Learn Photoshop for iPad from Udemy

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

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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Read about what's good

what should give you pause

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

Reviews summary

Hands-on photoshop for ipad: creative & career ready

According to learners, this course offers a comprehensive and hands-on guide to using Photoshop on the iPad, catering well to beginners and those transitioning from desktop Photoshop. Students frequently highlight the instructor's clear and engaging teaching style. The course's strength lies in its practical projects, with many appreciating the included exercise files and iPad-specific workflow, such as 3D mockups. While the course provides valuable tips for freelancing and portfolio building, a few students felt that some advanced techniques and client finding strategies could benefit from more in-depth coverage, indicating it might be less exhaustive for users seeking very niche advanced nuances.

Offers useful advice for building a portfolio and finding clients.

"The freelancing tips at the end were a nice bonus."

"I found the tips for building a portfolio and finding clients invaluable as I plan to start freelancing soon."

"This course has given me the confidence to use Photoshop on my iPad for professional work."

"In the final sections I will share my resources for design inspiration and show you where I go for my royalty free images..."

Provides solid basics and essential iPad-specific techniques.

"This course was absolutely fantastic for learning Photoshop on the iPad! ... The emphasis on gestures and touch shortcuts was very helpful."

"I'm a complete beginner to Photoshop, and this course really held my hand through the basics."

"Found this course very useful for adapting my desktop Photoshop skills to the iPad. The focus on iPad-specific gestures and workflow was exactly what I needed."

"Overall good. It covers the basics very thoroughly."

Course offers hands-on practice with valuable exercise files.

"I loved the practical projects, especially the photo repair and the 3D mockups. Highly recommend for anyone looking to master iPad Photoshop."

"the exercise files are a great way to follow along."

"The exercise files truly make it a 'learning by doing' experience. I found the tips for building a portfolio and finding clients invaluable."

"Highly recommend! The projects are fun and practical. I especially enjoyed learning about creating 3D mockups."

The instructor's teaching style is clear and easy to follow.

"The instructor's teaching style is engaging and easy to follow."

"the instructor made the transition incredibly smooth."

"The instructor explains concepts clearly and the exercise files are a great way to follow along."

"I appreciated how it built up from foundational knowledge to more complex tasks. The instructor was clear and concise."

A few lectures could see improvement in audio clarity.

"The course is okay, but I felt the audio quality could be improved in some lectures."

Early sections may be slow for those with prior Photoshop experience.

"The only minor critique is that some of the earlier parts were a bit slow for someone with prior Photoshop experience, but I understand it caters to beginners too."

"Good for beginners transitioning from desktop, less so for experienced users seeking advanced nuances."

Some advanced sections could benefit from more detailed coverage.

"Some of the advanced sections felt a little fast-paced for a complete beginner, but overall, I learned a lot."

"I felt some parts, especially the more advanced techniques like HDR, could have gone into more detail."

"The section on finding clients was interesting, but brief."

"Some of the advanced topics, like the client finding section, were a bit brief. I was hoping for more in-depth strategies there."

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

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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

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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

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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.

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Layer Editing Drills

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Deepen your understanding of layers in Photoshop by practicing different editing techniques.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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