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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Course contents
6 modules · 29 lessons · 3h 13m
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Digital Imaging Foundations
Understand the technical basics of digital images and set up the environment.
- Essential Terminology
Learn the basic vocabulary of digital editing to communicate like a pro.6 min - Resolution and Pixels
Understand how pixel density affects image quality and print size.7 min - Color Spaces: RGB vs. CMYK
Differentiate between color modes for web and print applications.6 min - File Formats Decoded
Choose the right format (PSD, JPEG, PNG, TIFF) for every project.6 min - Optimizing Your Workspace
Customize the Photoshop interface for maximum efficiency.7 min
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Non-Destructive Workflows
Master the core of professional editing: layers and smart objects.
- The Logic of Layers
Understand how to stack and organize visual elements independently.7 min - Adjustment Layers
Apply color and tonal changes without permanently altering pixels.7 min - The Power of Smart Objects
Protect your source data while performing transformations and filters.7 min - Non-Destructive Philosophy
Learn why and how to maintain the ability to undo any change at any time.6 min - Layer Management & Groups
Keep complex projects organized using naming conventions and folders.6 min
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Precision Selections & Masking
Isolate elements with surgical precision to combine them seamlessly.
- Geometric Selection Tools
Master the Marquee and Lasso tools for basic shape isolation.6 min - Smart Selection Tools
Use AI-driven Object and Quick Selection tools for complex shapes.7 min - Introduction to Layer Masks
Hide and reveal parts of a layer without deleting pixels.7 min - Refining Mask Edges
Use the Select and Mask workspace to handle hair and soft edges.7 min - Advanced Masking Techniques
Combine multiple masks for complex object isolation.7 min
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Enhancement & Retouching
Improve image quality and fix imperfections using professional tools.
- Exposure and Tonal Range
Fix lighting issues using Levels and Curves adjustment layers.7 min - Professional Color Correction
Balance white point and enhance color vibrancy accurately.7 min - Spot Healing and Patching
Remove small distractions and blemishes automatically.6 min - The Clone Stamp Tool
Manually reconstruct parts of an image for perfect retouching.6 min - Sharpening and Final Polish
Apply high-pass sharpening to make details pop.6 min
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Creative Compositing
Combine multiple images into a single, realistic visual story.
- Building a Composite
Plan and execute the assembly of multiple image elements.8 min - Mastering Blending Modes
Use layer math to blend textures, light, and shadows.7 min - Perspective Matching
Align the horizon and scale of different images for realism.8 min - Matching Light and Shadow
Adjust local contrast to make composite elements feel unified.7 min
6 AI & Automated Workflows
- AI Generative Fill
Use Firefly-powered tools to add or remove complex objects.7 min - Content-Aware Innovations
Utilize Content-Aware Scale and Fill for seamless resizing.6 min - Creating Custom Actions
Record repetitive tasks to save hours of manual work.7 min - Batch Processing
Apply your actions to hundreds of photos simultaneously.6 min - Exporting for Success
Finalize your work with the correct settings for web or social media.6 min
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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