Master the basics and elevate your Adobe Photoshop CC expertise. Graphic Design, Photo Editing & Retouching skills
You want to learn how to use Adobe Photoshop CC, right?
What you’ll learn
- You’ll learn graphic design, photo editing & photo retouching in Photoshop.
- You’ll be comfortable navigating Photoshop, creating new projects, designing how you imagine, and saving it for any purpose.
- You’ll learn how to use the Photoshop layers panel including creating and editing layer masks.
- You’ll learn the essential Photoshop tools for editing and manipulating images.
- You’ll learn how to select and edit just parts of your image with a number of selection tools.
- You’ll know how to edit photos (both RAW and compressed images) with a variety of tools and non-destructive methods.
- You’ll learn how to use the shape tool and pen tool to design custom shapes.
- You’ll know how to retouch photos to remove blemishes, fix red-eye, whiten teeth, and more.
- You’ll learn how to add and edit text to your graphics.
- You’ll know how to use blending modes, layer styles, and blending modes to create fun and unique projects.
- You’ll HAVE FUN learning and using Photoshop!.
- You’ll learn how to save your Photoshop projects for print and web.
Course Content
- 1. Welcome to Photoshop –> 6 lectures • 26min.
- 2. Photoshop tools –> 9 lectures • 38min.
- 3. Layers in Photoshop –> 5 lectures • 29min.
- 4. Masking –> 4 lectures • 17min.
- 5. Image Adjustment –> 10 lectures • 35min.
- 6. Channels –> 3 lectures • 11min.
- 7. Filters –> 17 lectures • 1hr 3min.
- 8. Creating paintings in photoshop –> 2 lectures • 9min.
- 9. Creating animations in photoshop –> 3 lectures • 11min.
- 10. Shape tools –> 3 lectures • 15min.
Requirements
You want to learn how to use Adobe Photoshop CC, right?
Start using Adobe Photoshop CC to edit photos and design beautiful graphics today!
Either you’re completely brand new to Adobe Photoshop, or you’ve played around with it but want to get more comfortable with Adobe Photoshop. Either way, this course will be great for you.
We start with the basics of navigating the program and customizing the workspace. We quickly get into creating documents, importing your images, drawing and transforming shapes, and using cropping tools. We then explore the various selection tools, including the amazing Lasso, Marquee, Magic Wand, and Quick Selection tools. Next, we do a deep dive into the ever-important layers and layer management functions within Photoshop. We continue with more advanced tools like masking, adjustments layers, special effects, and filters.
In this course, you’ll gain access to premium video lessons that break down the core concepts behind the most acclaimed image editing software anywhere. These lessons are designed for absolute beginners, and they’re comprehensive enough to leave you with a full understanding of each topic.
But your learning doesn’t have to be limited to graphic design theory. We believe in the power of being able to apply every skill you learn in a practical environment. That’s why this course also gives you access to downloadable files and assets to help you understand and explore everything you learn in a formal setting.
These lessons are detailed and project-based. This means you’ll get a chance to practice everything you learn and build your portfolio even as you’re getting to grips with Adobe Photoshop.
You’ll also receive direct support from the course instructors, so you’ll never be far from a helping hand. Our instructors are here to help you master Photoshop with live support and insightful guidance.
You will learn:
- Understanding and customizing the Photoshop workspace
- Object transformation fundamentals—moving and transforming objects, changing document properties, and cropping basics
- An introduction to layers
- Using selection tools such as the Marquee, Lasso, Magic Wand, Quick Selection, Object Selection, Background Removal, and Sky Replacement tools
- Using eraser tools and the warping tool
- Understanding colors and swatches and creating custom shapes
- Working with masks
- Using adjustment layers for photo enhancement—levels, curves, black and white, vibrance, and hue and saturation adjustment layers
- Using photo touch-up tools such as the Patch, Healing, and Clone Stamp tools
- An introduction to Photoshop filters
- Exporting and saving options and Photoshop preferences.
- How to navigate Photoshop in a way that saves you time on larger projects
- How to use the full range of Photoshop tools available to you
- How to use the new Adobe Firefly AI (artificial intelligence) features of Photoshop
- How to create new projects and set yourself up for the best experience
- How to use the layer panel to create and edit layer masks with maximum efficiency and ease
- How to create visually engaging and well-structured marketing content
- How to edit, touch up, and manipulate images to get the perfect aesthetic
- How to create professional-looking typography that blends seamlessly with your graphics
- How to start and complete a Photoshop project and how to optimize every step along the way
- How to create custom designs unique to your style and aesthetic
- How to save files for any project, from social media infographics to printed content
- How to create designs for different formats like apparel
- Photoshop for web design
- How to create visually compelling logos and brand identities
- How to edit RAW and compressed image files
What is this Adobe Photoshop course all about?
In this complete guide to Adobe Photoshop, you’ll not only learn all of the editing tools available in Adobe Photoshop, but also how to design actual graphics you can use for your business, or for fun.
This course will cover everything you need to know to start, including:
- Getting started with Photoshop
- Navigating and customizing the workspace
- Using the Photoshop layers panel
- Editing RAW and non-RAW photos in Photoshop
- Using selection tools
- Using tools like doge and burn to edit just part of your images
- Retouching photos such as whitening teeth, removing blemishes, and more
- Creating and adjusting shapes in Photoshop
- Designing graphics with different blend modes
- Adding and editing layer styles like bevels and drop shadows
- Adding artistic filters like blurs
- Adding and editing text to your graphics
- Saving your projects for anything – printing, online, and more
Key course topics
This course may be designed for beginners, but it’s also designed to leave you equipped with pro-level techniques and the confidence to apply them anywhere. Throughout this course, you’ll learn how to work with and master the following topics:
- Graphic design
- Typography
- Logo design
- Image editing and manipulation
- Apparel design
- Layer and mask management
- Retouching
- Digital marketing design
- Social media graphic design
- User experience design (UX design)
- Working with RAW image files
By the end of this course, your confidence as a photoshop user will soar. You’ll have a thorough understanding of how to use Adobe Photoshop for fun or as a career opportunity.
Master the most powerful graphic design tool today!
Adobe Photoshop is a powerful tool that you can start mastering today with the help of this course. With dozens of lessons and downloadable files – and live support at every step – you’ll soon be on your way to creating incredible visual projects on Photoshop.
Go ahead and click the enroll button, and I’ll see you in lesson 1!