This is the ultimate Photoshop training course that will take you from absolute beginner to proficient Photoshop user in no time at all. Learn how to use the program with ease while having fun!

My approach is simple: we focus on real world cases and I present the best techniques that require minimal effort yet produce maximum results. All my content is focused on getting the job done in the least amount of time possible. I'll be using the latest version of the program - Photoshop CC 2017, but all the content is explained for all users, no matter what version you have installed.

You will learn:
• Get the best Photoshop version
• Customize the program to best suit you
• Create new projects and share your work
• Master layers and the layers panel
• Move, select, and edit layers
• Work with the Pen Tool like a pro
• Create and modify shapes
• Design flat illustrations
• Create and animate emojis
• Remove skin issues and retouch portraits
• Design business cards
• Create app icons
• Design cute characters
• Manipulate and repair photos in creative ways

… and so much more!

How is this course different?

• Progressive difficulty: we start slow and we build our way up
• Tons of activities, exercises, and challenges
• Cheat sheets you can review to refresh your memory
•Impeccable sound and video quality
• Quality instructor support: I respond to most questions in under 12 hours
• All lectures are straight to the point - minimal effort, maximum results
• Learn by working, not by memorizing!

By the end of this course you will be able to use the program with ease. You'll feel in control as you pursue and complete more ambitious projects. Whether you are contemplating a career change, considering freelancing opportunities, or developing a personal hobby, get started today on your Photoshop journey!

Course Curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

  • 2

    Get Started

  • 3

    Layer 101

    • Section resources

    • Introduction

    • OPTIONAL: What Are Layers?

