Photoshop Video Training

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Introduction

Tools

Tools

34:16
Tony demonstrates the various Photoshop tools, and provides examples of how they are commonly used.

General Overview

General Overview

14:34
Chelsea provides a brief overview of the tools she often uses while editing her photos.

Adjustment Layers

Adjustment Layers

30:07
Adjustment layers are a quick, easy and reversible way to edit the color and tonal information of your photos.

Selecting

Masks & Layers

23:20
Selecting is a Photoshop fundamental! Tony demonstrates the various selection methods, and the pros and cons associated with each of these tools.

Layers & Masks

Masks & Layers

22:36
Layers and masks are an effective way to hide and blend multiple layers within a project.

Features & Functionality

HDR

HDR

21:27
Tony demonstrates how the HDR feature can be used to blend multiple exposures, to achieve better dynamic range – adding “pop” to an otherwise flat picture.

Panoramas

Panoramas

20:49
The Panorama feature allows you to stitch together multiple photos, producing larger-than-life, ultra-high megapixel images.

Transformations

Transformations

18:33
Want to straighten crooked buildings in your photos? Tony explains how transforming can be used to overcome this, and much more.

Image Sizing

Image Size

18:04
Tony shows you how to re-size your images – whether it’s for printing an 8×10 photo, or exporting an image to look its best online.

Raw Processing

Raw Processing

39:38
Tony reveals how Photoshop can be used to convert Raw files, directly from a DSLR, into a more usable format for editing.

File Types

File Types

21:34
Tony discusses the numerous formats that Photoshop is capable of exporting to. Find out what format suits your needs best!

Chelsea’s Quick Intro to Actions

Raw Processing

8:04
Chelsea provides a quick primer on the actions function in Photoshop.

Actions

Raw Processing

21:35
Actions are an effective way to automate multiple steps in Photoshop. For example, you can resize an image, apply a filter, and add a text overlay with a single mouse click.

Customizing Photoshop

Raw Processing

13:10
There are numerous ways to configure Photoshop’s menus and tools. Tony provides an overview with examples that will help streamline your workflow.

NEW: Subject Selection

Raw Processing

5:13
With the January 2018 update to Photoshop CC, Adobe has added a new “Select Subject” feature, that enables efficient auto-selection of subjects.

Portrait Photography

Applying Makeup

Applying Makeup

14:51
In this lesson, Chelsea shows how to quickly apply makeup to a subject using multiple layers in Photoshop.

Applying Makeup Pt. 2

Applying Makeup to a Model

16:17
In this video, Chelsea goes into further detail – explaining the intricacies of subtle makeup application for a glamour shot.

Liquify

Liquify

12:56
Using the liquify feature in Photoshop, Chelsea reveals how this tool can provide a slimming, natural look to your subject.

Facial Liquify facial-liquify

5:34
Using the Face Liquify feature in Photoshop, Tony shows you how to quickly edit a group portrait.

Removing Flyaways

Removing Flyaways

14:30
Flyaways don’t have to ruin an otherwise perfect portrait! In this lesson, Chelsea explains how to effectively remove them.

Skin Retouching

Skin Retouching

5:19
Chelsea shows how this simple technique can leave your subject’s skin looking healthy, and blemish free.

Skin Discoloration

Skin Discoloration

10:10
Using this technique, you can provide a natural, even look to your model’s skin. Great for close-ups and head shots!

Frequency Separation, Dodging & Burning

Frequency Separation for Portraits w Chelsea

26:07
In this video, Chelsea describes the basics of frequency separation – a preferred method for removing your subject’s subtle blemishes.

Dodging, Burning & Airbrushing

11:01
In this lesson, Chelsea reveals the capabilities of the dodge and burn tools, and demonstrates the effect of airbrushing a portrait.

Adjusting Colors & Editorial Photos

Skin Discoloration

10:30
Chelsea provides a few helpful tricks and techniques to stylize your portraits, that can provide a unique look and feel to them.

Puppet Warp

Skin Discoloration

9:06
Puppet Warp is a simple but powerful tool, allowing you to alter your subject’s movement in a unnatural, yet convincing way.

Photoshop Tutorials

Blurring the Background

Blurring the Background

26:15
In this tutorial, Tony demonstrates how you can “fake” background blur, by utilizing multiple layers and various effects.

Enhancing Fall Colors w/Gradients

Enhancing Fall Colors

8:15
Chelsea uses gradients to provide a sophisticated, warm glow to her wildlife shot.

Creating Clouds, Mist & Fog

8:29
Chelsea explains a technique she uses to add atmospheric clouds, mist & fog to her landscape photographs.

Creating Sunbursts

Sunbursts

6:43
In this lesson, learn how to quickly, and easily, mimic the glow of natural sunlight.

Adding Snow

Fake Snow

18:31
Chelsea describes multiple ways to add lifelike snow to your images, using brushes and the “add noise” option.

Bokeh

Bokeh

4:57
Chelsea disicusses a few simple techniques you can use to simulate that lovely, sought out background blur – otherwise known as, “bokeh.”

Quick Sharpening

Sharpening in PS

1:52
Use this quick trick to enhance the sharpness in a wide variety of your images.

Spot Color

Spot Color

11:12
Chelsea provides a few different examples of how, and more importantly, when, you should attempt spot color photography.

Swap Backgrounds

Backround Swaps

38:58
Tony describes the step-by-step process used to replace a dull or unappealing background behind your subject.

Changing Hair Color

3:57
Chelsea shows you how to change hair color.

Removing Distractions in Lightroom & Photoshop

Removing Distractions

8:44
Chelsea provides real-world examples of why features like content-aware fill in Photoshop, can vastly improve your workflow when removing distractions from your shots.