Master Photoshop in 2 Hours - For Complete Beginners

Open and manage images as layers in Photoshop, use the move tool to place layers, and learn about the layers panel, background layer, and unlocking to place images on top.

Identify the three key areas in Photoshop: the left toolbar, the layers panel with non-destructive adjustment functions, and the menus for selection and filters, guided by the Pareto principle.

Learn how Photoshop handles jpeg and raw images with the camera raw filter, compare Photoshop and Lightroom workflows, and use slider-based edits for exposure, shadows, highlights, and temperature.

Learn navigation and shortcuts in Photoshop, including zoom with z, pan by spacebar, and fit to screen. Then explore layer masking and saving as a psd or exporting as jpeg.

Learn how to create a mirror illusion by combining two images in Photoshop, align layers, and use layer masking to non-destructively reveal the bottom image while preserving focus and composition.

Learn layer masking in Photoshop to hide or reveal layers using a layer mask, brush tool, and white reveals black conceals for non-destructive editing, ideal for beginners.

Learn to use photoshop selections to isolate a subject with the marquee, lasso, and quick selection tools, plus automated select subject and refinement techniques.

Master active selections by subtracting unwanted areas with the minus tool (alt/option), inverting selections to delete the background, and using a new layer filled with blue.

Learn to use the hue/saturation adjustment in Photoshop with selections and layer masks to selectively recolor reds (e.g., to blue), practicing non-destructive editing.

Explore the AI-based object selection tool to isolate hats, necklaces, and fruits, then apply selective coloring with hue/saturation through layer masks and refine selections with add and inverse selections.

Learn to use Photoshop's color range to create precise selections, apply hue/saturation adjustments, and refine with a layer mask and black brush.

Apply sky replacement and AI neural filters in Photoshop to transform landscape photos with one-click edits, lighting alignment, and milestone-based, non-destructive workflows.

Access Photoshop beta via the Creative Cloud and use generative fill to add or remove elements with prompts. Make graffiti on a wall using precise selections and layer masks.

Master portrait retouching basics in Photoshop using the crop tool to straighten, the spot healing brush tool, and the remove tool, with non-destructive layers and permissions.

Master retouching in Photoshop with clone stamp, spot healing brush, and generative fill ai-based tool to remove tattoos, plus liquify for subtle facial tweaks and the uncrop beta feature.

Conclude this course by embracing the essential point: efficiency in editing beats hard work, guiding you to faster, smarter edits with the tools photographers use most.

Assess how AI tools such as Nano Banana Pro and Google Gemini threaten Photoshop's relevance in image editing. Learn practical workflows, background removal, and when Photoshop still adds value.