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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

Photography

One Scene-Five Ways

22:56 Duration
Introduction
1st Capture
2nd Capture
3rd Capture
4th Capture
5th Capture
Summary
MA_One Scene Five Ways

Capturing Sunbursts

20:49 Duration
Introduction
Flashlight to Camera
Camera Setup
Tripod
Lens Flare
Haze
Aperture & Sunburst
Framing
Lightroom or ACR
White Balance
Whites/Blacks
Presence Sliders
Fine-Tune Exposures
Noise Reduction
Retouching
Summary
MA_Capturing Sunbursts

Leading the Eye in Photography

49:55 Duration
Introduction
Greatest Contrast
Warm to Cool
Text
Brightest Areas
Most Colorful
Post-Processing
Graphic Shape
Position of Sun
Lines
Multi-Technique Examples
Dark on Bright
Break A Pattern
Subject on Color
Leading Lines
Failure
Eyes at Camera
Sharp to Soft
Post-Processing
Blown Highlights
Next Week
Summary
MA_Drawing the Eye

Camera Sensor Sizes

46:21 Duration
Introduction
History of Sensor Sizes
Crop Factors
Full Frame Equivalent
Crop Frame Equivalent
Aperture and DOF
Resolution & Noise
Spreadsheet
Pixel Size
Print Size Limits
F-Stop Comparison
Lens Comparisons
Sensor Size Conversions
Summary
MA_Camera Sensor Sizes
Spreadsheet.zip

Avoiding Parallax in Panoramas

16:45 Duration
Introduction
Normal Camera Setup
Nodal Slide Setup
Adjusting Camera Position
Example Images
Summary
MA_Avoid Parallax in Panos

Photographic Composition

30:12 Duration
Introduction
Subject Placement
Backgrounds
Edges
Alignments
Angles
Architecture
Shooting Height
Near/Far Objects
Isolate the Interesting
Focal Point
Framing
Subject Companion
Break of Blue Skies
Lead the Eye
Summary
MA_Photographic Composition

Combining Light Painted Exposures

1:59:56 Duration
Introduction
Optimize Exposures in LR
Adjust White Balance
Adjust Exposure
Optimize Overall
Open as Layers in PS
Change Blending Mode
Choose Base Exposure
Combine Exposures
Fix Alignment
Mask Exposures
Create Subject Channels
Continue Masking Exposures
Opacity & Highlights
Continue
Shape Object
Modify Selection
Fade Paintbrush
Why On/Off
Mask Overlay
Brightness Advice
Misaligned Exposures
Mark Layer Color
Dual Opacity
Adjust to Hide
Wood Exposures
Quick Mask
Delete Unused Layers
Review Colored Layers
Review Each Exposure
Clean Up Background
Consider Shadows
Adjust Overall Results
Summary
MA_Complex LP Exposures
Lightpaint.zip

Complex Light Painting Shoot

35:43 Duration
Introduction
Why Multiple Exposures
Camera Setup
Light Source
White Balance Refence
Bulb Mode
Lighting Technique
Captures
MA_Complex Light Painting Shoot

Simple Light Painting

1:18:58 Duration
Introduction
Manual Focus
Light Paint Mindset
Distance
Shooting Intro
General Setup
Test Exposure 1
Test Exposure 2
Test Exposure 3
Test Exposure 4
Usable Exposure 1
Usable Exposure 2
Usable Exposure 3
Usable Exposure 4
Chrome Mindset
Usable Exposure 5
Lightroom Enhancement
Combining Exposures
Summary
MA_Simple Light Painting

Aperture, DOF & Background Blur

1:09:19 Duration
Introduction
Focusing
Single Focus Distance
Aperture Concept
Circle of Confusion
Depth of Field
Wide Open
DSLR Viewfinder VIew
DOF Preview Button
Mirrorless Viewfinder
Shooting Mode
F-stop & Aperture
F-stop & Aperture Size
Fast Glass Concept
∞ Infinity Concept
Crop Factor
Blurry Background Formula
Wide View Shallow DOF
Wide Open Sharpness
Summary
MA_Aperture DOF Background Blur

Learning to See

51:06 Duration
Introduction
Light
Backlight
Sun Position
Sun As Starburst
Light Beams
Bright or Dark Detail
Silhouette
Shadows
Color
Shape
Repetition
Odd Numbers
Isolate with Focus
Isolate with Light
Near/Far Compression
Forced Perspective
Reflections
Motion Blur
Summary
FREE Public Tip
MA_Learning to See

Camera Distance & Compression

56:15 Duration
Introduction
Shooting Distance
Compressing Distance
Reducing Distortion
Near vs Far Objects
Near vs Far Diagram
Choosing Distance
Zoomed Panoramas
Framing Near & Far
Zoom & Walk Diagram
Near/Far Examples
Wide Angle Examples
Telephoto Examples
Zoomed Panoramas
Aperture Setting Issues
Summary
FREE Public Tip
MA_Focal Length and Compression

