Learn Photoshop CC Essentials

Name: Learn Photoshop CC Essentials
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Learn Photoshop CC by mastering only the skills you need to know.

Created byStone River eLearning

Last updated 2/2017

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What you'll learn

Master project management and template creation for efficient work
Conduct basic image manipulation
Create all types of image selections for editing
Master the use of layers in Photoshop
Manipulate images in a professional manner
Apply Photoshop filters successfully to any project
Display a portfolio of work to potential employers or customers

Course content

9 sections • 60 lectures • 4h 17m total length

Course Introduction1:22
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Workspace Basics6:32
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New Documents and Custom Presets2:42
Project - Contrasting Images3:21

Section Introduction1:30
Breaking Down the Interface6:31
Creating, Modifying and Deleting Workspaces3:48
Creating and Saving New Documents4:12
Zooming and Document Navigation3:13
Undoing Mistakes with the History Panel4:51
Master the history panel in Photoshop cc essentials to undo mistakes by stepping back through actions, using snapshots, and managing multiple history states with tools like brush and paint bucket.
Section Review and Exercise5:00

Section Introduction1:28
Using Selections1:57
Selections with the Rectangular and Elliptical Marquee Tool2:39
Adding and Subtracting Selections4:05
Learn to add to and subtract from selections in Photoshop CC using rectangular and elliptical marquee tools, plus the add and subtract options for creating complex shapes.
Transforming Selections3:26
Floating and Duplicating Selections4:03
Creating Selections Using The Quick Selection Tool4:25
Free Transforming Selections1:44
Advanced Selection Tools7:38
Section Review and Exercise6:33

Section Introduction2:36
Introduction to Layers7:11
Removing Image Backgrounds2:22
Learn to remove a background in Photoshop by selecting the object with the magic wand, inverting the selection, and keeping the subject on a transparent layer for easy composition.
Combining Images4:22
Rearranging, Resizing and Renaming Layers8:17
Working with Multiple Layers5:21
Learn how to select and manipulate multiple layers in Photoshop CC, using ctrl and shift for multi-select, transform without merging, move with the move tool, and link layers for editing.
Blending Modes, Opacity and Fill Layers6:51
Getting Organized with Layer Groups3:31
Organize layers in Photoshop by creating layer groups and folders in the layers panel. Learn to group, rename, move, adjust opacity, and apply blend modes like multiply to improve readability.
Basic Text Manipulation8:03
Advanced Text Manipulation7:42
Filtering Layers By Type4:32
Introduction to Clipping and Layer Masks5:44
Section Review and Exercises5:42

Section Introduction2:44
Removing Red Eye From Photos2:17
Removing Blemishes4:34
Touch Ups and Spot Healing6:44
Master touch ups and spot healing in Photoshop CC essentials by applying the spot healing brush, healing brush, clone stamp, and patch tool to remove blemishes and refine edges.
Tone and Focus6:52
Using Auto Correct Commands3:57
Brightness and Contrast3:27
Additional Color Correction5:32
Non-Destructive Correcting3:52
Section Review and Exercise3:16

Section Introduction1:24
Getting Started with Photoshop Filters3:30
Learn how Photoshop filters add special effects, clean up and retouch photos, with adjustable dialog windows for blur, sharpen, swirl, and mosaic, plus tips on processing power and previews.
Working with the Filter Gallery5:14
Using Filters Non-Destructively5:14
Convert layers to smart objects to apply filters non-destructively. Use the filter gallery and layer masks to preview, adjust, and mask effects without altering the original image.
Introducing Layer Styles6:27
Section Review and Exercise5:37

Requirements

No prior Photoshop skills are required
You'll need a copy of Photoshop CC or CS6

Description

Learn Photoshop CC with Stone River eLearning. In this Photoshop CC course, you'll master only the skills you need to know to use Photoshop CC professionally or as a hobby.

Photoshop CC has hundreds of tools and thousands of settings. Most users will never use the majority of them. This course explores the most commonly used tools and helps you apply them to real world situations.

Projects

In this course you will work on a project at the end of each section. You will work on a real life project that uses the skills you just learned in each section. Projects can be used for practice or to build a portfolio of work.

After taking this course you will be able to use Photoshop in these fields:

Graphic Design
Photography
Web Design
Game Animation
Logo Design

Who Should Take This CourseThis course is designed for Photoshop CC beginners so you can learn Photoshop no matter your skill level. However, even intermediate users will learn Photoshop CC skills and applications important to success.

Prerequisites

There are no skill prerequisites for this course. You are expected to have access to a copy of Photoshop CC, though Photoshop CS6 will work fine as well.

Who this course is for:

Graphic designers
Photographers
Logo designers
Web designers
Game artists

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Course content

Introduction to Photoshop CC4 lectures • 14min

Learn Essential Photoshop CC Skills7 lectures • 29min

Learn Basic Image Manipulation6 lectures • 26min

Learn Photoshop Selections10 lectures • 38min

Learn Photoshop Layers13 lectures • 1hr 12min

Working with Images in Photoshop10 lectures • 43min

Learn Photoshop Filters6 lectures • 27min

Conclusion3 lectures • 8min

Bonus Material1 lecture • 1min

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