Advanced Adobe Photoshop Techniques with Dave Cross

make your photos pop.

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  • 25 video lessons
  • 10 hours and 17 minutes of class content
  • Streaming access on desktop and mobile browsers
  • 100% satisfaction guarantee

There is always a better way to edit in AdobeĀ® PhotoshopĀ® ā€“ learn new, advanced techniques from expert instructor Dave Cross and develop a faster, more effective post-production process.

In Advanced Adobe Photoshop Techniques, Dave will introduce you to a wealth of little-known and under-utilized techniques that you can use to make your photographs really pop. You’ll learn new ways to work with:

  • Layers and masks
  • Composites
  • Type
  • Camera Raw
  • Color grading

Dave will show you how to speed up your work with luminosity masks and how to be more creative using the Blend If sliders. You’ll see how non-destructive methods – including smart objects, adjustment layers, vector shapes, and smart filters – can boost both productivity and creativity. You’ll also get lots of great tips on automating your work.

Open up a world of creative possibilities – join Dave Cross for Advanced AdobeĀ® PhotoshopĀ® Techniques.

Software Used: Adobe Photoshop CC 2014

Course Instructor

Dave Cross

Dave Cross

For 25 years, Dave Cross has been helping photographers and creative professionals get the most out of their AdobeĀ® software. Since 1987, Dave has taught AdobeĀ® PhotoshopĀ®,  AdobeĀ® IllustratorĀ® and AdobeĀ® InDesignĀ® to thousands of users around the world.

Advanced Adobe Photoshop Techniques with Dave Cross is rated 4.9 stars by 51 students

  • Ken H. Dec 6, 2021

    Despite pared down from a 7-year-old course, this is a great class by a good instructor (only good because he is a "landed" USican Canuck). He and WIllmore are my goto CL PS instructors.

  • Ken H. Dec 6, 2021

    Despite being a part of another a 7-year-old full course, this pared down version is a great perspective from another instructor (his being a former Canuck adds a plus but being a landed USican is a minus). He and Willmore are the classes I lean towards

  • Philip O. Sep 9, 2020

    Very good class. Dave did a very good job of going through many areas of photoshop giving me a better utilization of many of the tools.

  • Alberto P. Dec 31, 2017

    This was an amazing class, ge is very easy to follow, has lots of practical info. and he is so fpward in just give you the infoto make it better. thanks I loved this.

  • Caryn L. Jun 27, 2016

    I am usually disappointed by my purchases of online content, but not this time. I probably knew 80% of the material presented but the other 20% (particularly the information on masking) was invaluable).

  • Su H. Jun 26, 2016

    Dave Cross is THE MAN when it comes to learning Photoshop! Dave has so much knowledge of PS, he weeds through the non-sense and goes straight for the crux of the work at hand. He has found expeditious ways to do the same work as anyone else. With in-depth explanations, one understands what each tool, filter, etc. can do. This gives the student the insight needed to KNOW what treatment to exercise on an image. That is the true trick with Photoshop, knowing what is available, where it is located and which one to employ to get the results you desire. Dave teaches that - with finesse!!

  • U. Jan 29, 2015

    This is a very in depth and informative tutorial. I have been watching many tutorials on Photoshop and Dave's is one of the easiest to follow and by far the most organized. Thanks Dave for making me a better photo editor and hence a better photographer!

  • ~. Jan 23, 2015

    Simply outstanding I feel I now have the most of the tool I am going to need to do even more brilliant work.

  • S. Dec 17, 2014

    I am an experienced photographer and retoucher and this Advanced Photoshop class with Dave Cross was exactly what I was hoping to find. I know how to accomplish everything I need in Photoshop, but was looking for the ways that I could update my workflow with the new features that have been added by Adobe. The complete use of Smart Objects and libraries is already changing my life and is incredibly useful and time saving. Dave gave a great explanation about the coarse at the beginning as to the fact that he just wanted to help users make their workflow better and he did just that...and in an enjoyable way. I highly recommend this class!

  • Kirsteen . Nov 17, 2014

    Brilliant, love Dave's clear presentation style which is easy to follow, simply had to buy this one. I thought i had a pretty good grasp on photoshop but I'm delighted at how some of these seemingly simple tips and tricks have improved the quality of my final images and the speed at which I can work.

  • maryleather . Oct 30, 2014

    Dave taught a great class. Had to buy is so I could go back over and over to try several things. Very practical applications were taught in a fun, non-droning on and on format. Thanks!

