Adobe Photoshop Advanced Photography

Photographers and artists who work with photographs and want to catalogue and enhance their images in Photoshop.

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Manage & Catalog: Organize photo libraries efficiently using Adobe Bridge, metadata, and keywords.
• Process RAW Files: Edit RAW images non-destructively with advanced Camera Raw tools and Smart Objects.
• Create HDRs: Execute selective adjustments and build high dynamic range images in 16/32-bit color spaces.
• Retouch & Correct: Fix images using advanced healing, Content-Aware tools, and the Blur Gallery.
• Style & Produce: Paint with custom brushes, apply artistic filters, and manage Layer Comps.

Lesson 1: Asset Management & Cataloging

• Working with Adobe Bridge workspaces, viewing, and managing files
• Managing metadata, keywords, and automated tasks
• Organizing with Collections and Smart Collections
• Overview of Lightroom vs. Bridge & Camera Raw workflows

Lesson 2: Advanced Camera Raw Processing

• Processing RAW files and using Camera Raw as a filter
• Smart Object integration with RAW files
• Adjusting Tone, Curves, Detail, HSL/Grayscale, Split Toning, and Lens Corrections
• Utilizing presets and before/after preview options
• Editing and saving multiple RAW files simultaneously

Lesson 3: Specialized Camera Raw Tools & HDR

• Using White Balance, Color Sampler, and Targeted Adjustment tools
• Applying Transform, Spot Removal, and Red Eye Removal tools
• Selective editing with Adjustment Brush, Gradient Filter, and Radial Filter tools
• Working in 16-bit and 32-bit color spaces
• Creating High Dynamic Range (HDR) files

Lesson 4: Retouching, Correcting & Content-Aware Tools

• Adding depth of field with the Blur Gallery
• Transforming: Perspective, Warp, Puppet Warp, and Liquify
• Content-Aware Scaling and Content-Aware Fill
• Advanced healing and correction tools

Lesson 5: Creative Painting, Styling & Layer Comps

• Creating and customizing Brushes and brush presets
• Painting and blending with the Mixer Brush tool
• Using the Filter Gallery for artistic stylization
• Creating, editing, and exporting Layer Comps
• Managing non-linear history and history states

• Practical working knowledge of computers and basic Mac OS X or Windows skills.
• Photoshop Fundamentals: An Introduction to Photoshop class or equivalent experience is recommended.

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