Application of theories of graphic design in Adobe Photoshop
Much has been said about the value of Photoshop tutorials found on the web. By simply following a step-by-step instruction on how to achieve a certain effect, Photoshop is now more accessible to almost everyone knows how to use a computer.
Photoshop tutorials alone could not make you a successful designer. Of course, you probably know how to do basic photo manipulation, but in vain, unless you have an idea of basic graphic design.
The graphics are an incorporation of elements and principles of visual arts to get a nice and functional aesthetic effect process. Functions depending on the job. Aesthetic, as we all know, is subjective. It is safe to say then that there is no single formula for graphic design. Processes are consistent and do not even depend on a lot of attitude, personality and motivations of a designer.
The authors of Photoshop tutorials often subscribe to a concept rather badly. But it can not be a help and they can not speak for everyone. It is the role of learning Photoshop to obtain the necessary graphic design and not just rely on the knowledge mouthful.
On the one hand, a novice Photoshop user should at least try to analyze his / her audience. This is done to determine the purpose of your message. You can create abstract visual paint, but not in graphic design. Each work must function as intended. Part of doing this is how you convey the message. In other words, you need to consider for your support. If it is a movie poster, where should it be placed? If it is a web design, to whom should we meet?
Once you have determined this, you can now imagine how the design will look and feel. You can organize text and graphics based on this vision. Use the appropriate template, fonts, styles, sizes, and spacing. You can manipulate each element and graphic design altogether. Much depends on your imagination. It is more reliable than Photoshop tutorials anyway.
But how exactly, you may ask? Now comes in the graphic design elements. Start with the basics.
Line. There are a variety of them and each has its own design function. Straight, curved, thick, thin, broken-that the lines are, independently or when incorporated with other elements, is to organize text and graphics. It creates a visual path that will help your audience follow through the design. Lines give a sense of movement to the design. He leads the viewer's eyes.
Shape. Psychologists have always been fascinated by the forms. Think: Rorschach test. You can use the same principle in your design. Knowing the audience, you will learn how to easily manipulate their thoughts on a visual stimulus of your own doing. Form, more than any other element, symbolizes ideas.
Mass The most confusing part of Photoshop tutorials is when the author starts prattling on about the importance of the mass. Those who know nothing about graphic design ask, "What in the world is the visual weight" That is how the graphics and text elements create Contrary to grab the interest of a viewer?.
Texture. Another confusing thing about Photoshop tutorials is texture. The same question is often left open. These are easy to understand once you already know your "embossing" your "shadow". Also creates visual texture contrast and interest. It adds dimension and personality to the design. It causes emotions and play on the viewer's eyes. Whenever you hear someone say that some art seems alive, which is probably the work of handling texture.
Color. This is probably the easiest to control in the graphic design element, but is still often overlooked. Color manipulation is as simple as getting a color wheel and choose which color combination works together. But the tricky part here is to learn combining colors and symbolism. Just as forms, psychologists have learned that colors evoke certain behavior to a spectator .......
Much has been said about the value of Photoshop tutorials found on the web. By simply following a step-by-step instruction on how to achieve a certain effect, Photoshop is now more accessible to almost everyone knows how to use a computer.
Photoshop tutorials alone could not make you a successful designer. Of course, you probably know how to do basic photo manipulation, but in vain, unless you have an idea of basic graphic design.
The graphics are an incorporation of elements and principles of visual arts to get a nice and functional aesthetic effect process. Functions depending on the job. Aesthetic, as we all know, is subjective. It is safe to say then that there is no single formula for graphic design. Processes are consistent and do not even depend on a lot of attitude, personality and motivations of a designer.
The authors of Photoshop tutorials often subscribe to a concept rather badly. But it can not be a help and they can not speak for everyone. It is the role of learning Photoshop to obtain the necessary graphic design and not just rely on the knowledge mouthful.
On the one hand, a novice Photoshop user should at least try to analyze his / her audience. This is done to determine the purpose of your message. You can create abstract visual paint, but not in graphic design. Each work must function as intended. Part of doing this is how you convey the message. In other words, you need to consider for your support. If it is a movie poster, where should it be placed? If it is a web design, to whom should we meet?
Once you have determined this, you can now imagine how the design will look and feel. You can organize text and graphics based on this vision. Use the appropriate template, fonts, styles, sizes, and spacing. You can manipulate each element and graphic design altogether. Much depends on your imagination. It is more reliable than Photoshop tutorials anyway.
But how exactly, you may ask? Now comes in the graphic design elements. Start with the basics.
Line. There are a variety of them and each has its own design function. Straight, curved, thick, thin, broken-that the lines are, independently or when incorporated with other elements, is to organize text and graphics. It creates a visual path that will help your audience follow through the design. Lines give a sense of movement to the design. He leads the viewer's eyes.
Shape. Psychologists have always been fascinated by the forms. Think: Rorschach test. You can use the same principle in your design. Knowing the audience, you will learn how to easily manipulate their thoughts on a visual stimulus of your own doing. Form, more than any other element, symbolizes ideas.
Mass The most confusing part of Photoshop tutorials is when the author starts prattling on about the importance of the mass. Those who know nothing about graphic design ask, "What in the world is the visual weight" That is how the graphics and text elements create Contrary to grab the interest of a viewer?.
Texture. Another confusing thing about Photoshop tutorials is texture. The same question is often left open. These are easy to understand once you already know your "embossing" your "shadow". Also creates visual texture contrast and interest. It adds dimension and personality to the design. It causes emotions and play on the viewer's eyes. Whenever you hear someone say that some art seems alive, which is probably the work of handling texture.
Color. This is probably the easiest to control in the graphic design element, but is still often overlooked. Color manipulation is as simple as getting a color wheel and choose which color combination works together. But the tricky part here is to learn combining colors and symbolism. Just as forms, psychologists have learned that colors evoke certain behavior to a spectator .......