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Adobe Photoshop is software written by Adobe for creating and editing image files. It is also the program used at �鶹��Ƶ for importing images from scanner workstations, which can be found in numerous labs throughout campus. Adobe Photoshop CS5 is the most recent version of Photoshop and is currently the one in use at �鶹��Ƶ.

Resizing images

<video width="320" height="240" class="boxright">Resizing_images_in_Photoshop.flv</video> To resize an image:

1. Go to the Image menu and choose Image size...
2. A box will appear in which you may choose new dimensions of the image.

The image will automatically scale, meaning that if you enter a new width the height will automatically change according to scale.

Note: The Adobe CS5 looks a little bit different than the version depicted in the video to the right, however the procedure works exactly the same.

Scanning Documents

Use Photoshop to scan pictures, documents, or slides. Note that slides usually require an additional adapter for the scanner, ask the lab attendant where the scanner is located if you would like to you a slide a adapter.

To scan a document open Photoshop and:

Go to File-->Import-->(name of scanner)

Here a window will come up that varies in appearance depending on the model of the scanner. Make sure the preview shows your entire document and take note of how the scanner is set to scan, usually there are several options such as color photo, black and white text, slide, etc. Also, be sure that if you are scanning a resume or official document that the resolution is set correctly, many institutions require a higher resolution image in order to preserve clarity for official documents.

After the settings are all correct, hit scan and an image of the item you are scanning should appear in a window in Adobe Photoshop, from here make any cropping or image size changes you would like to make and then go ahead and save the picture. Photoshop usually defaults saved documents to the .psd format, make sure you change this if you are intending on using the image outside of photoshop, common formats for images include .jpg, .bmp (both lower quality), and .tiff or .png (usually higher quality, but larger files).

Use the Filter Gallery

To quickly add a creative twist to any image you can use the Filter Gallery, introduced in Photoshop CS3, and used ever since. Before editing an image always remember to create a backup copy before you start so as to not lose any data. To use the filter gallery open the image you wish to edit in Photoshop and then go Filter-->Filter Gallery. Here you are presented with a wide array of filters to apply to your image. Choose which filter you wish to use, tweak the levels on the right side of the window until you are satisfied with the image, then click okay. Again, make sure you pay close attention to the format of the image when you save, .psd is only necessary when you wish to edit the photo in Photoshop again.

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