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Starting Course
Advanced Photoshop Expert
After Intro
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP
COURSE CONTENT
01. MASTERING THE BASICS
• Introduction to Photoshop’s Workspace
• Workspaces: Customization and Templates
• Understanding Screen Modes and Navigation
• Multi-Window and Tab Management
• Performance Settings and Preferences
• Action Recording and Batch Automation
02. THE SCIENCE OF IMAGE
• Understanding Pixels and Vectors
• Importance of Image Resolution
• Working with Color Profiles
• Anti-aliasing and Dithering Techniques
• Introduction to Smart Objects
• Linked vs Embedded Smart Objects
03. COMPREHENSIVE COLOR CORRECTION
• Fundamentals of Color Theory
• Introduction to Curves and Levels
• Exposure Adjustments
• Understanding Blending Modes
• Skin Tone Correction using Color Balance
• Color Grading for Film and Video
04. FILTERS AND EFFECTS MASTERCLASS
• Basic Filter Categories
• Noise Reduction Techniques
• Creating Custom Filters
• Advanced Uses of Liquify and Warp
• Introduction to Vanishing Point
05. PHOTO RETOUCHING & MANIPULATION
• Healing Brush and Patch Tool
• Advanced Hair and Fur Detailing
• Body Sculpting Techniques
• Complex Background Replacement
• Realistic Shadows and Reflections
• Object and Element Removal
06. ADVANCED COPY & PASTE TECHNIQUES
• Understanding Smart Copy
• Working with Linked Objects
• Using Clipping Masks for Advanced Composition
• Blending Layers for Complex Effects
• Introduction to Layer Comps
• Smart Objects for Non-Destructive Editing
07. TEXT, TITLES, AND TYPOGRAPHY
• Basics of Typography in Photoshop
• Creating and Formatting Text Layers
• Advanced Text Effects and 3D Text
• Text Animation Basics
• Masking with Text
08. SHARPNESS AND CLARITY
• Understanding Unsharp Mask
• Advanced Sharpening with High Pass
• Frequency Separation Techniques
• Sharpness in Lab Color Mode
09. ANIMATIONS AND GIFS
• Frame Animation Basics
• Introduction to Video Layers
• Working with the Video Timeline
• Exporting Animations for Various Uses
10. PROJECT-BASED LEARNING
• Complete Portrait Retouching
• Comprehensive Photo Restoration
• Website Mockup Creation
11. IMAGE FORMATS & EXPORTING
• Image Format Considerations
• Exporting for Web vs. Print
• Batch Exporting and Automation
• Optimizing Image Compression
12. VECTOR AND SHAPE LAYERS
• Drawing and Editing Vector Shapes
• Using Text as Paths
• Importing and Exporting Vector Graphics
13. COLOR MODES, CHANNELS, AND CONVERSIONS
• Understanding RGB, CMYK, and Lab Color Modes
• Working with Alpha Channels
• Spot Color and Duotone Modes
14. LAYER MASKS AND CLIPPING MASKS
• Feathering and Refine Edge
• Quick Mask mode
• Advanced Masking Techniques
• Complex Selections Using Masks
15. PREPPING FOR PRINT AND WEB
• DPI vs. PPI
• Print-ready formats
• Color separation
16. PHOTOSHOP FOR DEVELOPERS
• UI/UX Design Principles:
• Grid systems
• User flow diagrams
• UI kits and libraries
17. PHOTOSHOP FOR VIDEO EDITORS
• Importing video files
• Frame-by-frame editing
• Adding text and transitions
• Resolution and frame rate
• Color grading for video
18. PHOTOSHOP FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS
• Lens correction
• Noise reduction
• White balance fine-tuning
19. PHOTOSHOP FOR 3D ARTISTS
• Basic 3D shapes
• Camera adjustments
• Light source manipulation
20. CERTIFICATION AND AFTERCARE
• Selecting your best work
• Arranging portfolio
• Creating an online presence