The Complete Photoshop Masterclass: From 0 to Hero

Learn to work with layers in Photoshop, unlock and arrange the top and bottom layers, blend two images using the eraser tool, and control transparency.

Create a simple collage in Photoshop by importing multiple images, arranging and resizing layered objects with the move and transform tools, and maintaining aspect ratios with shift.

Learn to change color of anything in Photoshop using a hue and saturation adjustment layer, with headphones shown in original and pink or green hues.

Master text creation and styling in Photoshop, including font selection, bold options, color and size adjustments, alignment, and efficient duplication.

Learn how to convert any image to black and white in Photoshop using a hue and saturation adjustment layer, adjust saturation and brightness, and group edits for easy toggling.

Change a single color in Photoshop with a hue and saturation adjustment layer to target yellows while preserving colors; note that multiple objects sharing the color may require selecting them.

Create a document of any size in Photoshop using presets, then craft an Instagram post with a circular crop, using marquee tools and selections.

Learn to create and style shapes in Photoshop using the shapes tool, including rectangles and ellipses, fills, strokes with adjustable width, color picking, and transforming for composite designs.

Learn to create and style text in Photoshop using the text tool, edit placeholder text, choose fonts like Lotto, adjust weight, size, color, and alignment, and duplicate text for designs.

Learn to warp text in Photoshop using the text tool and warp options such as arc, bulge, flag, and fisheye to shape and style typography.

Learn to create a 3D effect in Photoshop by applying bevel and emboss to a shape, adjusting depth, size, angle, and lighting for a realistic look.

Learn to create a text outline in photoshop by adding a stroke outside the text, using a behind-the-text shape, adjusting opacity, color, and stroke size through blending options.

Create a neon text effect in Photoshop by applying outer glow, adjusting color, size, spread, and drop shadow on a thin font such as burial.

Replicate the neon text effect from the previous tutorial and apply it to the provided image in the projects file. It's up to you to practice and reinforce the technique.

Learn to crop images in Photoshop to Instagram ratios, 1080 by 1080 and 1350 by 1080, using the crop tool and deciding whether to delete cropped pixels.

Learn to straighten tilted images in Photoshop with the straighten tool, crop with a remembered ratio, and recreate extended areas using content-aware AI.

Cut out a circular portion with the elliptical marquee tool, duplicate to a new layer, and resize from the middle to place the storm inside a ball in the image.

Learn to place an image inside text in Photoshop by clipping the image to the text, then resize and move it, with a solid color adjustment layer for the background.

Learn to remove backgrounds in Photoshop with the quick selection tool, refine with the minus option, copy to a new layer, and place the cutout on a background for ads.

Apply quick selection to remove backgrounds and cut out shoes neatly, then place them on a new image with a chosen title and colors for an Instagram-ready ad.

Learn to place text behind a person in Photoshop by cutting out the subject into its own layer, then arrange text above or behind and clean up with the eraser.

Learn how to use layer masks in Photoshop to create non-destructive cutouts, refine edges, and composite images using brushes, clipping masks, and color adjustments.

Cut out a person using a layer mask and place them on a new background. Share your masked result on Instagram or in the course instructions to get feedback.

Learn how to blend two images in Photoshop using a mask and brush tool to control visibility, instead of erasing, with inverted brush color to restore areas.

Learn to wrap text around a subject in Photoshop by creating a selection, applying a layer mask, and revealing text behind the image for dynamic typography.

Learn to select hair in Photoshop using quick selection or invert selection for the background, then refine edges with select and mask and color decontaminate for a clean cutout.

Learn to select the subject, refine hair edges with refine edge, and remove the background for clean Photoshop composites.

Learn to remove any object in Photoshop using the lasso tool and content aware fill, with techniques like duplicating layers, rough selections, and handling shadows for seamless edits.

Learn to remove text from a single-layer image in Photoshop using the magic wand, select similar, expand the selection, and apply content-aware fill.

Learn to write text along circles and other shapes in Photoshop by using text on paths, and adjust with the direct selection tool for precise curves.

Learn spell checking in Photoshop by using edit > check spelling to proofread text, review automatic detections, and apply suggested corrections to finalize your design.

Learn to create and customize gradients in Photoshop using the gradient tool, explore linear and radial options, set colors, and experiment with blending modes across layers.

Learn to apply an editable, non-destructive gradient to text in Photoshop using the layer styles gradient overlay, adjusting angle, colors, and opacity for flexible design.

Learn to create an editable dual light effect in Photoshop using a linear gradient on a new layer and gradient overlay with color blend mode.

