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Starting from Zero

Wish I Knew: Starting from Zero

13:39 Duration
Introduction
History & Step Backward
Disable Pixel Grid
Smart Guides
Standardize Workspace
Tab Hides Panels
Quick Find
Summary
MA-Wish I Knew_Starting from Zero

Essential Beginner Tips

36:28 Duration
Introduction
Collapsing Panels
Triangle = More Stuff
... = Has Settings
V = Menu Here
Working with Numbers
Multiple Undos
Essential Keyboard Shortcuts
Undo
Zooming
Fit on Screen
Zoom Tool
Hand Tool
Tool Shortcuts
Birds Eye View
Brush Size
Color Picker
More Brush
Reset Colors
Swap Colors
Full Screen Mode
Hide Extras
Move Tool
MA_Essential Beginner Tips

Customizing Photoshop

50:33 Duration
Introduction
Edit Toolbar
Toolbar Tips
Edit Application Menus
Edit Keyboard Shortcuts
Accessing Hidden Menus
Edit Panel Menus
Working with Panels
Panel Usage Tips
Workspaces
Summary
MA_Customizing Photoshop

Basic Troubleshooting

37:21 Duration
Introduction
Selection Active?
Layer Targeted?
Options Bar Settings
Type of Layer Active
RGB Mode?
16 Bits/Channel?
Multiple Layers Active?
Auto-Select Layer?
Finish Modal Feature?
Text Field Active?
Preview Off?
White on White?
Caps Lock On?
Huge Brush?
No Color Profile?
sRGB?
Quick Mask Mode?
Summary
MA_Basic Troubleshooting

HDR and Panoramas

35:33 Duration
Introduction
High Dynamic Range
Panoramas
HDR - Practice Files
Panorama - Practice Files

Filters

57:18 Duration
Introduction
Find Edges
Emboss
Soft Contrast Effect
Highpass Sharpening
Oil Paint Effect
Filter Gallery
Render Tree
Quick Mask Mode
Filters - Practice Files

Essential Adjustments

1:09:33 Duration
Introduction
Brightness/Contrast
Levels
Adjustment Layers
Black & White
Hue/Saturation
Working with Layers
Blending Modes
Essential Adjustments - Practice Files

Layer Masks

1:05:37 Duration
Introduction
Waterfall Composite
Adding People
Car Composite
Lion Composite
Image as Stencil
Replacing a Sky
Layer Masks - Practice Files

Retouching Essentials

1:00:13 Duration
Introduction
Spot Healing Brush
Content-Aware Fill
Healing Brush
Combining Multiple Tools
Removing Telephone Lines
Retouching Essentials - Practice Files

Getting Started with Layers

1:10:28 Duration
Introduction
Getting Started with Layers
Combining Multiple Images
Transforming
Auto-Select Layers
Smart Guides
New Layer Via Copy
Aligning Layers
Magnification Mismatches
Clipping Masks
Layer Groups
Background Layer
Summary
L2L-Lesson-5
Getting Started with Layers - Practice Files

Isolating Areas with Selections

1:30:27 Duration
Introduction
Marquee Tool
Quick Selection Tool
Magic Wand Tool
Adding & Subtracting
Lasso Tool
Saving Selections
Combining Tools
Quick Mask Mode
Working with Layers
Tips & Tricks
FREE Public Tip
Isolating Areas with Selections - Practice Files

Photoshop Fundamentals

45:53 Duration
Introduction
Navigating an Image
Interface Overview
Working with Panels
Understanding Tabs
Choosing Colors
Working with Brushes
Undo & History
Navigator Panel
Text Tool
Color Replacement Tool
Tool Troubleshooting
Photoshop Fundamentals - Practice Files
L2L3-Photoshop Fundamentals.pdf

Initial Adjustments in Camera Raw or Lightroom

1:13:28 Duration
Introduction
Accessing Camera Raw
Basic Adjustments
Exposure, Highlights & Shadows
Contrast & Clarity
Vibrance & Saturation
White Balance: Temperature & Tint
Whites & Blacks
Cancel, Open Image & Done Buttons
Spot Removal Brush
Adjusting Multiple Images
Dealing with XMP Files
Raw vs JPEG
Updating Old Files
3 Versions of ACR
Summary
Initial Adjustments in Adobe Camera Raw or Lightroom
Lesson 2 PDF Companion Guide

Previewing, Opening, Resizing, and Saving Images

1:29:49 Duration
Introduction
Bridge Essentials
Previewing Images
Renaming Files
Working with Folders
Lightroom Essentials
Importing
Renaming Files
Working with Folders
Exporting
New Document Settings
Resolution
Sizing for the Internet
Image Size & Canvas Size
Cropping
File Formats
Previewing Opening Resizing Saving Images - Practice Files
Lesson 1 PDF Companion Guide

Learn to Love Photoshop

28:44 Duration
Introduction
Better Done Outside PS
General Workflow
Lightroom or Bridge?
Installing Photoshop
Progressing from Beginner to Advanced

Misc

File Delivery Tips

21:42 Duration
Introduction
Smaller Raw Files from ACR
Samll Raw from Lightroom
Smaller Layered Files
Rasterize Smart Objects
Merge Retouching
Merge Basic Adjustments
Crop and Retouch Layers
Clean Up Layers
Save A Copy
Strip Alpha Channels
PSD vs TIFF
16 Bit -> 8 Bit
JPG in a TIFF
File Size Savings
Summary
MA_File Delivery Tips

Lightroom Classic Identity Plates

51:16 Duration
Introduction
Basic Identity Plates
Text Identity Plates
Graphic Identity Plates
Module Picker
Slideshow Module
Intro Screen
Ending Screen
Overlays
Templates
Print Module
Page
Print to JPEG
Tips & Troubleshooting
Creative Uses
Summary
MA_LR Identity Plates Made Useful
Identity_Plate.tif

Vanishing Point

52:40 Duration
Introduction
Manual Method
Vanishing Point
Create Plane
Edit Plane
Clone Stamp
Mask Result
Define Multiple Planes
Marquee Tool
Transform Tool
Color Space Warning
Brush Tool
Render Grids
Clone Source Tip
Summary
MA_Vanishing Point
2013_11_10_Talmo-Texaco-Station-1.jpg
2013_09_23_Newfield-Texaco-Station-NJ.jpg
2012_09-Teapot-Service-Station-Zillah-WA-00052-1.jpg

Matching Perspective

35:41 Duration
Introduction
Isolate Object Onto Layer
The Inefficient Approach
Bounding Boxes
Perspective Crop
Smart Objects
Matching Perspective
Example of Use
Matching Curviture
Blending Sliders
Summary
MA_Matching Perspective
2013_09_23-Newfield-Texaco-Station-NJ.jpg
2013_11_10_Talmo-Texaco-Station.jpg
2013_09_23_Newfield-Texaco-Station-NJ.jpg
2012_09-Teapot-Service-Station-Zillah-WA.jpg

Misc Tips

25:14 Duration
Introduction
Vintage Downloads
Repeat Adjustment Settings
Color Halftone Filter
Reset Filter Settings
Default Filter Settings
Load Old Selections
History Tricks
Summary
MA_Misc Tips

Animating a Car

59:04 Duration
Introduction
Basic Considerations
Isolate Body
Isolate Wheel
Refine Wheel
Animate Wheel
Duplicate Wheel
Animate Body
Add Road
Animate Background
Add Sound
Render Video
Simplify Result
Summary
MA_Animating a Car
2011_05-Arches-Nationl-Park-pano.jpg
2016-01-Montevideo Uruguay
2013_08_15_Colton SD Texaco

Basic Object Animation

20:10 Duration
Introduction
Basic Document Setup
Make Letters Movable
Add Layer Styles
Create Video Timeline
Create Beginning State
Add Pause & Fade
Summary
MA_Basic Object Animation

CC Libraries

59:00 Duration
Introduction
Library Basics
Library to Document
Creative Cloud Syncing
Library Examples
Use in InDesign
Cloud Linked Images
Edit Linked Image
Library in Illustrator
Using Groups
Move/Copy Assets
Non-Linked Images
Library from Document
Tour of Panel
Sharing A Library
Tour Continued
Library in Bridge
Edit w/o Placing
Searching & Notes
Summary
FREE Public Tip
MA_CC Libraries
Save-Date.tif
Ben-Card.tif

PS Video Editing with Keyframes

46:41 Duration
Introduction
Clear Bridge Cache
Load Files into Photoshop Layers
Choose Order
Trim Clip
Video Group
Adding Still Photos
Zoom into Photo
Adjusting Keyframes
Working with Keyframes
Opacity Keyframe
Style Keyframe
Text Warp Keyframe
Copy/Paste Keyframes
HD zoom on 4K
Summary
MA_Photoshop Video Keyframes
Going Down.mov
Inflate.mov
Up and Down.mov
Going Up.mov
DSC7690.jpg

Editing Video in Photoshop

57:03 Duration
Introduction
Video Workspace
Video in Bridge
Layers vs Timeline
Reposition on Timeline
Trimming Clips
Naming Clips
Stacking Order
Video Cache
Defining Your Workspace
Video Keyboard Shortcuts
Adjusting Volume
Adding Transitions
Video Groups
Adding Music
Split = Dupe & Trim
Icons
Video Layers Menu
Export/Share
Summary
Bonus: Adjustment Layers
MA_Video in Photoshop
IMG_6407.mov
IMG_6381.mov
IMG_7594.mov

Working with Video in Lightroom

21:22 Duration
Introduction
Finding Videos in LR
Previewing Videos
Capture Still from Video
Trimming Clips
Quick Develop Adjustments
Develop Module Adjustments
Exporting Videos
Summary
MA_Video in Lightroom
Mexico Video.MOV

Lightroom Image Overlays

32:50 Duration
Introduction
Magazine Cover Example
Facebook Example
Video Title Safe Example
InDesign Example
Template Example
Tethered Shoot Example
Summary
MA_LR Image Overlays
FMCA Cover.pdf
SaveTheDate_5x7vert.tif

Display Calibration & Profiling

45:02 Duration
Introduction
Calibrate vs Profile
High End Displays
Profiling on a Budget
Accurate Display Profiles
Before Profiling
Making a Display Profile
Current Profile
Deviating From Defaults
Summary
MA_Display Calibration and Profiling

DNG File Format

1:06:04 Duration
Introduction
Almost a Raw File
Camera Generated DNG
Nikon/Canon/Sony Rant
Advantages of DNG
New Camera in
No XMP files
Smaller Files
Lossy Available
Updatable Previews
Checksum Validation
Disadvantages of DNG
Not Reversible
Data Intensive Backups
Creation Dates Change
Conversion Time
Potential Lost Info
Competition Rejection
HDR & Panoramas
Utilize Older Software
"RAW" for Delivery
Scaled Down Raw
Outtakes Compression
Alternative to JPEG
LR/ACR Edits in DNG
JPEG to DNG?
Conversion Choices
In ACR
In LR Import
In LR Export
In LR Library Menu
In DNG Converter
Which Choice to Use
DNG Format Versions
DNG Conversion Options
LR on Import
LR on Export
LR Library Menu
LR Checksum Validation
DNG Converter
ACR
Updating DNG Previews
Updating Metadata
Tips & Tricks
Smart Preview Tricks
Validate after Import
Validate Backups
Outdated Software
Summary
Bonus: Version Details
FREE Public Tip
MA_DNG File Format

Watermarking Images

1:11:05 Duration
Introduction
LR: Watermark Editor
Graphic Watermark
LR: Apply on Export
LR: Apply to Print
LR: Apply in Slideshow
LR: Apply in Web
LR: w/Publish Service
LR: Watermark Workflow
LR: Border Effect Tip
PS: Background Removal
PS: Multi-color Logos
PS: Layer Styles
PS: Apply using Library
PS: Change Logo Color
PS: Apply as Brush
PS: Apply using Actions
BR: w/Image Processor
BR: Apply via Batch
Summary
MA_Watermarking Images
logo like thing.jpg
2017_04_Panama-Canal_3953-1.jpg

