Photoshop Basics
Please help me compile a list of basic Photoshop functions and techniques (with definitions) for people who may be unfamiliar!
Actions: Actions are a way to record the steps you take in making an icon and "play" them on another icon. This lets you make icons really fast - if you apply all the same layers and variables on it. Tutorials:One
Curves: The curves tool (available as an image adjustment or as a new layer) can take input tones and selectively stretch or compress them. In plainer language, you can adjust both brightness and color balance using curves. Tutorials:One, Two
Selective Color: This tool (available as an image adjustment or as a new layer) lets youlighten/darken specific colors and add/subtract sub-colour values. In plainer language, it lets you edit the color balance of individual colors. Tutorials:One
If you know of tutorials for any of these, please comment with a link!