- [Instructor] Because Photoshop is so many things…to so many different people,…it has a tremendous number of options.…For example, look at the number of panels…that are showing by default.…And this isn't nearly all of them.…Photoshop displays different panels…based on screen resolution,…so your panels might be arranged a little bit differently.…For example, you might see the Libraries panel in its own…column, instead of being nested with the Adjustments panel.…If we want to see all of the different panels…that are available to Photoshop,…we can view them underneath the Window menu.…
You'll notice the panels that we can see over on the right…side have a check mark next to them in the Windows menu.…If I were to click on the Swatches panel,…in order to bring it to the foreground,…now we see that the Color panel no longer has a check,…but the Swatches panel does.…In order to view additional panels,…we can just select them from the list.…Some of the panels are automatically nested…with other panels, for example, the Info panel…
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10/23/2017Julieanne reviews the basics of digital imaging—from working with multiple images to customizing the Photoshop interface to suit your needs. She shows how to use different Photoshop tools to crop and retouch photos, while always maintaining the highest-quality output. She also demonstrates the most efficient ways to perform common tasks, including working with layers, making selections, and masking. Along the way, she shares the secrets of nondestructive editing using Smart Objects, and helps you master features such as adjustment layers, blend modes, filters, and much more—increasing your productivity every step of the way.
- Opening documents in Photoshop
- Opening files from Bridge and Lightroom
- Working with multiple documents
- Panning and zooming documents
- Customizing the Photoshop interface
- Modifying keyboard shortcuts for speed
- Understanding file formats
- Choosing color modes, bit depth, and color space
- Cropping and transforming images
- Working with layers and layer masks
- Making selections
- Removing distracting elements
- Getting to know the blend modes
- Working with adjustment layers
- Applying non-destructive filters
- Getting to know the blend modes
- Applying filters
Skill Level Beginner
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Introduction
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Welcome57s
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1. Opening Files
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Opening files from Lightroom4m 32s
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2. Documents and Navigation
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3. Customizing the Photoshop Interface
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Customizing the toolbar5m 22s
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4. Digital Image Essentials
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Understanding file formats7m 11s
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Understanding color space4m 59s
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Changing document size6m 38s
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Saving documents3m 45s
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5. Cropping, Straightening, and Adjusting Canvas Size
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Using the Crop tool5m 38s
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Cropping to the perfect size4m 30s
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Increasing canvas size5m 52s
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6. Layers
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Exploring layer basics7m 53s
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Working with layer groups6m 34s
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7. Color and Brush Essentials
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Color basics3m 2s
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Brush options12m 4s
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8. Working with Layer Masks
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9. Making Selections
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Combining selections4m 41s
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10. Local Pixel Editing and Retouching
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Using the Clone Stamp tool3m 42s
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11. Blend Mode Essentials
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12. Smart Object Essentials
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Smart Object basics4m 19s
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13. Essential Transformations
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14. Adjustment Layer Essentials
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15. Essential Filters
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Overview of filters1m 10s
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Sharpening images7m 26s
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Conclusion
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Next steps40s
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