A TRIP TO NEW YORK: REVISION OF MY ANSWERS

My answers

Before I proceed to the next assignment, where I'll need to work unguided by myself, I will review the level of competency I think I've achieved now.

At the end of each part in this situation, I answered a few questions about different notions. Below, my answers have been copied. I will now review them and decide whether they still apply and, otherwise, change them:

Part 1

I can open an image in Photoshop:

No problem, it's very easy. Yes, it's ok. I hesitate a little, but I can do it. More or less. I have to look around somewhat and it takes me a little time. Not really, I should practise some more. Not at all. I will redo this chapter before proceeding any further.

I understand the interface well:

Yes, no problem, I understand everything. Yes, it's ok. I hesitate a little, but I can find my way around. More or less. I have to look around somewhat and it takes me a little time to find my way. Not really, I should practise some more. Not at all. I will redo this chapter before proceeding any further.

I can use the zoom:

I know how to cancel one or several commands:

I know how to save my document in PSD, JPEG or PNG format:

Part 2

I can change the size of an image in Photoshop:

I can crop an image in Photoshop:

I understand what a resolution is and I am able to change the resolution of an image in Photoshop.

Yes, I understand very well and I know how to do it. Yes, I don't understand everything completely but I get the gist of it. In short, I hesitate a bit but I manage to get it done. More or less. I don't really understand. I can change the resolution, but I don't get what it's for. Not really, I should get more info on this topic. Not at all. I will redo this chapter before proceeding any further.

Part 3

I can adjust the vibrance on a photo:

I can adjust the hue and saturation:

I understand the differences between the different colour adjustments.

Yes, I understand very well. Yes, I don't understand everything completely but I get the gist of it. More or less. Not really, I should get more info on this topic. Not at all. I will redo this chapter before proceeding any further.

I know how to use the adjustment layers and select only parts of the image with the layer mask.

Yes, I understand very well. I know how to do it. Yes, I don't understand everything completely but I get the gist of it. In short, I hesitate a bit but I manage to get it done. More or less. I don't really understand. Not really, I should practise some more. Not at all. I will redo this chapter before proceeding any further.

Part 4

I can import an image in a Photoshop document.

I understand what layers are and I can manipulate them (change their stacking order for example):

I know what a smart object is and I understand its benefits.

Part 6

I know how to use the different selection tools.

I know how to use the function Select and mask.

I understand the difference between the many selection tools and I know which to use at the appropriate time.

I know how to cut out a selection using a layer mask.

Part 7

I know how to select fine details, such as hair, on a picture.

I'm comfortable with the different options of the Select and Mask panel.

Partie 8

I can erase elements from a picture using the Spot Healing Brush Tool.

I can erase elements from a picture using the Content-Aware fill option.

No problem, it's very easy. Yes, it's ok. I hesitate a little, but I can do it. Not really, I should practise some more. Not at all. I will redo this chapter before proceeding any further.

I understand how to correct elements from an image using the Clone Stamp Tool.

I understand what those tools are for and when it's better to use one or the other.

Part 9

I can create paths using the pen tool in Photoshop.

I can make a selection from a path.

No problem, it's very easy. Yes, it's ok. I hesitate a little, but I can do it. More or less. I have to look around somewhat and it takes me a little time. Not really, I should get more info on this topic. Not at all. I will redo this chapter before proceeding any further.

I know how to adjust the colour balance.

Yes, I understand very well. Yes, I don't understand everything completely but I get the gist of it. More or less. Not really, I should practise some more. Not at all. I will redo this chapter before proceeding any further.

I can now click on the button below to proceed to the final assignment: creating a poster on my own.

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