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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
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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Reviews (4)
This course exceeded my expectations! The real-world examples were incredibly helpful. I learned so much and feel ready to apply it.
Pretty good foundation. The examples were mostly helpful. Might need additional practice elsewhere for mastery.
This course exceeded my expectations! The examples were super relevant and helped solidify the concepts. Highly enjoyable.
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Just a phone or computer with internet. No installs, no special hardware.
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Yes — full refund within 14 days, no questions asked.
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Forever. Once you purchase, the course is yours to revisit anytime.
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Yes. On completion you'll receive a certificate you can add to your LinkedIn profile.
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