Adobe Photoshop and Firefly 2 in 1 Mega Course for Newbies

An overview of what students will learn in this module, setting expectations for mastering the basic setup, navigation, and workspace customization in Adobe Photoshop CC.

Students will learn how to start a new project, select the right canvas size, and configure resolution settings for different types of designs, whether for digital media or print.

This lecture covers essential navigation techniques, including zooming, panning, and working with multiple tabs, ensuring students can move efficiently within Adobe Photoshop CC.

Students will be introduced to the powerful concept of layers, learning how to create, organize, and manage them to build complex compositions efficiently.

Understanding image resolution is crucial for professional design work. Students will learn how to resize images, adjust resolution settings, and optimize files for different outputs.

This lecture focuses on using artboards to design multiple layouts within a single document, an essential skill for UI/UX designers and multi-page projects.

This lecture teaches students how to tailor the Adobe Photoshop CC workspace for maximum productivity by adjusting panels, tools, and preferences to fit their workflow.

In this module, students will master the art of color correction in Adobe Photoshop CC. They will explore essential tools such as Levels, Curves, Vibrance, Exposure, Hue/Saturation, and Black & White adjustments to enhance and refine images. Additionally, students will learn how to apply Color Lookup tables and Selective Color adjustments for creative and professional-grade edits. By the end of this module, they will have the skills to correct color imbalances, enhance image tones, and transform photos with precise color adjustments in Adobe Photoshop CC.

Students will learn how to use the Levels adjustment tool to fine-tune shadows, midtones, and highlights, achieving better contrast and color balance in their images.

This lecture dives into Curves, one of the most powerful tools for professional color grading. Students will learn how to adjust tonal ranges and apply precise color corrections.

Students will explore the Vibrance and Exposure tools to make subtle or dramatic changes to image brightness and color intensity while preserving natural skin tones.

This lecture covers how to modify specific colors in an image using Hue/Saturation, allowing students to make creative adjustments or fix color imbalances.

Students will learn how to convert images into black and white while controlling contrast, highlights, and shadows to create stunning monochrome effects.

This lecture introduces Color Lookup Tables (LUTs), a professional technique used for advanced color grading and cinematic effects.

Students will learn how to use Selective Color Adjustments to enhance or alter specific color tones in an image, allowing for greater artistic control.

A hands-on practice session where students apply the several techniques learnt in past lectures to improve an image’s overall color balance and look.

Students will practice Selective Color Adjustments to change the color of specific objects in an image without affecting the rest of the scene.

In this introduction, students will get an overview of the importance of proper exporting in Adobe Photoshop CC.

In this lecture, students will learn step-by-step how to export their projects from Adobe Photoshop CC. They will explore essential export options such as Export As, Save for Web, and Quick Export, gaining a deep understanding of how to choose the right format for different uses. The lecture will cover popular file types like JPEG, PNG, TIFF, PSD, and PDF, explaining when and why to use each. Additionally, students will learn how to adjust color profiles, resolution, and compression settings to ensure their exported images maintain optimal quality. By the end of this lesson, students will be able to confidently export their work in Adobe Photoshop CC while balancing quality and file size efficiency.

An overview of using shapes in Adobe Photoshop CC, explaining why mastering shape creation and modification is crucial for graphic design.

Learn how to create and manipulate basic geometric shapes using Adobe Photoshop CC’s shape tools. This lecture will introduce rectangles, ellipses, lines, and polygons, providing foundational skills for working with vector-based elements in your designs.

Explore how to design and save custom shapes in Adobe Photoshop CC. You’ll learn to use the Pen Tool and Shape Tool to create unique vector-based elements that can be reused in various design projects.

Discover how to combine multiple shapes to form complex designs using shape merging, subtraction, and intersection techniques in Adobe Photoshop CC. This lecture is essential for creating intricate design elements efficiently.

Understand how to edit and transform shapes using tools like the Direct Selection Tool in Adobe Photoshop CC. Learn how to refine your designs with precision.

Apply your knowledge by completing a hands-on project where you’ll use shapes in a poster design. This exercise will reinforce your understanding of creating and modifying shapes in Adobe Photoshop CC.