Actions II

1:17:56 Duration
Introduction
Load & Save Actions
Option-Drag to Duplicate
Playing An Action with an Action
Adding to Existing Action
Disable Steps
Playback Options
Single Step Playback
Record Again
Using Snapshots
Avoiding Trouble
Fit Image
Useful Keyboard Shortcuts
Smart Filters
Conditionals
Conditional Mode Change
Repeat Action
Script Events Manager
Summary
MA_ Actions II

Getting Started with Actions

1:31:37 Duration
Introduction
Actions Panel
Folders
Play Action
Creating Folders
Creating Your First Action
Find Edges in Multiply
Testing An Action
High Pass Sharpening Action
Prompting for Settings
Emboss Action
Changing Step Order
Changing Settings
Layer Name Issues
Frequency Separation Action
Inserting a Stop
Disabling a Stop
Color Wheel Action
Working with Percentages
Desaturate Edges Action
Feather with Preview
Tips & Tricks
Duplicate Documents
Merged Visible Duplicate
Select All Layers
Using Stops
Tool Use
Insert Menu Item
Batch Processing
Lightroom with Droplets
Troubleshooting Actions
Summary
FREE Public Tip
MA-Actions.pdf
Actions Practice Images.zip

2017/05 Masters Academy Changes

15:39 Duration
Introduction
Logged Out View
Learn to Love PS Moved
16 Hours of Bonus Videos
Video List Organization
Sort by Topic or Date
5 Hrs of Video Added Today
Watched Icon
Full Site Index
Searchable Table of Contents
Icons Below Video Player
Rewind 30 Seconds
Mark As Watched Icon
Facebook Group Icon
Support Email Icon
Timestamped Share Icon
Bookmarks with Notes
Lesson Duration Listed
Bottom Navigation Changes
Summary
Request for Feedback

Artboards

35:38 Duration
Artboards
VID037-Artboards
Web-pages.psd.zip

Lightroom Photoshop Integration

1:39:08 Duration
Introduction
Quick-Start Workflow
Workflow In-depth
Open as Layers in Photoshop
Working with Smart Objects
Potential Problems & Troubleshooting
Advanced Ideas
FREE Public Tip

Essentials

What Causes Wonky Colors

39:00 Duration
Introduction
Embed Color Profile
Color Spaces
Untagged Images
Color Space Differences
Untagged in Photoshop
Assign Profile
Info Panel Numbers
Convert to Profile
Lab Color Numbers
Screen Shots
RGB Working Space
Lightroom Profiles
Save for Web
Summary
Practice Images.zip
MA_Wonky Colors

Color Picking Tips

33:35 Duration
Introduction
Replace the Eyedropper
Color Picker Shortcut
Eyedropper Anywhere
Average Area
Adj Lyr Issues
Foreground in Adjustment
Color Numbers
Picker Troubleshooting
Color Panel
Opposite Color
Color Math
HUD Picker
Background Color
Color Ring
Summary
MA_Color Picking Tips

Photoshop Preferences

1:27:53 Duration
Introduction
When to Reset Prefs
Reset Preferences
What's Retained
What's Lost
Settings I Change
Preferences Folder
Presets Folder
Bonus: Fit On Screen
Summary
FREE Public Tip
MA_Photoshop Preferences

Undo & History Basics

47:30 Duration
Introduction
Undo
Redo
History Panel
History States Pref
Scratch Disk Concept
Keyboard Shortcuts
Panel as Icon
Linear History
Snapshot Concept
Ignored Commands
Non-Permanance
Snapshot Options
Non-Linear History
Visibility Changes Undoable
Dialog by Default
Clear History
New Document
Fill with History
History Brush
Layers Warning
Summary
MA_Undo and History
Bus Before Paint.jpg
2012_06 Starlite
2013_12_01 Tenerife_0014.jpg

Noise Reduction

59:34 Duration
What Causes Noise
Avoiding Noise Problems
Beyond PS/LR/ACR
Automate Noise Reduction
Lightroom Noise Reduction
Color Noise
Luminance Noise
Histograms & Noise
Selective Noise Reduction
Multi-Image Noise Reduction
HDR Noise
Summary
FREE Public Tip
MA_Noise Reduction
Practice Images.zip

Intermediate Panoramas

1:23:43 Duration
Introduction
Manual Stitching
More Challenges
Fixing Distortion
Adaptive Wide Angle
Creative Panos
Summary
FREE Public Tip
MA_Intermediate Panoramas
IntermediatePanos1.zip
IntermediatePanos2.zip

RGB Color Spaces

57:08 Duration
Introduction
Color Spaces
Info Panel Readout
Color Picker RGB Numbers
Display Differences
Device Independent Spaces
sRGB
AdobeRGB
Pro Photo RGB
Color Gamut of Displays
Gamut of Printing Presses
Newsprint
Sheetfed Uncoated
Sheetfed Coated
Gamut of Desktop Printers
Epson 2200
Epson P600
Document vs Device vs Display
RGB Working Spaces
No Banding in Pro Photo
RGB Spaces in Photoshop
Color Picker
New Document
Color Settings
Adobe Camera Raw (ACR)
Lightroom
Info Panel Numbers
Paste Profile Mismatch
Document Status
Save Dialog Box
Assign Profile
Missing Profiles
Clipping & Summary
MA_RGB Color Spaces
ICC Profile Gamut Plots.tif

Wish I Knew: Essentials

38:48 Duration
Introduction
TIFF vs PSD Formats
Raw: Save Image
Image Processor
Open Flattened Version
Fixing Files from Others
Choosing a File Format
Embed Color Profile
Scratch Disks
Crosshair Brush Fix
Brush Cursor
Reset Tool
Prevent Snapping
Working with Tabs
Summary
FREE Public Tip
MA-Wish I Knew_Essentials

Crop Tool

52:50 Duration
Introduction
Options Bar Settings
Perspective Crop Tool
Cropping TIps
FREE Public Tip
Kuala Lumpur Malaysia_0045.jpg
Iceland 00845,jpg
Crop and Straighten.jpg

Heads Up Brush Size

09:33 Duration
Introduction
Standard Bruch Picker
] [ Keyboard Shortcuts
Heads Up Brush Picker
Windows Version
Show Transformation Values Preference
Opacity Preview
Hardness/Opacity Preference
Summary

Heads Up Color Picker

04:46 Duration
Introduction
Main Color Picker
Eyedropper Shortcut
Heads Up Color Picker
Previous/Gray Color Ring
Windows Keyboard Shortcut
Summary

Logic of Keyboard Commands

43:39 Duration
Introduction
Number Keys
Letter Keys
Tab Key
Shift Key
Command/Ctrl Keys
Option/Alt Keys
Spacebar Key
Right Mouse Button
Control Key
Esc Key
Return/Enter Keys
Arrow Keys
] [ Keys
Caps-lock Key
Summary
Blue Owl.tif

Grids & Guides

30:04 Duration
Introduction
Creating Guides
Snapping to Guides
Repositioning Guides
Toggling Visibility
Clearing Guides
View Menu Options
Guide Layouts
New Guides from Shape
Locking Guides
Tips & Tricks
Smart Guides
Grids
The Pixel Grid
Guide Layout.zip

Color and Alpha Channels

57:11 Duration
Introduction
Color Channels
RGB Adjustments
Spot Color Channels
Alpha Channels
Temporary Channels
Layer Masks
Smart Filter Masks
Quickmask Mode
Click to Load
Hidden Channels
Changing Overlay Color
VID036-Color and Alpha Channels.pdf
Two-color-PMS.jpg
Alpha-Channels.jpg
Lab-Selection.jpg
2006_10-Iceland-00025.jpg

Working with Gradients

1:26:21 Duration
Quickstart
Gradient Presets
Options Bar
Gradient Editor
Gradient Fill Layer
Gradient Layer Style
Gradient Map Adjustment
Real-world Examples
Tips & Tricks
VID034_The-Gradient-Tool.pdf
Make-two-color.jpg
Needs-Rainbow.jpg
Good-Colors.jpg
Image-to-Shift.jpg

HDR and Panoramas

35:33 Duration
Introduction
High Dynamic Range
Panoramas
HDR - Practice Files
Panorama - Practice Files

Understanding Color Modes

1:08:27 Duration
Introduction
RGB Mode
CMYK Mode
Grayscale Mode
Duotone Mode
Multichannel Mode
Bitmap Mode
Indexed Color Mode
Lab Color Mode
8 vs 16 Bit
32 Bit Mode
VID026-Gray-Duo-Multi.jpg
Fish-Grayscale.jpg
Lab.jpg

Brush Basics

58:00 Duration
Intro & Overview
Brush Settings
Brush Cursor Test
Creating a Brush Test Document
Preventing Halos
Options Bar Settings
Opacity & Flow Interaction
Brush Spacing
Default Brush Presets
Smoothing
Brush Dropdown Side Menu
Creating a Watermark Brush
Brush Presets vs Tool Presets
Sharing Brushes
HUD Brush Settings
Summary
V018-Brush Basics PDF

Workflow

1:50:18 Duration
Introduction
ACR vs PS Adjustments
Chromatic Aberrations
Lens Correction before Perspective Correction
Brightness before Noise Reduction
Dust before Masking
PS Retouching and Adjustments
Lock Position of Retouching Layer
Dual Retouching Layers
Inspect Every Pixel
Inspect Every Mask
Layer Organization
Tracking Needed Changes
Preventing Odd Display on Mac
Creating Delivery Images
Forcing ACR to Process Layered Images
Making Layer Visibility Undoable
Linked Smart Objects
FREE Public Tip

Cropping

1:06:44 Duration
Introduction
Cropping JPEGs in PS
Delete Cropped Pixels
Content-Aware
Other Options
Cropping in ACR
Raw Smart Objects
Previewing Multiple Crop Possibilities in PS
Image>Crop Command
Cropping from LR
Using Virtual Copies for Multiple Crop Options
Stacking Multiple Crop Options
Syncing Adjustments Between Virtual Copies
Auto Sync Virtual Copies
Previewing Multiple LR Crops in PS
Moving Crop from raw file to layered TIF
TIFF: Update Multiple Crops
Fixing LR Update Problems

Photoshop Tips & Frustration Fixes

1:11:49 Duration
Introduction
Opening Large Images
Basic Frustration Fixes
Working with Multiple Images
Tool Fixes
Content-Aware to Empty Layer
Misc. Fixes and Tips
Mac Tip-Using Full Retina Resolution
FREE Public Tip

Transformation Tips

37:52 Duration
Introduction
Changing Rotation Pivot Point
Transform Again
Quick Transformations
Preventing Snapping
Keyboard Shortcuts
Tips & Tricks
Scaling Layer Effects
FREE Public Tip

Channels

1:08:57 Duration
Introduction
QuickMask
Color and Composite Channels
Layer
Alpha Channels
Add & Subtract
Color Channels
Composite Channel
Color to Alpha Channel
Channel Mixer
Real-World Example

Layers

Layer Mask Tips & Tricks II

1:05:20 Duration
Introduction
Simplify Practice Image
Ellipical Marquee
Basic Quick Mask
Load Mask as Selection
Luminosity Mask
Layer Mask Options
Brush + Fade
Grays in Layer Masks
Inspect All Masks
Summary
MA_Layer Mask Tips II
2013_09_23_Newfield Texaco NJ.zip

Natural Shadows

1:31:41 Duration
Introduction
Keep Original Shadow
Textured Backgrounds
Truly Transparent Shadow
Black-Only Shadows
Recreate Shadow
Complex Shadow Retention
Second Complex Example
Problem Example
Cast Shadow Creation
Clipping Shadows
Summary
FREE Public Tip
MA_Realistic Shadows
2007_06-Santa-Monica-CA.jpg
2009_12 South East Asia.jpg
Textured.jpg
IMG_6698.JPG
Bens Weathered_09.jpg
photo 2.jpg
photo.jpg
Cast Shadow.jpg
Canon GPS.jpg

Wish I Knew: Layers

26:00 Duration
Introduction
Background "Layer"
Flatten vs Merge Visible
Auto-Select Layers
Viewing Single Layer
Auto-Align Layers
Reveal All
Trim
Copy Merged
Summary
FREE Public Tip!
MA-Wish I Knew_Layers
Wish I Knew-Layers.zip

Balloon Basket Composite

36:09 Duration
Introduction
Loading Into Layers
Retouch Base Image
Align Balloon Layer
Mask Balloon Layer
Light Soft Effect
Mute Colors
Summary
Balloon Basket Composite.pdf
Olivia in Basket.jpg
Balloons and Basket.jpg

