Entity: PHOTOSHOP
Photoshop is a versatile graphics design/editing software used to digitally alter digital photographs and graphics. It has become an industry standard for image manipulation, with its name even becoming a verb to describe editing or manipulating images.
PHOTOSHOP
Etymology
The term 'Photoshop' is a combination of 'photo', referring to photographs, and 'shop', indicating a workshop or place where work is done.
Definition
Photoshop is a powerful graphics design/editing software used to digitally alter digital photographs and graphics. It has become an industry standard for image manipulation, with its name even becoming a verb to describe editing or manipulating images.
Historical Context
Adobe Photoshop was created in 1988 by Thomas and John Knoll and has since evolved into a comprehensive software suite for various design and editing purposes.
Cultural Significance
Photoshop has revolutionized the way images are edited and manipulated, impacting various industries such as photography, graphic design, and advertising. It has enabled creatives to push the boundaries of visual storytelling.
Related Concepts
Other image-editing software similar to Photoshop include GIMP, CorelDRAW, and Affinity Photo.
See Also
A powerful graphics design/editing software used to digitally alter digital photographs and graphics, often considered the industry standard for image manipulation.