Master the fundamentals of the Photoshop workspace and learn essential image manipulation techniques. You will develop skills in color correction, image retouching using filters and advanced methods, creating sophisticated layered compositions, and working effectively with masks to refine your designs.
Course Outline
Lesson 1: Getting Started with Photoshop
- Exploring Adobe Bridge for asset management
- Organizing and customizing the Photoshop workspace for efficiency
Lesson 2: Understanding Digital Images
- Image elements, file formats, and technical specifications
- Core design principles, visual elements, and graphic composition strategies
- Digital devices and output considerations
Lesson 3: Selections and Layering Techniques
- Selection tools and precise image isolation methods
- Layer organization, hierarchy, and management
- Blending modes for creative compositions
Lesson 4: Enhancing and Repairing Images
- Modifying images through adjustment and transformation
- Advanced repairing techniques for restoration work
- Color management and calibration
Lesson 5: Advanced Image Refinement
- Using adjustment layers for non-destructive editing
- Camera Raw processing for professional results
- Advanced refining tools for premium image quality
Lesson 6: File Management and Export
- Importing, exporting, and organizing your digital assets
- Optimizing images for web display and print production
- Formatting images for use in other creative applications
