The document outlines a comprehensive course on Adobe Photoshop covering topics from foundational skills to advanced and mastery techniques. It is divided into 5 parts progressing from foundational topics like the Photoshop interface and basic editing, to intermediate subjects such as selections and layers, to advanced areas such as 3D modeling and video editing, and finally expertise topics including digital painting and professional workflow. Each part contains multiple chapters covering specific Photoshop tools, techniques and concepts in detailed steps.
The document outlines a comprehensive course on Adobe Photoshop covering topics from foundational skills to advanced and mastery techniques. It is divided into 5 parts progressing from foundational topics like the Photoshop interface and basic editing, to intermediate subjects such as selections and layers, to advanced areas such as 3D modeling and video editing, and finally expertise topics including digital painting and professional workflow. Each part contains multiple chapters covering specific Photoshop tools, techniques and concepts in detailed steps.
The document outlines a comprehensive course on Adobe Photoshop covering topics from foundational skills to advanced and mastery techniques. It is divided into 5 parts progressing from foundational topics like the Photoshop interface and basic editing, to intermediate subjects such as selections and layers, to advanced areas such as 3D modeling and video editing, and finally expertise topics including digital painting and professional workflow. Each part contains multiple chapters covering specific Photoshop tools, techniques and concepts in detailed steps.
The document outlines a comprehensive course on Adobe Photoshop covering topics from foundational skills to advanced and mastery techniques. It is divided into 5 parts progressing from foundational topics like the Photoshop interface and basic editing, to intermediate subjects such as selections and layers, to advanced areas such as 3D modeling and video editing, and finally expertise topics including digital painting and professional workflow. Each part contains multiple chapters covering specific Photoshop tools, techniques and concepts in detailed steps.
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Compact Table of Contents:
Part I: Foundation
1. Introduction to Adobe Photoshop
2. Navigating the Photoshop Interface
3. Understanding Photoshop Tools and Panels
4. Working with Layers
5. Basic Image Editing Techniques
6. Selecting and Masking
7. Understanding Color Modes and Adjustments
8. Applying Filters and Effects
Part II: Intermediate
9. Advanced Selection and Masking Techniques
10. Working with Smart Objects and Smart Filters
11. Retouching and Enhancing Images
12. Creating and Manipulating Text
13. Working with Shapes and Vector Graphics
14. Utilizing Blending Modes and Layer Styles
15. Using Actions and Automation
16. Introduction to Photo Compositing
Part III: Advanced
17. Advanced Image Retouching and Restoration
18. Creating and Managing Complex Layer Masks
19. Advanced Color Correction and Grading
20. Advanced Filter Techniques
21. 3D Modeling and Texturing
22. Advanced Compositing Techniques
23. Working with Video and Animation
Part IV: Expert
24. Advanced Selection Refinement
25. Mastering Advanced Retouching Techniques
26. Advanced Typography and Text Effects
27. Advanced Photo Manipulation
28. Advanced Blend Modes and Layer Effects
29. Creating Custom Brushes and Patterns
30. Advanced Automation and Scripting
Part V: Mastery
31. Mastering Creative Photo Effects
32. Mastering Digital Painting and Illustration
33. Mastering Advanced Compositing and Montage
34. Mastering Advanced 3D Techniques
35. Mastering Professional Workflow and Collaboration
36. Finalizing and Exporting Projects
