Learn essential Photoshop tools: layers, selection, background editing, and more in a fast, beginner-friendly course
Welcome to “Adobe Photoshop: Master all the Basics in a Weekend!” This course is your fast track to learning the essential tools and techniques of Adobe Photoshop in under 3 hours. Whether you’re a complete beginner or someone looking to refresh your skills, this course will guide you through the core features of Photoshop in a simple, step-by-step manner.
What you’ll learn
- Master the essential tools of Photoshop — Learn how to use layers, selection tools, brush tools, and more to edit and enhance images..
- Create and edit images professionally — Understand how to open, save, and export files in various formats for different purposes..
- Remove, blur, and change backgrounds — Apply techniques to remove unwanted objects, blur backgrounds, and create seamless photo edits..
- Produce creative effects like double exposure — Use advanced tools and effects to create stunning visuals, including double exposure and blending techniques..
- Navigate the Photoshop workspace efficiently — Familiarize yourself with the interface, panels, and settings to enhance your workflow and productivity..
- Apply color correction techniques — Learn how to adjust color balance, brightness, and contrast to improve image quality and achieve the desired look..
- Utilize text and shape tools effectively — Create visually appealing graphics by incorporating text and shapes, enhancing your designs with professional touches.
- Experiment with filters and effects — Discover how to apply various filters and effects to transform images and achieve unique artistic styles..
- Develop problem-solving skills in image editing — Learn how to troubleshoot common issues in Photoshop and apply creative solutions to enhance your projects..
Course Content
- Getting Started with Photoshop –> 4 lectures • 19min.
- Essential Photoshop Tools –> 3 lectures • 15min.
- Editing and Adjusting Images –> 3 lectures • 18min.
- Painting and Retouching Tools –> 3 lectures • 14min.
- Advanced Editing Techniques –> 3 lectures • 16min.
- Working with Text and Shapes –> 3 lectures • 25min.
- Photo Effects and Enhancements –> 3 lectures • 25min.
- Background and Object Manipulation –> 3 lectures • 11min.
- Advanced Effects and Finishing Touches –> 3 lectures • 14min.
Requirements
Welcome to “Adobe Photoshop: Master all the Basics in a Weekend!” This course is your fast track to learning the essential tools and techniques of Adobe Photoshop in under 3 hours. Whether you’re a complete beginner or someone looking to refresh your skills, this course will guide you through the core features of Photoshop in a simple, step-by-step manner.
In this course, you’ll learn how to open and create new files, navigate the Photoshop workspace, and understand how layers work—a fundamental concept in Photoshop. You’ll also get hands-on with the most essential tools, including selection tools like the Marquee and Lasso, the Crop tool, and healing tools. Additionally, we’ll cover advanced editing techniques like removing backgrounds, blurring or changing backgrounds, and manipulating objects to create polished, professional results.
The course is packed with practical activities and assignments to help you apply what you’ve learned, so by the end of the weekend, you’ll be able to confidently edit and enhance images with ease. You’ll also learn how to save your files in different formats, ready for sharing or further editing.
This course is perfect for anyone who wants to quickly master Photoshop, without spending weeks learning the basics. All you need is a computer with Photoshop installed—no prior experience required.