Photoshop Brushes

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Objective

I can identify and apply various Photoshop brushes to create textures, patterns, and unique design elements.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

Describe the steps involved in creating a custom Photoshop brush from a scanned image, as demonstrated in the video.

2

Explain the purpose of the "Shape Dynamics" setting in the Photoshop brush panel and how it affects the appearance of a brush stroke.

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Describe how adjusting the "Angle Jitter" within the "Shape Dynamics" settings affects the application of a custom Photoshop brush. Explain how increasing the "Scattering" setting in the Photoshop brush panel changes the appearance of a pattern created with a custom brush. You've created a custom brush. Describe the steps to save it for future use in Photoshop.

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