The Power of Photoshop

Photoshop is a computer program that is taking the computer world by storm. Its popularity is off the charts due to its diverse and complex functions. Photoshop is used for a cornucopia of things: Photograph manipulation 
painting, virtual drawing, 
graphic design, illustrations, page layout, 
typography, 
animation cells, sprites, gif. animations, 
web images etc.


Photoshop's design allows the user to use several tools on several layers of an image to create an extraordinary finished product. Tools such as the magic lasso, magic eraser, and eyedropper are complex tools that can be used for the simplest of changes. Here is a list of tools used in Photoshop. The list provides a brief explanation of each tool.


In today's age of social networking Web sites, photoshop has become an everyday tool used to enhance people's Web page. With vast amounts of Facebook and Twitter users viewing pictures on other's profiles, users have gone as far as changing their body structure by using Photoshop tools to impress their page visitors. In this video we are given instructions on how to use certain Photoshop tools: 



As a public relations major I have come across mentions of Photoshop but never really used the program to its full potential. After using and understanding the tools provided by the program I was truly able to understand and appreciate the power of photo enhancement provided by the Photoshop. Many public relations campaigns have completely revamped corporation's images (figuratively and literally). With Photoshop practitioners are able to create company logos, enhance images, and create Web compatible photos. The current state and future of Public Relations lies in the hands of programs such as Photoshop.