Expanded Table of Contents: Part I: Foundation 1. Introduction to Adobe Photoshop 1.1 The Importance of Adobe Photoshop 1.2 Photoshop's Role in the Creative Industry 1.3 Understanding Raster Graphics 1.4 Versions and Key Features of Photoshop 2. Navigating the Photoshop Interface 2.1 Understanding the Workspace 2.2 Customizing the Interface 2.3 Using Panels and the Toolbar 2.4 Navigating and Zooming in Images 3. Understanding Photoshop Tools and Panels 3.1 Overview of Photoshop Tools 3.2 Using Selection Tools 3.3 Painting and Retouching Tools 3.4 Transforming and Distorting Tools 3.5 Exploring Photoshop Panels and Menus 4. Working with Layers 4.1 Introduction to Layers 4.2 Creating and Managing Layers 4.3 Understanding Layer Blending Modes 4.4 Applying Layer Styles and Effects 4.5 Organizing Layers with Groups and Smart Objects
5. Basic Image Editing Techniques
5.1 Adjusting Image Size and Resolution 5.2 Cropping and Straightening Images 5.3 Adjusting Brightness, Contrast, and Levels 5.4 Correcting Color and White Balance 5.5 Sharpening and Noise Reduction 6. Selecting and Masking 6.1 Selection Basics and Tools 6.2 Creating and Refining Selections 6.3 Quick Mask and Refine Edge 6.4 Layer Masks and Clipping Masks 6.5 Masking with Channels
7. Understanding Color Modes and Adjustments
7.1 RGB, CMYK, and Other Color Modes 7.2 Understanding Color Channels 7.3 Adjusting Hue, Saturation, and Vibrance 7.4 Using Curves and Levels Adjustments 7.5 Applying Color Balance and Photo Filters
8. Applying Filters and Effects
8.1 Overview of Photoshop Filters 8.2 Applying Blur and Sharpen Filters 8.3 Adding Artistic and Distort Filters 8.4 Creating Special Effects with Filters 8.5 Using Smart Filters and Filter Gallery
Part II: Intermediate
9. Advanced Selection and Masking Techniques 9.1 Refining Selections with Pen Tool 9.2 Working with Quick Selection and Magic Wand 9.3 Advanced Masking Techniques 9.4 Channel Masking and Refinement Edge
10. Working with Smart Objects and Smart Filters
10.1 Understanding Smart Objects 10.2 Editing and Updating Smart Objects 10.3 Applying Smart Filters 10.4 Using Smart Object Templates 11. Retouching and Enhancing Images 11.1 Healing and Spot Removal Tools 11.2 Red Eye Removal and Teeth Whitening 11.3 Skin Retouching Techniques 11.4 Dodge and Burn Techniques 11.5 Enhancing Details with Clarity and Sharpening
12. Creating and Manipulating Text
12.1 Adding and Formatting Text Layers 12.2 Applying Layer Styles to Text 12.3 Warping and Distorting Text 12.4 Creating Text Effects and Typography
13. Working with Shapes and Vector Graphics
13.1 Creating Basic Shapes and Paths 13.2 Editing and Transforming Vector Graphics 13.3 Working with Custom Shape Tools 13.4 Combining Shapes and Working with Paths
14. Utilizing Blending Modes and Layer Styles
14.1 Understanding Blending Modes 14.2 Applying Layer Styles and Effects 14.3 Creating Shadows, Glows, and Bevels 14.4 Blending Images with Multiple Layers
15. Using Actions and Automation
15.1 Introduction to Actions 15.2 Creating and Modifying Actions 15.3 Automating Tasks with Batch Processing 15.4 Using Scripts and Customizing Workflows
16. Introduction to Photo Compositing
16.1 Planning and Conceptualizing Composites 16.2 Working with Backgrounds and Foregrounds 16.3 Blending and Masking Multiple Images 16.4 Adding and Adjusting Elements in Composites Part III: Advanced 17. Advanced Image Retouching and Restoration
17.1 Frequency Separation and Skin Retouching
17.2 Advanced Noise Reduction Techniques
17.3 Color Grading and Color Correction
17.4 Restoring Old and Damaged Photographs
18. Creating and Managing Complex Layer Masks
18.1 Refining Layer Masks with Refine Mask
18.2 Advanced Layer Masking Techniques
18.3 Creating Layer Mask Combinations
18.4 Working with Channels for Masking
19. Advanced Color Correction and Grading
19.1 Advanced Curves Adjustments
19.2 Using Color Lookup Tables (LUTs)
19.3 Selective Color Correction
19.4 Creating Color Grading Effects
20. Advanced Filter Techniques
20.1 Using Smart Filters for Non-Destructive Editing