UI UX Designers | Photoshop & Video Editing
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Photoshop& video editing tips & tricks to help you quickly create professional looking designs & templates for social media, ads, websites & more.
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Here are some video editing tips to help you create polished and engaging content:

### 1. Organize Your Files
- Before you start editing, organize all your media (video clips, audio, music, images) into folders. This helps streamline the editing process.

### 2. Choose the Right Software
- Select an editing tool based on your skill level (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve for advanced users; iMovie, Filmora for beginners).

### 3. Use Keyboard Shortcuts
- Learn the essential keyboard shortcuts of your editing software to save time. This will help speed up tasks like cutting, trimming, and adding transitions.

### 4. Focus on Storytelling
- Ensure your video flows well and tells a clear story. Cut unnecessary parts to keep the narrative tight and engaging.

### 5. Keep Clips Short
- Cut out pauses, filler words, or long unimportant sections. People prefer quick, concise content.

### 6. Use Transitions Sparingly
- Stick to simple transitions like cuts or fades. Too many fancy transitions can distract the viewer from the content.

### 7. Balance Audio Levels
- Ensure background music doesn't overpower dialogue. Use audio ducking techniques or adjust volume levels for clarity.

### 8. Color Grading
- Apply color correction and grading to enhance the visual quality and mood of your video. Tools like DaVinci Resolve are great for this.

### 9. Add Subtitles or Captions
- Many people watch videos without sound. Adding captions or subtitles improves accessibility and keeps viewers engaged.

### 10. Use B-Roll Effectively
- Incorporate B-roll footage to make your video more dynamic. This secondary footage helps illustrate points and breaks the monotony of a single shot.

### 11. Focus on Smooth Cuts
- Use jump cuts, L cuts, and J cuts to make transitions between clips more fluid and natural.

### 12. Preview Before Final Export
- Watch the video multiple times before exporting. Look for inconsistencies, missed cuts, or areas where audio needs tweaking.

### 13. Render Settings Matter
- Export your video in the highest quality possible, but also balance file size. Choose the correct format (like MP4 for web uploads) and resolution (e.g., 1080p or 4K).

### 14. Leverage Tutorials
- Stay updated with new editing techniques and trends by following tutorials on YouTube or courses on platforms like Skillshare or Udemy.
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Here are some Photoshop tips to help enhance your photo editing and graphic design skills:

### 1. Learn Keyboard Shortcuts
- Use shortcuts to speed up your workflow. For example, press Ctrl + T (Windows) or Cmd + T (Mac) to transform objects, or B to quickly access the brush tool.

### 2. Use Non-Destructive Editing
- Work with adjustment layers and layer masks to make changes without permanently affecting your original image. This allows you to revert edits easily.

### 3. Smart Objects
- Convert layers to Smart Objects before resizing them. This prevents pixelation and loss of quality when you resize or apply filters.

### 4. Master the Pen Tool
- The Pen Tool (P) is essential for creating precise selections, paths, and custom shapes. Practice using it to create smooth curves and accurate cutouts.

### 5. Use Layer Masks
- Instead of erasing parts of an image, apply a layer mask. This allows you to hide or reveal portions of a layer non-destructively, giving you more control over your edits.

### 6. Leverage Blending Modes
- Experiment with different blending modes (e.g., Multiply, Screen, Overlay) to blend layers creatively. This can add depth, highlights, or texture to your designs.

### 7. Adjustments Layers
- Use adjustment layers like Curves, Levels, or Hue/Saturation to make global changes to brightness, contrast, and color without altering the original image.

### 8. Work with Grids and Guides
- Use grids and guides to align elements perfectly in your designs. Press Ctrl + ' (Windows) or Cmd + ' (Mac) to toggle the grid.

### 9. Content-Aware Fill
- Use the Content-Aware Fill feature to seamlessly remove objects from your images. Just select the object, go to Edit > Fill, and choose Content-Aware.

### 10. Refine Your Selections
- After making a selection with any tool (e.g., Quick Selection, Lasso), use the Select and Mask feature to refine the edges. This is especially useful for selecting hair or fur.

### 11. Use the Clone Stamp and Healing Tools
- The Clone Stamp Tool (S) and Healing Brush Tool (J) are excellent for retouching images. Use them to remove blemishes, imperfections, or unwanted objects.

### 12. Create Custom Brushes
- You can create your own custom brushes from any object or shape. Select an area, go to Edit > Define Brush Preset, and save it for future use.

### 13. Use the Dodge and Burn Tools
- Use the Dodge (lighten) and Burn (darken) tools to enhance highlights and shadows in specific areas, adding depth and dimension to your images.

### 14. Learn to Use Filters and Effects
- Experiment with filters (e.g., Gaussian Blur, Liquify, and Sharpen) to enhance or distort your images. Filters can add artistic effects or fix minor issues like focus.

### 15. Save in PSD Format
- Always save your work in Photoshop's native .PSD format to retain layers, masks, and effects. This ensures you can go back and make changes later if needed.

### 16. Make Use of the History Panel
- If you make a mistake, use the History Panel to go back several steps without undoing everything. You can also take snapshots to save specific editing stages.

### 17. Color Sampling
- Use the Eyedropper Tool (I) to sample colors from an image or design, making it easier to maintain consistent colors in your project.

### 18. Customize Workspaces
- Photoshop allows you to create custom workspaces. Arrange your panels and toolbars based on the type of project you're working on (photo editing, graphic design, etc.).

### 19. Practice Layer Management
- Name your layers and group them into folders. Use colors and locks to organize your workspace, making it easier to manage complex projects.

### 20. Use Actions for Repetitive Tasks
- Automate repetitive tasks by creating Actions. You can record a series of steps, save them, and apply them to multiple images with one click.
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People overcomplicate getting started in UI/UX.

If you’re a BEGINNER :

Avoid:

- Trying to learn every tool at once
- Overthinking your portfolio design
- Ignoring feedback from peers or mentors
- Focusing too much on aesthetics over functionality

Instead:

- Master one design tool like Figma or Sketch
- Create a simple, clean portfolio showcasing 3 STRONG PROJECTS.
- Actively seek feedback and iterate your designs
- Focus on solving real USER PROBLEMS with intuitive design

Focus on this for the first 3-6 months.

Once you’ve built a strong foundation, EXPAND FROM THERE.

UI/UX design isn’t about doing everything perfectly at the startβ€”it’s about learning, improving, and building up REAL VALUABLE SKILLS.
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