From the course: Photoshop 2021 Quick Start
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Add vector shapes - Photoshop Tutorial
From the course: Photoshop 2021 Quick Start
Add vector shapes
- Next, let's create the graphical elements that will contain the text in our design. Start by selecting the rectangle tool from the toolbar, then create a rectangle at the bottom of the document. In the properties panel, you'll see the options for this vector shape. You can change the fill. I'll make mine blue. You could also add a stroke, which is an outline around the rectangle. I don't need one in this case. You can round the corners by clicking and dragging over any of these four icons or by clicking and dragging on the circular icons over the shape. The rectangle is not centered, but you can center it to the canvas by selecting the move tool, then pressing Ctrl A on Windows, Command A on the Mac, to select the entire canvas. Notice the marching ants going around the canvas. Then, from the options bar, you can click on this icon to center the vector shape, horizontally. Press Ctrl D on Windows, Command D on the Mac…
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Create a new blank Photoshop document1m 35s
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Create a background with solid fill and pattern fill layers2m 29s
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Import an image into Photoshop using the Place command1m 16s
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Use a clipping mask to place a photo inside a vector shape1m 36s
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Blending layers together with blending modes3m
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Organize layers with groups58s
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Add vector shapes1m 35s
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Create text in Photoshop2m 24s
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Apply creative effects with layer styles3m 3s
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What is the banana tool in Photoshop?35s
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