Creating a desktop image and sharing files accross devices
Desktop Schedule Creation (video tutorial upper right)
Download the image to the right of Baylor’s Schedule
Find an image you like for the background with the search feature on the internet.
Integrate the schedule into the image you choose using Photoshop.
Skills:
Downloading file from MyBaylor
Downloading Images from Google Image search
finding large images so they are not pixelated when shown full screen.
using right-click function to sort and download images you find.
Locating those files in your “Downloads” folder once you have selected them
Uploading files to myBaylor "ClassFiles" folder
Getting those files into a document that is the correct size for your desktop.
Saving your file as you work. (.psd file)
“Saving as” a .jpg when you have finished making your desktop image.
Setting the image as your desktop image.
turning in your file on MyBaylor.
PS tools:
Use the “print screen” button to size your document for your screen.
Using an item from the clipboard to create a file in Photoshop.
Import (free transform / ctrl + t ) manipulation.
moving the image around with the “Move” ( v ) or “Free Transform” ( ctrl + t )
Layer Styles
“Saving” (ctrl + s ) and “Saving as” ( shift + ctrl + s)
Copy/Paste (ctrl + c , ctrl + v)
Introduction to Photoshop
The video below outlines how to:
name and setup your file
adjust your workspace
introduces the toolbar
Setting up your browser
Before we jump into the first project we need to set up the browser so that everyone is on the same page going forward. This is so you are able to follow along with the rest of the class. You will need to use the same computer every class meeting. There is a number on the machine and a coresponding slot where you will store your computer and charge it between classes. Most of what we do in this class requires effective use of the internet as a resource for the projects. We will set up Chrome as your default browser and set some key pages to show up in your “Bookmarks Bar” Please watch the video to see how we do that or follow the written instructions below.
Bookmarks Bar set up:
Open “Chrome” with the search key (windows button) on your computer.
Set up your Bookmarks Bar by navigating to the three small dots in the far upper right corner of the browser window.
Click the button and find the drop-down for > Bookmarks Bar > Show Bookmarks Bar
Clicking it should put a check by the item. If you want to 2x check this go thru the last step again and see that there is a check by “Show Bookmarks Bar”
Now navigate to MyBaylor by doing a google search for the keywords "MyBaylor app." This search will porvide several links at the top of your search. MyBaylor may not be the top link, but it should be one of the top three or so.
Once you are on the login page for MyBaylor click the star in the upper left corner of the browser address window on Chrome to denote this is a site you want to show up as a bookmarked site. It will show up below the address bar on your browser.
Click done or change the name of the bookmark and click done.
The site should show up on the bar for you now for quick access.
I would recommend also adding “Outlook” as well through the MyBaylor link on your resources tab on the MyBaylor site so you have quick access to email when using Chrome on this computer.