PHOTOSHOP FAQ

Where do I find it?

In the start menu, select - all programmes - common programmes - Adobe Production Premium - PhotoShop (64bit)

How do I get started?

In the upper left select - file - new (In the Preset drop down menu select International paper)

What page size do I need?

For this project choose A4. Ensure the colour mode is 8bit, the resolution is 300 and the background colour is white.

How do I add an image?

You should have been able to save your image from Google. In the upper left select - file - open and locate the image you downloaded. The image will appear in a new tab, DO NOT PANIC, pull the tab down by pressing and holding the left mouse button until it appears in front of your white square tab, next press shift + v to drag and drop the image onto your white square tab

The Image doesn't fill the square!

Press ctrl + t, now press and hold shift, pinch the corner of the image and stretch it until it fills the space. You can use the move tool (shift v) to align it properly.

How do I add text?

On the left hand side, in the tool bar, is a T. Click on the T and then draw a text box wherever you wish. Type the name of your band and select a font and a size just as you would do on Word.

Helpful tips: CTRL+R will add rulers/ CTRL+@ will add a grid (both are useful for aligning text and image)

Why doesn't it look quite right?

In really, really basic terms, design is about symmetry. Think about the layout of the different elements. Consider the way the eye reads the page.