Photoshop CS6 for Beginners

Name: Photoshop CS6 for Beginners
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learn the basics of Photoshop CS6 the easy way.

Created byJoe Eves

Last updated 10/2014

English

English [Auto],

What you'll learn

The objective of this course is to help you become comfortable with photoshop
Touch up & enhance old photos

Course content

6 sections • 28 lectures • 4h 1m total length

Introductory Overview0:55
Learn the basics of Photoshop by opening documents, exploring tools, and following practical examples to build confidence using Photoshop CSX for beginners.
Getting Started1:23
Learn the interface, layout and brief overview of windows.
Creating a new Document2:47
Open Photoshop, create a new document named 'letterhead' at 8.5 by 11 inches, 300 dpi, CMYK, then set up your workspace using essentials to begin designing.
Adding Text6:09
Learn to add and format text in Photoshop CS6 for beginners by using the text tool, choosing fonts, font sizes, color, left justified, and basic styling.
Shortcut Keys4:29
Master shortcut keys in Photoshop to navigate tools quickly, switch between move, marquee, lasso, and wand, and zoom with command plus or minus. Save with command S to streamline workflow.
Auto Select3:29

Using Layers3:00
Using History & Undo2:56
Explore how Photoshop's history and undo work, tracking every action from text to shapes, and learn when to rely on history for multiple steps versus undo for single actions.
Image Size & Canvas Size4:23
Learn the difference between image size and canvas size, and how to adjust canvas size in Photoshop CS6. See how resizing canvas affects placed images and why scaling can pixelate.
Duplicating Layers3:55
Learn how to duplicate layers in Photoshop CS6, using drag to the new layer icon or hold option to copy, and distinguish smart versus regular layers for efficient design.
Ordering Layers4:32
Linking Layers5:29
Layer Groups3:50
Linking Groups1:41
Merging Layers4:58
Learn how to merge layers in Photoshop cs6, including merging visible layers, handling text versus image layers, and using history to undo or redo merges.
Locking Layers2:13
Learn to lock and unlock layers in Photoshop CS6, using the lock button to prevent moves, lock backgrounds or groups, and double-click to unlock and rename.
Opacity2:34
Applying A Stroke1:58
Quiz

Understanding The Clone Tool13:11
Using Healing Brush Tool4:47
Learn to restore photos using the healing brush tool, spot healing brush, and clone stamp tool, adjusting size, hardness, spacing, angle, and roundness for seamless results.
Old Photo Restoration Finishing Touches & Some Fun at The End33:50
Content Aware Tools6:02
Master the content aware move tool in Photoshop CS6 for beginners, learning to move and extend objects with adaptive modes, blend edits, and fill gaps around shadows.

Requirements

The course requirements is a desire to learn Photoshop and must have a copy of Photoshop.

Description

This course will focus on the basics of Photoshop. After learning the basics of Photoshop you will be able to do the following: open projects, create new projects, navigate in Photoshop, understand the tools and their capabilities, use layers, use color correction, understand the difference between print & web design, and how to put it all together. After going through this course, you will have an excellent understanding of how Photoshop works and it will enable you to create, edit, design in photoshop.

Who this course is for:

This course is intended for people that want to learn Photoshop.

Photoshop CS6 for Beginners

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