Sync Speed & Distortion

10:26 Duration
Introduction
Flash Sync Speed Concept
High Speed Sync Flash
Fast Shutter Speeds can Cause Distortion
Medium Format Cameras with Leaf Shutters

Output

Variables

31:34 Duration
Introduction
Create Template File
Prep Source Images
Create Spreadsheet
Setup Layers
Define Variables
Pixel Replacement
Text Replacement
Visibility
Linked Variables
Applying Datasets
Troubleshooting
Exporting Separate Files
Summary
MA_Variables
Practice Images.zip

Gallery Wraps & Actions

58:49 Duration
Introduction
Action Preview
Manual Technique
Creating an Action
Selection Sizes
Select Along Outer Edge
Duplicate Step
Troubleshooting the Action
Refining the Action
Summary
MA_Gallery Wraps and Actions
Gallery Wrap.atn.zip

Print Sequencing

43:33 Duration
Introduction
Determine Print Sizes
Image Sequencing
Order of Series
Adjust for Group
Large vs Small
Summary
MA_Print Sequencing

Resolution for Printing

39:32 Duration
Introduction
Establish Personal Standards
Print Size Spreadsheet
Enter Prefereces
Customize Print Size
Whole Print Distance
Casual View Distance
Critical View Distance
One-Off Calculations
Avoiding Pixelization
Largest Possible Print
Summary
MA_Resolution and Print Size
Spreadsheet.zip

Cropping For Print

1:23:43 Duration
Introduction
Crop Visualizer in LR
Crop Snapshots
Smaller Overlay
In-Camera Framing
Mark Unusable Areas
Crop Visualizer in LR
Creating Custom Overlay
Save to Library Panel
Summary
FREE Public Tip
MA_Cropping for Print
Crop Visualizer.zip

Printing from Photoshop

59:41 Duration
Introduction
Think Print While Shooting
Soft Proofing
Crop
Resolution
Use Plug-Ins
Print or Save JPEG
Viewing Conditions
Print from PS
Print Dialog Box
Printer Plug-ins
Content--Aware Crop
Summary
MA_Printing in Photoshop

Printing from Lightroom

54:42 Duration
Introduction
While Shooting
Aspect Ratios
Soft Proofing
Crop
Print Template
Print or Save JPEG
Viewing Conditions
Printing in LR
Saving Crop
Virtual Copy
Crop in PS
Adding Space
Setup for Printing
Summary
MA_LR Print Module

Soft Proofing in Photoshop

48:53 Duration
Introduction
Printer Profiles
Obtaining Printer Profiles
Profile Search Terms
Soft Proofing
Downloading Profiles
Real World Soft Proofing
Proof Setup
Rendering Intent
Saving Printing Conditions
Making Adjustments
Using Print Folders
Gamut Warning
Simulate Paper & Ink
Renaming Profiles
Summary
FREE Public Tip
MA_SoftProofing in PS

Soft Proofing in Lightroom

46:44 Duration
Introduction
Printer Profiles
Obtaining Printer Profiles
Profile Search Terms
Soft Proofing
Downloading Profiles
Installing Printer Profiles
Real World Soft Proofing
Adding Printer Profiles
Adjusting the image
Destination Gamut Warning
Other Examples
Creating a Proof Copy
Rending Intents
Simulating Paper & Ink
Renaming Profiles
Summary
MA_SoftProofing in LR

Lightroom Export Presets

16:29 Duration
Introduction
Creating Export Presets
Preset Based on Existing
Preset Naming
Pixels vs Inches
Color Spaces
File Format
Destination
Portfolio Folder
Default Size*
Smart Preview Size
Full Size Export
Copy Original
Lossy DNGs
Watermarking
Summary
VID041 LR Export Presets.pdf

PS/LR Software Updates

April 2022 PS & LrC Updates

24:51 Duration
Introduction
Lightroom Classic 11.3
New Camera Support
New Lens Support
Masking Changes
Reset Preferences Pref
Faster Metadata
Wacom Improvements
Map & Print
Windows Bug
Adobe Camera Raw 14.3
Camera & Lens Support
GPU Rendering
Photoshop 23.3
Sky Replacement Update
Illustrator Text
Multithreading & GPU
Cloud Preference
Removed Camera Shake
Share Icon
Summary
MA_April2022 Updates
2017_12_07-St-Denis-Reunion.jpg

October 2021 BR PS LR Updates

45:31 Duration
Introduction
Bridge
Workflows Panel
ACR sidecar files
ACR 14
My Test
Photoshop 2022
Content Authenticity
Updated Gradients
GPU Acceleration
XDR Support
Illustrator to Layers
Photoshop for Web
PS Object Finder
PS Mask All Objects
Adobe Camera Raw 14
Neural Filters
Lightroom Classic V11
Summary
MA_Oct2021 Updates

