The Ruler Tool in Photoshop (Hidden Gem in Photoshop CS5)
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Join us on this exciting journey as we dive into the world of Adobe Photoshop. Whether you're a beginner looking to master the basics or an experienced designer seeking advanced techniques, our tutorials have something for everyone.
From photo editing and manipulation to creating stunning digital artwork, Photoshop offers limitless possibilities. Learn how to:
Edit and enhance photos: Adjust colors, remove blemishes, and add creative effects.
Design graphics: Create logos, posters, and social media content.
Manipulate images: Combine multiple images, add text, and apply filters.
Create digital art: Explore painting, drawing, and illustration techniques.
Subscribe now to get access to step-by-step tutorials, tips, and tricks that will help you unlock your full creative potential in Photoshop."
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00:00Hey everyone, in this video we're going to take a look at a hidden gem in Photoshop,
00:10a feature that's present in the application, but usually overlooked by most users.
00:15We're going to be taking a look at the straighten feature, which is hidden within the ruler
00:18tool.
00:19To the average user, straightening out a photo isn't as simple as it seems.
00:23You have to drag out a guide to define where your horizon should be, enter free transform
00:27mode, oh no, before you do that, you have to convert your background into a layer.
00:31Now you can enter free transform mode and rotate your image until you think it's straight.
00:36Once it's sort of straightened, you need to fiddle with the crop tool in order to remove
00:39the transparent areas.
00:40What a mess.
00:41Let me make it that much easier for you.
00:43This method works from the second you open your image.
00:46In the tools bar, find your ruler tool.
00:48It's probably hidden with the eyedropper tool.
00:50Once the ruler is active, draw a line across the object that should be straight, in this
00:54case the horizon.
00:55No need to guess like you were before.
00:57Once the ruler is drawn out, there's a wonderful straighten button on your options bar.
01:01Boom.
01:02No need to rotate.
01:03No need to crop.
01:04Photoshop does it all for you.
01:06So the next time you take a beautiful but crooked picture of a sunrise, remember that
01:09the ruler tool is your best friend.
01:11Take care.