– MASSIVE GIVEAWAY: OVER 300 PREMIUM PSD FILES FOR MY STUDENTS!
– NEW: cheat sheets for every single lecture so you can easily review the information;
– the course is mostly version independent so you don’t have to use Photoshop CC 2022, but it is recommended!;
This is the ultimate Photoshop training course that will take you from absolute beginner to proficient Photoshop user in no time at all.
Learn how to use Photoshop with ease while having fun!
My approach is simple: we focus on real world cases and I present the best techniques that require minimal effort yet produce maximum results. All the lessons are focused on getting the job done in the least amount of time possible. I’ll be using the latest version of the program – Photoshop CC 2022, but I explain my workflow for all users, no matter what version you have installed.
What will you learn?
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Customize the program to best suit you
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Get the best Photoshop version
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Create new projects and share your work
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Master layers and the layers panel
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Move, select, and edit layers
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Work with the Pen Tool like a pro
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Create and modify shapes
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Design flat illustrations
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Create and animate emojis
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Remove skin issues and retouch portraits
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Design business cards
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Create app icons
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Design cute characters
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Manipulate and repair photos in creative ways
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… and so much more!
The most important thing about this course: it’s the foundation to any designer. After you finish it, you can decide if you want to specialize in: web design, app design, graphic design, retouching, photo manipulation, and so on. You’ll have a lot of possibilities, it’s up to you to choose what you like the most.
Why is this course different?
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Progressive difficulty: we start slow and we build our way up
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Tons of activities, exercises, and challenges
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Cheat sheets you can review to refresh your memory
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Impeccable sound and video quality
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Quality instructor support: I respond to most questions in under 12 hours
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All lectures are straight to the point – minimal effort, maximum results
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Learn by working, not by memorizing!
By the end of this course you will be able to use the program with ease. You’ll feel in control as you pursue and complete more ambitious projects. Whether you are contemplating a career change, considering freelancing opportunities, or developing a personal hobby, get started today on your Photoshop journey!
Get Started
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1Introduction
Meet Chris, the author of this course.
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2Workbook & Download resources for section 1
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3Get the Best Photoshop Version
Find out what Photoshop version is best for this course and how you can get it.
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4How to get help fast
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5Massive PSD Giveaway! Over 300 Premium Resources!
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6ACTIVITY: Create a Black and White Image
Create a black and white image and make a certain area stand out in just a few steps.
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7Use the History Panel to fix your mistakes
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8How to use Undo in Photoshop
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9Quickly improve images with Camera Raw
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10OPTIONAL: Speed up Photoshop
This optional lecture will teach you how to optimize your computer settings to optimize Photoshop.
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11Discover Panel - Find hotkeys and panels fast!
Layers 101
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12Introduction & Download Resources for this Section
Quick overview of the entire section.
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13Use Photoshop’s Interface Efficiently
This lecture explains each section of the program and shows you where you need to focus your attention.
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14Customize Your Workspace
Photoshop is a versatile program and in this lecture you'll learn how to make it fit for your needs.
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15Create a New Project
Learn how to create a new project in Photoshop CC 2021. It's more complicated than you think ...
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16Save your Photoshop work
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17Get around Photoshop Fast
After this lecture, you'll be able to move around freely inside a project without any second guesses.
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18ACTIVITY: Crop and Straighten Photos
Get active by cropping and straightening and image in a few easy steps.
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19Open Images in 6 Ways
Explore 6 ways to open images in Photoshop, each with certain particularities.
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20Export Your Work in 5 Ways
Learn how to save your work appropriately and how you can export it efficiently.
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21ACTIVITY: Resize an Image
This lecture teaches you several ways to resize an image.
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22The Powerful Properties Panel
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23Review
In this video, we do a brief overview of what you've learned in this section.
Layers 102
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24Introduction & Download Resources for this Section
Quick overview of the entire section.
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25OPTIONAL: What Are Layers?
Appropriate for beginners, this lecture explains the concept of layers in Photoshop.
