Photoshop - Interview

Understand the difference between (web/screen) and CMYK (print). Being able to explain why a vibrant neon green on your screen might look dull when printed shows you understand the Color Picker and production realities. The Live Design Test

❌ Using the Eraser tool instead of layer masks. ❌ Rasterizing text or Smart Objects unnecessarily. ❌ Working on the Background layer without converting to a normal layer. ❌ Ignoring color profile mismatches when opening files. ❌ Saving over original PSD without incremental versions. photoshop interview

| Week | Focus | Daily Practice (30 min) | |------|-------|--------------------------| | 1 | Selections & Masks | Extract 5 different complex edges (hair, glass, smoke) | | 2 | Retouching | Frequency separation on 3 portrait images; dodge/burn | | 3 | Color & Tone | Match color of 2 different images using Curves/LUTs | | 4 | Automation | Record 5 actions; create droplet; write a simple script | | 5 | Mock interviews | Solve 3 scenario questions under 5 min each | ❌ Rasterizing text or Smart Objects unnecessarily