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Image Editing

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Image Editing

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

217 reviews

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

96%

Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

Understand and apply basic image editing principles to create visually appealing and practical designs that captivate your audience.
Gain hands-on experience with Adobe Photoshop to create professional-quality design projects with ease.
Build a stunning portfolio that showcases your image editing expertise, making you a standout candidate for any creative opportunity.

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Assessments

7 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

Explore essential image editing techniques and design principles that elevate your projects. Whether you’re creating composites, advertisements, or digital art, this course will equip you with the skills to make your photos stand out.

Module details

Welcome to the exciting world of Photoshop. This module is your gateway to mastering the basics and setting the stage for your creative journey. You'll start by exploring the course syllabus and diving into hands-on projects. We'll guide you through setting up your Adobe Creative Cloud account and downloading Photoshop. Learn to navigate the Photoshop workspace, both on your desktop and online, mastering essential tools and panels. This module blends essential knowledge with creative exploration, setting you up for success in your Photoshop journey. Let’s get started and make some magic.

What's included

5 videos18 readings1 assignment3 plugins

5 videosTotal 15 minutes

Get to know the app2 minutes
Introduction to layers4 minutes
Get to know selections4 minutes
Get to know layer masks3 minutes
Get to know the adjustments3 minutes

18 readingsTotal 180 minutes

Course outline10 minutes
Pixel Perfect: Your Final Creative Challenge in Photoshop10 minutes
Adobe Photoshop: web and desktop 10 minutes
Explore Adobe Photoshop on the web — your creative starting point10 minutes
Adobe Photoshop vs. Adobe Illustrator: explained10 minutes
Introduction to the Adobe Photoshop Workspace10 minutes
Expanded Adobe Photoshop essentials10 minutes
How to find inspiration for your next design10 minutes
Tutorial: Get to know Adobe Photoshop10 minutes
Understanding layers10 minutes
Tutorial: Get to know layers10 minutes
Experimentation and curiosity in creative work10 minutes
Tutorial: The importance of experimentation and curiosity in creative projects10 minutes
Tutorial: Get to know layer masks10 minutes
Tutorial: Practice using adjustment layers10 minutes
Key takeaways10 minutes
Learning Paths and Certifications10 minutes
Join the Adobe Community10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 50 minutes

Quiz: Getting started with Photoshop50 minutes

3 pluginsTotal 5 minutes

Introduction to the course1 minute
Everyone Can Collage3 minutes
What's new in Photoshop1 minute

Welcome to the cutting-edge world of Generative AI in Photoshop. This module will transform your creative process with powerful AI tools. You'll explore how Generative AI accelerates creation, hear from other creatives, and understand the opportunities and risks from Adobe’s AI study. Dive into features like Generate Image, Generative Fill, Generative Expand, Generate Similar, and Generate Background, and see how AI can help you add, remove, and expand content in seconds. This module blends innovative AI technology with practical application, setting you up for limitless creative possibilities. Let’s dive in and unleash the power of AI in your Photoshop projects.

What's included

6 videos6 readings2 assignments1 plugin

6 videosTotal 17 minutes

Discover Generative AI in Photoshop2 minutes
How to apply multiple Generative AI techniques in Photoshop5 minutes
Tip: Remove shadows from a portrait using Generative Fill2 minutes
Tip: Enhance detail of generated content 2 minutes
Tip: Create image overlays with Generate Image3 minutes
Tip: Control Generative Fill with selection brush opacity3 minutes

6 readingsTotal 60 minutes

Accelerate the creation process with Generative AI in Photoshop10 minutes
The evolution of roles with Generative AI10 minutes
Feature highlights: Generative AI in Photoshop10 minutes
Tutorial: Generative AI in Photoshop10 minutes
The Tip Jar: Pro tips for Generative AI in Photoshop10 minutes
Key takeaways10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 80 minutes

Quiz: Mastering AI in Adobe Photoshop30 minutes
Quiz: Generative AI in Photoshop50 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

Introduction to Generative AI in Photoshop15 minutes

Welcome to image editing. This module will equip you with the fundamental skills needed to enhance and transform your photos using Photoshop. You'll start by diving into the basics of photo editing, learning how to crop, adjust lighting and color, and sharpen images through a series of concise, informative videos. Next, you'll explore best practices from Photoshop experts, including optimal file management and tips for using Adobe Fonts. You'll also get a sneak peek into the Photoshop beginner tip jar, which will help you organize and edit your layers efficiently. This module blends essential techniques with expert tips, setting you up for success in your photo editing journey. Let’s get started and bring your photos to life.

What's included

11 videos17 readings2 assignments1 plugin

11 videosTotal 35 minutes

How to crop a photo4 minutes
Edit part of a photo with the Adjustment Brush tool4 minutes
Change the look of a photo with Adjustment Presets3 minutes
How to adjust photo color with Hue/Saturation4 minutes
How to save a photo in the best format5 minutes
How to sharpen a photo nondestructively5 minutes
Tip: Give your layers meaningful names 2 minutes
Tip: Quickly find a specific layer2 minutes
Tip: Organize your layers with layer groups2 minutes
Tip: Edit a single layer with adjustment layers2 minutes
Tip: Edit a group of layers with an adjustment layer3 minutes

17 readingsTotal 170 minutes

Tutorial: How to crop a photo10 minutes
Tutorial:Adjustment Brush tool10 minutes
Tutorial: Adjustment Presets10 minutes
Tutorial: How to adjust photo lighting with levels10 minutes
Identifying and correcting mistakes10 minutes
Tutorial: How to adjust photo color with Hue/Saturation10 minutes
Tutorial: How to save a photo in the best format10 minutes
Crafting, finding and editing professional product photography10 minutes
Tutorial: How to sharpen a photo nondestructively10 minutes
Adobe Photoshop best practices10 minutes
The tip jar: Pro tips for layer management in Photoshop10 minutes
Best practices for organizing image assets10 minutes
How to give, receive, and implement creative feedback10 minutes
Use case: The importance of efficiency10 minutes
Tutorial: Limit adjustments to one layer with clipping masks10 minutes
Adobe Photoshop in action: Streamlining workflows in a large enterprise10 minutes
Key takeaways10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 80 minutes

Quiz: Image editing essentials30 minutes
Quiz: Productivity techniques and conclusion50 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

Everyone Can Go Big | Adobe Photoshop15 minutes

Welcome to photo compositing. This module will teach you how to create stunning composite images using Photoshop. You'll start by understanding what composite photography is, why it's used, and see examples of its application. Learn to plan a composite image through concept development and sketching ideas. Watch videos on adding photos into a composite, building with layer masks, replacing skies, combining images smoothly, using blending modes, and matching colors. Next, generate background ideas, explore design options with Generative Fill, and add realistic details to your composites. Finally, you'll bring everything together in a final project, review an exemplar, complete a final assessment, and explore the next steps. This module blends creative techniques with practical application, setting you up to create compelling composite images. Let’s get started and unleash your creativity.