  • 9. Oct 29, 2014

    Dave's style is direct and clear. The content of his lectures is well structured and the material covered is really useful. I learnt a lot with this course and I sincerely recommend it to all those who want to improve their skills and optimise their workflow in Photoshop.

  • Patrik B. Oct 28, 2014

    While not highly experienced in PS I'm also not a newbie. I've done a few other online courses and am a member of other training sites but very quickly found I got information here that I hadn';t yet come across. Nesting smart objects and the non-destructive editing abilities they give me was one of those light bulb moments. Lots of other useful information in this course. Had to try the CC Library as a result. Very useful..... wish it saved the layer comps with your file though. Put some of these new learnt skills into a composite straight away.... did I say I'm loving nested smart objects!! A great course Dave.

  • Tim P. Oct 28, 2014

    Excellent ! Dave Cross is an Awesome educator. He speaks in a clear and decisive manor. He knows his stuff! I would recommend any class that Dave Cross teaches. He is a Photoshop Master!

  • U. Oct 27, 2014

    russ moore Dave Cross presents problems and solutions in a pleasant and concise manner. He never makes the mistake of assuming too much knowledge of his audience, and works through each situation in a methodical manner which shows users a smarter and safer workflow. Worth the time and money.

  • Carol R. Oct 25, 2014

    Dave is an awesome teacher of Photoshop. You can just tell that he is very well versed in the program and also good at explaining it to all levels of photoshop users. I bought the course so that I could keep referring back to it! I find myself passing along his helpful techniques to my students!

  • Robin D. Oct 25, 2014

    As a professional photographer I live in PhotoShop and Lightroom...and frankly although I know I don't know everything thought that at best I'd pick up one or techniques and the rest would be old information. So I put on the Live presentation in the background while I was processing a job and within a few minutes I realized that Dave's process and knowledge was going to change my work! He teaches in an approachable real life step by step process making applying the information easy. Purchased the class so I could work on learning his techniques to improve my work flow. I have applied several of his suggestions and don't think I';ll ever go back. Can't wait to see what else he has to offer!

  • M. Oct 25, 2014

    The first thing to say is that I'm very much a wannabe in the world of PS and this course is really stretching me, just because there is so much in it. I'm really glad I bought it because I can pause, go back and watch a second time. I can also watch on my Macbook with PS6 open on my iMac at the same time so I can try the techniques and get a better feel for what is going on. Determined to learn everything that Dave Cross has to teach but this is going to take me a while and I will be getting my money's worth PLUS! Second - as someone with many year's teaching experience in a completely different field, I really appreciate the work that has gone into Dave's slick presentation. A very good course that I have only scratched the surface of as yet. Sometimes it seems my experiments don't produce the results Dave gets - and that shows me how much I have to learn. Thanks!

  • Debbie S. Oct 24, 2014

    Dave is captivating from the moment he starts until the last minute of his classes. I learn so much every time I watch his classes, and I bought the class because I find when I re-watch the class I pick up on the things I missed. I can watch these over and over again because I learn so much. Photoshop is forever changing and is a massive program to learn. Dave helps you understand it, and learn what you need to know.....Thanks Dave and Creative Live for these classes!

  • M. Oct 24, 2014

    Very useful and engaging. I've taken several courses and workshops on Photoshop, but it feels like this is the first time I've learned to do things more efficiently besides learning some cool new tips and tricks.

  • Ron C. Oct 24, 2014

    From the very beginning, I was learning new techniques. Dave is a consummate professional in his delivery. I will follow him in the future.

  • 1. Oct 24, 2014

    Outstanding! Dave is an excellent presenter with a very easy going manner. His tips and shortcuts found their way into my work flow immediately. I have referred to the videos several times. A lot of information for very few dollars,

  • Jim G. Oct 24, 2014

    A wonderful class. The real value in this class is when you have an issue that was covered in the class, you can go back and watch it again if you purchased the class. I have done this many times with Dave's classes.

  • Rosemary H. Oct 24, 2014

    Fantastic! And what's best is the 77 page Detailed Course notes! A real roadmap to what could easily be the course content for B.S. Degree in Photoshop. This will keep me busy awhile. Select a technique, practice it and then if needed there is a handy reference as a guide. Real value! Thanks

  • A. Oct 24, 2014

    Dave cross is the very best of all your teachers.

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