Layer Mask Tips & Tricks

39:08 Duration
Introduction
Add Inverted Mask
Drag-Duplicate Mask
View Mask Contents
View As Overlay
View & Disable
Mask Options
Mask Properties
Feather
Density
Display Options
Active: Image vs Mask
Inverted Duplicate
Channel to Mask
Paste into Mask
Adjust Mask
Blending Sliders to Mask
Inspect Channels
Hide with Sliders
New Layer Below
Duplicate Layer
Merge into Empty
Disable Sliders
Load Visible Areas
Delete Layer
Refine Mask
Refine Furry Masks
Masking Layer Styles
Unlink Mask
Summary
VID045 Layer Mask Tips Tricks.pdf
Layer Mask Tips Images.zip

Layer Tips & Tricks

48:00 Duration
Introduction
Smart Guides
Auto-Select Layer
Contextual Menu
Auto-Select Group
Auto-Select Mulitple
Drag-select Layers
Auto-Select Default
Stacking Order
Top/Bottom of Stack
Reverse Stack
Option/Alt to Duplicate
Drag Aligned
Preserve Transparency
Linked Layers
Lock Retouch Layer
Link Retouching Layer
Filter Layers
Find Layer Name
Dupe to New Doc
Image>Trim
Increasing Opacity
Delete Hidden Layers
Show/Hide Shortcut
Open Flattened Version
Summary
Layer Tips and Tricks.pdf
Layer Tips Practice Images.zip

Auto Align & Auto Blend Layers

37:48 Duration
Introduction
Auto-Align Layers
Manual Panorama Stitching
Auto-Blend Layers
Content Aware Fill Option
Focus Stacking
Manual Image Alignment
Tips & Tricks
GIF Animations
Fisheye Panoramas
Summary
Auto Align Blend Practice Images

Layer Groups

1:00:32 Duration
Introduction
Quickstart
Organizing Layers with Groups
Masking Groups
Layer Styles
Nested Groups
Real World Examples
Retouch & Refine
Brochure
Selective B&W
Tips & Tricks
Auto-Select Layers
Clipping Groups
Merge Group
Expand/Collapse All
Link Group
FREE Public Tip
VID035_Layer Groups.pdf
Group-Basics.psd.zip
Knockout.tif

Getting Started with Layers

1:10:28 Duration
Introduction
Getting Started with Layers
Combining Multiple Images
Transforming
Auto-Select Layers
Smart Guides
New Layer Via Copy
Aligning Layers
Magnification Mismatches
Clipping Masks
Layer Groups
Background Layer
Summary
L2L-Lesson-5
Getting Started with Layers - Practice Files

Layer Comps

22:44 Duration
Introduction
Layer Visibility
Layer Position
Layer Styles
Creating Layer Comps
Updating Layer Comps
Warning Icon
Modifying Settings
Keyboard Shortcuts
Icon Summary
Exporting Comps
VID032_Layer-Comps.pdf
Layer Styles.psd
birds.tiff

Smart Objects

59:52 Duration
QuickStart
Multiple Instances
Nested Smart Objects
Linked Smart Objects
Tips & Tricks
VID031_Smart-Objects.pdf
Vector Art.psd.zip
Layer Style Example.psd.zip
Multiple Instances.psd.zip

Enhance

Transform Shadow into Light II

37:18 Duration
Introduction
Histogram Differences
Curves Mindset
Mask Results
Second Pass
Example 1
Tip: Clip Multiple
Example 2
Hue/Saturation
Example 3
Mask on Group
Example 4
Tip: Clipping Preview
Adding Shade Back
Summary
MA_Transform Shadow into Light
2013_11-Talmo-Texaco.tif
2013_09-Waverly-Shell-Station.tif
2013_09-Shell-Service-Station-Bayport-MN.tif
2015-08-Shell Station New Cambria MO.tif

Transform Shadow into Light

41:47 Duration
Introduction
Examples
Camera Raw or Lightroom
Dual Raw Processing
Multiple Exposure Blending
Summary
MA_Shadow to Light
Practice Images.zip

Lead the Eye via Adjustments

1:07:38 Duration
Introduction
Lightroom Example
Photoshop Example
Adjust Color
Increase Contrast
Reduce Brightness
Fade
Selection Tip
Increase Saturation
Decrease Saturation
Before/After Views
2nd Photoshop Example
Fill Shortcuts
Limit in Highlights and Shadows
Overall Brightness
Fix Shiny Action
Summary
MA_Lead the Eye Via Adjustments
Practice Images & Action.ZIP

Color Grading in LR/ACR

56:19 Duration
Introduction
Views
Black/White
Balance
Blending
Hue Slider
Saturation Slider
Global
LR Color Swatch
Reproducing Split Toning
Toned B&W Example
Iceberg Example
Sunset Example
Keyboard Shortcuts
Stylize Example
Save as Preset
Adobe Camera Raw
Apple as Adjustment Layer
Troubleshooting
Summary
MA_Color Grading in LR ACR
Practice Images.zip

Fix Shiny Skin

27:11 Duration
Introduction
Preventing Shine
Shine Reduction Action
Heal Away Shine
Action + Healing
Heal Between Docs
Finding Good Skin
Summary
MA_Fixing Shiny Skin
2002-Ben-and-Regina.jpg
Laura.jpg
2009_12-Myanmar-Burma.tif

Curves in Highlights or Shadows

15:47 Duration
Introduction
Included Selections
Basic Color Adjustment
2nd Basic Adjustment
Adjust Shadows
Adjust Highlights
2nd Example
Summary
MA_Curves in Highlights or Shadows
2013_09_20_Peninsula-Pure-1.tif

Fixing Uneven Objects

31:22 Duration
Introduction
Select Object
Apply Curves
Edit Layer Mask
2nd Example
3rd Example
Quick Mask Tip
Adjust Hue/Saturation
Summary
MA_Fixing Uneven Objects
2012_04-Aetna-Station-Middletown-NY.tif
2013_08_18_Guerin Texaco Service Station MN.tif
2013_09_20_Peninsula Pure.tif

Dramatic B&W Architecture

43:05 Duration
Introduction
Process as Dark & Dull
Process Bright Image
Add & Invert Layer Mask
Select Surface
Add Gradient to Mask
Repeat
Feather Edges
Adjust Layer Mask
Work Central Area
Work Sky Area
Add Noise to Sky
Refine Dull Areas
Summary
MA_Dramatic BW Architecture
2018_06_08-Salk Institute.ZIP

Adjustment Brush Advanced Tips

54:50 Duration
Introduction
Flow vs Density
Asian Drawers Example
Yoga Example
Venice Italy Example
Eze France Example
Oporto Portugal Example
Spacing with Auto Mask
Auto Mask Source
Repositing Adjustments
PS Masking Raw Image
Summary
2004 Practice Images.zip
MA_Adjustment Brush Advanced Tips

Adjustment Brush Tips

33:25 Duration
Introduction
Keyboard Shortcuts
Presets
Duplicate
Overall Amount
Precise Adjustments
Mixed White Balance
Moire Reduction
Defringe
Blur & Noise
Summary
MA_Adjustment Brush Tips
2003 Practice Images.zip

LR/ACR Adjustment Brush for Landscapes

1:53:43 Duration
Introduction
Basic Concepts
Brush Settings
Camera Raw
Brush Shortcuts
Basic Use
Flow
Auto Mask
Before/After
Multiple Adjustments
Landscape Techniques
Temple Example
Palouse Example
Slot Canyon Example
Fall Color Example
Monk Example
Myanmar Example
Summary
FREE Public Tip
MA_Adjustment Brush Landscapes
Practice Images.zip

LR/ACR Adjustment Brush for Portraits

1:06:53 Duration
Introduction
Basic Concepts
Brush Settings
Camera Raw
Brush Shortcuts
Basic Use
Flow
Auto Mask
Before/After
Multiple Adjustments
Portrait Techniques
Face Texture
Eyes
Brighten Face
Teeth
Lips
Hair
Skin
Jewelry
Clothing
Refining Results
Summary
MA_Adjustment Brush Portraits
2008_09 Cassandra.jpg
Practice Raw Files.zip

Curves for Color II

54:49 Duration
Introduction
Lion Example
Eyes
Dark Mane
Nose
Light Mane
Face
Background
Karen Example
Saved Selections
Background
Skintones
Hair
Clothing
Service Station Example
Summary
MA_Curves for Color Part2
2011_11 Africa.jpg
2015-05-Santa Barbara CA.tif

Curves for Color

1:04:44 Duration
Introduction
Create Keyboard Shortcut
Essential Concepts
Increasing Contrast
Layer Mask
Luminosity Mode
Second Example
Color Concepts
Third Example
Summary
MA_Curves for Color Part1
2016_09_Venice Italy.jpg
Iceland Church.jpg
2006_10 Iceland.jpg

Split Toning

42:26 Duration
Introduction
General Concept
Real World 1
Black & White
Sunset
Sunset II
Sunset III
More Sunset
Profile Conflicts
Absorb Examples
Mixed Shade
Isolated Brightness
More Examples
Warmer Light Examples
Resetting Settings
Adobe Camera Raw
Creating Presets
Summary
MA_Split Toning
Practice Images.zip

Sky Replacements

1:07:32 Duration
Introduction
Organizing Skies
Capturing Skies
View Image & Sky
Overlay Image on Sky in LR
Adjusting Sky to Match
Open in PS
Layer Mask
Refine Mask
Multiple Skies
Layer Comps
Retouch in ACR/LR
Combining Masks
Blend Edges
Summary
MA_Sky Replacements
Practice Images.zip

Start to Finish: Water

36:27 Duration
Introduction
Basic Settings
Graduated Filter
Split Toning
HSL
Crop/Rotate
Summary
MA_Start to Finish Water
2018_08_07-Cassis France.zip

Image Refinements

53:31 Duration
Introduction
Increasing Contrast
Selections From Masks
Luminosity Mode
Quick Mask Selections
Clipped Adjustment Layers
Clipped + Masked
Targeting Colors
Removing A Glow
Second Example
Curves Color Shift
Hue/Sat Adjustment
Summary
MA_Image Refinements
Bora Bora French Polynesia.tif
Marlborough New Zealand.tif

Image Blending

1:21:56 Duration
Introduction
First Pass
Second Pass
Third Pass
Fourth Pass
Fifth Pass
Layer Group
Retouching Layer
Adjustment Layers
Summary
FREE Public Tip
MA_Image Blending
2019_03_27-Marlborough New Zealand.zip

Backlight Fixes

34:07 Duration
Introduction
Ideal Photos for Technique
1st Example
Adjustment Brush
2nd Example
3rd Example
4th Example
5th Example
6th Example
Final Example
Summary
MA_Backlit Fixes
BacklitImages.zip

Body of Work

22:04 Duration
Introduction
1st Example
2nd Example
1st Body of Work
Reference View
2nd Body of Work
3rd Body of Work
Dodge & Burn on truck
4th Body of Work
Summary
MA_Processing Mindset

Face-Aware Liquify

17:11 Duration
Introduction
B&W Images
Essential Preferences
Liquify Eyes
Liquify Nose
Liquify Mouth
Liquify Face Shape
2nd Example
Smart Objects
3rd Example
Face Tool
Smart Filter Mask
Summary
MA_Face-Aware Liquify
2006_05-Atlanta-GA.jpg
Face.jpg
2014 Nace Wedding 0129.jpg

Dodge & Burn: Faces

37:56 Duration
Introduction
Loading Actions
Actions Explained
Concept Explained
Tool Settings
Switching Tools
Brush Size
Mindset Explained
Darkening
Removing Overspray
Using Multiple Layers
Before & After
Adjusting Opacity
Grouping Layers
2nd Example
Aggressive Settings
3rd Example
Retaining Blacks
Summary
MA_Dodge Burn Faces
Face.jpg
2011_11 Africa 09960
Portrait1.jpg
Dodge & Burn.zip

