In this portion of the class you will learn how to set up your workspace.
1. Set up the workspace. From the Window menu select Tools, Options, Color and History. A checkmark appears next to the words when they are selected and their palettes should be visible on the Desktop. Select Rulers from the View menu. This will place a measuring scale on the top and left side of imagery and is a feature you may find helpful.
2. From Edit > Preferences (Photoshop > Preferences in Mac OSX) select Display and Cursors. A window opens where you may adjust how the cursor is displayed with various tools. For painting tools select Full Brush Tip and click on the Show crosshair in brush tip option. This will show the exact size, shape and center of all painting tools when one is in use. For other tools, select standard. This will show the icon for the cursor when the tool is in use.

In the following lesson you will learn how to crop and repair image flaws.
1. From the training files, open the file named cars1.jpg. If a window titled Embedded Profile Mismatch appears, click on OK and continue.

Tip: If you ever wish to change the default color settings in Photoshop select Color Settings from under the Edit menu, then from the Working Spaces, RGB scroll menu select the desired color setting. In most situations for the WWW, these settings are not a factor. However, if photos are being prepared for commercial publication on paper (other than from a desktop or local laser printer) you may need to adjust the RGB setting as well as the working space, gray and spot dot gain, and the color management policies. Your printer contractor should be able to suggest settings that work best on their press.

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