Image Editing Foundations with Photoshop — PickAClass
★ 4.2 (4) ⏱ 3h 13m 📚 29 lessons

Image Editing Foundations with Photoshop

Learn to transform your creative ideas into stunning digital art and professional advertisements using modern Photoshop techniques.

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About this course

In a world driven by visual content, the ability to edit and refine images is a powerful skill for creators, marketers, and aspiring designers alike. This text-based course guides you through the core principles of digital image manipulation, helping you turn ordinary photos into extraordinary visual stories. You will transition from a complete beginner to a confident editor capable of executing precise selections, seamless color corrections, and complex multi-layer composites. You will master professional, non-destructive workflows that preserve your original image data while giving you total creative control. What you'll learn: - Understand core digital imaging concepts, including resolution, color spaces, and file formats. - Apply non-destructive editing techniques using layers, adjustment layers, and smart objects. - Master precise selection tools and masking techniques to isolate and combine image elements seamlessly. - Enhance image quality through professional color correction, exposure adjustments, and retouching workflows. - Create realistic multi-image composites using blending modes and perspective matching. - Integrate modern AI-assisted editing tools and automated workflows to speed up your creative process. The course begins with fundamental terminology and workspace setup before guiding you step-by-step through practical editing exercises, layer management, and advanced compositing techniques. It is designed for absolute beginners with no prior image editing experience, as well as self-taught creators looking to build a structured, professional foundation. Start your journey into digital design today and unlock your creative potential.

Course contents

6 modules · 29 lessons · 3h 13m

1 Digital Imaging Foundations
Understand the technical basics of digital images and set up the environment.
5 lessons · 32 min
  1. Essential Terminology
    Learn the basic vocabulary of digital editing to communicate like a pro.
    6 min
  2. Resolution and Pixels
    Understand how pixel density affects image quality and print size.
    7 min
  3. Color Spaces: RGB vs. CMYK
    Differentiate between color modes for web and print applications.
    6 min
  4. File Formats Decoded
    Choose the right format (PSD, JPEG, PNG, TIFF) for every project.
    6 min
  5. Optimizing Your Workspace
    Customize the Photoshop interface for maximum efficiency.
    7 min
2 Non-Destructive Workflows
Master the core of professional editing: layers and smart objects.
5 lessons · 33 min
  1. The Logic of Layers
    Understand how to stack and organize visual elements independently.
    7 min
  2. Adjustment Layers
    Apply color and tonal changes without permanently altering pixels.
    7 min
  3. The Power of Smart Objects
    Protect your source data while performing transformations and filters.
    7 min
  4. Non-Destructive Philosophy
    Learn why and how to maintain the ability to undo any change at any time.
    6 min
  5. Layer Management & Groups
    Keep complex projects organized using naming conventions and folders.
    6 min
3 Precision Selections & Masking
Isolate elements with surgical precision to combine them seamlessly.
5 lessons · 34 min
  1. Geometric Selection Tools
    Master the Marquee and Lasso tools for basic shape isolation.
    6 min
  2. Smart Selection Tools
    Use AI-driven Object and Quick Selection tools for complex shapes.
    7 min
  3. Introduction to Layer Masks
    Hide and reveal parts of a layer without deleting pixels.
    7 min
  4. Refining Mask Edges
    Use the Select and Mask workspace to handle hair and soft edges.
    7 min
  5. Advanced Masking Techniques
    Combine multiple masks for complex object isolation.
    7 min
4 Enhancement & Retouching
Improve image quality and fix imperfections using professional tools.
5 lessons · 32 min
  1. Exposure and Tonal Range
    Fix lighting issues using Levels and Curves adjustment layers.
    7 min
  2. Professional Color Correction
    Balance white point and enhance color vibrancy accurately.
    7 min
  3. Spot Healing and Patching
    Remove small distractions and blemishes automatically.
    6 min
  4. The Clone Stamp Tool
    Manually reconstruct parts of an image for perfect retouching.
    6 min
  5. Sharpening and Final Polish
    Apply high-pass sharpening to make details pop.
    6 min
5 Creative Compositing
Combine multiple images into a single, realistic visual story.
4 lessons · 30 min
  1. Building a Composite
    Plan and execute the assembly of multiple image elements.
    8 min
  2. Mastering Blending Modes
    Use layer math to blend textures, light, and shadows.
    7 min
  3. Perspective Matching
    Align the horizon and scale of different images for realism.
    8 min
  4. Matching Light and Shadow
    Adjust local contrast to make composite elements feel unified.
    7 min
6 AI & Automated Workflows 5 lessons · 32 min
  1. AI Generative Fill
    Use Firefly-powered tools to add or remove complex objects.
    7 min
  2. Content-Aware Innovations
    Utilize Content-Aware Scale and Fill for seamless resizing.
    6 min
  3. Creating Custom Actions
    Record repetitive tasks to save hours of manual work.
    7 min
  4. Batch Processing
    Apply your actions to hundreds of photos simultaneously.
    6 min
  5. Exporting for Success
    Finalize your work with the correct settings for web or social media.
    6 min
Final project

The Surreal Storyteller Project

Create a surreal multi-image composite that tells a story. You must combine at least three different images, use non-destructive adjustment layers for color grading, and integrate one AI-generated element.

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Lessons completed 14 / 14
Practice questions 26 / 28
Assignments submitted 4 (avg 4.5 / 5)
Capstone project Reviewed — 4.6 / 5
Total practice 6.2 hrs
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Time to completion 11 days (median: 22)
Mastery score 91 / 100
Practice-question score 94%
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Reviews (4)

فاطمة علي BH Verified learner
★ 4 · November 2, 2026

Wow, just wow. The instructor's passion really shines through. I found this incredibly applicable to my current work.

José Antonio García CO
★ 5 · September 16, 2026

This course exceeded my expectations! The real-world examples were incredibly helpful. I learned so much and feel ready to apply it.

橋本 大輝 JP Verified learner
★ 4 · September 7, 2026

Pretty good foundation. The examples were mostly helpful. Might need additional practice elsewhere for mastery.

Daniel Kogan IL Verified learner
★ 4 · August 23, 2026

This course exceeded my expectations! The examples were super relevant and helped solidify the concepts. Highly enjoyable.

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