Using the HSB/HSL Filter

1:16:15 Duration
Introduction
Filter Basics
HSB Selections
Adjusting Masks
Paint/Fill Masks
Replacing Vibrance
Creating HSB/HSL Actions
Swap Bright/Luminosity
Understanding Hue
Hue Adjustments
Using Smart Objects
Saturation Adjustments
Smart Object Action
Rasterize Smart Object
Contrasty Mellow Colors
Dual Layer Masks
Summary
MA_Using the HSB HSL Filter
spectrum.jpg
Field Bros Service Station.jpg
Route 66 Grants NM.jpg
Route 66 Twin Arrows AZ.jpg
Karen Yoga with Murals FL.jpg
Panama City Panama.jpg
Ilha Grande Brazil.jpg
Great Smoky Mountains.jpg

Sunset Tricks

20:32 Duration
Introduction
Darkening Highlights
Brightening Shadows
Graduated Filter
Warming Shadows
White Balance
Adjustment Brush
Adding Color
Clarity
Saturation Clipping
Snapshots
Summary
FREE Public Tip
MA_Sunset Tricks
2007_09-Iceland 02520.zip

Understanding Hue & Saturation

1:17:52 Duration
Introduction
Targeted Tool
Slider Descriptions
Color Menu
Hand Tool
Hand Modifiers
The Hue Bar
Sliders Example
Hue Slider
Layer Masks
Eyedropper Tools
Partial B&W
Spin the Hue Bar
Precise Isolation
Basic Color Matching
Color Blending Mode
Multi-Color Adjustment
Precision Blending
Re-Editing
Similar Colors
Multi-Hue Fixes
Precise Color Match
Summary
FREE Public Tip
MA_Hue and Saturation
Tenerife Spain_0352.jpg
Surabaya Java Indonesia_0036.jpg
Napa Valley 00623.jpg
The-Palouse_0227.jpg
Sensuous Steel TN_0108.jpg
Los-Osos-CA-00525.jpg
Yoga with Murals FL-00032.jpg
Singapore_0200.jpg
Venice Italy_0342.jpg
Venice Italy_0342.jpg
RC7C6022.jpg

Curves for Black & White

1:22:08 Duration
Introduction
Color Photos
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
Example 4
Summary
2013_12_01_062519_Tenerife_0205.jpg
2016_09_Dubrovnik Croatia_0283-Edit.jpg
2015-07-Adobe Summit Denver CO-00127.jpg
2004_06 Arches National Park 00110.jpg
MA_Curves for Black and White

Understanding RGB Histograms

1:12:40 Duration
Introduction
Camera vs Raw
JPEG-based Histograms
Histogram Types
Histogram Examples
JPEG Preview vs Raw
Profiles in LR
Post-processed Histograms
Saturation Clipping
Photoshop Histograms
Summary
FREE Public Tip
MA_HistogramsII

Lightroom & Camera Raw Profiles

58:57 Duration
Introduction
Adobe Standard
Camera Matching Profiles
JPEG Embedded Profile
Profile Browser
Adobe Raw Profiles
Adobe Color
Adobe Vivid
Adobe Neutral
Adobe Portrait
Adobe Landscape
Change Default Setting
Set LR Defaults
Set ACR Defaults
Creating a 3D LUT
3D LUT to Profile
Applying Custom Profile
Rename Profile Options
Amount Slider
Adding ACR Settings
HDR Specific Settings
Look Table
Summary
FREE Public Tip
MA_LR and ACR Profiles

Black & White in Lightroom/ACR

45:57 Duration
Introduction
When/Why B&W
Partial B&W
Black & White
Before/After View
B&W Profiles
White Balance
Black Point
+Dehaze -Contrast
Split Toning
White Point
Adobe Camera Raw
Adjust Multiple
Examples
Creating Presets
Summary
MA_BW in LR and ACR
Catalog for Lightroom Users
DNG Files for Camera Raw

Lightroom Develop Module Features

43:03 Duration
Introduction
Histogram
RGB Numbers
Precise Adjustments
Solo Mode
Toolbar Options
Tool Options
Before/After Views
Reference View
Background Color
Snapshots
Summary
MA_LR Develop Module Features

Understanding Histograms

58:53 Duration
Introduction
Building a Histogram
Photoshop Histograms
RGB Histograms
In-Camera Histograms
Example Histograms
Dark Images
Average Images
Noise & Histograms
Bright Images
Specular Highlights
Shooting Mindset
Histograms for HDR
Lightroom/ACR & Histograms
Blacks
Whites
Clipping View
Exposure
Summary
FREE Public Tip
MA_Understanding Histograms

Adjustment Layer Tips & Tricks

1:07:17 Duration
Introduction
Screen Organization
Layer Thumbnail Size
Copy & Paste Layers
Structuring Documents
Merging Layers
Delete Empty Masks
Keyboard Shortcuts
Easy Masking
Sampling Colors
Empty Adj Layers
Sharpening
Summary
FREE Public Tip
MA_Adjustment Layer Tips Tricks
Adj Lyr Practice Images.zip

Wish I Knew: Enhance

37:51 Duration
Introduction
Don't Skip these ACR/LR Adjustments
Highlights Detail
Shadow Detail
White Balance
Importance of .XMP Files
ACR JPEG Caution
Darkening Increases Saturation
Saturation Clipping
Luminosity Mode
Color Mode
Camera Raw Import Settings
Bit Depth
Sample Size
RGB Numbers + Profile
Red, Green, Blue
Opposite Colors
Profile Dependent
Reset Adjustment Brush
FREE Public Tip
MA_WIK Enhance
Enhance Practice Images.zip

Lightroom Keyboard Shortcuts

52:17 Duration
Introduction
Keyboard Shortcut List
Auto-Tone
B&W
Edit in Photoshop
Snapshots
Color Labels
Impromptu Slideshows
Info Overlay
Accessing Panels
Filmstrip
Zoom Toggle
Undo/Redo
Reset Sliders
Slider Focus
Deselect Image
Spot Removal Reset
Adjustment Brush Keys
Graduated Filter Keys
Clipping Display
Summary
FREE Public Tip
MA_LR Keyboard Shortcuts

Equalize

21:33 Duration
Introduction
Equalize Selected Area
Lightpainting Example
Creating An Action
Bright Example
Overcast Sky Example
JPEG & 16 Bit Warning
Summary
FREE Public Tip
MA_Equalize
Equalize Practice Images.zip

Adjustment Layers

1:41:44 Duration
Introduction
Direct Adjustments
Fade
History Brush
Direct-Exclusive
Shadow Highlight
Match Color
HDR Toning
Replace Color
Equalize
Direct Adjustment Summary
Adjustment Layers
3 Methods
Overall Mindset
Stacking Order
Clip to One Layer
Drag n Drop
Panel Icons
with Layer Masks
Mask by Default
Invert Mask
Drag to Layers
Mask Overlay
Keyboard Shortcuts
View Mask Directly
Delete Mask
with Folder/Groups
Creating A Group
Limit to Group
Mask Multiple Layers
with Blending Sliders
Example Image 1
Use Channels
with Blending Modes
Luminosity Mode
Color Mode
Summary
Bonus Tip
MA_Adjustment Layers
Adjustment Layer Practice Images.zip

Color Lookup Profiles

31:21 Duration
Introduction
Color Lookup Adjustments
Sample Effect 1
Create Lookup #1
Sample Effect #2
Sample Effect #3
Summary
MA_Color Lookup.pdf
Color Lookup Files.zip

High Pass Sharpening

41:08 Duration
Introduction
High Pass Explained
High Pass Sharpening
Creating an Action
Smart High Pass Action
Compared to Unsharp Mask
Multi-layered Documents
Idealized Action
Best Time to Use High Pass
Frequency Separation Relationship
Summary
MA-High Pass Sharpening.pdf
2016_09_Pompeii Italy.jpg
2017_03_Buenos Aires Argentina.jpg
Complex Layered.tif

Dodge & Burn Layers

34:43 Duration
Introduction
Create Dodge & Burn Layer
Dodging & Burning
Mural Example
Opacity vs Flow
Spacing's Affect on Flow
Creating an D&B Action
Sloth Example
Editing Tricks
Dodge & Burn Limitations
Slot Canyon Example
Refining the Results
Summary
MA-Dodge & Burn Layers
Upper Antelope Canyon.jpg
Salvador Brazil.jpg
Boca de Valeria Brazil.zip
2017_03_Boca de Valeria Brazil.jpg

Logic of Adjustments

53:07 Duration
Introduction
Brightness Adjustments
Warm/Cool Adjustments
Opposite Colors
Red Green Blue Choices
HSL Adjustments
Lightness
Saturation
Hue
Color Wheels
Specialty Adjustments
Color Balance
Selective Color
Hue/Saturation
Replace Color
Photo Filter
Color Lookup
Gradient Map
Match Color
Summary
MA-Logic of Adjustments
2017_04 Panama City Panama 4092
2016-01 Montevideo Uruguay 00142
2009_12 Myanmar Burma 04085
2009_05 Iceland 00328
2009_12 Myanmar-Burma 03890

Saturation & Hue Maps

54:33 Duration
Introduction
Saturation Maps
Hue Maps
Color Maps
Valencia Example
Bird Cage Example
Fan on Table Example
Truck Lightpainting
Iceland Example
Iceland Fog Example
Station wagon Example
Summary
Saturation & Hue Maps.pdf
2007_09 Iceland 02764.jpg
2014_02_Sydney Australia_00649.jpg
2006_10 Iceland 01073.jpg
2009_12 Myanmar-Burma 01236.jpg
2013_12_07 Valencia Spain_0491.jpg
B&W via Saturation.jpg
1936 GMC Pickup Lightpaint.jpg
2014_12 1957 Buick Wagon lightpaint.jpg

Color Contrast Adjustments

19:43 Duration
Introduction
Contrast in Saturation
Color Refinements
Contrast in Color
Toolbox Examples
Summary
Color Contrast Adjustments.pdf
Color Contrast Adjustments.tif

Scanning Line Art

22:45 Duration
Introduction
Scan in Grayscale
Adjust with Levels
Sharpen
Use PNG for On-screen
Scale to Print Size
Threshold
Bitmap Mode
Use TIFF for Print
Changing Colors
Summary
Scanning Line Art.pdf
Fish-Grayscale.jpg

Channel Mixer Effects

29:36 Duration
Introduction
Installing Presets
Channel Mixer Effects
Controlling Strength
Preventing Brightness CHanges
Limited to Bright/Dark Area
Masking Results
Concept Behind Effects
Summary
Channel Mixer Effects
Bens Channel Mixer Presets
Channel Mixer.jpg

Counterbalanced Adjustment Presets

26:14 Duration
Introduction
Vibrance & Saturation
Presets
Navigator Preview
Fine-Tune Adjustment
Dehaze Explained
Contrast & Dehaze
Dehaze Presets
Example Images
Smart Previews
Summary
VID040 Counterbalanced Adjustment Presets.pdf
Counterbalanced Presets.zip
2017_04 Panama City.dng
2017_03 Olinda Brazil.dng

Triple Processed RAW

44:58 Duration
Introduction
First Attempt
3x Processing
Open in Photoshop
Three Smart Objects
Mask Karen
Mask Bird
Fine-tuning Settings
Original Background Refinements
Original Karen Refinements
Original Bird Refinements
Summary
VID038_Triple-Raw-Processing.pdf
Triple Process Raw.zip

Essential Adjustments

1:09:33 Duration
Introduction
Brightness/Contrast
Levels
Adjustment Layers
Black & White
Hue/Saturation
Working with Layers
Blending Modes
Essential Adjustments - Practice Files

Initial Adjustments in Camera Raw or Lightroom

1:13:28 Duration
Introduction
Accessing Camera Raw
Basic Adjustments
Exposure, Highlights & Shadows
Contrast & Clarity
Vibrance & Saturation
White Balance: Temperature & Tint
Whites & Blacks
Cancel, Open Image & Done Buttons
Spot Removal Brush
Adjusting Multiple Images
Dealing with XMP Files
Raw vs JPEG
Updating Old Files
3 Versions of ACR
Summary
Initial Adjustments in Adobe Camera Raw or Lightroom
Lesson 2 PDF Companion Guide