    • Start Using Layers

    • Use the Layers Panel

    • Select Layers

    • Move Layers

    • EXERCISE: Layer Dexterity

    • Solution: Layer Dexterity

    • Arrange Images Quickly

    • Layer Opacity vs. Fill

    • EXERCISE: Fast Alignment

    • Solution: Fast Alignment

    • Review
  • 4

    Layers 102

    • Section resources

    • Introduction

    • Layer Types Explained

    • Customize the Layers Panel

    • Identify Layers

    • Filter Layers

    • EXERCISE: Sort Layers

    • Solution: Sort Layers

    • Use Blending Modes

    • Manipulate Layers

    • Lock Layers

    • OPTIONAL: Best Layer Hotkeys

    • Review
  • 5

    Raster Layers

    • Setion resources

    • Introduction

    • OPTIONAL: Photoshop vs. Illustrator

    • Use the Brush Tool

    • ACTIVITY: Soften Skin Imperfections

    • Use the Eye Dropper & Swatches

    • OPTIONAL: Fix the Eye Dropper

    • Resolution vs. Image Size

    • OPTIONAL: Change T-Shirt Color

    • Optimize Project Size

    • Non-destructive Editing

    • Review
  • 6

    Selections 101

    • Section resources

    • Selections Explained

    • Modify Selections

    • Rectangular Marquee

    • Elliptical Marquee

    • EXERCISE: Hands On Marquees

    • Solution: Hands On Marquees

    • Hide Pixels with Layer Masks

    • ACTIVITY: Combine 2 Images with Layer Masks

    • Quick Selection Tool and Magic Wand

    • ACTIVITY: Make an Orange Purple

    • Save & Load Selections

    • ACTIVITY: Change the Color of T-Shirt v2

    • Review
  • 7

    Selections 102

    • Section resources

    • Introduction

    • Use Lasso Tools

    • Pen Tool Overview

    • Use Direct & Path Selection Tools

    • ACTIVITY: Pen Tool Selections

    • Quick Mask Mode

    • Select a Color in a Photo

    • ACTIVITY: Remove Background

    • Select and Mask Hair

    • Channel Selections

    • Review
  • 8

    Shape Layers

    • Section resources

    • Introduction

    • Create Shapes

    • Modify Shapes

    • ACTIVITY: Design Web Buttons

    • Use Custom Shapes

    • ACTIVITY: Design Shapes with the Pen Tool

    • Generate Guides from Shapes

    • Place Images in Shapes

    • ACTIVITY: Create a Website Layout

    • ACTIVITY: Design a Flat Illustration - Part 1

    • ACTIVITY: Design a Flat Illustration - Part 2

    • ACTIVITY: Design a Flat Illustration - Part 3

    • Assignment: Create a Flat Illustration

    • Review
  • 9

    Creative Layer Styles

    • Section resources

    • Introduction

    • Layer Styles Crash Course

    • Download & Scale Layer Styles

    • Create Gold Text Effect

    • Embed Text in Photos

    • Use Global Light

    • Create Shiny 3D Text

    • Create Neon Effect

    • ACTIVITY: Design an Emoji – Part 1

    • ACTIVITY: Design an Emoji – Part 2

    • ACTIVITY: Animate an Emoji - Part 1

    • ACTIVITY: Animate an Emoji - Part 2

    • Assignment: Create & Animate an Emoji

    • Create a Fire Text Effect

    • Review
  • 10

    Working with Smart Objects

    • Section resources

    • Smart Objects Explained

    • ACTIVITY: Design an Android Icon

    • Create Your Own App Icon

    • Breaking Smart Objects

    • Showcase Your Work Professionally

    • ACTIVITY: Create a Realistic Mockup

    • Linked Smart Objects

    • Filters with Smart Objects

    • ACTIVITY: Create a Business Card Part 1

    • ACTIVITY: Create a Business Card Part 2

    • ACTIVITY: Create a Business Card Part 3

    • Review
  • 11

    Creating a Cute Character

    • Section resoures

    • ACTIVITY: Create the Shape

    • ACTIVITY: Add Layer Styles

    • ACTIVITY: Finishing Touches

    • Assignment: Create A Cute Character
  • 12

    Repair Your Photos

    • Section resources

    • Introduction

    • Remove Skin Issues

    • Remove Watch & Necklace from Photos

    • Clean Up Face Imperfections

    • Move People in Photos

    • Enhance Faded Photos

    • Dodge, Burn, Sponge tools

    • Remove Red Eyes from Photos

    • Create an Action in Photoshop

    • Resize Lots of Images Quickly

    • Review
  • 13

    Text Layers

    • Section resources

    • Text Layers Explained

    • Font Types

    • Get New Fonts

    • Learn Typography Best Practices

    • Combine Fonts

    • EXERCISE: Hands On Text Layers

    • Solution: Hands On Text Layers

    • Identify a Font

    • Stay Consistent in Your Projects

    • Align Text Layers

    • Glyphs Explained

    • Review
  • 14

    Improve Your Photos

    • Section resources

    • Introduction

    • Make Your Teeth White

    • Reshape Your Face

    • Create a Lens Flare

    • Tilt Shift: Miniaturize Objects

    • Add Glowing Lines to Photos

    • Add Light to an Area

    • Reshape Your Body

    • Review
  • 15

    Course Conclusions & What's Next

    • Final Words

About the instructor

Chris Barin

Chris Barin is a professional web and app designer with nearly 10  years of Photoshop experience. By being self-taught, he managed to gain  the trust of over 80.000 students from all over the  world through his Photoshop courses. A staple of his materials is a  hand-on, down-to-Earth approach that focuses on getting maximum results  with minimal effort.Chris started out as a freelance web designer and built a loyal client base, earning over $50,000 by designing sites part time. Today, he runs his own Android design studio, 20+ strong, creating fantastic looking apps for clients; his apps have over 100 million downloads to date.    Passionate about teaching, Chris teaches on Udemy because he has been  disappointed in the quality of training materials available for people  who want to learn design. In his courses, he holds nothing back; he  documents and shares his entire experience on how he managed to stand  out from the competition and do the work that he loves full-time.    Chris’s courses are some of the highest rated ones in the design category, as well as some of the bestselling ones  on the entire platform. Students rave about his fast response time,  clear explanations, and overall teaching style. Feel free to send him a  message if you have any questions or suggestions for how he can create a  better learning experience for you.    

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