Adobe Photoshop CC

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Course Details:

Introduction to Photoshop Interface

  • Workspace Overview: Understanding the layout, tools, and panels.
  • Customizing the Interface: Tailoring Photoshop’s workspace to individual preferences.
  • Navigation Tools: Learning to zoom, pan, and navigate through images.

Basic Photo Editing Techniques

  • Cropping and Resizing: Adjusting image dimensions and composition.
  • Image Rotation and Alignment: Straightening images and aligning elements.
  • Basic Retouching: Removing blemishes, dust, and imperfections using the Spot Healing Brush, Clone Stamp, and Patch Tool.

Layers and Layer Management

  • Working with Layers: Understanding how layers work and why they’re essential.
  • Layer Masks: Non-destructive editing techniques to show or hide parts of a layer.
  • Adjustment Layers: Using Brightness/Contrast, Curves, Levels, and other adjustments.

Working with Text & Shapes

  • Text Tool: Adding, formatting, and styling text for images and designs.
  • Shape Tools: Creating basic vector shapes like rectangles, circles, and custom paths.
  • Text and Shape Layer Effects: Adding shadows, strokes, glows, and other layer styles.

Selections & Masking

  • Selection Tools: Using tools like the Marquee, Lasso, Quick Selection, and Magic Wand to select parts of an image.
  • Refining Selections: Feathering, refining edges, and smoothing selections for precise editing.
  • Masking Techniques: Understanding how to mask areas and make selective adjustments.

Color Correction & Enhancement

  • Color Adjustments: Using tools like Hue/Saturation, Vibrance, and Color Balance to adjust colors.
  • Selective Color: Tweaking specific color ranges in an image.
  • White Balance Correction: Adjusting color temperature for natural results.
  • Grayscale and Black & White Conversion: Converting images and adding tones for dramatic effects.

Advanced Retouching & Editing

  • Dodge and Burn: Lightening or darkening parts of an image for a dynamic look.
  • Frequency Separation: Advanced skin retouching technique that separates texture from color.
  • Liquify Tool: Reshaping objects or parts of an image while maintaining realism.

Working with Filters & Effects

  • Filter Gallery: Applying artistic filters such as blur, sharpen, and distort.
  • Smart Filters: Non-destructive editing with adjustable filter effects.
  • Creating Special Effects: Applying effects like lens flares, glows, and vignettes.

 Image Compositing

  • Blending Images: Combining multiple images to create a composite.
  • Using Layer Masks for Compositing: Seamless integration of elements from different images.
  • Advanced Selections for Compositing: Using advanced selection methods for detailed cut-outs (hair, fine edges).

Typography & Design

  • Working with Fonts and Styles: Choosing fonts, adjusting spacing, and applying design principles.
  • Creating Posters and Flyers: Combining images and text in layouts.
  • Logo and Branding Design: Basic logo creation using shapes, text, and color.

Non-Destructive Editing

  • Adjustment Layers: Applying edits without permanently altering the image.
  • Smart Objects: Working with layers that retain their original quality for future editing.
  • Layer Masks: Controlling which parts of the image are visible or edited.

 Web & Social Media

  • Optimizing Images for Web: Reducing file sizes without compromising quality.
  • Creating Web Elements: Designing buttons, banners, and graphics for websites.
  • Social Media Templates: Building templates for Instagram, Facebook, or other platforms.

Photo Manipulation

  • Surreal Compositions: Combining elements to create fantasy or conceptual art.
  • Advanced Blending and Lighting: Matching lighting and colors between different elements.
  • Realistic Manipulation: Making fantasy elements look believable with shading and blending.

Exporting and Saving

  • Saving for Print: Understanding different file formats (JPEG, PNG, TIFF) and resolution settings for print vs. web.
  • Exporting for Web: Compression techniques for web use.
  • Using Adobe Creative Cloud: Saving files in the cloud for access across devices.

Automation in Photoshop

  • Actions: Automating repetitive tasks using Photoshop actions.
  • Batch Processing: Applying edits to multiple files at once.
  • Scripts and Plug-ins: Enhancing Photoshop’s capabilities with additional tools.