Photoshop Advanced Crash Course

Duration: 7 Hours (Including Breaks and Hands-on Exercises)
Target Audience: Intermediate users looking to master advanced techniques
Course Type: One-to-One or Small Group

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Session 1: Advanced Layer & Mask Techniques

📌 Objective: Master complex layer management and non-destructive editing techniques.

Topics Covered:

• Advanced layer blending modes for creative effects

• Using clipping masks for precise adjustments

• Layer masks vs. vector masks: When and how to use them

• Advanced selection techniques (Channel Selections, Select & Mask)

🔹Hands-on Exercise: Create a composite image using masks and blending techniques.


Session 2: High-End Image Retouching & Restoration

📌 Objective: Learn professional retouching techniques for flawless images.

Topics Covered:

• Frequency separation for advanced skin retouching

• Dodge & Burn for sculpting light and shadow

• Removing objects seamlessly with Content-Aware Fill

• Restoring old or damaged photos

🔹Hands-on Exercise: Retouch a portrait using frequency separation and Dodge & Burn.


Session 3: Color Grading & Creative Effects

📌 Objective: Enhance mood and style through advanced colour manipulation.

Topics Covered:

• Using Curves and Selective Color for professional color grading

• Gradient maps and LUTs for cinematic effects

• Advanced Black & White conversion techniques

• Creating duotone and split-toning effects

🔹Hands-on Exercise: Apply cinematic colour grading to an image using multiple adjustment layers.

Session 4: Smart Objects, Filters & Advanced Editing

📌 Objective: Leverage Smart Objects and filters for flexibility and efficiency.

Topics Covered:

• Non-destructive editing with Smart Objects

• Advanced Camera Raw techniques for professional edits

• Using the Liquify tool for subtle transformations

• Custom filter combinations for unique effects

🔹Hands-on Exercise: Edit a RAW image using Camera Raw and Smart Filters for a polished look.


Session 5: Typography & Advanced Text Effects

📌 Objective: Create professional typography with depth and impact.

Topics Covered:

• Advanced text effects using layer styles and masks

• 3D text and perspective techniques

• Warping and distorting text for creative layouts

• Integrating text with images seamlessly

🔹Hands-on Exercise: Design a visually striking ad with advanced text effects.


Session 6: Automation, Workflow Optimization & Final Project

📌 Objective: Streamline the workflow with automation and finalize a polished project.

Topics Covered:

• Creating and using Photoshop Actions Batch processing multiple images efficiently

• Customizing Photoshop for a faster workflow

• Exporting for different media (Print, Web, Social)

Final Project: Design a high-end poster or branding material incorporating all learned techniques.