Saturation Clipping

28:08 Duration
Introduction
RGB of Saturated Colors
RGB of Grays
Clipped Detail
Saturation vs Vibrance
Channels View
Detecting Clipping
Camera Raw
ACR Color Spaces
During Adjustment
Preventing Clipping
Summary
VID033_Saturation-Clipping.pdf
Saturation-Clipping.jpg
2006_09-Morrow-Bay-CA-Sunrise-00088.dng_.zip
2007_06-Los-Osos-CA-00525.dng_.zip
20140405-Hoi-An-Vietnam0107.dng_.zip

Removing Glows & Matching Colors

49:11 Duration
Intro & Overview
Curves Technique
Masking End Result
De-glowing a Second Area
Evening Out Sky
Summary
VID015-Teapot-Station.jpg

Empty Adj Layers & Knockout

1:03:12 Duration
Intro & Overview
Empty Adjustment Layers
Knockout Introduction
Knockout Shallow vs Deep
Review of Empty Adjustment Layers
Graphic Design Example of Knockout
Fill Opacity
FREE Public Tip
VID012-Empty Adj Layer.jpg
VID012-Base-Image.jpg
VID012-Background.jpg
VID012-Complex-Mask.jpg
VID012-Knockout.jpg

Fixing Haze Three Ways

53:28 Duration
Intro & Overview
Blacks Slider
Isolated Blacks Adjustments
Face Adjustments
Dehaze Slider
Tone Curve
Reducing Light Rays
Vignetting
Summary
VID011-Fixing Haze.JPG

Creative

Moody Color People Pics

22:29 Duration
Introduction
Video Resolution Change
Shift Color
Limit Brightness Range
Eliminate Skin Tones
Drag Between Documents
Select Subject
3rd Example
Summary
MA_Moody Color People Pictures
2015_04-Osaka Japan.jpg
2018_07-Paris-France.jpg
2015-05-Wringling-Museum-FL.jpg

Displacement Maps

33:41 Duration
Introduction
Flag Example
Create Map
Save Displacement Map
Convert to Smart Object
Displace Filter
Refine Settings
Modify Settings
Adding Shading
Graphic on Wall Example
Remove Color
Adjust Tonality
Blur Map
Apply Shading
T-Shirt Example
Convert to 8-bit
Tonality of Map
Scale Down
Summary
MA_Displacement Maps
Practice Files.zip

Seamless Patterns

45:45 Duration
Introduction
Pattern Preview
Design Layout Example
Smart Objects
Define Pattern
Applying Patterns
Photo Example
Making a Repeat Seamless
Organic Example
Summary
MA_Pattern Preview
Practice Images.zip

Text in Perspective

32:17 Duration
Introduction
Add Text
Convert to Smart Object
Transform>Distort
Add Shadow
2nd Example
Duplicate Shadow Settings
3rd Example
Perspective Grid
4th Example
Transform>Warp
5th Example
Perspective Shadow
6th Example
Text Behind Objects
Summary
MA_Text in Perspective
Practice Images.zip

Color Separated Photo Effect

38:55 Duration
Introduction
Examples
Manual Technique
Loading Actions
1 Layer in RGB Action
Out of Register
1 Layer in CMY Action
Warp Colors
Choosing RGB or CMY
Puppet Warping Colors
For Warping Actions
3 Layers Actions
Type Effects
Auto-Align Layers
Editing Colors
Blend Original
Masked Colors
Summary
MA_Color Separated Photo Effect
MA2041 Practice Images.zip

Text Effects

58:11 Duration
Introduction
1st Example
Text Entry
Smart Object
Transform
Noisy Gradient
Change Text
Independent Smart Object
2nd Example
Match Font
Text Entry
Mask to Intertwine
Drop Shadow
Fixing Problems
3rd Examples
Knockout Shallow
Summary
MA_Text Effects

Advanced Depth Maps

1:04:22 Duration
Introduction
Matching Depth
Adjust Map with Curves
Adding Grain/Noise
Miniature Look
Perspective Gradient
Fixing Transitions
Complex Examples
Duplicate Sharp Subject
Summary
MA_Advanced Depth Maps
Practice Images.zip

Creating Depth Maps

54:42 Duration
Introduction
Quick Example
Simple Depth Map
Complex Depth Map
Summary
MA_Creating Depth Maps
2012_06-Iceland-01840.jpg
2015_04_29-Ocean-Crossing-0019.tif

Blurring with Depth Maps

57:31 Duration
Introduction
iPhone Portrait Mode
HEIC File Format
Blur Filter Problems
Open from Lightroom
Understanding Depth Maps
Adjusting a Depth Map
Preview Artifacts
Bokeh in Blur
Add Noise to Blur
Painting on Depth Map
Summary
MA_Blurring with Depth Maps
Practice Images.zip

Creative Multi-Exposure

55:49 Duration
Introduction
Load as Layers
Image Blending
Auto-Align Layers
Multiple Blending Mode
Fine-Tune Brightness
LR Load as Layers
Screen Blending Mode
Blending Mode Sections
Mixed Blending Modes
Example Images
Adding Layer Masks
Cycling Blending Modes
Adding Texture
Layer Comps
Dual Layer Sets
Creative Layer Comps
Saving Huge Files
Shooting Advice
Summary
MA_Creative MultiExposures
MA2007 Practice Images.zip

Transplanting Clouds

49:59 Duration
Introduction
Healing Brush
Color Matching Concept
Warm onto Cool
Isolate Cloud
Tile Documents
Noise Reduction
Mode & Bit Depth
Clouds Behind Objects
Saturation Differences
Scaled Clouds
Summary
MA_Transplanting Clouds
2008_11 Shamrock TX Conoco.jpg
2019_05_02-Santorini Greece.jpg
2018_12_11-Bay of Islands NZ.jpg
2007_10 Hawaii.jpg
2018_08_11-Monoco Sky.jpg
2015_10 St. Petersburg FL.jpg
2017_03_Punta del Este Uruguay.jpg
2018_07_30-Bordeaux France.jpg
2006_12 Bosque Del Apache NM.jpg
2008_04 Galapagos Islands.jpg
2012_06 Iceland 01732.jpg
2012_06 Iceland 01697.jpg
2019_04_29-Paphos Cyprus.jpg

Looping Animations

39:40 Duration
Introduction
Examples
Waterfall Example
Load Into Layers
Show Timeline
Scale
Check Alignment
Crop Transparent
Create Frame Animation
Make Frames from Layers
Choose Frame Delay
Minimize Frame Count
Reverse Frames
Cat Example
Varied Delay Settings
Loop Count
Elephant Example
Fill Transparent Areas
Intelligent Cropping
Incense Example
Saving Animations as GIF
Boomeranging
Summary
MA_Looping Animations
Animation Images.zip

Layer Style Examples

1:06:14 Duration
Introduction
Polaroids Example
Semi-Transparent Example
Brochure Examples
Gear Example
Summary
MA_Layer Style Examples
Practice Images.zip

Advanced Layer Styles

1:00:56 Duration
Introduction
Fill Opacity
Outer Glow
Blending Modes
Inner Glow
Bevel & Emboss
Duplicate Effects
Copy/Paste Styles
Styled Groups
Scale Styles
Create Layer
Blend Interior as Group
Blend Clipped as Group
Transparency Shapes Layer
Layer Mask Hides Effects
Vector Mask Hides Effects
Styles Panel
Summary
FREE Public Tip
MA_Advanced Layer Styles
Images.zip

Layer Style Essentials

58:15 Duration
Introduction
Styles vs Effects
Stroke
Drop Shadow
Drag/Drop Effects
Layer Masks
Clipping Masks
Inner Shadow
Copy/Paste Styles
Global Light
Shapes + Styles
Gradient Overlay
Bevel & Emboss
Pattern Overlay
Pattern Creation
Example Image
Styles Panel
MA_Layer Style Essentials
Africa Postcard Promo.tif
Bolt.tif
IcelandLayout.tif
panollage for styling.tif
Styled Text.tif

Car Motion Blur

1:06:54 Duration
Introduction
Motion Blur Filter
Radial Blur Filter
Blur Gallery Filters
Convert to Smart Object
Path Blur
Speed
Centered Blur
Taper
End Point Speed
Edit Blur Shapes
Smart Filter Mask
Quick Mask
Avoiding Edge Blur
Motion/Still Combos
Spin Blur
Duplicate Blur
Motion Effects
Noise
Refinements
Multi-path Blurs
Spin + Still Overlaps
Summary
MA_Path Blur and Spin Blur
C4RKT380.jpg
Quadrifoglio.jpg

Wish I Knew: Creative

50:12 Duration
Introduction
Blending Modes
Filters
Layer Styles
Smart Objects
Preserve Transparency
Summary
FREE Public Tip
MA_WIK Creative
warp multiple.tif
Joshua Tree Lightpaint.zip
style all or individual.tif

Creating Spirals

39:14 Duration
Introduction
Unwrapping a Spiral
Analyze Unwrapped Spiral
Constructing a Spiral
Clean Up Edges
Second Example
Graphic Examples
Summary
MA_Creating Spirals
Spiral-original.jpg
2017_03_Montevideo Uruguay_0272.jpg

Blending Modes Tips & Tricks

33:23 Duration
Introduction
Use with Filters
Transformations
Keyboard Shortcuts
Filter on Empty Layer
Black/White/Gray Filters
Fore/Background Filters
32-Bit Filters
Fill Unique Filters
Summary
MA_Blending Mode Tips Tricks
Bus Illustration 2.jpeg
Bus Illustration 1.jpeg
2014_03_02_Borobudur Java Indonesia.jpg
Filter Empty Layer.jpg

Blending Modes

2:06:39 Duration
Part 1 - Introduction
Normal Modes
Dissolve Mode
Darken Modes
Multiply
Linear Burn
Color Burn
Darken
Darker Color
Lighten Modes
Darken Mode Opposites
Screen
Linear Dodge
Lighten
Lighter Color
Darker Color
Part 2 - Introduction
Contrast Modes
Neutral Colors
Hard Light
Linear Light
Overlay
Soft Light
Hard Mix
Pin Light
Comparative Modes
Difference
Exclusion
Subtract
Component Modes
Hue
Color
Saturation
Luminosity
Keyboard Shortcuts
MA_Blending Modes Part 1
MA_Blending Modes Part 2
BM1-Practice Images.zip
BM2-Practice Images.zip

Colorizing Black & White Photos

53:00 Duration
Introduction
Split Toning
Camera Raw Filter
Gradient Map
Custom Gradients
Color Blending Mode
Blending Sliders
Fine-tuning Colors
Hue/Saturation
Multiply for White
Summary
MA-Colorizing Black & White Photos
2017_03 Montevideo Uruguay 0235
2016_10 Tangier Morocco 0086.jpg
2009_05 Iceland 00046.dng.zip
2016a-02 Elephant Island Antarctica 00104

Shape Tool

49:50 Duration
Introduction
Options Bar Settings
Creating Paths
Creating Shape Layers
Path Operations
Alignment Options
Stroke Settings
Polygonal Shapes
Custom Shapes
Pixels vs Shapes
Building Custom Shapes
Polygon + Circle = Gear
Clip Photo to Shape
Adding Layer Styles
Summary
FREE Public Tip

Blending Modes Overview

14:44 Duration
Introduction
Darken Modes
Lighten Modes
Contrast Modes
Comparative Modes
HSL Modes
Summary
Blending Mode Practice Files.zip

Filters

57:18 Duration
Introduction
Find Edges
Emboss
Soft Contrast Effect
Highpass Sharpening
Oil Paint Effect
Filter Gallery
Render Tree
Quick Mask Mode
Filters - Practice Files

Transforming a Photo into a Sketch

13:40 Duration
Introduction
Layers
Median Filter
Merged Visible Duplicate
Creating an Action
Smart Objects
Applying Filter to Video
VID030-Photos-to-Sketch.pdf
2013_12_01_042934_Tenerife_0014.jpg
Ben's Photo to Sketch 1.atn.zip

Vintage Look

48:56 Duration
Intro & Overview
Lightroom/ACR Adjustments
PS Overview
Fixing Color Fringing
Refining Color & Tone
Exaggerating Shadow Detail
Summary
VID022-Vintage Look.pdf
VID022-Vintage Look.dng

