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Rated 4 out of 5 by CtSandi from Excellent Course This is a course on an older version of PS. It provides a wealth of knowledge regardless of the version you are using. Because it is older, I gave it only 4 stars. I hadn't used PS in several years and this brought me backup to speed so that I could hit the ground running.

Date published: 2023-10-14

Rated 4 out of 5 by woodyj1 from Software version A little disappointed that the version of photoshop used by the instructor is 2015 and I downloaded it this year (2022).

Date published: 2022-12-04

Rated 1 out of 5 by Andy2022 from Disappointed I have just started into this program of study. I am a very experienced photographer, but have been using Adobe Lightroom Classic for years and decided that I needed to know Photoshop. After about two hours of study, I am disappointed with both the course as it is badly out of date, and the instructor needs to learn a good deal more about what he is teaching. His understanding of what the sliders in Camera Raw do and what a photographer should be looking for appears to be lacking to the point that I don't know whether it will be worth my time to continue on with the course. I will admit that at this point I may be expecting too much as he may be trying to dumb it down for new photographers, but it does not look like the case. I will continue on and perhaps move ahead and see if he meets my expectations, however, either way, The Great Courses sold this out of date discussion of Photoshop and that has me very concerned.

Date published: 2022-10-09

Rated 5 out of 5 by WarrenC from Photoshop Very good. It could use some practice time to use some of the methods taught

Date published: 2022-06-19

Rated 5 out of 5 by DaveONormal from Totally Worth the price and time This course paid for itself the first lesson. I've finished the first five so far, and have learned so much that will be helpful for me even though I'm an amateur photographer. I look forward to the rest of the lessons.

Date published: 2022-02-06

Rated 5 out of 5 by Bill_MRI from Very Helpful I purchased Adobe Photoshop CC: The Complete Guide, to help me process my Astrophotography Images. I found the course very helpful in understanding the principles of Photoshop. I learned how to use most of the menus, shortcuts, layering and masking my photos to bring out the hidden beauty of my Astrophotography Images. It was worth the purchase price to help me enhance my hobby with the extra knowledge of photo processing. I highly recommend this course for anyone wanting to learn the intricacies of the great product, PHOTOSHOP.

Date published: 2021-10-29

Rated 3 out of 5 by GlennJB from A Challenging Course A very good course but I found it difficult. Probably more to do with me than the course. Good for aspiring advanced experts. But I need something boiled down and less complete but easier to get to grips with. At least for starters.

Date published: 2021-09-29

Rated 5 out of 5 by T Eugene G from Very helpful course This course helped me move from a rudimentary Photoshop ability level to having a confident command of the software. Though Photoshop has undergone several years of updates since this was released, all the core ideas and techniques are still relevant. I don't know if this course would appeal to someone who is asking themselves "would I like Photoshop?", but as someone who decided to learn it, I found all the tools to be here. Download the sample images and follow along.

Date published: 2021-09-18

Overview

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In Adobe Photoshop CC: The Complete Guide, photographer and world-renowned Photoshop instructor Ben Willmore will guide you through 21 lessons, starting from the very basics of accessing files and using the most popular effects to gradually progressing into advanced tools and techniques that can open up a whole new world of photo editing possibilities. Whether you want to brighten a family photo, create an amazing photo collage to promote your business, or anything in between, you will be able to easily find and use the right tools for the job.

About

Ben Willmore

Whether you’re new to Photoshop or a seasoned user, this course is designed to take your skills to the next level.

INSTITUTION

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Ben Willmore is a member of the Photoshop Hall of Fame who has taught over 100,000 Adobe Photoshop® users on all seven continents. His best-selling books, DVDs, and hit seminars have established Mr. Willmore as one of America’s favorite Adobe Photoshop® instructors, and he is often the top-selling speaker at design and photography conferences throughout the world. He writes for numerous digital imaging publications, including Photoshop User magazine, and his award-winning books have helped hundreds of thousands of design and photography professionals make the transition from blindly following step-by-step techniques to truly understanding Photoshop.

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01: Introduction to Photoshop

Begin by looking at what Photoshop is and its many features, starting with your first step: opening files. Then move on to resolution and color settings, file formats, managing panels, creating and using presets, and more. Also gain a valuable understanding of the differences between Adobe Lightroom, Bridge, and Camera RAW.

56 min

02: How to Use Camera Raw

Most of the basic adjustments users need to make to their photographs can be done in Adobe Camera RAW (ACR)—an easy, one-stop shop containing the best of Photoshop. Look at the capabilities of ACR and, through several demonstrations, why up to 70% of your image finishing can be accomplished there.

66 min

03: Making Selections in Adobe Photoshop

What do you do if you want to alter just a small portion of your photograph at a time? Learn the different editing tools and techniques for making selections in Photoshop, including the lasso, quick selection, and paint tools. Begin with simple shapes and progress to more complex and precise challenges.

