Overview

Throughout this course, you will explore the full spectrum of image editing, starting with essential skills like cropping, colour correction, and retouching, and progressing to more sophisticated methods such as compositing, advanced masking, and special effects. You’ll gain hands-on experience with industry standard software learning how to enhance image quality, correct imperfections, and create visually stunning compositions. By the end of the course, you’ll have the expertise to tackle a wide range of editing projects, making you proficient in crafting polished, professional quality images.

Levels: Essentials Intermediate Advanced

Course Outline

Introduction to Image Editing Software

  • Familiarity with different software interfaces
  • Understanding file formats: JPEG, PNG, TIFF, PSD, etc.
  • Basic keyboard shortcuts and tools.

Basic Tools and Techniques

  • Selection Tools: Rectangular Marquee, Lasso, Magic Wand, Quick Selection.
  • Move Tool: Moving selections and layers.
  • Crop Tool: Cropping images to desired dimensions.
  • Brush Tool: Painting and drawing.
  • Eraser Tool: Removing parts of an image.

Image Adjustment

  • Brightness and Contrast: Adjusting light and shadow balance.
  • Levels: Manipulating tonal range.
  • Curves: Fine-tuning tonal adjustments.
  • Exposure: Adjusting image exposure.
  • Saturation and Vibrance: Modifying color intensity

Basic Retouching

  • Spot Healing Brush Tool: Removing blemishes and imperfections.
  • Clone Stamp Tool: Cloning parts of an image.
  • Red-Eye Tool: Removing red-eye effect.
  • Content-Aware Fill: Filling areas with similar content.

Color Correction

  • Understanding color theory basics.
  • Adjusting color balance.
  • Using the Hue/Saturation tool.
  • Applying Color Replacement techniques

Working with Layers

  • Understanding layers and layer stacking.
  • Creating, duplicating, and deleting layers.
  • Using Layer Masks for non-destructive editing.
  • Adjusting layer opacity and blending modes.

Basic Text and Shapes

  • Adding and editing text.
  • Creating and modifying shapes.
  • Text formatting and alignment.
  • Applying text effects and styles.
  • Combining text with images for visual impact.
  • Resizing and rotating shapes and text.
  • Layering text and shapes for depth.

Advanced Selection Techniques

  • Quick Mask Mode: Refining selections with brushes.
  • Refine Edge: Smoothing and feathering.
  • Select and Mask Workspace: Advanced selection refinement.

Intermediate Retouching and Restoration

  • Healing Brush Tool: Advanced spot removal.
  • Patch Tool: Repairing larger areas.
  • Frequency Separation: Skin smoothing and texture preservation.
  • Image Restoration: Repairing old or damaged photos.

Adjustment Layers and Filters

  • Using adjustment layers for non-destructive edits.
  • Applying and customizing filters — Gaussian Blur, Sharpen, etc.
  • Smart Filters: Non-destructive filtering techniques.

Color Grading and Correction

  • Advanced color grading techniques for mood and tone.
  • Using the Color Lookup tool.
  • Applying gradients for color effects.

Working with Textures

  • Adding textures for depth and realism.
  • Blending textures using layers.
  • Creating custom textures.

Layer Styles and Effects

  • Applying drop shadows, glows, and strokes.
  • Bevel and Emboss effects.
  • Creating and saving custom layer styles.

Photo Compositing and Collage

  • Combining multiple images.
  • Understanding perspective and lighting.
  • Seamless blending techniques.

Typography and Creative Text Effects

  • Creating dynamic text effects.
  • Warping and transforming text.
  • Using text as a mask.

Advanced Tools

  • Pen Tool: Creating precise paths and selections.
  • Gradient Tool: Applying and customizing gradients.
  • Liquify Tool: Reshaping images and creating effects.

Advanced Retouching and Manipulation

  • Dodge and Burn: Enhancing highlights and shadows.
  • High-End Skin Retouching: Professional-level techniques.
  • Advanced Cloning and Healing: Complex object removal and replacement.

Image Transformation and Distortion

  • Warp Tool: Warping and distorting images.
  • Puppet Warp: Precise transformations.
  • Perspective Warp: Correcting and altering perspective.

Advanced Photo Compositing

  • Creating complex photo manipulations.
  • Matching light, color, and texture across elements.
  • Advanced Masking Techniques: Precision masking for composites.

Color Management and Calibration

  • Understanding color spaces — sRGB, Adobe RGB, CMYK.
  • Monitor calibration for accurate color representation.
  • Using color profiles for print and web.

Non-Destructive Editing

  • Smart Objects and Smart Filters.
  • Using adjustment layers and masks effectively.
  • Leveraging History and Snapshots.

HDR and Panorama

  • Creating High Dynamic Range images.
  • Stitching panoramic images.
  • Advanced blending and tone mapping.

3D Image Editing

  • Basics of 3D rendering in Photoshop.
  • Working with 3D objects and layers.
  • Lighting and texture mapping.

Vector Graphics in Photoshop

  • Understanding paths and shapes.
  • Creating and editing vector graphics.

Automating Workflow

  • Creating and using actions.
  • Batch processing images.
  • Scripting for advanced automation.

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