Photoshop CC Retouching and Effects Masterclass

Name: Photoshop CC Retouching and Effects Masterclass
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Adobe Photoshop Creative Cloud Retouching and Effects for Portrait Photography & More. Learn the Essentials to Advanced!

Created byChad Neuman, Ph.D.

Last updated 5/2020

English

What you'll learn

Edit and improve portait photos professionally in Photoshop.
Improve lighting, color, composition, and sharpness with Photoshop.
Apply industry-standard Photoshop retouching techniques in portrait photos.
Use Photoshop to create special effects in portrait photos.
Convert color photos to black-and-white in an artistic manner in Photoshop.
Stylize and add interest to portrait photos.

Course content

7 sections • 82 lectures • 5h 58m total length

Introduction to Portrait Photography Photoshop Techniques2:05
An introduction to the course, Edit Portrait Photos in Photoshop like a Pro.
How to Get Adobe Photoshop1:19
I explain how to get Adobe Photoshop, in order to follow along with the videos in this course.
File Types and Modes9:56
Learn the various file types and modes of images in Photoshop.
Working with 8-Bit and 16-Bit Images8:21
Learn the difference between 8-bit and 16-bit images and the reasons to use each.
File Types Printable Handout1:00
Learn the various file formats such as JPEG, PSD, TIFF, PNG, and RAW in this printable PDF handout.
Color Terminology to Know Printable Handout1:00
A printable PDF handout of color terminology to know.
Creative Cloud and Mac vs. PC4:59
In this short video, I explain about Creative Cloud versions and some primary differences between the Mac and PC.
A Quick Note on Constrain Proportions Update3:50
Learn in this quick note how Adobe updated Photoshop so that we don't have to press Shift anymore to maintain the original width-to-height ratio of images, text, shapes, and other elements.
Tools and Techniques Overview13:19
Learn the overall tools and techniques that we'll be using with portrait editing.
Download Support Files for Follow-Along Lectures0:06
Download support files for Photoshop portrait photography techniques course.
Keyboard Shortcuts in Photoshop Printable Handout2:00
Print this PDF handout for a quick keyboard shortcut reference.
Join Our Facebook Group and Community for Feedback0:23

Assignment: Correct Color and Lighting in Your Photos0:37
You learn the instructions for the assignment for this section: editing photos using corrections techniques and posting to the discussion board.
Introduction to Photo Corrections6:08
This is an introduction to the photo corrections that you'll be learning in this section.
Checking for Dust, Specks, Scratches2:15
Learn a quick technique to check for dust, specks, and scratches in portrait photos.
Brightening and Adjusting Levels2:21
Learn how to improve lighting in a photo using levels and brightness adjustments.
Adjusting Curves to Improve Lighting2:23
Learn how to improve lighting in a photo by adjusting curves.
Fixing White Balance6:14
Learn how to correct white balance in portrait photos using Photoshop.
Sharpening Portrait Photos3:45
Learn two ways to sharpen portrait photos.
Lens Distortion Corrections5:53
Use lens correction in Photoshop to correct distortion in portrait photos.
Cropping and Leveling6:13
Learn how to crop and straighten photos for better composition.
Portrait Photo Corrections

