Lesson 73

Social media images with Photoshop

In this video you’ll learn how to create a Facebook Event Image from scratch, in Photoshop. Along the way you’ll learn how to duplicate objects into other documents, align objects, import logos and work with type.

New tools

  • Elliptical Marquee Tool

  • Type Tool

New commands

  • File > New

  • Layers Panel: Right click on layer > Duplicate Layer

  • Control Panel > Vertical Align Center button

  • Control Panel > Horizontal Align Center button

  • File > Place Linked / Embedded

New jargon

  • Artboards

New shortcuts

  • Alt + drag layer: duplicate layer