We’ll show you how to use channels to make complex selections. Color management is a complex issue but we’ll make it approachable and break it down into easy steps so that you can gain control over color. We’ll explain some little-known tricks with blending modes, sharpening techniques, how to smooth skin textures and so much more.

This course has a prerequisite

Students should have a foundational understanding of Photoshop, equivalent to what we teach in our Photoshop in a Day course.

What You’ll Learn

Learn to make complex selections
Advanced color correction and masking techniques
Color management to improve color accuracy for output
Learn sharpening techniques and how to smooth skin textures

Learn with Hands-on Projects

Learn practical skills by working on real projects with instructor guidance and lectures to strengthen and improve your skill.

Course Syllabus

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Section 1

Fashion Shot–Cloning vs. Healing

Clone Stamp Tool
Healing Brush Tool

Fashion Shot–Dodge/Burn Blemishes

Dodge/Burn Tools
Channels

Fashion Shot–Liquify Retouching

Liquify Filter: Bloat, Pucker, Forward Warp Tools
Artistic Retouching of Facial Features

Correction Techniques–Typical Image

Color Correction using Curves
Customizing Curves Options for Fast Correction

Correction Techniques–Extreme Image

Color Correction using Curves
Setting Custom White and Black Points

Section 2

Understanding Blend Modes

Using Blend Modes (Screen, Multiply, Overlay, Color)

Layer Masking & Compositing

Using Layer Masks to Non-Destructively Blend Images

Match Tones in Composited Images

Matching Color
Curves Color Channels
Desaturating Color
Clipping Masks

LifeStyle Shot–Selecting the Skin

Making Selections using Channels

LifeStyle Shot–Testing Selections

Using Curves to Test Selections
Editing Channels

LifeStyle Shot–Balancing Skin Tones

Quick Mask
Intersecting Selections
Curves

Section 3

LifeStyle Shot–Adjusting Contrast

Curve Adjustments and Blending Modes
Preventing Contrast Adjustments from Changing Saturation

LifeStyle Shot–Selecting the Shirt

Loading Selections
Channels
Using Hue/Saturation to Colorize Shirt
Lasso Tool

Color Settings for the Rest of the Class

Color Management Preferences
Color Profiles

Dealing With Color Profiles

Opening and Editing a Typical Image
Images That Are Missing a Profile
Images With The Wrong Profile Embedded

Color Settings & CMYK Conversions

Converting to CMYK
Loading Color Profiles
Comparing Different CMYK Conversions

Prepping an Image for the Web

Resizing and Resampling
Soft Proofing
Image Compression (JPEG)

Section 4

Using Channels to Make Selections

Using Channels for Selections
Using Levels to Refine Selections
Hue/Saturation to Change Color Of Clothing
Updating Channel Selections

Product Shot–Selecting Bottle Parts

Selections using Paths

Product Shot–Selecting the Glass

Selections using Channels
Paths

Product Shot–Matching Colors

Matching Colors using Curves

Product Shot–Selecting Label Text

Easy Selections with Channels
Intersecting Selections

Section 5

Product Shot–Color Correction

Commercial-Style Color Correction
Loading Selections

Product Shot–Select & Adjust Vines

Color Range Selections
Using Channels to Refine Color Range Selections

Smoothing Skin with Blend Modes

Skin Smoothing
Blurring Highlights and Shadows Independently
Adding Texture for a Natural Look
Blending Modes

Smoothing Skin with Luminosity

Channel Mixer
Using Channels to Smooth Skin Tones
Luminosity Blending Mode

Modifying Light & Shadows

Adding Warmth to a Photograph
Selecting Highlight Areas of an Image
Channels Selections

Section 6

Sharpening Techniques

Smart Sharpen
Using Blend Modes to Improve Sharpening
Selectively Adding Sharpening with a Layer Mask
Smart Objects

Sharpening with High Pass

Using the High Pass Filter for Sharpening
Hard Light Blending Mode
Comparison to Smart Sharpen

