Lesson 1 - Interface and Preferences
- The Photoshop Interface
- Customizing Panels and Toolbars
- Photoshop Preferences
- Photoshop CC Workspaces
- Intro to Keyboard Shortcuts
Lesson 2 - Image File Formats
- Photoshop format (PSD)
- JPEG, PNG, PDF
- About File Compression
Lesson 3 - Creating a New Document
- Setting dimensions
- Setting size and dimension
- Understanding media units
- Color profile overview
- Saving presets
Lesson 4 - Placing images
- Embedded vs Linked
- Smart Object intro
- Selection tool
Lesson 5 - Image Size and Resolution
- Saving in different formats and compression settings
- Image size and resolution
Lesson 6 - Layers introduction
- Reordering layers
- Renaming layers
- Grouping layers
- Locking layers
- Hiding layers
Lesson 7 - Selection Tools
- Marquee Tools
- Magic Wand Tool
- Quick Selection Tool
- Lasso Tools
- Inverse Selection
- Deselect
Lesson 8 - Layer Effects
- Drop Shadow
- Stroke
- Outer Glow
- Saving Effects Styles
- Applying multiple effects
- Cloning Effects
Lesson 9 - Introduction to Shapes
- Using the Shapes tool
- Creating Custom Shapes
- Intro to Colors
- Using the Properties Panel
- Intro to the Direct Selection tool
- Create a basic poster (examples provided)
Lesson 10 - Type and Typography
- Working with Type
- Character and Paragraph Panel
- Styles Panel
- Saving favorite fonts
- Effects and Layer Styles on Type
- Leading, Tracking, Kerning
Lesson 11 - Colors
- RGB vs CMYK
- Selecting colors using Eyedropper
- Saving colors as Swatches
- Using Gradient Tool
Lesson 12 - Creating a Clipping Mask
- What is a Clipping Mask?
- Using type
- Using images
- Using shapes
- Applying Layer Effects to Clipping Masks
Lesson 13 - Introduction to Masking
- What is Masking/Usage of Masking?
- Understanding Brush tool and Masking
- Shortcuts for Masking
- Gradient Mask
Lesson 14 - Adjustment Layers
- Color/Gradient
- Curves
- Levels
- Hue/Saturation
- Black and White
- Using Adjustment Layer Mask
Lesson 15 - Image Touch Up
- Red Eye Removal
- Spot Healing Brush
- Patch Tool
- Content Aware Removal
- Clone Stamp
- Dodge/Burn tools
- Restore an old photo
- Removing blemishes/unwanted objects
- Whiten Teeth
Lesson 16 - Filters Intro
- Intro to Smart Objects/Filter
- Filters Gallery
- Blur filter
- Vantage filter
Lesson 17 - Blending Modes Intro
- Understanding different Blending Modes
- Layer overlays and blending modes types
- Darken, Lighten, Overlay
