
Master cropping and resizing in Photoshop to adjust image composition and dimensions, using the crop tool and image size settings, with attention to print and social media ratios.
Master layer effects in Photoshop to non-destructively stylize designs, from drop shadows and inner shadows to bevel and emboss, with adjustable opacity, angle, distance, and color.
Explore Photoshop layer blending modes to control how pixels from stacked layers interact, adjust opacity, and create effects like shadows and color changes using options in the layer panel.
Learn to create and organize layers in Photoshop, using text, shapes, and adjustment layers, group layers with folders, and apply layer styles and blending modes to enhance designs.
Master the pen tools in Photoshop to create precise selections and paths by forming straight lines and curves, and by adding, deleting, and moving anchor points to craft shapes.
Explore the horizontal and vertical type tools in Photoshop, including the vertical type mask tool and horizontal type marks tool, and learn to color, resize, and place text.
Master the hand tools in Photoshop, including move tools for repositioning layers and marquee tools—rectangular, single row, and single column—for precise selections; learn crop tools and removing backgrounds.
Master the zoom tools in Photoshop to zoom in and out using the Z key, the scroll wheel, or scrubby zoom, and use bird's-eye view for precise editing.
Master blur tools in Photoshop to enhance photos and designs, from Gaussian blur to motion blur, radial blur, and smart blur using non-destructive smart filters.
Explore how the dodge tool in Photoshop selectively lightens photo areas to brighten highlights and emphasize details, with adjustable exposure, brush size, hardness, and range settings.
Master the pattern stamp tool in Photoshop to paint with patterns, adjust opacity and flow, and blend textures from trees, clouds, grasses, and water for creative effects.
Master brush tools in Photoshop by adjusting size, hardness, and opacity; explore brush presets and color options to create precise digital art and photo edits.
Master the Magic Eraser in Photoshop to remove backgrounds and areas of similar colors, adjust tolerance to control color range, and note it only erases areas connected to click point.
Master the marquee selection tools in Photoshop, including rectangular, elliptical, single row, and single column modes, with M shortcuts, shift constraints, and center-draw with alt.
Learn to retouch teeth in Photoshop by adjusting hue, saturation, and lightness on a duplicated layer, using color range selections and brush tools for natural, brighter smiles.
Apply hue and saturation adjustments in Photoshop to edit specific color ranges, using the adjustment layer, hue/saturation/lightness sliders, the target adjustment tool, and colorized options for creative effects.
Enhance images by mastering brightness, contrast, and exposure in Photoshop using adjustment layers, automatic corrections, presets, and precise selections.
Learn to design a stand-out Facebook advertisement in Photoshop, from setting up the canvas and layout to adding images, text, color, shadows, and smart objects for a polished ad.
This comprehensive course on Adobe Photoshop CC is designed to take students from basic to advanced levels of proficiency in using this powerful image editing software. Participants will learn essential tools and techniques to manipulate, enhance, and create stunning images and graphics for a variety of purposes. Students will gain practical experience and develop the skills necessary to master Photoshop CC.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, students will:
Gain a solid understanding of the Photoshop CC interface and tools.
Learn fundamental techniques for editing and enhancing photographs.
Develop proficiency in creating and manipulating digital artwork and graphics.
Explore advanced features and workflows for professional level design projects.
Understand best practices for optimizing images for various output formats.
Course Outline:
Creating a New Document
Working with multiple images
Navigation
File Types
Screen Modes
Zooming
Cropping and Resizing
Resolution
Panels
Workspaces
Introduction to Layers
Layer Styles
Layer Effects
Layer Blending Modes
Adjustment Layers
working with Layers
Masking Layers
Different Types of Layers
Pen Tools
Crop Tool
Slice Tool
Type Tools
Shape Tools
Hand Tools
Zoom Tools
Blur Tools
Patch Tool
Sharpen
Smudge
Burn Tool
Dodge Tool
Pattern Stamp Tool
Brush Tools
Eraser
Magic Eraser
Background Eraser Tools
Content Aware Move Tool
Color Range Selection
Color Replacement Tools
Magnetic Lasso Tools
Magic Wand Tools
Marquee Selection Tools
Quick Selection Tool
Eye Retouch
Skin Retouch
Teeth Retouch
Hue/Saturation Adjustments
Adjusting Brightness, Contrast, and Exposure
Curves in Photoshop
Realistic Dual Lighting Effect
Design a Facebook Page Cover
Design a Facebook Advertisement
Design a YouTube Thumbnail
The Adobe Photoshop CC Complete Mastery Course: Basic to Advanced offers a comprehensive journey into the world of digital image editing and manipulation. Throughout this course, participants have explored the fundamental tools and techniques of Photoshop, starting from navigating the interface to mastering advanced editing skills such as compositing, retouching, and digital painting.