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Photoshop Made Easy and Fun
A fun, simple and easy course for learning Photoshop. Designed specifically for beginners.
Created byBenny Brogan
Last updated 12/2015
English
What you'll learn
- use the basic tools and functions of Photoshop to create eye-catching graphic design projects. The Student will have the ability to navigate the Photoshop user interface with ease, as well as edit and enhance images for the creation of beautifully stunning imagery.
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Course content
9 sections • 67 lectures • 4h 5m total length
- Introduction and Overview1:30
Introduction and Overview of the course, Photoshop Made Easy and Fun!
- Simplifying The Workspace2:10
This video lesson highlights 3 critical things that you need for a simple, efficient workspace.
- Major Shortcut Keys4:27
This video lesson uncovers the major shortcut keys. You will discover the most important, most used shortcut keys that will make your Photoshop experience a breeze.
- Adding Text5:18
This video lesson demonstrates how to add, edit and move text within Photoshop.
- Adding an Image and Using Transform Tool2:53
This video lesson demonstrates how to add, edit and move an image, with the Free Transform Tool, within Photoshop.
- Auto Select Check box1:15
This video lesson explains the importance of the Auto Select Key and the results that a student will get when the Auto Select Key is selected, as well as when it is not selected.
- Understanding Layers4:18
This video lesson gives a simple explanation of layers and how to maneuver them for maximum effect.
- Aligning Layers4:28
This video lesson teaches shows how to easily organize and align multiple layers within Photoshop.
- Multiple Undos With The History Panel0:40
This video lesson breaks down the steps required to undo multiple previous actions.
- Smart Objects vs Normal Layers6:11
This video lesson explains the difference between Smart Layers and Normal Layers and the effects of both on your images.
- Canvas Size vs Image Size2:34
This video lesson examines the difference between canvas size and image size and the effects of both on your images.
- Duplicate with Alt2:41
This video lesson shows you how to maximize your time easily, by duplicating multiple layers at once.
- Flipping Layers2:28
This video lesson introduces the power of the Free Transform function and demonstrates how to flip the layers of your image to enhance your graphic design project.
- Transform Tool Modifiers1:43
This video lesson expands on the previous Free Transform function lesson and shows you how to angle the layers and highlights additional ways to enhance your graphic design project
- Grouping Layers0:27
The video lesson expands on the Free Transform function lesson in Video 12 and shows you how to group layers within your project.
- Linking Layers1:43
This video lesson examines how to link the layers of a graphic design project to maximize time and efficiency.
- Linking Groups1:20
This video lesson demonstrates how to move a group of layers as a single unit.
- Unmerge Layers4:41
This video lesson shows you how to unmerge layers.This will provide the freedom to have different layers, each with its own separate identity.
- Split an Image in Half2:50
This video lesson demonstrates how to change an image from a Smart Object to a Normal Layer.
- Adding Color Squares5:50
This video lesson introduces the Square Marquee Tool and shows you how to add color to your image.
- Layer Wrap Up0:33
This video lesson summarizes all the capabilities and functionalities explored in the previous 19 lessons.
- Magic Wand Basics4:15
This video lesson provides an in depth explanation of how to work with selections and introduces the Rectangular Marquee Tool
- Lasso Tool Basics3:45
This video lesson explains the Lasso Tool and how to use it effectively.
- Problem Solving2:08
This video lesson explains additional ways to utilize the Lasso Tool for great imaging.
- Advanced Magic Wand4:28
This video lesson demonstrates how to utilize the Magic Wand Tool for image editing.
- Tweaking Selections4:50
This video lesson examines the use of multiple selection tools to create that perfect image.
- Polygonal Lasso Tool1:36
This video lesson explores additional capabilities of the Lasso Tool for selecting just the areas of the image that you want.
- Magnetic Lasso Tool2:25
This video lesson examines the Magnetic Lasso Tool and how to use it to efficiently select the desired areas of an image.
- Quick Selection Tool0:54
This video lesson examines the Quick Selection Tool and how to use it to easily select the desired areas of an image.
- Advanced Tweaking Selections1:58
This video lesson explores how to perfect the selection of the image area where the Quick Selection Tool may have fallen short.
- Background Layer0:33
This video lesson demonstrates how to unlock a background layer in order to edit the image.