Select & Mask

Complex Selection Challenge

33:13 Duration
Introduction
Mask Concept
Channel-based Mask
Apply Channel to Layer Mask
Contrasting Background
More Ideal Capture
Manual Fixes
Saturation-Based Mask
Layer to Selection
Smooth Edges
Summary
MA_Complex Selection Challenge
Practice Image and Action.zip

Multi-Mask Operations

49:16 Duration
Introduction
Selection-> Channel
Combining Masks via Selections
Artifacts of Combination
Combine with Apply Image
Invert in Multiply
Curves on Masks
Fill + Fade
Lighten/Darken Modes
History Brush
Summary
MA_MultiMask Operations
2012_05-Shell-Station-Ledanon-OH.tif
2013_08 Bassette NE Phillips 66.tif
2012_05 Sonoco Station Dayton OH.tif

Multi-Tool Selections

26:18 Duration
Introduction
Basic Marquee
Add
Subtract
Icons
Intersect
Polygonal Lasso
Pre vs Post Clicking
Complex Example
Summary
MA_Multi-Tool-Selections
2015-0328-Shanghai-China.jpg
2013_09_15_Cedar-Falls-Sinclair-Station.jpg

Smoothness of Masks vs Selections

21:35 Duration
Introduction
8 vs 16 bit Transitions
Selections vs Masks
When it matters
1) Smooth Transitions
2) Quick Mask Mode
3) Color Range
4) Select & Mask
5) Channel-> Layer Mask
Summary
MA_Smoothness Masks vs Selections

Challenge Image: Cage Removal

36:45 Duration
Introduction
Camera Raw Adjustment
Find Blurry Image in LR
Stack Images
Basic Bird Selection
Select & Mask
Mask Refinements
Summary
MA_Challenge Cage Removal
2011_11-Africa-02200.jpg
Toucan-in-Aviary.jpg

LR/ACR Range Masks

55:23 Duration
Introduction
Three Methods
Lightroom
Adobe Camera Raw
ACR Filter
Adjustment Brush
Color Range Mask
Graduated Filter
Radial Filter
Luminance Range Mask
Italia Example
Auto Mask vs Range Mask
Waterfall Example
Auto Mask + Range Mask
Range Mask Limitations
Mask in Photoshop
Summary
MA_LR ACR Range Mask
MA2023-Practice Images.zip

Selection Producing Actions

45:19 Duration
Introduction
Loading the Actions
Neutral Area Actions
Pop Black Logo Action
Pop Color Logo Action
Action Challenges
Color Range
Insure Active Layer
Avoid Layer Mask
Creating Derivative Actions
Testing Action Steps
Ensure Flat Image
Create Luminosity Mask
Auto Levels Settings
Fill Instead of Delete
Colors to Black
Spread Colors
Troubleshooting Actions
Summary
MA_Selection-Producing Actions
Adobe Logo.tiff
Scanned Thing.jpg
2018_04_28-Route 66 Holbrook AZ.jpg
Bens Sections.zip

Tree Masking

50:45 Duration
Introduction
Marquee + Similiar
Color Range
Select & Mask
Radius
Decontaminate Colors
2nd Example
Color Range
Layer Mask
Select & Mask
View Mask
3rd Example
Color Range
Select & Mask
Background Eraser
Combine Results
Silhouette Example
Channel Mask
Select & Mask
Color Issue Example
Summary
MA_Tree Masking
Puerto Limon-Costa Rica
Africa.tiff
MG_3368
Tree.tif
Great Smoky Mountains.tif

Object Selection Tool

47:55 Duration
Introduction
Select Subject Button
Options Bar Icons
Lasso vs Rectangle
Auto Enhance
Fixing Problems
Select & Mask
Hair Example
Complex Example
Fireworks Example
Bicycle Example
Bruges Example
Mural Example
Select & Mask
Hair Fixes
Summary
MA_Object Selection Tool
St-Denis-Reunion.jpg
New-York-NY.jpg
Fireworks.jpg
Neon Boneyard NV.jpg
Cartagena Columbia.jpg
Bruges Belgium.jpg
Bok Tower and Garden FL.jpg
Cassandra.jpg

Background Eraser & Sky Replacement

1:21:42 Duration
Introduction
Background Eraser
Discontiguous
Adjust Results
Tolerence
Load Files into PS Layers
Cropping
History Settings
History Brush
Sample Settings
ACR/LR Adjustments
Delete Background Color
Chromatic Aberrations
Protect Foreground Color
More on History Brush
Convert to Layer Mask
Decontaminate Colors
Summary
FREE Public Tip
MA_Background Eraser
Practice Images.zip

Color Range

49:47 Duration
Introduction
Basic Concepts
Fuzziness
Eyedroppers
Invert
Real-World Use
Selection Preview
+QuickMask
+Select & Mask
Photo Filter Tip
Localized Color Clusters
Select Menu
Add to Selection
Summary
FREE Public Tip
MA_Color Range
Practice Images.zip

Blending Sliders

1:20:48 Duration
Introduction
This Layer Sliders
Split Sliders
This Layer Examples
Underlying Layer Sliders
Underlying Layer Examples
Gray vs Red, Green, Blue
Red, Green, Blue Examples
Complex Example
More Examples
Summary
FREE Public Tip
MA_Blending Sliders
2018_04_25-Santa Fe NM
2016-01-Montevideo Uruguay
2014_08 Sky Shots
2015-05-San Francisco CA
2013_12_08-Barcelona Spain
2013_11_13-Abbeville Standard
2012_06 Iceland
2009_12 Myanmar-Burma 00047
2009_12 Myanmar-Burma 04074
2006_10-Iceland-01064.jpg
2006_10 Iceland 00025
Blending-Modes.jpg

Wish I Knew: Select & Mask

53:41 Duration
Introduction
Marquee
Transform Selection
Subtract From Selection
Lasso
Quick Mask Mode
Save Selection
Load Selection
Combining Features
Channels
Quick Selection Tool
Adjustment Layers
Layer Masks
Color Channels
Summary
FREE Public Tip
MA_WIK-Select and Masking
2017_03_Fortaleza Brazil_1716.jpg
2015-05-San Francisco CA-00104

Complex Mask Enhancements

35:26 Duration
Introduction
Capture Mindset
Sky Processing
Capture Snapshot
Overall Processing
Transform Correction
Open as Smart Object
New Smart Object via Copy
Evaluate Trees
Select Sky
Preview Setting
Refine Edge Tool
Show Edge
Preview Settings
Output Settings
Add Layer Mask
Levels Adjustment
Dual Levels Settings
History Panel
History Brush
Decontaminate Colors
Select & Mask
Old School Method
Non-Linear History
Summary
VID043 Complex Mask Enhancements.pdf
Complex Mask Image.DNG

Layer Masks

1:05:37 Duration
Introduction
Waterfall Composite
Adding People
Car Composite
Lion Composite
Image as Stencil
Replacing a Sky
Layer Masks - Practice Files

Isolating Areas with Selections

1:30:27 Duration
Introduction
Marquee Tool
Quick Selection Tool
Magic Wand Tool
Adding & Subtracting
Lasso Tool
Saving Selections
Combining Tools
Quick Mask Mode
Working with Layers
Tips & Tricks
FREE Public Tip
Isolating Areas with Selections - Practice Files

Pen Tool

48:37 Duration
Introduction
Straight Lines
Smooth Curves
Abrupt Transitions
Terminology
Options Bar
VID029-The Pen Tool.pdf
Amperstand.jpg
Pear.tif
Heart.tif
X.jpg

Focus-Based Selections

13:57 Duration
Intro & Overview
Select>Focus Area
Select & Mask to Fix Furry Edges
In-Focus Range
Advanced Settings
Output Settings
Manually Modifying Selection
Choosing the best settings
VID023-Focus-Based Selections
VID023-monkey-in-tree.jpg
VID023-monkey-on-ledge.jpg
VID023-Giraffe.jpg

Selection & Masking Techniques

51:27 Duration
Intro & Overview
Combining Selection Tools
Layer Masks
Simple Luminosity Mask
Solid Color Layer to Replace Shadow
Moving Between Documents
Enlarge Subject
Moving Masked Layers
Distort Subject
Summary
MagnifyingGlass.jpg

the EDGE

Ben’s Clipping Indicators

30:19 Duration
Introduction
Clipping in ACR/LR
Installing Clipping Library
ACR/LR Style Clipping in PS
Levels Style Clipping
Bens Clipping
Other Useful Lessons
How I Made Them
Summary
MA_Highlight and Shadow Clipping
Bens Clipping Indicators.zip

Panorama Stitch Fixes

38:10 Duration
Introduction
Start Seam Retouch
Align Two Layers
Scale @ Center Point
Heal from Hidden Layer
Start Shadow Fix
Auto-Align Layers
Create Shadow Selection
Refine with QuickMask
Adjust with Curves
Refine Layer Mask
Summary
MA_Pano Stitch Fixes
2013_08_Guerin-Texaco-Service-Station-MN-Pano.jpg
2013_08_Guerin-Texaco-Service-Station-MN_0045.jpg
2013_08_Guerin-Texaco-Service-Station-MN_0042.jpg
2013_08_Guerin-Texaco-Service-Station-MN_0048.jpg

Challenge Image: Glass Panel

47:50 Duration
Introduction
Create Glass Group
Create Green Glass
Define Edge Thickness
Add Reflections
Make Highlights Knockout
Add Variation
Fine-Tune Masks
Add Logo
Summary
MA_Challenge Image Glass Panel
Glass Railing.tif

Challenge Image-Umbrella

50:14 Duration
Introduction
1st Camera Raw Processing
2nd Camera Raw Pass
Tone Down Highlights
Adding Detail to Highlights
Hat Detail
Detail in Umbrella
Retouching
Summary
MA_Challenge Image-Umbrella
Challenge-from-Ian.dng_.zip

Color Rings Tool

16:16 Duration
Introduction
Using the Color Rings
Color Version of Rings
Applying Adjustment
Smart vs Non-Smart Object
Which Tools to Use
Move Between Documents
Control Center Stroke
Store in Library Panel
Summary
MA_Color Rings Tool
Bens-Color-Rings.tif

Advanced Tip Fiesta II

44:55 Duration
Introduction
Colorize
Contrasting Areas
Color Matching
Multi-Adjustments
Blending Adjustment Result
Blend If Sliders
Dual Color Adjustment
Adjusting Opposites
Neutralize Whites
Highlight Adjustments
Transform with Reference
Clone Source
Healing After Adjustment
Blend ACR Settings
Summary
MA_Advanced Tip Fiesta 2
2015-08-Shell-Station-New-Cambria-MO.tif

Advanced Tip Fiesta

35:00 Duration
Introduction
+Contrast
-Saturation
Color Fix
Boosting Color Contrast
Adding Color Tip
2nd Clipped Example
Partial Layer Mask
Web Color Reference
Summary
MA_Advanced Tip Fiesta
2015-08-Shell-Station-New-Cambria-MO.tif

PS Keyboard Challenge

51:26 Duration
Introduction
New Document
Opening Images
Scaling Images
Moving Between Documents
Images from Lightroom
Selections
ACR
Changing Layers
Selection Trick
Cropping
Adding Texture
Switching Documents
Stacking Order
Delete Layer
Curves
Blending Modes
Layer Groups
Manual Drop Shadow
Layer Visibility
Layer Styles
Layer Issues
Adding Text
Luminosity Masks
Save
Summary
MA_Keyboard Shortcuts-MAC
MA_Keyboard Shortcuts-PC

Extreme Editing Workflow

1:01:29 Duration
Introduction
Evaluating 1st Approach
Vector Masks
Gradient Layer Mask
Feather Vector Mask
Refine Vector Mask
Unlinked Layer Mask
Change Approach
Empty Adj Layers
Create Group
Knockout Shallow
A New Approach
Repeat
Create Template Layer
Adjust Opacity
Complex Knockouts
Mini Summary
Grayscale + Split Toning
Photoshop Crashes
Summary
MA_Extreme Editing Workflow
2018_06_08-Salk Institute.zip

Control Lightroom via MIDI Controller

49:20 Duration
Introduction
Template Overlay
Library Module Use
Develop Module Use
Install & Configure
Download
Overlay File
Install Profiles
Install Software
Load LR Settings
In Use
Summary
MA_Control-LR-Via-MIDI
Xtouch Mini Overlay.tif
MIDI2LR Setup.zip