Create a dual light effect on an image in this simple task. Share your result with the instructor for feedback.

Learn to download and install fonts in Photoshop from free sites like Google Fonts, Font Squirrel, and Dafont; install .otf and .ttf files and apply fonts such as Brimstone.

Create a Vogue-like magazine cover in Photoshop by masking the subject, removing the background, preserving a backup, and placing text behind the model using included fonts.

Learn to recreate a magazine cover in Photoshop by masking the subject on a layer, removing background, and placing text behind the model with a font not for commercial use.

Learn how to apply filters in Photoshop to create a cartoonish effect, duplicate the original layer, and use Filter Gallery with poster edges to control edge thickness and intensity.

Discover how smart objects keep edits non-destructive and editable in Photoshop. Learn to convert to a smart object, apply smart filters, and resize without losing quality.

Discover how to create an oil paint effect in Photoshop by applying the stylize oil paint filter to a smart object, adjusting scale, cleanliness, and angle.

Create a sketch effect in Photoshop by converting image to a smart object, duplicating layers, and applying filter gallery with graphite pen and photocopy, then use multiply to reveal outlines.

Recreate the sketch effect on an image by duplicating it twice, applying effects from the filter gallery, and setting the topmost layer blend mode to multiply.

Learn to create a speed motion blur effect in Photoshop by isolating a car with quick selection tool, masking, duplicating the layer, and applying motion blur.

Learn how to place a logo on any object, using transform, warp, and the multiply blending mode, with smart objects and hue/saturation adjustments to create realistic, updateable designs.

Create a realistic paper corner turn effect in Photoshop by layering two images, applying a white rectangle with gradient overlay, warp edits, and converting to a smart object for editability.

Import two images into Photoshop, create the paper turn effect on one image, and place the other image below it.

Learn to slim your belly in Photoshop using the Liquify filter, duplicating a layer and converting it to a smart object, then shaping with the brush for realism.

Learn to make people smile in Photoshop by using liquefy with a smart object, adjusting mouth and smile sliders while refining eyes and cheeks for realism.

Learn to create a dripping paint effect in Photoshop using the Liquify filter, masking the sky, converting to a smart object, and sculpting drips with the brush tool.

Learn to create a dripping paint effect on an image, apply it to a full word, and experiment with fonts to customize the look.

Discover free image resources from Repick, Unsplash, Pixabay, and Pixels, learn to download images responsibly, and credit photographers.

Learn to remove acne in Photoshop by using a new layer and the content-aware spot healing brush to produce seamless before-and-after edits.

Duplicate the layer and use the spot healing brush in Photoshop to remove pimples on a practice image, then share your result for feedback and improvement.

Learn to make hair shine in Photoshop with a curves adjustment layer, masks, and selective painting. Duplicate the layer, invert the mask, and refine shine with a brush.

Learn to whiten yellow teeth in Photoshop using a hue and saturation adjustment layer, target yellows, lower saturation, and increase lightness, then mask to restrict the effect to teeth.

Use the quick selection tool to isolate the eye, then create a hue and saturation adjustment layer to change its color, switching between green, red, purple, and more.

Learn to quickly remove white backgrounds from logos in Photoshop using the multiply blend mode on icon layers, especially when icons are black.

Master creating realistic shadows in Photoshop using a separate shadow layer, a black soft brush, and transform features to position and fade the shadow on the ground.

Learn to create a reflection in Photoshop by duplicating the basketball layer, flipping it vertically, and masking with a black-to-white gradient to fade it.

Learn to create and use guides in Photoshop with rulers to align images precisely, snap to the middle, and delete guides for clean layouts.

Learn to create seamless Instagram panoramas in Photoshop by slicing an image into equal parts using the crop and slice tools, adjusting to 1350 by 1080, and exporting for web.

Learn how to duplicate yourself in Photoshop by opening two images, moving and resizing one over the other, then masking the overlap with a brush.

Learn to clone any part of an image in Photoshop using the clone stamp tool, sampling with alt/option, adjusting brush size, and duplicating selections like individual birds or entire flocks.

Create a glitch text effect in Photoshop by duplicating text, offsetting color channels with blending options, and refining with Mezzotint filter for a rough, distorted look.

Learn multiple zoom techniques in photoshop, including fit to canvas with ctrl/command zero, z-key drag zoom, center zoom with ctrl/command one, and bird's eye view with the h key.