Camera Raw Fundamentals

Opening & Editing Raw Files

Noise Reduction & the Camera Raw Filter

Reducing Digital Camera Noise
Camera Raw Filter

Schedule & Enrollment: Photoshop Advanced Retouching

$975
18 Hours
NYC or Live Online
Free retake
Setup assistance
Expert instructors
Small classes

Discounts
Discounts
- 10% Alumni Discount: Get 10% off this course if you’ve previously taken any 12+ hour course.
- $100 Individuals Discount: Take $100 off this course if you’re an individual paying for yourself (you’re not being reimbursed by a company).
Discounts are applied at checkout (no promo code required) and will be verified after you place your order. Discounts are subject to change. Read our discount policies for more details.
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Course times are listed in Eastern Time.

March 15–17

Monday to Wednesday, 10–5pm
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This Course is Available Live Online

You can attend this training live online at the scheduled time the course is offered (New York, Eastern Time) through screen-sharing software Zoom (free for you).
Our live online training is interactive and hands-on, just like our in-person classes. There are no extra fees and we’ll work with you to ensure your setup is perfect

Classes are activity-based and taught by a live instructor.
You can hear the instruction, ask questions, and share your screen—all in real-time.
Retake the course for free (in-person or live online) within one year.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to bring anything to the class?

No. We provide computers (Mac or PC) with Photoshop installed. Choose your operating system at checkout.
Does this course require any prior knowledge or experience?

Students should have a foundational understanding of Photoshop, equivalent to what we teach in our Photoshop in a Day course.
Do you offer any discounts for this course?
Discounts
- 10% Alumni Discount: Get 10% off this course if you’ve previously taken any 12+ hour course.
- $100 Individuals Discount: Take $100 off this course if you’re an individual paying for yourself (you’re not being reimbursed by a company).
Discounts are applied at checkout (no promo code required) and will be verified after you place your order. Discounts are subject to change. Read our discount policies for more details.

Take this course as part of a certificate program and save:
- Photo Retouching Certificate
Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course?

This course does not qualify for payments plans or student financing. See our Payment Plan FAQ to find related programs that qualify.
Can I take this course online (remote learning)?
You may attend this training virtually (online) at the scheduled time the course is offered (New York, Eastern Time).

How does attending “live online” work?
- Students can attend this training remotely through screen sharing software (we use Zoom).
- Participants can hear the instruction, ask questions, and even share their screen with the instructor.
- For audio you can use your computer’s microphone/speakers or call a phone number that we’ll provide.
- Classes are activity-based and taught by a live instructor, so we strongly encourage students who are local to the area to attend in person!
- You will need your own computer and copy of any required software. If you don’t have the software, you can usually do a free trial or purchase your own license. If you need assistance, contact us at hello@nobledesktop.com

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I've used Photoshop for many years, yet this class taught me advanced functionality in the software that I had no idea existed. And the instructor, Ethan, provided excellent instruction on applying retouching techniques to real-world examples. This will help further my career, for sure.

Adam Coti

I would recommend this class to anyone who wants to take their Photoshop skills to the next level! 5 stars!

Patrick Hobart, Legg Mason

I've used Photoshop for 20+ years and was very pleased to learn lots of new time-saving tips and how to use features I'd never tried before. Using the Wacom tablet was especially helpful; I'd always meant to try it, but never had the time. Ethan's very knowledgeable, clear and helpful; his sense of humor just added to the positive experience.

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The advanced Photoshop class really made me feel confident in my skills. I feel much more comfortable applying this knowledge in the workplace.

Charles Mott, The Real Real

After using Photoshop for a number of years, I realized I could probably work more efficiently and effectively. I discovered so many new tricks and features in Noble's Advanced Photoshop class that the first 1/2 day alone was worth the tuition. In addition to enhancing my technical expertise, I learned to analyze my projects first to determine which method(s) and tools would work best in that instance. This was awesome!!

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