An overview of working with text in Adobe Photoshop CC, mastering text creation, editing, and styling is essential for graphic design, branding, and digital artwork.

Learn the fundamentals of adding and editing text in Adobe Photoshop CC. This lecture covers how to use the Type Tool, adjust font styles, modify text properties, and apply essential formatting to enhance your typography in design projects.

Discover how to create dynamic text effects by placing text along custom paths. You’ll learn to use the Pen Tool and Shape Tool to craft curved and angled text, making your typography more expressive and engaging.

Explore how to wrap text in different shapes using Adobe Photoshop CC.

Apply your new skills in a practical design project! In this exercise, you'll add texts to your poster design.

An overview of the cropping and straightening process in Adobe Photoshop CC, explaining why proper image framing and alignment are crucial for creating polished, professional visuals.

Learn how to use the Crop Tool in Adobe Photoshop CC to trim and adjust images for a better composition. This lecture covers how to remove unwanted areas, adjust aspect ratios, and use cropping for photo enhancement.

Discover how to straighten images that are tilted or skewed. You’ll learn how to use the Straighten Tool to align and correct the horizon, ensuring your photos and designs look clean and precise.

An overview of Smart Objects in Adobe Photoshop CC, explaining why they are essential for non-destructive editing, preserving image quality, and providing flexibility when working with multiple layers and transformations in your design process.

Explore the concept of Smart Objects and how they allow you to preserve original image data while performing edits. This lecture will cover the process of converting layers into Smart Objects, their benefits, and how they contribute to a non-destructive workflow in Adobe Photoshop CC.

An overview of Layer Styles in Adobe Photoshop CC, these effects allow for quick and flexible customization, adding texture, depth, and detail to your design elements without affecting the underlying content.

Learn how to apply Bevel and Emboss effects to give depth and dimension to your design elements. This lecture will teach you how to use the Bevel and Emboss options to create raised or sunken effects, adding texture to your layers.

Understand how to add and customize strokes around text or shapes to make them stand out in your design. You'll learn how to adjust stroke size, color, and position to enhance the visual hierarchy of your project.

Discover how to create subtle glowing effects around the inside edges of your design elements. This lecture will guide you through the process of adjusting opacity, color, and size to add an ethereal or illuminated effect to your layers.

Explore how to apply gradient overlays to your text and shapes, allowing you to create smooth transitions of color. You'll learn to adjust gradient types, angles, and opacity to add visual interest and depth to your designs.

Learn how to add drop shadows to create a sense of depth and separation between elements in your design. This lecture covers how to adjust shadow distance, size, and opacity to create realistic or stylized effects.

Put your knowledge of Layer Styles into practice by writing your name on gold. This hands-on exercise will help you master Bevel and Emboss and other techniques to create a gold-text effect.

Apply your skills by adding Layer Styles to an existing poster design. This exercise will help you refine your techniques by adjusting multiple effects like Drop Shadow, Stroke, and Gradient Overlay to enhance your composition.

An overview of Blending Modes in Adobe Photoshop CC, explaining how they control the way layers interact, enabling creative effects such as seamless compositing, lighting adjustments, and double exposure photography.

Learn the fundamentals of blending modes, how they work, and their impact on layer interactions. You'll explore different blending mode categories—darken, lighten, contrast, and color—gaining insight into their real-world applications.

Practice using blending modes to create a glowing light effect in an eye by seamlessly integrating a light flare image. This exercise will help you understand how to blend light naturally into photographs.

Discover how to remove a white background from the Nike logo without using selection tools. This exercise focuses on using blending modes to isolate logos or design elements efficiently.

Apply blending techniques to create a realistic glowing light bulb effect. This exercise will guide you in using blending modes to add brightness and contrast to make an image look illuminated.

Learn how to achieve a stunning double exposure effect by blending two images together. This exercise will help you use blending modes creatively to merge textures and enhance storytelling in your compositions.

Apply your blending mode knowledge to a new project. Experiment with different blending modes on images of your choice to create dramatic, seamless, or surreal effects.

An overview of selection and cutting techniques in Adobe Photoshop CC, explaining why mastering selections is crucial for background removal, object isolation, and seamless compositing in graphic design and photo editing.

