How to Make a Professional Logo Using Photoshop CC

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Install Photoshop CC onto your computer or laptop if you have not already done so.

   You can do this by going to adobe.com and installing Photoshop.
   
   Once that is done and it is installed, you are ready to start using Photoshop CC. (note:
   CC stands for creative cloud)
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   Step 2: Once installed

   Then, at the top left corner, click the file button to open up a new project. , Then click Okay. (note: the width and height do not have to be this, just whatever you feel comfortable with) , Start by getting your pen tool on menu bar on the left or click "p" on your keyboard. , you can draw a line or shape with it, then drag it where the line or shape ends to make a design.
   
   If you are not familiar with this, then play around with it until you get a shape or design that you like. ,, Then you will want to make the new shape a bit smaller and a bit lighter than the original.
   
   A good thing to do while making it smaller is to hold shift while you are transforming so it keeps the dimensions. (This will add an effect to make it seem like there is a light source and it is fading.) ,, Or you can add a picture by copying it and then pasting it to the project. ,,, Now you know how to make a professional logo using Photoshop CC.
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   Step 3: double click to open.

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   Step 4: The width should be 1280 pixels

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   Step 5: the height should be 800 pixels

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   Step 6: the resolution should be at 72 pixels/inch

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   Step 7: and the color mode should be RGB Color 8 bit.

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   Step 8: Make your new project.

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   Step 9: Get your pen ready.

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    Step 10: Color in your shape with a dark color so the letters or picture does not get lost in the background.

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    Step 11: Select the shape and copy it then paste it.

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    Step 12: Repeat step 7 to add many shades to make the outcome more efficient.

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    Step 13: Add text by clicking the menu bar on the left where the letter "T" is once you have your design ready.

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    Step 14: Save the project by going to "file"

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    Step 15: then "save as"

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    Step 16: then save it somewhere on your computer.

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    Step 17: Name your file and save it as "JPEG".

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    Step 18: Now you are all ready to upload your logo to your website or brochure.

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