe Photoshop
http://youtu.be/ZJsiGfoADsA

07 - Colour in Adobe Photoshop
http://youtu.be/g-W7BxP6vTg

08 - 10 Handy tips for beginners to Adobe Photoshop
http://youtu.be/z8m3DPPb3Ps



SECTION 2 - ESSENTIAL PRACTISE

09 - Making selections in Adobe Photoshop
http://youtu.be/B25I4ZzJepM

10 - Copy & paste in Adobe Photoshop
http://youtu.be/_MhIQhHtrAE

11 - Transform tools in Adobe Photoshop
http://youtu.be/6HcaWH766bE

12 - Using brushes in Adobe Photoshop
http://youtu.be/3WBT5kavjqI

13 - Eraser tool & Layer masking
http://youtu.be/KRZtjDXH5d0

14 - Shape tool in Adobe Photoshop
http://youtu.be/jPcV0lTw_9o

15 - Type principals in Adobe Photoshop
http://youtu.be/DKzCW9R1OwM

16 - Layer styles in Adobe Photoshop
http://youtu.be/CoWpJYz_AHk

17 - Paths & the Pen tool in Adobe Photoshop
http://youtu.be/cpq8NFNKgQo

18 - Smart objects in Adobe Photoshop
http://youtu.be/kOXajoTh6Lc

19 - Colour adjustments in Adobe Photoshop
http://youtu.be/WBQQWwUtPmY

20 - Adjustment layers in Photoshop
http://youtu.be/0SnEraLZK2Y

21 - Filters in Photoshop
http://youtu.be/cF7i8OjE7UE

22 - Blending modes in Adobe Photoshop
http://youtu.be/AB1KGjkpBBE

23 - Saving in Adobe Photoshop
http://youtu.be/Q2PKbHKA3jg



SECTION 3 - CREATE A PROJECT

24 - Setting up a document
http://youtu.be/gD__P_amN3c

25 - 3D paper type effect
http://youtu.be/ddOTcJDbs0s

26 - Rainbow & clouds illustration
http://youtu.be/f7L-Jfb7G-8

27 - Manage complexity and working smart
http://youtu.be/yiHOPxKuuEE

28 - Decorating an origami paper bird
http://youtu.be/CNk45_OtTT8

29 - Create a origami bird logo
http://youtu.be/VIfuTsPwx00

30 - Adding type to the design
http://youtu.be/gvlPlriwHAc

31 - Save for print in Adobe Photoshop
http://youtu.be/g3Xz5iaCdz0

32 - Adapt a print design for a web banner
http://youtu.be/Lvpay9VUXv0

33 - Save for web in Adobe Photoshop
http://youtu.be/Ccibp4vqPaI


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