Static Graphic Editing with Photoshop & Illustrator

 Basics of Photoshop UI

Main Actions

• Apply Shadow, Stroke etc = Right Click Layer > Blending Option

 Background Removal

 Other Actions - Please click here.

Adobe Illustrator

   

Useful Short Cuts

• Make a Copy = Select Object + Alt/Opt
• Duplicate (turn on Smart Guide first) = Ctrl/Cmd + D
• Scissor = C
• Live Bucket = K
  
• Pen leaves open path = Ctrl/Cmd + Click 

Shape Manipulation Tools

• Create Creative Shapes/Path = Effect > Warp OR Effect > Distort and Transform
• Remove Parts of Shapes = ShapeBuilder - Select all Path/Fill + Alt/Opt
• Reset Control Point =  Object > Expand Appearance

For Audio  & Video editing tutorials, please refer here.