Learn a handy color-copying trick in Photoshop that lets you drag colors from a browser into Photoshop using the Eyedropper tool, enabling quick import of any color.

Learn to create a lens flare in Photoshop using the Render filter, adjust intensity, and edit a Smart Object for non-destructive tweaks.

Paint a glow in Photoshop by adding a new layer with a bright color and using the linear dodge blend mode to glow the butterflies.

Master the select subject feature in Photoshop to quickly create a subject mask, remove backgrounds, and refine results with manual methods for complex images.

Learn to remove the background with one click in Photoshop 2020 by unlocking the layer, using remove background, and automatically refining with the refine edge tool for simple images.

Master the object selection tool in Photoshop 2020 to select individual objects, refine with a manual approach, and apply color tweaks via an adjustment layer.

Learn to draw straight lines in Photoshop with the brush by shift-clicking between points, then mask in or out with black or white and sample with alt and shift.

Learn to use the frame tool to create rectangular and circular frames, place images inside, resize frames and content together, duplicate frames without duplicating images.

Explore exporting and saving options in Photoshop, including PSD, JPEG, PNG, and PDF, and learn when to preserve transparency, manage backgrounds, and print designs.

Explore rgb and cmyk color formats, learn when to use each for web versus print, and save accordingly to pdf for printing.

Learn how resolution and pixels per inch affect image size in Photoshop, switching from 72 ppi for web to 300 ppi for print, and how image dimensions scale accordingly.

Master advanced selection and masking in Photoshop, refining hair, removing backgrounds, replacing skies, and cutting out shadows, with techniques like channels, focus area, overlay refinements, and color range.

Master automatic selection and masking in Photoshop with select subject and select and mask to quickly remove backgrounds. Explore refinements like refine hair and color decontaminate for clean, non-destructive edits.

Apply automatic selection and masking tools to remove backgrounds and refine images in project-based exercises. Share your work to receive feedback and solidify skills in the complete Photoshop masterclass.

Master focus area in Photoshop to create precise selections and layer masks, refine edges with select and mask, and apply color decontaminate to remove fringes.

Learn to select transparent objects in Photoshop using color range and refine edge with Select and Mask to preserve the veil, then fine-tune with masking adjustments.

Learn how to apply a layer mask to a group in Photoshop, clip an image to text within the group, and craft grungy effects with brushes.

Learn to replace skies in Photoshop using blend if with blue, masks, and layer duplication to create clean before and after results.

Learn to remove and replace a difficult sky using channel masking in Photoshop, making a precise selection from the red, green, and blue channels and refining with masks and curves.

Tackle a hands-on sky replacement project in Photoshop by removing skies from four images, two mountain scenes and two sky shots, and apply your chosen sky, then share your project.

Refine selections and masks with the smudge tool, color range and refine edge, fix hair halos with color decontamination, and compare before and after results.

Master overlay blending mode to refine selections and masks, using color range, refine edge, and color decontamination for precise Photoshop masks.

Master cutting out a white subject from a white background by boosting contrast with color burn, smart objects, and layer masking to create precise selections and clean edges.

Apply the color burn technique to cut out a white subject from a white background, practicing on a new image and submitting your project.

Learn to change a wall's color without a selection using a hue and saturation layer. Sample with ctrl or cmd and drag to adjust saturation, then refine with mask brush.

Master halo removal in Photoshop by refining edge selections, masking the subject, and using the minimum filter with repeatable shortcuts to minimize halos.

Learn how to selectively brighten or darken specific image areas in Photoshop using the curves adjustment layer and the shortcut Ctrl+Alt+2, including inverting selections.

Learn to mask shadows in Photoshop by selecting the subject with the quick selection tool, applying a multiply blend, and refining with curves and desaturation or hue/saturation.

Practice cutting out an image along with its original shadow and compositing it onto a different background using the provided camera image.

Learn to change a specific color in Photoshop using color range, refine selections with plus/minus, apply a hue and saturation adjustment layer, and mask for accuracy.

Learn to change a specific object's color in Photoshop without a mask by using a hue/saturation adjustment layer, refining color range with sliders, and painting edges for precise isolation.

Master how to select straight objects in Photoshop with the polygonal lasso tool, creating precise edge selections and applying a mask to remove the background.

Remove fringes in photoshop using dodge and burn to refine hair and edges during selection. Learn refine edge and color decontaminate techniques to adjust masks and create cleaner before‑and‑after results.

Submit your Photoshop projects by using the create project feature on Skillshare, upload your design image, publish, and receive feedback to reinforce learning across 15–20 projects.