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Use Photoshop CS3 for business graphics (Step by Step)

Getting the right image for your business is becoming more and more important. Brands need to work across multiple media - from print to the web to mobile, and beyond.

by: IT Pro team

19 Feb 2008

Step 1: Bridge CS3 is a powerful tool for managing and sorting files.
Step 2: A mobile device simulator lets you see how an image will perform in the real world.
Step 3: Flash now also works natively with PSD files, enabling you to Flash animate specific image layers.
Step 4: The Clone tool now shows an overlay of what you're using to replace the image, over the space you're working in.
Step 5: Former Macromedia web design tools now work seamlessly with Photoshop PSD files.
Step 6: Now we bring each layer into together to create our picture.
Step 7: With filters and distortions you can create all kinds of snazzy effects.
Step 8: Smart Objects and Smart Filters let you apply effects to your images non-destructively.
Step 9: Creating layers gives more flexibility for effects and CS3 makes layer management easy.
Step 10: Use the Quick Select tool with Refine Edge control to create a mask.
Step 11: Adobe's camera RAW tool can be used for initial processing.
Step 12: Adjust the colour mode depending on how you'll use the images - RGB for the web and CMYK for printing.