Photoshop - The Basics

01 Opening Files in Photoshop

• • Opening Documents in Photoshop

  • Opening Files into Photoshop from Bridge

  • Starting with Adobe Camera Raw

02 Documents and Navigation

• • A Tour of the Photoshop Interface

  • Working with Multiple Documents

  • Panning and Zooming Documents

  • Viewing with Different Screen Modes

03 Customizing the Photoshop Interface

• • Arranging the Panels You Use Most Often

  • Switching and Saving Workspaces

  • Customizing the Toolbar

  • Modifying Keyboard Shortcuts for Speed

04 Digital Image Essentials

• • Understanding File Formats

  • Choosing Color Modes and Bit Depth

  • Understanding Color Space

  • Understanding What Document Size You Need

  • Changing Document Size

  • Multiple Undo and the History Panel

  • Saving Documents

05 Cropping Straightening and Adjusting Canvas Size

• • Using the Crop Tool

  • Straightening a Crooked Image

  • Cropping to the Perfect Size

  • Increasing Canvas Size

  • AutoFill with Content-Aware Crop

06 Layers

• • Exploring Layer Basics

  • Loading Selecting Transforming and Aligning

  • Working with Layer Groups

  • Merging and Flattening Layers

07 Color and Brush Essentials

• • Color Basics

  • Brush Options

08 Working with Layer Masks

• • Layer Mask Essentials

  • Using Gradients to Blend Images

09 Making Selections

• • Using the Marquee and Lasso Tools

  • Combing Selections

  • Quick Select and Layer Mask Touchups

  • Selecting Soft Edge Objects Using Select and Mask

  • Using Select and Mask to Refine a Hard Edge

  • Making Selections Based on Color and Focus

10 Local Pixel Editing and Retouching

• • Removing Distracting Elements, Healing Brush, and Patch Tool

  • The Magic of Content-Aware Fill

  • Using the Clone Stamp

  • Removing Larger Elements from an Image

11 Blend Mode Essentials

12 Smart Object Essentials

• • Smart Object Basics

  • Opening Raw Images as Smart Objects

13 Essential Transformations

• • Scaling Skewing and Rotating Layers Free Transform

  • Correcting Perspective

14 Adjusting Layer Essentials

• • Introducing Adjustment Layers

  • Understanding the Histogram

  • Refining Dynamic Range Using Levels

  • Adjusting Local Color and Contrast with Curves

  • Changing Vibrance Huge and Saturation

  • Custom Black and White Conversions

  • Limiting Adjustments with Clipping Masks

15 Essential Filters

• • Overview of Filters

  • Applying Filters Non Destructively with Smart Filters

  • Sharpening Images

  • Applying Camera Raw as a Filter

  • Applying Filters to Multiple Layers

Exercise Files

Photographers

01 Where Photoshop Fits In

• • Before and After Views of Images

  • Photoshop's Role In Today's Workflow

  • Accessing Your Images with Bridge

  • Getting Started with Lightroom

02 Setting up Photoshop

• • Setting Up Your Color Settings

  • Fine-Tuning Your Preferences

  • Choosing and Customizing a Workspace

03 Beginning with Camera Raw

• • What is Camera Raw?

