Although Photoshop is sophisticated and powerful enough to meet the needs of professional photographers and designers, it also offers numerous features and opportunities that appeal to digital enthusiasts and creatives with varying levels of experience. Join experienced instructor Corey Hilz for a full day of hands-on Photoshop training specifically designed for new users or those with limited Photoshop experience.
This comprehensive class focuses on the Photoshop features that are most valuable for photographers, ensuring you develop skills that enable you to use the program confidently and effectively. Corey will share numerous professional tips and tricks to save you time and make working with Photoshop more intuitive and enjoyable. Even if you find Photoshop intimidating, this class is designed to remove the mystery and make it straightforward and easy to understand.
The class begins with a thorough introduction to the Photoshop workspace and then explores specialized techniques that only Photoshop offers, such as layers, masks, selections, and creating image composites. Since Photoshop's most powerful and exciting techniques require the effective use of layers, we spend substantial time explaining how they operate and demonstrating why you would want to use them in your own work.
Corey also provides a detailed overview of how images move between Lightroom and Photoshop as part of your comprehensive editing workflow.
Key class topics include:
- Layers and Adjustment Layers for non-destructive editing
- Using Masks for selective and precise adjustments
- Retouching tools for professional results
- Creating and using selections effectively
- Creating simple composites from multiple images
- Brushes: effective use of size, hardness, opacity, and flow
- Non-destructive color and tone adjustment techniques
- Professional skin softening techniques
- Blending multiple exposures of the same composition
Please Note: This comprehensive class does not cover Photoshop Elements.
Important Class Details: This class is taught on each student's own laptop with Photoshop installed and ready to use.
Prerequisite: Proficiency with basic computer skills such as locating files, opening documents, saving files, and managing folders.
School Notes: Mailing address:PO Box 855 Alexandria, VA 22313
