Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Images containing text or vector shapes may appear fine in low resolution when viewed on a computer dis-
play, even if the vector information is rasterized (converted into pixels.)When the same images are used
for print projects, they should retain the resolution-independent vector elements. This keeps the text and
other vector graphics looking sharp, so you do not need to worry about the jagged edges that occur when
text and shapes are rasterized. To keep the vector information, you need to save the file using a format that
retains both vector and bitmap data.
1
With the
ps0201_work.psd
image still open, choose File > Save As. The Save As dialog box appears.
2
In the Save As dialog box, navigate to the ps02lessons folder. In the Name text field, type
Hockey print
version
. From the Format drop-down menu, choose Photoshop PDF, then click Save. Click OK to close
any warning dialog box that might appear. The Save Adobe PDF dialog box appears.
3
In the Save Adobe PDF dialog box, choose Press Quality from the Adobe PDF Preset drop-down menu,
and then click Save PDF. If a warning appears, indicating that older versions of Photoshop may not be
able to edit the PDF file, click Yes to continue.
4
Your file has been saved in the Adobe PDF format, ready to be used in other applications such as Adobe
InDesign, or shared for proofing with a reviewer who may have Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader.
Self study
1
Using the image named
ps0202.psd
found within your ps02lessons folder, create a more dynamic crop
that centers more on the gorilla in the image. Remember to apply the rule of thirds.
2
Using Image > Image Size, change the image size of the
ps0202.psd
image to 500 px wide, and then
choose to save your
ps0202.psd
image for the web as a .png file.
Review
Questions
1
What does unchecking the Delete Cropped Pixels allow you to do in your image?
2
What does Smart Sharpen do to an image?
3
Why is it important to use adjustment layers?
4
When would you save a file in the .jpeg or .png format?
Answers
1
By unchecking the Delete Cropped Pixels check box, you can reposition your crop area, since the pixels
are hidden but not deleted.
2
Sharpening enhances the definition of edges in an image. The degree of sharpening that you need to ap-
ply to your own images varies depending on the quality of the original image.
3
It is important to use adjustment layers so you can make additional edits to your image adjustments after
they have been applied.
4
Typically, you would save a file in the .png or .jpeg format if you are saving it for the web or for an on-
screen presentation.
