Photoshop Beginner Tutorial

What Will You Learn?

• Introduction to the Interface: Familiarizing yourself with Photoshop’s workspace, tools, panels, and menus.
• Basic Editing Techniques: Learning how to crop, resize, and adjust images, as well as basic color corrections using tools like brightness/contrast and hue/saturation.
• Layer Management: Understanding how to work with layers—creating, deleting, organizing, and using layer masks to make non-destructive edits.
• Selection Tools: Mastering different selection techniques (like the lasso, magic wand, and quick selection tools) to isolate parts of images for editing.
• Retouching Images: Learning techniques for retouching photos, such as removing blemishes or unwanted objects, smoothing skin, and enhancing features.
• Text and Typography: Adding and styling text, understanding fonts, and working with text layers.
• Filters and Effects: Applying filters to enhance your images, creating special effects, and understanding when and how to use them effectively.
• Color Correction and Grading: Delving into advanced color correction techniques, including using curves, levels, and color balance.
• Working with Graphics: Learning how to create and manipulate graphics, including shapes, brushes, and custom designs.
• Saving and Exporting Files: Understanding different file formats and the best practices for saving your work for print or web use.
• Creative Projects: Often, you will have the opportunity to work on projects that apply the skills you've learned, such as creating posters, social media graphics, or photo manipulations.