Delve into the advanced features of Photoshop in this seminar, designed for those with a solid working knowledge of the tool. Learn how to correct color casts, adjust lighting and shadows, and maintain editability throughout the retouching process, among other techniques.
Key Insights
- The seminar covers advanced Photoshop techniques, including the use of Adjustment Layers, Layer Masks, Histogram, Curves, Levels, Hue/Saturation, and Color Balance.
- Participants will also learn about the History Panel, Blurring & Sharpening, Filters, and how to correct color casts and reinterpret color.
- Additional topics include advanced selection techniques, adjusting lighting and shadows, and adding three-dimensionality to images.
- The seminar emphasizes maintaining editability throughout the retouching process.
- Attendees will also learn useful Photoshop keyboard shortcuts to enhance their workflow efficiency.
- Designed for intermediate and advanced users, this seminar is not suitable for beginners in Photoshop.
Darkroom Techniques Covered
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Adjustment Layers + Histogram
Curves, Levels, Hue/Saturation, Color Balance — non-destructive tone control.
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Color Correction
Correcting casts and re-interpreting color for impact.
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Advanced Selections
Isolate exactly what you want to adjust — refined edges, color range.
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3D Feel: Tone, Color, Focus
Make subjects pop with selective focus, tonal contrast, and color separation.
Photoshop can transform any photograph into something beautiful if the right tools are used (on the right you can see the before/after).
In this seminar we’ll cover the following tools and techniques:
- Adjustment Layers, Layer Masks, Histogram, Curves, Levels, Hue/Saturation, Color Balance
- History Panel, Blurring & Sharpening, Filters
- Correcting color casts and re-interpreting color
- Advanced selection techniques
- Adjusting lighting and shadows
- Adding three dimensionality (receding elements and making things “pop” with tone, color, & selective focus)
- Maintaining editibility throughout the retouching process
Along the way, we’ll share some great Photoshop keyboard shortcuts. Everyone that attends will receive step by step instructions so you can practice the techniques shown.
This seminar is designed for people with a solid working knowledge of Photoshop. It is NOT for beginners.