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26Start Using Layers
Hands on lecture where you get to work with layers
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27Use the Layers Panel
Learn about the many secrets of the layers panel.
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28ACTIVITY: Colorize a black and white photo
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29Select Layers
Selecting layers is an essential part of working in Photoshop. This lecture teaches you how to select layers efficiently.
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30Move Layers
After this lecture, you'll be able to move layers with ease, both from the layers panel and from the canvas.
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31EXERCISE: Layer Dexterity
Get active with your first exercise that aims to teach you how to work with layers effectively.
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32Solution: Layer Dexterity
Find out how you were supposed to solve the previous exercise.
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33Arrange Images Quickly
In this video, I'll teach you how to arrange layers fast by using certain features in Photoshop.
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34Layer Opacity vs. Fill
Find out what's the difference between opacity and fill, a matter a lot of Photoshop users don't know about.
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35EXERCISE: Fast Alignment
In this exercise, you'll learn how to use the alignment tools from the options bar (from the Move Tool)
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36Solution: Fast Alignment
Find out how I'd solve the previous exercise about layer alignment.
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37Review
In this video, we do a brief overview of what you've learned in this section.
Camera Raw - Edit Your Photos
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38Introduction & Download Resources for this Section
Quick overview of the entire section.
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39Layer Types Explained
Find out all layer types in Photoshop and what are their strengths and minuses.
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40Customize the Layers Panel
Discover certain features that will make your life easier in the layers panel.
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41Identify Layers
In this lecture, I'll teach you how to identify layers quickly and without effort.
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42Filter Layers
The layers panel has a fantastic filtering system that allows you to pin point certain layers. This lecture teaches you everything you need to know about it.
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43EXERCISE: Sort Layers
In this exercise, you'll test your skills acquired so far in this section.
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44Solution: Sort Layers
Find out how you should have solved the previous exercise.
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45Manipulate Layers in Photoshop CC 2021
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46Manipulate Layers in CS4 - CC 2018
In this video, you'll learn how to modify your layers in a variety of ways.
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47Rotate layers in CC 2021
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48OPTIONAL: Best Layer Hotkeys
In this optional lecture, I'll show you some of my favorite hotkeys that can supercharge your workflow.
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49Use Blending Modes
Blending modes are a fantastic way to spice up your project. In this lecture, you'll see how you can use them.
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50Lock Layers
Photoshop allows you to lock your layers in order to protect them. Find out all the ways you can do that.
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51Review
In this video, we do a brief overview of what you've learned in this section.
Cloud Documents - The Biggest Change in 2021
Raster Layers
Artboards
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63IntroductionQuick overview of the entire section
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64Use the Brush Tool
Photoshop offers lots of ways of working with brushes. In this lecture, you'll get an overview of what you need to know in your every day projects.
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65ACTIVITY: Soften Skin Imperfections
This activity teaches you how to improve your skin's appearance in just a few easy steps.
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66Skin Smoothing - The Easy Way
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67Use the Eye Dropper & Swatches
Working with color is an important part of Photoshop so this lecture aims to shed some light on the eye dropper tool and how it can be used in conjunction with swatches.
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68OPTIONAL: Photoshop vs. Illustrator
Both Illustrator and Adobe are part of the Adobe family. Find out what's the main difference between them.
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69The Libraries Panel
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70OPTIONAL: Fix the Eye Dropper
This optional lecture is aimed towards those users who find the eye dropper tool is behaving strangely.
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71Resolution vs. Image Size
What's the difference between resolution and image size? A lot of Photoshop users often get it wrong. Find out the answer through this video.
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72OPTIONAL: Change T-Shirt Color
This lecture is perfect for beginner users who want a quick and easy way of changing a color from a photo. This is marked as being option due to the fact that we have a better approach later down the road, which offers better results, but requires a bit more skill.
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73Optimize Project Size
I'll teach how the only ways through which you can lower your PSD size.
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74Non-destructive Editing
This is a staple of professional Photoshop users - non-destructive editing. Find out why this is so important.
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75ReviewIn this video, we do a brief overview of what you've learned in this section.