What you'll learn

Enhance images in Photoshop with filters and correction tools.

Course content

4 sections • 15 lectures • 1h 4m total length

Introduction1:03
In this class you will learn how to correct photographs with Adobe Photoshop. You can fix lighting levels, colors, blemishes, focus problems, contrast and more.
To complete this class you will need to use the Photoshop application from adobe.com who has a free 7-day trial.

Fix Brightness and Contrast Levels5:25
Use the levels, brightness and contrast settings in Photoshop to improve the appearance of an image.
Download and use the photos available in the resources section to perform the operations shown in the video. There are some extra photos included for you to practice with.

Use the Power Point file to organize your finished work in a portfolio. If you are taking this class under the guidance of a teacher, he/she might use this Power Point file to evaluate your work.
Use Double Layers and Multiply5:11
Use these photos to perform the operations shown in the video. There are some extra photos included for you to practice with.
Use the Power Point file to organize your finished work in a portfolio. If you are taking this class under the guidance of a teacher, he/she might use this Power Point file to evaluate your work.
Use Dodge and Burn Tools5:35
Use the dodge and burn tools in Photoshop to improve the appearance of an image. Use the photos available in the download to perform the operations shown in the video. There are some extra photos included for you to practice with.
Combine Exposures5:56
Use the photos available in the download to perform the operations shown in the video. There are some extra photos included for you to practice with.
There are two pairs of images. Use image 1 and 2 together. Use image 3 and 4 together.

Color Balance3:35
Use the color balance settings in Photoshop to correct for discolored images. Use these photos to perform the operations shown in the video. There are some extra photos included for you to practice with.
Fix Colors using Curves3:24
Use the curves settings in Photoshop to improve the appearance of an image. Use the photos available in the download to perform the operations shown in the video. There are some extra photos included for you to practice with.
Fix Colors with Filters2:20
Use the photo filters settings in Photoshop to improve the appearance of an image. Use the photos available in the download to perform the operations shown in the video. There are some extra photos included for you to practice with.
Black and White and Sepia Filter Effects4:00
Use the photos available in the download to perform the operations shown in the video. There are some extra photos included for you to practice with.
Improving Sky Exposure4:39
Use the photos available in the download to perform the operations shown in the video. There are some extra photos included for you to practice with.

For the example shown in the video use the photo called "Picacho Peak" and "Darker Clouds". For extra practice use "Blue Clouds" with "Pyramids" together.

Straighten a crooked photo3:55
Use the photos available in the download to perform the operations shown in the video. There are some extra photos included for you to practice with.
Sharpen an image3:34
Use the photos available in the download to perform the operations shown in the video. There are some extra photos included for you to practice with.
Clone over blemishes or unwanted people7:45
Use the photos available in the download to perform the operations shown in the video. There are some extra photos included for you to practice with.
Crop an image to artistic proportions7:42
Use the photos available in the download to perform the operations shown in the video. There are some extra photos included for you to practice with.
On your own0:07
Practice using your skills on the files provided. Each photo has one or more problems: bad color cast, slightly out of focus, crooked horizon etc.

Requirements

You should be able to manage files and folders with cut, copy and paste operations.

Description

Do you know what makes a compelling photograph? At the end of this course you will be able to use Photoshop to correct color cast problems, improve composition, straighten the horizon on crooked images, combine multiple images into one correct exposure, use multiple layers in an image and sharpen fuzzy pictures.

This class is designed for the first-time user of Photoshop. I'll show you the important menus and options without skipping important steps.

Each lesson resource includes the photos used in the videos plus several more similar images that need corrections which you can use to reinforce what you have just learned.

Who this course is for:

Anyone who likes to enhance their photography with Photoshop

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Course content

Introduction1 lecture • 1min

Fixing Lighting Problems4 lectures • 22min

Fixing Color Problems5 lectures • 18min

Fixing Photographer Errors5 lectures • 23min

Requirements

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