Assignment: Retouch Your Photos0:56
You learn the instructions for the assignment for this section: editing photos using retouching techniques and posting to the discussion board.
Portrait Retouching Techniques: Best Practices2:27
This is an introduction to portrait retouching techniques in Photoshop.
Removing Dark Circles3:55
Learn a variety of methods to remove dark circles in Photoshop.
Removing Wrinkles2:37
Learn how to remove wrinkles in Photoshop.
Making Eyes Larger4:14
Learn how to use the free transform and liquify tools to increase eye size.
Sharpening Eyes4:39
Learn three ways to sharpen eyes.
Removing Red Lines in Eyes2:33
Learn how to remove red lines in eyes using the clone stamp tool.
Whitening Eyes5:01
Learn how to whiten eyes using a layer adjustment and masking technique.
Changing Eye Color6:32
Learn how to change eye color using hue/saturation and color balance adjustment layers with masking.
Reshaping Eyebrows3:40
Learn how to reshape eyebrows in Photoshop.
Reshaping Teeth3:26
Learn how to reshape teeth using the transform command or liquify tools.
Whitening Teeth4:28
Learn how to whiten teeth using a hue/saturation adjustment layer and masking technique.
Making Lips Larger4:22
Use the free transform tool, a feathered selection, and liquify to adjust lips.
Adding or Adjusting Lipstick5:58
Learn how to add lipstick or adjust lipstick or lip color.
Adding Glossy Shine to Lips2:05
Learn how to add a glossy shine to lips using a layer blending mode and masking.
Modifying the Nose2:55
Learn how to modify the nose using the transform command or the liquify tool.
Removing Stray Hairs2:49
Learn how to remove stray hairs in Photoshop.
Adding Highlights to Hair2:14
Learn how to add highlights to hair using a layer blending mode and masking.
Selecting Hair with Select and Mask Technique - Part 113:03
I explain how to select hair effectively with the Select and Mask technique, which replaced the Refine Edge technique in a Creative Cloud update.
Selecting Hair with Select and Mask Technique - Part 210:17
I explain how to select hair effectively with the Select and Mask technique, which replaced the Refine Edge technique in a Creative Cloud update.
Changing Hair Color16:03
Learn how to change hair color in Photoshop using a variety of techniques.
Lightening Shadows on the Face2:39
Learn how to lighten shadows on a face using layer blending modes and masking.
Darkening Areas on the Face2:36
Learn how to darken areas on the face such as the eyebrows or lips using a layer blending mode.
Removing Hot Spots3:31
Learn how to remove hot spots with two methods in Photoshop.
Removing Blemishes Part 14:50
Learn how to remove blemishes and other marks using the healing brush and spot healing brush tools.
Removing Blemishes Part 26:34
Learn how to remove blemishes with the patch tool and clone stamp tool using a few options such as fade and multiple clone sources.
Softening Skin - Adjusted Blur Technique4:25
Learn how to soften skin using a blur and transparency adjustment technique.
Skin Softening - High Pass Technique3:30
Learn how to use the high pass filter technique to soften skin.
Skin Softening - Channel as Layer Technique5:10
Learn how to soften skin and lighten a photo by using a channel as a layer.
Adding Digital Makeup5:08
Learn how to add digital makeup in Photoshop.
Slimmer Look Technique 12:32
Learn how to make people look slimmer using free transform adjustments.
Slimmer Look Technique 24:14
Learn how to use the liquify tool to adjust portraits.
Portrait Retouching Techniques

Assignment: Use Camera RAW Filter to Edit Your Photos0:24
You learn the instructions for the assignment for this section: editing photos using RAW Filter techniques and posting to the discussion board.
Introduction to Camera RAW Filter7:23
Learn how to use the camera RAW filter in Photoshop.
Sharpening and Smoothening in RAW4:47
Learn how to sharpen and smooth photos in camera RAW filter in Photoshop.
Making Colors Pop in RAW2:01
Learn how to use camera RAW filter to make colors pop in Photoshop.
Removing Blemishes in RAW3:48
Learn how to remove blemishes in camera RAW filter.
Selective Adjustments in RAW4:57
Learn how to apply selective adjustments in camera RAW filter in Photoshop.
RAW Portrait Retouching Techniques
Photo Retouching Checklist Printable Handout1:00
Print this handout to keep as a useful portrait photo retouching checklist.

Assignment: Apply Special Effects and Stylizing to Your Photos0:50
You learn the instructions for the assignment for this section: editing photos using special effects and stylizing techniques and posting to the discussion board.
Introduction to Special Effects in Portrait Photos1:13
Learn how to add special effects to portraits in Photoshop.
Adding Contrast in Portraits4:35
Learn how to effectively add contrast to portrait photos or part of portrait photos in Photoshop.
Making Colors Pop in Portraits7:26
Learn how to make colors pop in portraits using Photoshop.
Photo Collage Effect9:37
Learn how to create a photo collage out of couple or group photos in Photoshop.
Pop Out Effect9:32
Create a pop-out effect in portrait photos using Photoshop.
Editable Lens Flare Technique4:53
Create an adjustable lens flare in Photoshop.
Simulated Depth of Field7:24
Learn how to use blurring and masking top create a simulated depth of field.
Adding a Powerful Background8:53
Add abstract and gradient backgrounds to a portrait photo in Photoshop.
Meeting Your Clone3:29
Use a method normally used in landscape photography to clone people in portrait photos.
Special Effects and Stylizing Portrait Photos

