Photoshop Basics for Photographers
Matt Kloskowski has designed a brilliant beginners course to teach photographers how to start using Photoshop in order to make their photos match what they originally envisioned. This fun class is sure to have everything the new and aspiring photographer needs when they first get their hands on Photoshop.
Release Date: 2013-10-29
Lessons
Introduction
<p>Matt goes over what he will cover in this course.</p>
Duration: 1 mins 1 seconds
The Interface and Getting Around
<p>Navigate PS6 by learning the key things you need to know about getting around the interface.</p>
Duration: 7 mins 4 seconds
Using Layers
<p>Get a needed introduction to layers from what a layer is to why you should use layers and how to get to the layers pallet, how to add a layer and adjust transparency.</p>
Duration: 8 mins 51 seconds
Layers and Blend Modes
<p>Delve into layer stacking and blending images using the four blend modes you need most.</p>
Duration: 11 mins 12 seconds
Saving Images and File Formats
<p>Learn all about saving and file formats. Know how to choose the best file formats and when, and how to preserve layers for future editing.</p>
Duration: 5 mins 46 seconds
Resolution and Image Size
<p>Learn about resolution: what it is, why it matters and how to manipulate it in order to change the file size.</p>
Duration: 10 mins 50 seconds
Adjusting Brightness
<p>Get the basics of adjusting image brightness using levels, shadows and highlights, and Dodging and Burning for selective adjustments.</p>
Duration: 13 mins 56 seconds
Making Selections
<p>Lean how to make good selections by adding, subtracting, and making complex selections including hair!</p>
Duration: 9 mins 30 seconds
Retouching Tools
<p>Find out about the three retouching tools you need most to spot edit, clone, heal and retouch portraits.</p>
Duration: 9 mins 54 seconds
Cropping and Straightening
<p>Quickly and effectively crop and straighten photos.</p>
Duration: 4 mins 39 seconds
Fixing and Enhancing Color
<p>Adjust and correct colors with a few quick clicks. Correct bad color cast, balance color if it's too warm or too cold, and then enhance color vibrancy and saturation.</p>
Duration: 10 mins 24 seconds
Sharpening
<p>Learn how to sharpen photos selectively for optimum results.</p>
Duration: 9 mins 0 seconds
Camera Raw
<p>Review just the basics of camera raw to set white balance, exposure and tone of your photos.</p>
Duration: 10 mins 16 seconds
Adding Text
<p>Learn how to add text onto your images, giving the finishing touch as needed.</p>
Duration: 7 mins 49 seconds
Bridge
<p>The basics of printing from Photoshop CS6 Bridge.</p>
Duration: 4 mins 42 seconds
Automation
<p>Matt talks about some of the features that will speed up your workflow.</p>
Duration: 5 mins 47 seconds
Printing
<p>The basics of printing in CS6.</p>
Duration: 5 mins 16 seconds
Customization and Conclusion
<p>How to tailor Photoshop to your preferences.</p>
Duration: 0 mins 25 seconds