Retouch & Adjust

45:23 Duration
Introduction
Retouching
Clone Source Panel
Multiple Clone Sources
Select Adjustment Area
Match Colors
Blending Sliders
Summary
MA_Retouch and Adjust
2013_09_16 Creston IA Phillips 66.jpg

Making Glass Transparent

39:47 Duration
Introduction
Isolate Solid Areas
Color Range
QuickMask Mode
Select & Mask
Isolate Glass Vace
Add Glass Highlights
Add Glass Shadows
Add Water
Clean Up Results
Organize Layers
Summary
MA_Making Glass Transparent
Practice Images.zip

Curves Comparison Concept

28:49 Duration
Introduction
Essential Concepts
Comparison Concepts
Constructing the Document
Make Gradients
Find DIfference
Tweak Brightness
Hide CMY
Limitations
Rasterize Gradient
Summary

Curves Comparison Tool

34:08 Duration
Introduction
Curves Comparison Tool
Levels Equivalent
Exposure Equivalent
Brightness & Contrast Equivalent
Invert Equivalent
Posterize Equivalent
Threshold Equivalent
Gradient Map Equivalent
Impossible to Do in Curves
Photo Filter Equivalent
Color Balance Equivalent
Color Lookup Table Equivalent
Tree Example Image
Snow Example Image
Hazy Trees Example
Summary
Curves Active Comparison Tool.tif
MA_Curves-Comparison-Tool
2006_06 Canyonlands.jpg
2007_09 Iceland.jpg
2009_12 Myanmar-Burma.jpg

PS/LR Automated Layout

38:56 Duration
Introduction
LR Export Preset
Create Action
Pattern Background
Create Layout
Populate Layout
Add Drop Shadows
Add Text
Test Action
Fine-Tune Results
Summary
Bonus Failure
MA_LR PS Layout Automation

Detail Visualizations II

1:06:08 Duration
Introduction
Detail Visualization Idea
Gradient Map Creation
Creating ACR/LR Profile
Use in Camera Raw
Use in Lightroom
Related to Curves
Examples
Summary
MA_Detail Visualizations II
Detail Visualizations.ZIP

Detail Visualizations

1:03:40 Duration
Introduction
Detail Visualization Layer
Histograms
Clipping Displays
Highlight Detail
Yellow=Solid White
Orange=Brilliantly Bright
Green=Bright Easy Detail
Non Bright Areas
Darken Orange Areas
Highlight Examples
Shadow Detail
Red=Solid Black
Blue=Difficult Detail
Brighten Blue Areas
Detail Visualization Action
Optimizing Brightness
Examples
Customize Adjustment Layer
Summary
MA_Detail Visualizations
Visualize Detail Regions.ZIP

Challenge Image: Face Swap

1:03:50 Duration
Introduction
Adjust in ACR
Load as Layers
Align Images
Masking
Scale & Rotate
Refine Mask
Retouch
Face Replacement
Blending
Summary
MA_Challenge Image Face Swap

LR to Photoshop Cropping

1:18:32 Duration
Introduction
Uncropping a Smart Object
Maintaining Position
Reveal All
Crop Causes Problems
Uncrop Action
Crop Layer
Cropped Masks
Keep Crop in Lightroom
LR->PS Roundtrip
Summary
Supplement: LR->PS
Supplement: Actions
MA_LR to PS Cropping
Uncrop Raw SO.zip

Perspective Correction

1:04:30 Duration
Introduction
Panorama Stitch
Adaptive Wide Angle
Adjust Angle
Vanishing Point
Checking Perspective
Fine-tune Perspective
Summary
3-Point Perspective
MA_Perspective Correction
2012_05 Sinclair Station Augurn IN.tif

Challenge Image-Texaco Retouch

1:14:15 Duration
Introduction
Crop Layer
Retouch Overlay
Retouching Overview
Spot Healing Brush
Clone Stamp Tool
Clone Source
Shape As Guide
Flip Vertical
Layer Mask
Adding Shadow
Healing Brush
Hue/Saturation
Clean Up Layers
Summary
FREE Public Tip
MA_Challenge Image Texaco
2012_05 Texaco Station Weir KS.jpg
2017_10_30-Texaco Station Driftwood TX.jpg

Challenge Image: Splash

43:00 Duration
Introduction
Create Top Water
Isolate Water Splash
Refine Selection
Select & Mask
Add Layer Mask
Try Lighten Mode
Decontaminate Colors
Refine Layer Mask
Construct New Background
Limit Decontamination
Add Water Drops
Summary
MA_Splash Challenge
Splash Challenge.jpg

Challenge Image-Background Blur

1:26:21 Duration
Introduction
ACR Basic Tab
ACR Adjustment Brush
Select Subject
Tilt-Shift Blur
Preventing Glowing Halos
Adding Noise
Field Blur
Vignette Edge
Summary
FREE Public Tip
MA_Challenge Image Blur Background
Child with Balloons.zip

Challenge Image-Hummingbird

51:33 Duration
Introduction
Lightroom vs ACR
ACR Basic Tab
ACR HSL Tab
ACR Detail Tab
Add New Background
Select>Focus Area
Select & Mask
Blur New Background
Adjusting Transparency
Transparent Colors
Summary
MA_Challenge Image-Bird
Challenge Bird Images.zip

Challange Image-B&W

49:42 Duration
Introduction
Remove Color
Full Brightness Range
Shadows/Highlights
Curves
Masking Table
Masks as Selections
Dual Layer Masks
Complex Vignette
Gradient Map
Summary
MA_Challenge Image Black and White
Black and White.jpg

Image Size Calculations

24:11 Duration
Introduction
Floorplan to Scale
Same Size in 3 Files
Summary
MA_Image Size Calculations
Ben at Madonna Inn.jpg
Ben-Napa2
Nomad02

Multi-processed Raw

54:55 Duration
Introduction
Capturing the Image
HDR vs Single Shot
Exposure Blending
Masking Techniques
Refinements & Tracking
Finishing Touches
Retouching
Summary
MA_Multi-Processed Raw
Peninsula Pure.zip

Challenge Images: Spider Web & Distortion

26:12 Duration
Introduction
Architectual Distortion
Spider Web Selection
Summary
MA_Challenge Images_Building and Spiderweb
Practice Images 1.zip

Advanced History Techniques

49:07 Duration
Introduction
History Basics
Fill From History
Clear History
History Brush
Multi-Layered Images
Snapshot Options
Merged Snapshot
Current Layer Snapshot
Empty Layers
Dimensions & Color Mode
Art History Brush
Dragging Snapshots
History Log
Summary
FREE Public Tip
MA_Advanced History Techniques
Bus Before Paint.jpg
2017_03_Punta del Este Uruguay_0286.jpg
Color Swirl.tif
_MG_0172.jpg
Business Cards.tif

Challenge Images: Portrait Restoration

45:15 Duration
Introduction
Horse Image
Portrait Restoration
Retouching
Tonal Enhancement
Summary
MA_Challenge Images_Retouching
Horse.jpg
Madison.jpg
Portrait.jpg

Challenge Images: Beach Huts & Rome Stairway

49:19 Duration
Introduction
Beach Shacks
Missing Profiles
Removing Trash Bin
Removing Seaweed
Using Clone Source
Aligned Checkbox
Starcase Image
Hue/Saturation
Tone Down Distractions
Paint with Color
Remove Distractions
Copy/Paste Retouching
Transform Pivot Point
Blending Mode Alignment
Summary
MA_Challenge Images: Beach Huts_Rome Stairway
rome.jpg
beachhuts.jpg

Understanding the HSB/HSL Filter

36:51 Duration
Introduction
HSL/HSB Filter Concept
RGB Original
Convert RGZB to HSB
HSB Concept
Brightness vs Luminosity
Filter Summary
Full Color View
HSB Channels
Saturation Adjustment
Curves RGB = HSB
Converting back to RGB
Analyzing the Results
Composite View Useless
Acquiring HSLHSB Filter
Mellow Color to B&W
Duplicate Layer First
Saturation Mask
Vibrance Alternative
Refining the Mask
Summary
MA_HSB HSL Filter
2018_04 Winslow AZ 8682.jpg

Challenge Image: Sunset

33:30 Duration
Introduction
Before/After
Exposure
Contrast
Whites
Vibrance/Saturation
White Balance
Highlights
Graduated Filter
Adjustment Brush
Refinements
HSL
Noise Reduction
Summary
MA_Sunset-Challenge.pdf
2018_05_23-Joshua Tree CA 9111.zip

Color Matching & Retouching

54:51 Duration
Introduction
LR/ACR Processing
Transform
Basic Panel
Adjustment Brush
Cropping

PS Wires Retouch
PS Tower Retouch
Inspect Retouch Results
Match Body Colors
Curves Attempt
Hue/Sat
Heal Transition
Match Roof Colors
Curves Adjustment
Heal Transition
Car Retouch
Copy/Paste Cloning
Blending Modes
Transform Smart Object
Mask Result
Summary
MA_Color Matching and Retouch
Field Bros Service Station.zip

Panorama Stitch & Retouch

42:17 Duration
Introduction
ACR Pano Stitch
LR Pano Stitch
Optimize in ACR
Open as Layers in PS
Auto-Align Layers
Mask Results
Puppet Warping
Correct Distortion
Manual Alignment
Difference Mode
Edit>Transform
Edit>Distort
Mask Empty
Unlink Mask
Puppet Warp
Retouch Pole
Detailed Review
Summary
MA_Yoga Stitch
Yoga Stitch Images.zip

Challenge Image: Skin & Face Issues

43:05 Duration
1st Image Introduction
Heal & Fade
Clone Stamp
Color Refinements
2nd Image Introduction
Gray vs Color Concepts
Enhance to Separate Skin
Mask from Channel
Refine Channel
Channel to Selection
Refine Image
Channel Mixer
Image to Selection
Refine Mask
Color Refinements
Cleanup Layers
Summary
MA_Challenge Image Skin and Face
Face Image.jpg
Fencing Image.jpg

Challenge Image: Fix Crop & Frame

35:10 Duration
Introduction
Dupe & Flip
Compare with Underlying
Scale to Align
Reveal All
Layer Mask
Merged Visible Duplicate
Repeat Dupe/Flip
Adjust Crop
Fix Corners
Fix Edges
Copy Merged
Puppet Warp
Use Smart Object
Summary
Non-Destructive?
Submit Your Images
MA_Challenge Image-Fix Crop Frame
Dove.jpg

This vs That

54:19 Duration
Introduction
Opacity vs Flow
Opacity vs Fill
Invert vs Inverse
Crop vs Trim
Layer Mask vs Vector Mask
Layer Effect vs Layer Style
Assign vs Convert to Profile
Summary
FREE Public Tip
This vs That.pdf

Slideshow Sequencing

33:06 Duration
Introduction
Folder Organization Overview
Stack Similar Images
Work from a Collection
Establishing Shot
Connect by Shape
Connect by Subject
Answer a Question
Connect by Theme
Same Subject
Details
Connect with Color
Day to Night
Color Consistency
More Ideas
Sequencing Mindset
Finalizing
LR Slideshow Module
LR Save as Slideshow Collection
Optimize Slideshow
Bridge Mindset
Batch Rename
Other Approaches
Summary
MA-Slideshow Sequencing.pdf

Hyper-Smart Workflow

18:40 Duration
Introduction
Smart Previews
Export to Photoshop
Creating a New Document
Replace Contents
Save Meta Data to File
Summary
V028 Hyper Smart Workflow.pdf

HDR & Mixed Lighting

38:40 Duration
Introduction
HDR Overview
Perspective Correction
Dual White Balance
Retouching
Tonal Refinements
Adjusting Neon
More Refinements
Selecting Complex Trees
Summary
V027 HDR & Mixed Lighting.pdf
VID027-HDR & Mixed Lighting.dng

Architectural Distortion & Retouching

27:23 Duration
Intro & Overview
Correcting Vertical Lines
Replacing Missing Content from Second Image
Filling Empty Areas
Summary
V021-Architectural Distortion & Retouching
VID021-practice Images.zip

