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Introduction
Tools
34:16
Tony demonstrates the various Photoshop tools, and provides examples of how they are commonly used.
General Overview
14:34
Chelsea provides a brief overview of the tools she often uses while editing her photos.
Adjustment Layers
30:07
Adjustment layers are a quick, easy and reversible way to edit the color and tonal information of your photos.
Selecting
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
22:36
Layers and masks are an effective way to hide and blend multiple layers within a project.
Features & Functionality
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
20:49
The Panorama feature allows you to stitch together multiple photos, producing larger-than-life, ultra-high megapixel images.
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
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
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
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
8:04
Chelsea provides a quick primer on the actions function in Photoshop.
Actions
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
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
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
14:51
In this lesson, Chelsea shows how to quickly apply makeup to a subject using multiple layers in Photoshop.
Applying Makeup Pt. 2
16:17
In this video, Chelsea goes into further detail – explaining the intricacies of subtle makeup application for a glamour shot.
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
5:34
Using the Face Liquify feature in Photoshop, Tony shows you how to quickly edit a group portrait.
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
5:19
Chelsea shows how this simple technique can leave your subject’s skin looking healthy, and blemish free.
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
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
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
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
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
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
6:43
In this lesson, learn how to quickly, and easily, mimic the glow of natural sunlight.
Adding Snow
18:31
Chelsea describes multiple ways to add lifelike snow to your images, using brushes and the “add noise” option.
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
1:52
Use this quick trick to enhance the sharpness in a wide variety of your images.
Spot Color
11:12
Chelsea provides a few different examples of how, and more importantly, when, you should attempt spot color photography.
Swap Backgrounds
38:58
Tony describes the step-by-step process used to replace a dull or unappealing background behind your subject.
Removing Distractions in Lightroom & Photoshop
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.