Learn about the different selection tools available in Adobe Photoshop CC, including the Marquee Tool, Lasso Tool, Magic Wand Tool, and Quick Selection Tool. Understand how to make simple and complex selections efficiently.

After this lecture, students will be able to remove background in Adobe Photoshop CC.

Master advanced selection techniques, including the use of Select and Mask, Feathering, and Refine Edge tools to extract complex subjects like hair, fur, or transparent objects while maintaining high-quality edges.

Apply your knowledge by removing the background from an image using different selection tools. This hands-on exercise will reinforce your understanding of selection precision and refinement.

An overview of masking techniques in Adobe Photoshop CC, explaining why mastering layer and clipping masks is essential for non-destructive editing, seamless compositing, and advanced photo manipulation.

Discover the power of Layer Masks and how they allow you to hide or reveal parts of an image non-destructively. Learn how to use black and white values to control visibility and create smooth transitions.

Learn how Clipping Masks work and how they can be used to apply textures, patterns, and images to specific shapes and text. Understand the difference between Layer Masks and Clipping Masks and when to use each.

Put your masking skills into practice by removing the background of an image using a Layer Mask. This exercise will reinforce the concepts of non-destructive editing and precise selection.

Apply Clipping Masks creatively by embedding text within an image composition. This hands-on activity will help you understand how to integrate design elements seamlessly.

Practice creating different types of masks, experiment with blending images using Layer Masks, and apply Clipping Masks to text and objects for creative visual effects.

An overview of transformation and distortion tools in Adobe Photoshop CC, listing out all the things you'll be learning in the module.

Learn the basics of transformation tools, including scaling, rotating, skewing, and warping objects in Adobe Photoshop CC. Understand how to use Free Transform for resizing and perspective

Discover the powerful Liquify tool, which allows you to push, pull, and distort images seamlessly. Learn how to enhance portraits, reshape objects, and create surreal artistic effects.

Practice applying the Free Transform and Warp tools by wrapping a USA flag design onto a subject's headbands and handbands, creating a natural and realistic effect.

Use the Liquefy tool to create a dramatic and artistic effect by distorting a black-and-white image to reveal a colored version underneath.

Experiment with different transformation and distortion techniques, apply creative warping effects, and use the Liquefy tool to modify facial features or objects for artistic or realistic edits.

An overview of filters and effects in Adobe Photoshop CC, explaining why mastering these tools is essential for enhancing photos, creating artistic transformations, and adding visual interest to digital artwork. In this module, we will explore Photoshop’s powerful filter options, including the Oil Paint filter, Blur Gallery, Halftone effects, and artistic filters. We will also learn how to create motion effects, add realistic depth with blur, and transform ordinary photos into stunning digital artwork. By the end of this module, you will be able to apply a wide range of effects to enhance and stylize your images creatively and professionally.

Learn how to apply and customize filters and effects in Adobe Photoshop CC. Explore different filter categories, understand filter layers, and see how effects can dramatically change an image's appearance.

Use Photoshop’s Oil Paint filter to transform a standard photo into a stunning oil painting. Learn how to adjust stylization, cleanliness, scale, and bristle details for a realistic effect.

Discover how to create depth and focus in your images using Photoshop’s Blur Gallery. Apply camera blur to simulate shallow depth of field and enhance your composition.

Learn how to create a classic halftone print effect, perfect for vintage comic-style designs and modern pop art aesthetics.

Experiment with Photoshop’s artistic filters to transform photos into digital paintings, and abstract compositions.

Master the use of Dirctional Blur to add dynamic movement to static images, making objects appear as if they are in motion.

Apply different filters and effects to images. Experiment with oil painting, blur effects, and artistic filters to create unique digital artwork.

Students will learn what AI is and how it works.

An overview of image retouching and enhancement in Adobe Photoshop CC, covering tools like the Remove Tool, Patch Tool, Content-Aware Move Tool, Spot Healing, Healing Brush, and Dodge & Burn. Learn how to refine and perfect your images for a polished, professional look.

Discover how to effortlessly remove unwanted objects from images using the Remove Tool in Adobe Photoshop CC. This AI-powered tool allows for seamless background restoration, making distractions vanish with just a few clicks.