Paint Job Simulations

57:31 Duration
Intro & Overview
Multiply Mode with Groups
Changing a car to a solid color
Changing to white
Chroming Bumpers
Linked Smart Objects
Layer Comps & InDesign
Summary
VID013-Blue-Bus.jpg
VID013-White-Bus.jpg
VID013-Bus-Drawing-1.jpg
VID013-Bus-Drawing-2.jpg

ACR/Lightroom Changes and Adjustment Tips

1:06:36 Duration
Introduction
Guided Transformations in ACR & LR
Isolated Adjustments in ACR & LR
Isolated Adjustment Tips
Moving Mask from LR to PSD
VID007-Fix Dullness.dng
VID007-Convert to Photoshop.dng
VID007-Guided Correciton.dng
VID007-Fix Verticals.dng
VID007-Adj Brush.dng

Making a Gray Sky Blue

53:40 Duration
Intro & Overview
Open As Smart Object or Not?
Turn gray sky blue
Fix lens flare
Remove Edge Artifacts
Refine Results
Summarize Project Steps
VID06-Gray-Sky-Blue.jpg

Retouch

Relighting Neon

1:00:07 Duration
Introduction
Create Neon Path
Stroke Path
Add Small Glow
Add Larger Glow
Greenify Tower Top
Mask Neon Tubing
Add Grain
Summary
MA_Relight Neon
2012_10 Conoco Station Shamrock TX.tif

Shine Reduction Action

27:27 Duration
Introduction
Installing Actions
Applying Action
Levels to Isolate
Choose Fill Color
Refine with Levels
Paint to Apply
2nd Example
Groups Warning
Fine-Tune Results
3rd Example
Enabling Instructions
4th Example
Heal Transitions
View Before/After
Action Explained
Summary
MA_Shine Reduction Action
Bens Fix Shiny Area Action.zip
2009_12-Myanmar-Burma.jpg
2014_06_07-Laura-Wedding.jpg
2017_07_15-1957-Ford-Thunderbird.jpg

Crazy Retouch-Part 2

59:23 Duration
Introduction
Clean Door Panel
Multiple Clone Sources
Remove Repeated Elements
Second Panel
Shadow Extension
Door Edge Trim
Door Bottom
Final Fixes
Summary
MA_Crazy Retouch P2
2013-04-Gladstone-OR.psd.zip

Crazy Retouch-Part 1

1:06:58 Duration
Introduction
Inventory the Image
Empty Layer Setup
Clone Source Setup
Extend Trim
Extend Stucco
Green Base
Bottom Door Edge
Blacktop
Layer Summary
Summary
MA_CrazyRetouch P1
2013-04-Gladstone OR.jpg

MA-Challenge Image-Insect

58:07 Duration
Introduction
Dirt Removal
Basic Retouching
Clone Source
Healing Brush
Edit>Fade
Summary
MA_Challenge Insect Image
Insect-Retouch.jpg

Challenge Image: Shadowy Retouch

1:02:29 Duration
Introduction
Choose Source Area
Move & Mask
Transform to Match
Retouch Edges
Fix Repeated Elements
Wires Across Trees
Remove Meter
Refine Details
Summary
MA_Challenge Shadowy Retouch
Pine Grove.jpg

Challenge Image: Reconstruction

1:51:45 Duration
Introduction
Camera Raw Adjustments
Mindset
Isolate Flowers
Spot Healing Brush
Extend Skin into Flowers
Reconstruct Chin
Reconstruct Shoulder
Reconstruct Neck
Extend Necklace
Add Collarbone
Add Shadows
Background Cleanup
Summary
FREE Public Tip
MA_Challenge Image Reconstruction
Reconstruct.zip

Fixing Lens Flare

1:31:44 Duration
Introduction
Cause of Lens Flare
Preventing Lens Flare
Previewing Flare
Produce Lens Flare
Removal Overview
LR/ACR Adjustment Brush
LR/ACR Spot Removal
Moire Removal Trick
PS Muti-Image Composite
PS Critical Detail Fix
Summary
Flare Filter Tip
FREE Public Tip
MA_Reducing Lens Flare
Practice Images.zip

Challenge Image: Through Glass

30:47 Duration
Introduction
Raw Adjustment
1st Retouch
2nd Retouch
3rd Retouch
Summary
MA_Window Challenge
Dave F Challenge.zip

Frequency Separation: Face Retouch

24:46 Duration
Introduction
Load Actions
Concept Explained
Apply Action
Retouching Tool Settings
Spot Healing Brush
Brush Settings
Before/After
Example 2
Clone Stamp Tool
Lighten & Darken Modes
Edit>Fade
Summary
MA_FrequencySeparation Face
Face.jpg
David.jpg
Frequency Separation Action.zip

Frequency Separation: Stain Removal

17:50 Duration
Introduction
Frequency Separation Actions
General Concept
Applying the Action
Resulting Layers
Non-Destructive Layer
Paintbrush
Eyedropper Settings
Dodge Tool
Sponge Tool
Before/After
Finalize Image
Summary
MA_Frequency Separation Stain Removal
Frequency Separation Files.zip

Aligned Retouching

31:45 Duration
Introduction
Sever Pipe
1st Attempted Healing
Puppet-Warped Source
Source Obscured Layer
Create Brick Wall
Mask Wall
Match Brick Angle
Add Shadow
Summary
FREE Public Tip
MA_Aligned Retouching
2013_09_16_140952_Colo Red Crownt.jpg

Wish I Knew: Retouching

47:02 Duration
Introduction
Spot Healing Brush
Healing Brush
Content-Aware Fill
Patch Tool
Clone Stamp Tool
Heal vs Clone
Aligned
Example Image
Rotate Source
Scale Source
Clone Source Panel
Reset Shortcut
Empty Layer Retouch
16-Bit = Smooth
Between Documents
Brush Hardness
Summary
FREE Public Tip
MA_WIK Retouch
2015-0413-Keelung Taiwan-00053.jpg
2009_02 RT66 Amboy CA 00021.jpg
2010_04 Bisbee AZ Dots Diner.jpg

Retouch & Start to Finish Example

31:36 Duration
Introduction
Challenge Image 1
Spot Healing
Refine Results
Look for Repeats
Clone Stamp
Rotated Clone
Color Differences
Challenge Image 2
Overview
Cropping
Basic Adjustments
Color Adjustments
HSL Adjustments
Vignette
Adjustment Brush
Summary
Submit Your Images!
MA_Retouch and Start-to-Finish
January Challenge Images.zip

Frequency Separation Fundamentals

27:57 Duration
Introduction
Loading the Actions
Applying Choose Low Action
Understanding the Results
Fixing Shine on Skin
Removing Wiskers
Smoothing a Wall
Cloning Between Documents
Applying Choose High Action
The Steps in the Action
Summary
VID046 Frequency Separation.pdf
Frequency Separation Images.zip

Tourist Removal Composites

27:55 Duration
Introduction
Shooting Mindset
Initial Adjustments
Loads as Layers in PS
Auto-Align Layers
Choose Base Image
Choose Big Impact Image
Add Black Layer Mask
Paint Back Useful Areas
Test by Disabling Mask
Repeat As Needed
Retouching
Cropping
Cleaning Up Layers
Lightroom Tracking
Second Example
Third Example
Fourth Example
Shooting Advice
VID044_Tourist-Removal.pdf
Tourist Removal Images.ZIP

Retouching Essentials

1:00:13 Duration
Introduction
Spot Healing Brush
Content-Aware Fill
Healing Brush
Combining Multiple Tools
Removing Telephone Lines
Retouching Essentials - Practice Files

Pen Tool Reconstruction

29:21 Duration
Introduction & Overview
Reconstruction Overview
Pen Tool
Warp Path
Stroke Path
Clipped Gradient
Adding Layer Style
Clouds Filter
Adding a Highlight
Review
LR Crop Warnings
Assigning a Color to a Layer
VID025-Pen Tool Reconstruction.jpg

Puppet Warped Retouch

37:50 Duration
Introduction
Isolate to Layer
Retouch Underlying Area
Anchor Points
Warping
Example Image Overview
Stone Retouch
Sign Retouch
Building Removal
Table Removal
Bulb Replacement
Window Drapes
Window Signs
Summary
VID024-Puppet-Warped Retouch.pdf
VID024-Puppet-Warp-Karen.jpg
VID024-Puppet-Warp-Window.jpg

Multi-Image Retouching Techniques

1:11:52 Duration
Intro & Overview
Retouching Overview
Multi-image Retouching Overview
Raw Smart Object Tricks
Transforming & Masking Secondary Images
Matching Color and Brightness
Recreating a Shadow
Review Original Version
More Multi-Image Retouch Examples
Shooting for Multi-Image Retouching
Summary
VID017-Multi-Image Retouching
VID017-base-image.jpg
VID017-second-image.jpg

Retouching Techniques

1:14:46 Duration
Intro & Overview
Tool Settings
Removing Reflection from Sign
Clone Source Panel
Breaking Up Problems Into Smaller Chunks
Complex Retouching
Using Paths for Angle Reference
Fixing Repetition
Review & Summary
VID016-Retouching Techniques
VID016-Station-to-Retouch.jpg

Organize

Lightroom Classic Collection Tips

43:45 Duration
Introduction
View Multiple
Extend Panel Width
Collapse/Expand Children
Save Quick Collection
Collection Options
Subdivide Large Collections
Smart Collection Portfolios
Color Label System
Filter Collections
Virtual Copies & Edits
Collection Badges
Export Smart Collection
Export as Catalog
Other Modules
Summary
MA_LR Collection Tips

Lightroom Classic Collections

44:14 Duration
Introduction
Collection Types
Collections
Smart Collections
Collection Sets
Specialty Collections
Quick Collection
Target Collection
Collection Tips
Summary
MA_Lightroom Collections

Culling a Shoot in Lightroom

37:49 Duration
Introduction
Subfolder Overview
Culling a Shoot
Stack HDR Brackets
Mark Bad as Reject
Survey View
Compare View
Sequence Of Images
Develop Multiple Images
Low Res Panoramas
Crop Before Comparing
Summary
MA_Culling a Shoot in LR

Lightroom Folder Color Labels

37:13 Duration
Introduction
Folder System Overview
Color Label System
Green=Done
Blue=Culling Complete
Red=Culling Needed
Yellow=Mid Culling
Purple=Not in System
Apply to Archives
Confirm Existing Labels
Find Finished Shoots
Find Unculled Shoots
Find Culled Shoots
Summary of Color Labels
Don't Use Favorites
MA_LR Color Labels

LR Map Advanced

1:03:28 Duration
Introduction
Auto-Import
Convert GPS Coordinates
Google Streetview Tips
Filter by Metadata
Sync Metadata
Filter by Location
Smart Collections
Address to GPS Coordinates
More Streetview Tips
Force Image Download
Clear Keywords
Extend LR with Plugins
Subject Collections
Summary
MA_LR Map Module Advanced

Lightroom Map Module

36:46 Duration
Introduction
Navigating the Map
Adding Photos to Map
Drag to Map
Use GPS Receiver
GPS Tracklog
Misc. Features
Saved Locations
Include with Export?
Summary

Lightroom Quarterly Maintenance

36:51 Duration
Introduction
Backup Catalog
Save Metadata to XMP
Discard Unneeded Previews
Clear Outtakes History
Rename Default Names
Fix Missing Files
Keyword Base Images
Create In Progress Folder
Review Maintenance Collections
Summary
MA_Quarterly LR Maintenance

LR Organization Update & Tips

39:37 Duration
Introduction
Library Panels
Hide LR Modules
Solo Mode
Folder System
Collection System
Summary
FREE Public Tip
MA_Organization Update

Lightroom Desktop/Laptop Workflows

32:24 Duration
Introduction
Workflow Options
Pure Travel Catalog
Master on External
Master & Master + Travel
Bridge for Travel
Bridge Preferences
Import from Catalog
Import Bridge Changes
Summary
MA_Lightroom Desktop Laptop Workflow

Wish I Knew: Organize

46:31 Duration
Introduction
.XMP Files
DNG Ideas
Master TIFF Files
Renaming Images
Organizing with Subfolders
FREE Public Tip
MA-Wish I Knew_Organize

Lightroom Library Module Tips

40:09 Duration
Simplified Import Dialog
Removing Keywords Before Import
Viewing Hard Drive Info
Working with Folders
Changing File Permissions