Assignment: Artistically Convert Your Photos to Black-and-White0:37
You learn the instructions for the assignment for this section: converting photos to black-and-white using techniques from this section and posting to the discussion board.
Introduction to Black-and-White Image Conversions3:24
Learn how not to convert to black and white in this introduction to black-and-white conversions.
Color Modes and Channels Conversions4:06
Learn how to use color modes of RGB and Lab and channels to convert to black and white.
Channels and Masking Conversion7:41
Learn how to use channels and selective masking and layer opacity adjustments to convert to black and white.
Black-and-White Adjustment Conversion5:08
Learn how to use the black-and-white adjustment layer technique for a customized conversion.
Channel Mixer Adjustment Conversion5:39
Learn how to use the channel mixer adjustment for black and white conversion.
Gradient Map Adjustment Conversion4:49
Learn how to use the gradient map adjustment for black and white conversion.
RAW Filter Black-and-White Conversion5:44
Learn how to use the RAW filter to effectively convert color photos to black-and-white photos.
Artistic Black-and-White Photo Conversions

Requirements

Students need Adobe Photoshop (preferably Creative Cloud, although many earlier versions will have many of the tools; free trial version is fine as well).

Description

LEARN PORTRAIT PHOTO PHOTOSHOP EDITING FOR FUN OR PROFIT! Many of my university students have went on to become full-time wedding photographers or do portrait photography on the side for extra income. Learn the industry-standard portrait photo editing techniques today!

THIS IS LIKE 5 COURSES IN 1 ULTIMATE COURSE: Portrait Corrections, Portrait Retouching, RAW Retouching, Portrait Stylizing and Special Effects, and Advanced Black-and-White Conversions.

This is the course that can teach you everything you need to know to advance in portrait photography Photoshop editing, whether you're a professional photographer looking to offer more services to clients and increase income, or a hobbyist looking to improve personal photos.

Ever wonder how portrait photographers have compelling portfolio photos? Or how magazine models look so flawless in those feature stories and covers? Or how that black-and-white photo jumps from the page with such detailed tonality and sharpness? Or how that couple's wedding photos feature that "pop out of the frame" special effect?

In this course, I've included the essential techniques to succeed in portrait photography Photoshop editing, including

Relevant color, lighting, and composition corrections
Effective retouching techniques
Stylistic adjustment techniques
Improved black-and-white conversions
Special effects and edits to offer as a bonus to your clients

These are methods you can use to improve your own photos for fun, or you can apply them to photos in your portfolio to attract more clients. Add excitement and interest to engagement photos, wedding photos, professional and executive photos, maternity photos, and all the other various categories of portrait photos.

This course will not just help you retouch photos that you’re already taking for a client. It also has the potential to help you land more customers, and add more photo enhancing services to your business.

Enrollment in this course includes access to hours of follow-along lectures where students “learn by doing.”

Signing up for the course also includes

Access to the discussion forums (for discussion and posting links to your portrait photos that you’ve been working on so fellow students and I can critique and give feedback!)
Access to all future lectures that are added to this course (that may be a result of questions from the discussions forums) or new techniques related to portrait photography
Free support files to follow along in the lectures (most of the lectures feature the same photos available for download, but students are free to use their own photos of course)
Besides six hours of lectures, I also include quizzes to assess your learning, and some helpful handouts on file formats, color terminology, Photoshop keyboard shortcuts, and a portrait retouching checklist.

See my bio on this page for more of my educational and professional background.

Let's get started learning and creating!

Who this course is for:

Anyone interested in learning the essential Photoshop techniques in portrait photography.
Portrait photographers who want to offer extra services to clients such as special effects, color and lighting correction, retouching, and advanced black-and-white conversions.

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Portrait Photography Digital Darkroom12 lectures • 48min

Portrait Photo Corrections in Photoshop9 lectures • 36min

Portrait Retouching Techniques in Photoshop32 lectures • 2hr 29min

RAW Filter Portrait Retouching Techniques in Photoshop7 lectures • 24min

Special Effects and Stylizing in Portrait Photos in Photoshop10 lectures • 58min

Artistic Black-and-White Portrait Conversions in Photoshop8 lectures • 37min

Organizing Portrait Photos and Using Actions in Photoshop4 lectures • 10min

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