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Caleb Kingston

Learn how to use Photoshop on the iPad while having fun with exercise files.

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Learn how to use Photoshop on the iPad while having fun with exercise files.

In this course, I'm going to cover the photoshop interface and key essentials like how layers work, masking images, blending layers together, and much more. After covering the essentials, we're going to jump into some advanced photoshop techniques I use to take my designs to the next level. We'll be repairing and coloring an aged photograph, creating 3D mockups you can use for your designs, painting a galaxy together using digital brushes and layers, and much more.

In the final sections I will share my resources for design inspiration and show you where I go for my royalty free images and graphics. I'll also teach you how you can build your portfolio and find your first potential clients to get started as a freelancer.

Just a few things you will learn:

  • Customizing photoshop to suit you

  • Creating new projects and templates

  • Master layers including adjustment and mask layers

  • How to mask layers to remove backgrounds and create compelling photo compositions

  • Retouching portraits

  • Using the touch shortcut to speed up your process

  • Manually editing an HDR image

  • and much much more.

What choose this course?

This course covers everything from the essentials to advanced designing. I include tons of exercise files to follow along. We start off slow so you can grasp the concepts but we dive into many creative applications once you have a handle on the tools. Learn in this course by doing. Don't get bored sitting in front of videos hoping you grasp the concepts.

By the end of this course, you will have a great understanding of photoshop and have the competence to be able to begin your journey as a designer or freelancer using Photoshop on the iPad as a go to resource when you're on the go.

Who is this course for?

  • Beginner level designers

  • Designers coming from photoshop on the desktop

  • Students that want to learn how to begin their journey as a freelance designer

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What's inside

Learning objective

Master photoshop on the ipad and learn advanced design techniques

Syllabus

Introduction
What you should know
Using the exercise files
How to join the Facebook Group
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In this section I'm going to cover getting Photoshop on your iPad, tuning the proper settings, and how to create new documents to get started in Photoshop.
Where to find Photoshop and Logging In
Touring Photoshop's Settings
The Start Screen
Creating a new document
You're going to learn your way around the interface, where to find tools and layers, and I'm going to cover sharing your files and resizing our canvas as you work.
Touring Photoshop's Interface
Using gestures and shortcuts
Adding Images
Document Sharing
Resizing the canvas
We're going to cover layer basics, how to adjust your layers with properties, adjustments and masks.
Exploring layer basics
Working with layer properties
Working with layer masks
Working with clipping masks
Adjustment layers and clippled adjustment layers will allow you to control colors, exposure and much more on a single layer, or on multiple layers at once.
Using adjustment layers to edit your image
Working with clipped adjustment layers
Using the marque and lasso tools and also how to use quick select to dial in your selection.
Using the Marquee and Lasso Tools
Quick select tool selection touch ups
We're going to cover how to scale and warp your images to fit in a variety of mediums including 3D mockups for your designs.
Scaling, skewing, and rotating layers with the transform tool
Correcting perspective
Let's get to know how blend modes works and how to blend images together.
Using Gradients to blend images
We're going to clean up some images by removing distracting elements using the clone stamp and brush healing tools.
Removing distracting elements with the spot healing brush
Using the clone stamp tool
Using spot healing and clone to remove larger elements from an image
We're going to cover digital painting in this section where you will learn about the color properties and brush settings you can use to make your paintings come to life.
Filling in color with the paint bucket and gradient tool
Selecting and editing brushes
Brushing inside a clipping mask
Applying a layer mask to your painted layer
Blending Paint Layers to Change Colors
In this section we'll work together on some more advanced projects to show you what processes I use to take my designs to the next level.
Fixing a torn photo
Creating an High Dynamic Range Photo out of 3 exposures
Creating a double exposure image
Creative Resources and Inspiration
Where to find royalty free images
Where to find icons
The app I use to sketch and record notes in client meetings
Turn your iPad into a graphics tablet for your mac

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Uses hands-on learning to illustrate the material
Covers core concepts and skills, including advanced topics and techniques in Photoshop
Includes projects and exercises to provide practical experience
Uses a mix of media, including videos, readings, and hands-on activities
Suitable for beginners and intermediate learners
Provides guidance for building a portfolio and finding clients