68 min

04: Using Layers in Adobe Photoshop

Layers in Photoshop comprise the various elements of your image and they are an important concept to understand before moving into more advanced territory. Build a solid foundation in this first of several looks at the concept, as you explore not just the technical how-to aspects, but also how to think about layers and what you want to accomplish.

88 min

05: Using Layer Masks in Adobe Photoshop

Adding and removing elements from images is about more than cut-and-paste. When you understand how to use masking via layers in Photoshop, you can manipulate your images in surprising new ways. Watch as Mr. Willmore shows you how to alter specific portions of a single image and how to create a new image by masking and combining several shots.

63 min

06: Tools Panel in Adobe Photoshop

Get an overview of the editing tools panel and where to find the tools you need for various adjustments. Resize, trim, and rotate images with the crop tool; match colors with the eyedropper; navigate the color panel and brush panel; set up and store preset elements and swatches in the libraries panel; and more.

73 min

07: Adjustment Layers in Adobe Photoshop

Often, you need to make adjustments to a particular part of an image, but without disturbing the other elements. Learn to use adjustment layers in Photoshop to make tonal adjustments to specific portions of your images, as well as how to reduce color noise or adjust brightness and contrast.

64 min

08: Color Adjustments in Adobe Photoshop

Learn the essentials of color adjustment in the Properties Panel, including hue, saturation, and lightness (HSL), as well as color matching and manipulation. See how you can isolate colors for adjustment without altering the other colors present and why you should be aware of the settings that can affect your tools.

92 min

09: Retouching Images in Adobe Photoshop

Begin your basic photo editing fixes with spot removal in Camera RAW. Then, turn to how to eliminate or downplay unwanted objects using the spot healing brush, followed by a look at how to fill in empty areas with the magic wand tool or the selection tool and the fill option. Also look at the healing brush and using paint tools for retouching.

59 min

10: Layer Blending Modes

Explore the layer blending modes menu, which you'll find throughout Adobe Photoshop, which can allow you to change the ways your tools and layers interact with each other. Use this handy tool to create all sorts of eye-catching effects, including how to layer similar images, create repeating patterns, and much more.

63 min

11: How to Use Filters in Adobe Photoshop

How do you combine multiple photographs to create a panorama? And how do you avoid making effects look artificial or generic? Learn how to use filters in Adobe Photoshop so you can fix problem areas, heighten contrast and detail, and create special effects, such as making your photos look like paintings.

56 min

12: Advanced Photoshop Masks

Take what you have learned about masks so far and turn to more advanced techniques. Learn how to use advanced masks to isolate a part of your photo so you can make targeted adjustments on that portion only. Also get valuable guidance on when you should use complex techniques and when it may be better to keep it simple.

95 min

13: Using Smart Objects in Adobe Photoshop

Fundamentally change the way you think about Photoshop as you learn about using smart objects, which allows you to preserve the original properties even after saving and closing. Look at how the function works, when it can help you—and when it can get in your way.

69 min

14: Photography for Photoshop

Mr. Willmore helps you consider some things you might shoot with Photoshop in mind, such as taking multiple shots to stitch together as a panorama. Also, see how shooting in HDR can give you multiple versions of the same image that you can combine or adjust according to your needs.

60 min

15: Photo Retouching in Photoshop

Learn to do more advanced photo retouching in Photoshop with blend modes, the magic wand tool, the adjustment brush, and more. Understand how to determine which tools are best for the corrections you want to make, and when you should tackle things manually and when you can automate instead.

91 min

16: Warp, Bend, Liquify

The ability to warp, bend, and liquify your images is important when you want to place them on curved surfaces, add them to other photos, or make them match a particular perspective. Incorporate some of tools you have learned previously and combine them with new techniques that will allow you to move and combine your images in new ways.

101 min

17: Advanced Photoshop Layers

Use what you have learned about layers as you explore some of the hidden features and unique settings in advanced Adobe Photoshop layers that can take your skills to the next level. With these insights, you will be able to do more complex manipulations and adjustments and further increase your photo editing toolkit.

100 min

18: Photoshop Tips and Tricks

The more you work with Photoshop, the more you will uncover about its capabilities— and the techniques and workarounds that can make your experience even better. Learn helpful and time-saving Photoshop tips and tricks like scanning photos in bulk, using the histogram to make your adjustments, and automated color correction.

68 min

19: Photoshop Actions

Now that you know many of the tools and techniques Photoshop has to offer, learn how Photoshop actions allow you to automate common tasks to make your workflow faster and more efficient. Once you know what you need to accomplish, you can add plugins, shortcuts, and design presets that will make your Photoshop experience even better.

84 min

20: Troubleshooting Photoshop

Even the most experienced Photoshop users can run into trouble, and some issues are more common than you might think. Follow Mr. Willmore as he demonstrates some of the things that can go wrong in Photoshop and how to go about troubleshooting in a variety of situations.

69 min

21: Photoshop Q&A

Once you know the most important tools—and quite a few tricks and hidden gems— what is the next step? Close the course by looking at specific issues and roadblocks many users encounter as Mr. Willmore holds a Photoshop Q&A, where he fields questions from students via Skype.

22 min