Activity Sheet 4: Basic Image Editing – Brightness/Contrast and Filters

Overview: Brightness/contrast and filters enhance image appearance and mood.

Key Concepts:

• • Brightness/Contrast: Adjust lighting (Image > Adjustments > Brightness/Contrast).

  • Filters: Apply effects like Sharpen, Blur, or Vintage (Filter menu).

  • Non-Destructive Editing: Use adjustment layers in Photopea for flexibility.

  • Canva Alternative: Limited filter options, simpler sliders. 

  • Why It Matters: Adjustments enhance visual appeal and clarity for design projects.

Resources:

• • Video Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhR8Ea2z1qI&t=120s

Photopea Tutorial by Chapters:

• 00:00 – Intro: Free Photoshop Alternative in Browser

• 00:26 – What is Photopea? Key Features

• 01:00 – No Account Needed (But Optional Benefits)

• 01:29 – Start a Project: New, Open File, or Templates

• 01:58 – User Interface Overview (Toolbar, Menu, Panels)

• 03:34 – Crop Tool Explained

• 04:21 – Zoom & Navigation Tools

• 06:06 – Move & Transform Controls

• 06:53 – Selection Tools: Rectangle, Ellipse, Lasso

• 08:18 – Magic Wand & Quick Selection Tools

• 10:37 – Brush & Pencil Tool Basics

• 12:06 – Eraser Tool

• 12:36 – Eyedropper Tool (Picking Colors)

• 13:19 – Clone Tool: Copy from One Part to Another

• 14:17 – Healing & Spot Healing Tools (Remove Blemishes)

• 15:39 – Advanced Tools: Blur, Sharpen, Smudge

• 16:39 – Dodge, Burn & Sponge Tools (Lighting & Saturation)

• 17:30 – Text Tool: Adding & Editing Text Layers

• 19:32 – Working with Layers (Visibility & Locking)

• 20:10 – Shapes & Vector Graphics

• 21:05 – Duplicating & Managing Layers

• 21:41 – Layer Order & Group Movement

• 22:44 – Copying and Pasting Between Projects

• 23:48 – Photopea Gallery: Search & Insert Images

• 24:06 – Layer Styles (Stroke, Shadow, Bevel)

• 24:53 – Adjustment Layers (Color, Brightness, etc.)

• 25:42 – Targeted Edits with Selection + Adjustments

• 26:38 – Flattening Layers (Before Exporting)

• 27:27 – Saving Options: PSD, PNG, JPEG, SVG

• 28:07 – Saving to Cloud Drives (Google, OneDrive, etc.)

• 28:31 – Wrap-Up: Start Designing with Photopea!