- Using The Selection2:37
This video lesson demonstrates how to move between active regions to capture the desired image area.
- Color Range3:41
This video lesson explores the Color Range function and how to select the desired area of a complex image.
- Refining The Hair Selection2:04
This video lesson examines the alternative ways to select the desired area of a complex image.
- An Image Sandwich3:36
This video lesson introduces the Paste In Place function for editing and enhancing an image.
- Basic Color Correction4:21
This video lesson demonstrates how to correct the color within an image.
- The 3 Dimensions of Color3:17
This video lesson examines the theory of the 3 dimensions of color and its application in color correcting images.
- Curves Basics4:06
This video lesson demonstrates how to use the Curve functionality to color correct an image.
- Beyond Curves Auto3:40
This video lesson expands on Video 37 and demonstrates how to color correct using Curve color adjustment layers.
- Curves Advanced11:39
This video lesson examines advanced Curve functionality and demonstrates howto apply it to color correct an image.
- Shifting A Sections Color3:59
This video lesson demonstrates how to change any element within an image.
- Painting in the Color6:47
This video lesson examines how to select the desired area of your image and introduces the Paintbrush functionality to choose and apply the perfect color.
- Painting in More Color4:38
This video lesson shows you how to create an active region to change the color of a specific element within an image.
- Black and White2:52
This video lesson demonstrates how to correct red eye and how to make a specific area of the image appear in black and white.
- Color Correction Wrap Up2:09
This video lesson shows how to adjust the colors of an image.
- The Clone Stamp4:41
This video lesson demonstrates how to fix imperfections within an image and introduces the Clone Stamp Tool.
- Dust and Scratches3:03
This video lesson examines the use of filters to fix an image.
- Brush Hotkeys1:47
This video lesson shows how to maneuver various shortcut keys of the Brush Tool.
- Healing Brush3:14
This video lesson demonstrates how to use the Healing Brush Tool to edit and enhance an image.
- Good Edges3:12
This video lesson shows how to ensure that the edges in an image are continuous when using the Stamp Tool.
- Difficult Edges5:00
This video lesson examines techniques for editing and enhancing the edges of a complex image.
- Beyond Cloning2:29
This video lesson shows how to use advanced cloning techniques to perfect an image.
- Spot Healing Brush4:14
This video lesson examines techniques for editing and enhancing an image using the Spot Healing Tool.
- Saving2:44
This video lesson shows how to properly save your edited and enhanced image.
- Image Size4:48
This video lesson examines how to properly size an image for print.
- Removing Wrinkles6:45
This video lesson examines techniques for beauty retouching an image using the Healing Brush Tool.
- Resizing Body Parts6:43
This video lesson examines techniques for beauty retouching an image and how to resize facial features.
- Smoothing Skin3:49
This video lesson examines techniques for beauty retouching an image and how to smooth skin in the facial area.
- Original Fix1:18
This video lesson demonstrates how to use the Lasso Tool to fade a specific region of the facial area.
- Fixing Bloodshot Eyes2:23
This video lesson demonstrates how to use the Lasso Tool to correct blood shot eyes.
- The Crop Tool1:49
This video lesson shows how to crop an image.
- Isolate Objects8:46
This video lesson shows how to isolate a single object within an image.
- Combine Objects2:26
This video lesson shows how to select multiple objects within a number of images and to combine the selected images.
- Zipping Up The Ideas4:47
This video lesson demonstrates how to merge isolated objects into one image.
- Removing a Person8:10
This video lesson demonstrates how to remove a person from an image.
- Adding in a Person9:17
This video lesson demonstrates how to add a person into an image.
- Whats Next7:45
This video lesson is an overview all of the lessons, concepts, techniques and tools presented in the previous 65 videos.
Requirements
- There are no prerequisites for this course. You’ll need the Photoshop software and a genuine interest in learning Photoshop.
Description
Photoshop can be fun! This course teaches the basics of Photoshop and quickly gets you up to speed, using amusing and real world design scenarios. You will learn how to use layers, layer effects, filters, painting and blending, and color correction. You will also learn the best tips, tricks and techniques for common Photoshop projects including selecting and isolating objects, creating image composites and enhancing images with beauty retouching and other effects.
Who this course is for:
- This course is for people with little to no prior knowledge or experience with Photoshop.