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Learn Photoshop for iPad with these activities:
Photoshop Workshop for Beginners
Enhance your Photoshop skills by attending a workshop designed for beginners.
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  • Find a Photoshop workshop for beginners.
  • Attend the workshop and follow along with the instructor's guidance.
  • Practice the techniques learned during the workshop.
Photoshop Study Group
Enhance your learning by collaborating with other students in a study group.
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  • Find a few classmates to form a study group.
  • Meet regularly to discuss Photoshop topics, share knowledge, and work on projects together.
Explore Digital Painting Techniques
Expand your skills in Photoshop by learning and practicing digital painting techniques.
Browse courses on Digital Painting
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  • Find online tutorials or videos on digital painting in Photoshop.
  • Follow along with the tutorial, practicing the brush techniques and color blending.
  • Create your own digital painting using the techniques you learned.
Three other activities
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Layer Editing Drills
Deepen your understanding of layers in Photoshop by practicing different editing techniques.
Browse courses on Layers
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  • Open an image in Photoshop on the iPad.
  • Create a new layer and add some text or shapes.
  • Edit the layer by changing the opacity, blending mode, or transform.
  • Use the mask tool to create a clipping mask.
  • Experiment with different layer editing techniques.
Attend a Digital Art Meetup
Connect with other digital artists and industry professionals to expand your network and learn from their experiences.
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  • Find a local digital art meetup or event.
  • Attend the event and introduce yourself to other attendees.
  • Engage in conversations and share your work.
PSD Composition Project
Apply your Photoshop skills to a practical project by creating a digital composition.
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  • Choose a theme or concept for your composition.
  • Gather and import images into Photoshop.
  • Create layers and arrange the images to create your composition.
  • Edit and enhance the images using Photoshop tools.
  • Export your composition as a PSD or JPG file.

Career center

Learners who complete Learn Photoshop for iPad will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Freelance Graphic Designer
Freelance Graphic Designers offer their services to clients on a project-by-project basis. Learn Photoshop for iPad helps build a strong foundation for this profession. In the course, you will learn everything from the essentials to advanced designing. It includes tons of exercise files to follow along, starts off slow so you can grasp the concepts, and dives into many creative applications once you have a handle on the tools. Learn in this course by doing.
Photo Editor
Photo Editors edit and enhance photographs for a variety of purposes, including commercial, editorial, and fine art. Learn Photoshop for iPad may be useful for learning how to use the software to edit and enhance photographs. This course teaches essential skills such as working with layer properties, working with layer masks, and working with clipping masks.
Graphic designer
As a Graphic Designer, you will design a variety of graphics for various clients and audiences. Learn Photoshop for iPad can help you build a foundation for this profession. Within the course, you'll be taken through how to: customize Photoshop to suit your needs, create new projects and templates, master layers including adjustment and mask layers, and much more. These are essential skills to have in your toolkit if you're aiming to become a Graphic Designer.
Photographer
Photographers take and edit photographs for a variety of purposes, including commercial, editorial, and fine art. Learn Photoshop for iPad may be useful for learning how to use the software to edit and enhance photographs.
Web Designer
A Web Designer is responsible for designing and developing websites. While Learn Photoshop for iPad doesn't teach web design directly, it does cover essential skills for creating and editing website images, including how to use adjustment layers to edit images, work with clipped adjustment layers, and use the marquee and lasso tools.
Freelance Photographer
Freelance Photographers offer their services to clients on a project-by-project basis. Learn Photoshop for iPad may be useful for learning how to use the software to edit and enhance photographs.
Art Director
Art Directors oversee the visual appearance of a variety of media, including print, digital, and video. Learn Photoshop for iPad may be useful for learning how to use the software to create and edit images for use in these media.
Motion Graphic Designer
Motion Graphic Designers create and edit motion graphics for a variety of purposes, including marketing, advertising, and social media. Learn Photoshop for iPad may be useful for learning how to use the software to create and edit images for use in motion graphics.
Creative Director
Creative Directors develop and execute creative concepts for advertising and marketing campaigns. Learn Photoshop for iPad may be useful for understanding how to use the software to create and edit images for use in these campaigns.
Product Designer
Product Designers design and develop physical and digital products. Learn Photoshop for iPad may be useful for learning how to use the software to create and edit images for use in product design.
User Experience (UX) Designer
UX Designers focus on how a product looks, feels, and functions from the user's perspective. Learn Photoshop for iPad may be useful for understanding how to integrate images and graphics into user interfaces.
Social Media Manager
A Social Media Manager creates and executes social media marketing campaigns. Learn Photoshop for iPad may be useful for creating graphics and images to be used in social media posts.
Digital Marketing Specialist
Digital Marketing Specialists plan and execute digital marketing campaigns. Learn Photoshop for iPad may be useful for creating graphics and images to be used in digital marketing campaigns.
Art teacher
Art Teachers teach art to students of all ages. Learn Photoshop for iPad may be useful for learning how to use the software to create and edit images for use in teaching art.
Technical Writer
Technical Writers create and edit technical documentation, such as user manuals, training materials, and white papers. Learn Photoshop for iPad may be useful for learning how to use the software to create and edit images for use in technical documentation.

Reading list

We've selected six books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Learn Photoshop for iPad.
Thorough guide to Adobe Photoshop for iPad. It covers image editing, compositing, painting, and effects. It great guide for enhancing your basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop on the iPad or discovering advanced techniques.
Beginner-friendly guide to Photoshop. It covers the basics of Photoshop, as well as more advanced techniques. This book is especially recommended for individuals with little to no knowledge of Adobe Photoshop.
Comprehensive guide to digital painting techniques. It covers both traditional and digital tools and provides helpful tips and tricks for creating beautiful artwork.
Is an easy-to-read guide to Photoshop Elements 14, a simplified version of Photoshop. It covers the basics of Photoshop Elements 14, as well as more advanced techniques.

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