  • Camera Raw and Photoshop Case Study

  • Opening Images into Camera Raw

  • Improving Your Images with the Basics

04 Getting Started with Photoshop

• • Using the Start Workspace

  • Opening, Saving, and Closing a Photograph

  • Getting Familiar with the Interface

  • Using Tools and Undoing Mistakes

05 Viewing Images

• • Zooming and Panning on Your Photos

  • Expert Zooming and Panning Tips

  • Choosing and Changing the Screen Mode

  • Arranging and Viewing Multiple Documents

06 Understanding Pixels and Image Size

• • Pixels and Image Sizing

  • Resizing and Image to a Smaller Size

  • Exporting for Email and Social Media

  • Challenge: Resizing a Photo for Print and Online

  • Solution: Resizing a Photo for Print and Online

07 Cropping and Straightening Images

• • Mastering the Crop Tool

  • Cropping and Straightening Your Photos

  • Fixing a Crooked Image

  • Cropping Projects

  • Challenge: Level and Resize a Photo to Make a 5x5 Print

  • Solution: Level and Resize a Photo to Make a 5x5 Print

08 Increased Control with Layers

• • Why Layers Matter

  • Creative Layers Case Study

  • Creating New Blank Layers

  • Working with Type Layers

  • Improving Color with Adjustment Layers

  • Applying Layer Style Effects

  • Combining Multiple Images into One Document

  • Combining Multiple Images and Creating a Color Border

  • Organizing Layers into Groups

  • Challenge: Using Layers

  • Solution: Using Layers

09 Improving Exposure Like a Pro

• • Adding Brightness and Contrast

  • Fixing Exposure with Levels

  • Fine-Tuning an Image with Curves

  • Correcting Exposure with Camera Raw as a Smart Filter

  • Fixing an Underexposed Image

  • Challenge: Correcting Exposure

  • Solution: Correcting Exposure

10 Fixing Specific Area of an Image

• • Using the Elliptical Marquee Tool to Make a Selection

  • Selecting and Changing a Rectangular Area

  • Selecting with the Lasso Tools

  • Working with the Quick Select Tool

  • Quick Select Project Workflow

  • Making a Selection with Focus Area

  • Challenge: Selecting the Subject From the Background

  • Solution: Selecting the Subject From the Background

11 Advanced Adjustments with Masking

• • Introducing Masks

  • Improving an Image with Custom Masks

  • Feathering a Mask

  • Using a Gradient Mask to Fix Exposure

  • Copying a Mask to Save Time

  • Challenge: Creating a Color Effect

  • Solution: Creating a Color Effect

12 Fine-Tuning Color

• • Changing Colors in Camera Raw

  • Creative Color Adjustments with Camera Raw

  • Fine-Tuning Color with Hue and Saturation

  • Using Hue and Saturation with Masking

  • Changing the Color of a Dress

  • Two Steps to Creating Vivid and Beautiful Color

  • Using Color Balance to Create Vivid Color

  • Challenge: Advanced Work with Brightness and Color

  • Solution: Advanced Work with Brightness and Color

13 Converting to Black and White

• • Converting to Black and White with Camera Raw

  • Making a Strong Black and White Portrait

  • Creating Better Black and White Landscape Photographs

  • Creating a Black and White Film Grain Effect

  • Making More Dramatic Black and White Images

  • Challenge: Black and White Landscape

  • Solution: Black and White Landscape

14 Photographic Effects with Filters

• • Adding Lens Flare

  • Changing Focus with the Blur Gallery

  • Creating a Tilt-Shift Blur Effect

  • Adding a Creative Blur to a Portrait

  • Adding Light with Lighting Effects

  • Challenge: Adding Blur

  • Solution: Adding Blur

15 Sharpening and Reducing Noise

• • Sharpening with Camera Raw

  • Reducing Unwanted Noise in Camera Raw

  • Reducing Unwanted Noise with High-Res Files

  • Reducing Unwanted Noise in Photoshop

  • Sharpening Your Photos with Smart Sharpen

  • Sharpening a Multi-Layered Document

  • Using Focus Area to Select the Area to Sharpen

  • Selective Sharpening with Smart Sharpen

  • Challenge: Selective Sharpening

  • Solution: Selective Sharpening

16 Retouching Away Problems

• • Using Content-Aware Fill to Remove Distractions

  • Removing an Object with Clone Stamp

  • Quick Results with the Spot Healing Tool

  • Seamless Retouching with the Healing Tools

  • Fixing a Large Area with the Patch Tool

  • Increasing Image Content with Content-Aware Scale

  • Challenge: Removing a Large Object

  • Solution: Removing a Large Object

17 Portrait Retouching Essentials

• • Improving Skin with healing Brush Tools

  • Wrinkle Reduction

  • Whitening Teeth with Adjustment Layers

  • Changing Facial Structure with Liquify

  • Changing Shape with Liquify

  • Brightening the Eyes

  • Improving Eye Shadows

  • Challenge: Creating More Beautiful Skin

  • Solution: Creating More Beautiful Skin

18 Making the Perfect Print

• • Getting Ready to Print

  • Sharpening and Brightening for Final Output

  • Selecting Your Printer and Paper Size

  • Choosing Color Management and Printer Settings

Exercise Files