Photoshop CC 2020 Productivity Techniques

Name: Photoshop CC 2020 Productivity Techniques
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Learn techniques which will ensure hyper-efficiency & consistency within Photoshop

Created byDaniel Walter Scott

Last updated 1/2025

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What you'll learn

How to maintain a consistent look across social media, print and web touchpoints.
Fast and efficient selection & masking techniques.
Practical retouching techniques and time saver shortcuts using Photoshop.
Workflow hacks for nondestructive design using artboards, Smart Objects & libraries.
The many new Photoshop 2019 features.

Course content

1 section • 16 lectures • 1h 17m total length

Introduction to Photoshop Productivity1:38
Develop fast, on-brand Photoshop workflows that ensure consistency across print, web, UI, and social projects, using practical techniques for productivity in Photoshop CC 2020.
Before you get started with the Photoshop productivity course1:46
Download the exercise files and workbook, print it, reset your Photoshop workspace to essentials, and open image 1 to start taking notes for Photoshop productivity techniques.
How to use the Object Select tool in Photoshop5:38
Master the object selection tool in Photoshop to quickly select and remove objects, refine with expand and color adaption, and apply content aware fill for productivity.
How to expand the background using content aware crop2:46
Master content aware crop in Photoshop CC 2020 to expand the background around edges, creating extra space for text and logos while keeping a natural look.
How to use the remove background feature using Photoshop 20202:02
Explore how to remove the background in Photoshop 2020 using the remove background feature, including unlocking the background by renaming, accessing the properties panel, and applying the effect.
How to use your CC Library like a pro11:36
Discover how to set up and manage Creative Cloud libraries, save brand colors, logos, and fonts, and drag assets across Photoshop and other Adobe apps to ensure branding consistency.
Photoshop Artboard productivity hacks8:02
Photoshop artboard productivity hacks: convert layers to artboards, manage multi-page documents, duplicate boards, control nesting and order, and use filters to keep panels organized for social media banners.
How to update Library items in Adobe CC Libraries12:47
Explore how to update and manage Adobe CC library items across projects, keep assets connected with smart objects, and selectively break or maintain library links for efficient workflows.
In Photoshop How to change all fonts at once2:54
Change all fonts at once in Photoshop using layer filters, select all text layers, apply a new font and brand colors, and optionally assign a different font for headlines.
Changing all colors at once in Photoshop2:15
Change all brand colors at once with a single click by targeting all shape layers. Learn quick Photoshop 2020 tips and a new zoom shortcut to focus on details.
How to break apart smart objects in Photoshop1:33
Convert smart objects back into editable layers to reveal embedded content, duplicate as needed, and preserve full quality when reassembling grouped elements in Photoshop CC 2020.
How to use Cloud Documents in Photoshop 20208:10
Save your work to cloud documents in Photoshop 2020, enabling automatic backups, local copies, and easy client sharing across devices.
Exporting in Photoshop like a pro10:29
Learn practical Photoshop export workflows, including save for web, export as, exporting multiple artboards, packaging assets, and producing different sizes (2x, 4x) while managing links and libraries.
Using template mockups with smart objects Photoshop4:36
Explore templates and library objects in Adobe Photoshop to quickly create mockups by updating a single smart object, with all instances updating and time saved.
Outro for Photoshop Productivity0:32
Wrap up this Photoshop productivity session with new tricks for a productive, happy workflow and invite learners to explore Photoshop essentials and advanced courses.
Continue learning with me! Links inside.0:44

Requirements

Basic working knowledge of Photoshop

Description

This course is for designers & marketers who already understand the fundamentals of Photoshop but believe there is a more effective, faster way to work. Work through a multi format creative campaign and learn techniques which will ensure hyper-efficiency & consistency.

Join Adobe certified instructor Daniel Scott to learn:

• How to maintain a consistent look across social media, print and web touchpoints.

• Fast and efficient selection & masking techniques.

• Practical retouching techniques and time saver shortcuts using Photoshop.

• Workflow hacks for nondestructive design using artboards, Smart Objects & libraries.

• The many new Photoshop 2020 features

Who this course is for:

Designers and Marketers that want to learn faster ways to work with Photoshop