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Tag: Photoshop

Posted on September 21, 2023September 24, 2026

Photoshop Intro: Size, Resolution, and Non-Destructive Editing

This tutorial corresponds to an in-class demo for COMD 200 (last updated Fall 2026.) Let’s get started with Photoshop! We’re going to talk about how pixel-based graphics work, size and resolution, colour, and how to edit non-destructively with masks and adjustment layers.

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Posted on September 17, 2019September 15, 2025

All About Resolution

Raster image files are made up of a grid of tiny squares called pixels. Higher resolution means the image contains denser pixel information, and can display or print at larger sizes without losing quality.

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Posted on September 16, 2019September 10, 2025

Vector Graphics and Raster Graphics

When you’re working with digital graphics, it’s important to understand the difference between vector art and raster art.

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