Malley, Bret. Adobe Master Class: Advanced Compositing in Adobe Photoshop CC: Bringing the Impossible to Reality with Bret Malley, Second Edition. Adobe Press, 2017. Read the following chapters:
Chapter 1: Get Orientede
Chapter 2: Hidden Basics
In these beginning chapters, you will learn more about the importance of each tool within the Adobe Program interface. In order to successfully edit and design with digital assets, it will be critical to know the functions of each tool as we move through the course. Just as you learn the most effective ways to use the program tools, you too will be developing best practices for how you can work efficiently in setting up a digital canvas that works best for you.
ForeverDansky. “The 19 Adjustment Layers in Photoshop Explained.” YouTube, YouTube, 23 Nov. 2018, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3dHr5x8Y9I. This resource provides step-by-step guidance on the various adjustment layers available in Photoshop. Get a preview of how they work and can be used to edit an image. You are encouraged to watch the entire video. However, to successfully complete Assignment 2, please watch 7:54–19:30.
Sticker Mule. "Raster vs. Vector – What's the difference?" YouTube, Apr. 23, 2018, https://youtu.be/1vUG2AbZTnI. There are two types of digital artwork: Raster images and vector images. This video explains the difference between the two.