Photo Manipulation Basics in Adobe Photoshop

This course teaches a Photoshop workflow for combining images into a cohesive photo manipulation. Learners practice image extraction, compositing, color and contrast matching, and light and shadow adjustments, with some advanced techniques near the end.

Syllabus

Photo Manipulation Basics
How to Find Images
Generative AI
How to Prepare Images
How to Extend a Background Using Photoshop Generative Fill
How to Remove Objects Using Photoshop Generative Fill
How to Extract Images
How to Extract Images Using the Object Selection Tool
How to Refine with Select and Mask
How to Extract Images Using Blend If
How to Blend Images Using Layer Modes
How to Add Depth Using a Clipping Mask
Create Your Composition
How to Use Warp Transform
How to Match Color
Create a Color Check Layer
How to Adjust Color Using Hue/Saturation
How to Adjust Color Using Selective Color
The Unlimited Creative Subscription
How to Match Contrast
Create a Value Check Layer
How to Adjust Contrast Using Curves
How to Match Saturation
How to Create Light and Shadow
How to Add Shadow Using Multiply
Refine Shadows Using Blend If
Finishing Touches
How to Refine Using Global Adjustments
Advanced Compositing Techniques
Advanced Shadow Adjustments
Advanced Color Adjustments
Advanced Saturation Adjustments
How to Create a Mist Effect
How to Add a Color Grade