Practical Adobe Photoshop Basics
with Khara Plicanic
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About The Class
Edit, Create and Start working in Photoshop®
Adobe® Photoshop® is a versatile tool that gives you incredible power, but it can be daunting in the beginning. Get your beginner’s guide to Adobe Photoshop from Khara Plicanic in Practical Adobe Photoshop Basics. This class will take you through the Adobe Photoshop program—starting at square one. You’ll master the workspace, conquer basic image edits, and dominate the art of making selections and will finally understand the layers panel, once and for all.
In this class, you’ll learn:
- Simple image retouching
- Making Selections
- Working with layers
- Saving your work
- Resizing images
- Using layer masks
- Brush tool basics
- Adding and styling type
- Building composites
- and so much more!
Khara will show you how to complete everyday real-life client projects like holiday cards, save-the-dates, Facebook banners, and instant albums. You’ll learn best practices for a basic workflow and how to save time with automation.
This class is a rock solid overview for people brand new to Adobe Photoshop basics or those who first started on their own and are ready to learn a better way to get things done.
Topics Covered
Lesson Plan
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01
Class Introduction
08:02 -
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Tips for Success
05:53 -
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How To Undo Mistakes
06:05 -
04
Adobe Workspace
16:01 -
05
Using The Brush Tool
03:33 -
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Using The Zoom Tool
04:25 -
07
Adobe Preferences
02:27 -
08
Correcting Exposure
19:15 -
09
Correcting Color
17:18 -
10
Non-Destructive Editing
10:20 -
11
Working With Raw Images
05:17 -
12
File Formats and Saving Your Work
21:15 -
13
Creative Color
36:01 -
14
Selections: Magic Wand
12:54 -
15
Selections: Selection Brush
09:41 -
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Selections: Marquees
12:45 -
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Selections: Lasso/Polygonal Lasso
07:05 -
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Selections: Hair and Fur
04:52 -
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Layered Composite
31:41 -
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Brush Basics
09:16 -
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Brush Presets
03:20 -
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Tweaking Brush Settings
26:07 -
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Making Custom Brushes
08:10 -
24
Dodge And Burn
12:33 -
25
Spot Healing, Healing, And Cloning
14:31 -
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Patch Tool And Content Aware
03:23 -
27
Photo Restoration: Dust and Scratches
03:33 -
28
Fixing Blink Shots And Glare
04:00 -
29
Liquify Tool
02:57 -
30
Eye Brightening And Teeth Whitening
07:05 -
31
What Is A Pixel And Why Do We Care?
17:03 -
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Resizing Images
08:43 -
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Cropping And Canvas Size
28:17 -
34
Extending The Canvas
14:55 -
35
Straightening An Image
10:56 -
36
Placing Type
18:16 -
37
Setting Type
07:45 -
38
Glyphs
25:41 -
39
Type Effects
08:20 -
40
Type On A Path
14:20 -
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Vector Overview
05:31 -
42
Shape Tools
16:26 -
43
Pen Tool
11:08 -
44
Batching Files
06:52 -
45
Actions And Function Keys
13:45 -
46
Making Your Own Actions
23:38 -
47
Seamless Pattern Design
18:38 -
48
Integrated Project Design
09:08 -
49
Basic Mockups With Smart Objects
24:07 -
50
Social Media Promo Project
31:48
Meet Your Expert
Khara Plicanic
A one-woman show, Khara has been dazzling her photo clients with outrageous service and record-breaking turnaround times since shooting her first wedding 14 years ago. Her book, “Getting Started in Digital Photography” showcases ... read more
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100% of students recommend this class.
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Kim Williams
November 2017
I tuned into this class hoping to glean what I cold since it was free. I ended up purchasing the class because it is FILLED with so much great information in a fun and easy to understand format. Khara is an amazing instructor - I thoroughly enjoyed every minute. Worth EVERY penny. Thank you Creative Live for offering such great material, at even more amazing prices.
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smurfy
November 2017
What an unbelievable teacher Khara is. I have wanted to learn photoshop forever but was intimidated, overwhelmed, then I watched this course. OMG I learnt so much, more then I imagined. I am so excited now to start using Photoshop, I can't wait to try out everything she taught us. With the skills we learnt over these two days I think this course provides everything I need to know to feel and more. She was outstanding, the absolute perfect teacher for someone who has never ever used Photoshop. Also great moderation by Kenna. Thank you for this awesome, amazing, wonderful course. I am sure anyone who watches this course will agree it is incredible. I couldn't recommend it more. This course was just Smurfy!
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Roz
November 2017
I would highly recommend Khara Plicanic's Practical Adobe Photoshop Basics. The name of the class, implies that the class is for beginners, but that's not exactly true. Most of us learn Photoshop by the features we need to know at any given time. As many will agree, there are a number of ways to get to the same end. I can only speak for myself, but... I would bet that many of us don't know all the strategies that are taught in this class! Check it out, I doubt you'd be disappointed! Khara brings a fun and relatable approach to everything she does. She is very entertaining, while being a superb instructor. Last, but not least... This class brings with it a ton of useful bonuses. Warm Regards, Roz Fruchtman aka @RozSpirations
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