August 2021 PS Update

24:43 Duration
Introduction
Photoshop Public Beta
Discover Panel Additions
Super Zoom Update
Style Transfer Update
Sky Replacement Update
Overprint Shading
Edit>Warp Update
3D Discontinued
Summary
MA_Photoshop 22.5 Update
Lesson-Thumbnail.jpg
2015-08-Misc-MO.jpg
2015_04-Qibao-Old-Street.jpg
2015_03-Winnemucca-NV.jpg

June 2021 Adobe Updates

16:01 Duration
Introduction
Photoshop 22.4.2
Adobe Camera Raw 13.3
Lightroom Classic 10.3
Summary
MA_June 2021 Adobe Updates

Save Share Export

17:25 Duration
Introduction
Save in ACR
Save A Copy
Share Icon
Export in Bridge
Image Processor
Summary
MA_Save Share Export

March 2021 ACR/PS/LR Updates

39:57 Duration
Introduction
Adobe Camera Raw 13.2
New Camera Support
New Lens Support
Super Resolution
Super Resolution from LR
Apple ProRaw Profile
New Filter & Sort Options
Hide/Reorder Panels
Photoshop 22.3
Apple M1 Support
Invite to Edit
Preset Syncing
Custom Shape Properties
Bug Fixes
Lightroom Classic 10.2
Speed Increases
Nikon Live View Tethering
Red Eye Change
Apple Pro Raw Profile
Bug Fixes
Lightroom 4.2
Disable Sections
Apple ProRaw Profile
Combined Notifications
Edited Filter
Bug Fixes
Summary
MA_March2021 Updates

October 2020 PS/LR/BR Updates

48:33 Duration
Introduction
Photoshop
Neural Filters
Sky Replacements
Enhanced Cloud Documents
Pattern Preview
Live Shapes
Reset SO Transforms
Plug-Ins Menu
Preset Searching
Content Tracing
Select & Mask
Color Grading
Help & Learn
Adobe Camera Raw
Color Grading
GPU Acceleration
Hide Panels
Compact Layout
Box Zoom
Camera Support
Lens Support
Lightroom Classic
Color Grading
GPU Acceleration
Better Tethering
Box & Scrub Zoom
Lens & Camera Support
Updated Catalog
Update ACR
Adobe Bridge
Video Thumb Preview
Resize Fit Fill
Export Order
About Screen
Help System
Search Presets
Plug-Ins Menu
S.O. Properties
Actual Size View
Pattern Preview
Camera Raw Changes
Lightroom Classic
Summary
MA_OCT 2020 Updates

June 2020 PS/LR/BR Updates

1:01:50 Duration
Introduction
Bridge 10.1
File>Export To
Transparency Options
Lightroom (cloud storage)
Raw Defaults
Adobe Defaults
Versions
Hue Local Adjustment
Watermarks
Sharred Album Notifications
Lightroom Classic 9.3
Bug Fixes
Camera Lens Support
New Feature Overview
Library Feature Overview
Develop Feature Overview
Cloud Sync Status
Batch Export
Local Hue Adjustment
Curves Interface
HLS/Color
ISO Adaptive Presets
Adobe Default Presets
Raw Default Pref
Photoshop 21.2
New Feature Overview
Match Font
Rotatable Patterns
Summary
MA_June2020 PS LR Bridge Updates

June 2020 Adobe Camera Raw Update

1:17:34 Duration
Introduction
New Feature Overview
Adjustments List
Eyeball Icons
Before View
Tools Have Moved
Zoom/Hand Tool
Eyedropper
Color Sampler
Targeted Adjustment
Crop and more
Transform Tool
Spot Removal Tool
Red Eye Tool
Localized Adjustements
Preferences
Trash
Full Screen
Filmstrip
Save Image
Misc
Before/After View
RGB Numbers
Pop-up Menus
Open Image Button
Snapshots/Presets
Icon Indicators
Curves Redesigned
HSL/Color Mixer
Collapsible Settings
Grid Overlay
Isolated Adjustments
Hue Adjustment
Single Panel Mode
Preview Final Size
Sharpening Preview
Reset Sliders Automatically
Adaptive ISO Presets
Raw Default Settings
Adobe Default Presets
Summary
MA_June2020 ACR Updates

February 2020 LR Update

30:17 Duration
Introduction
Lightroom Classic 9.2
GPU Support
Camera Support
Lens Support
Raw Default Settings
PSB File Support
Auto-Sync Changes
Export Done Button
Secondary Display
ACR 12.2
Raw Defaults
Lightroom Desktop
Export DNG
Export Color Space
Export Dimensions
Headless Merge
Drag-Import to Alumb
Share Metadata
Keyword Auto-complete
iOS/Andriod LR 5.2
Learn & Discover
Import Presets
iOS Split Screen
Duplicate Finding
Summary
MA_2020 LR Update

11/2019 Bridge, Photoshop, Lightroom Updates

2:33:29 Duration
Introduction
Creative Cloud App
Bridge 2020
Lightroom
Multi-Batch Export
Filter by Color Label
Preset Export
Crop with Vignette
Fill Edges on Panorama
History Clearing
Depth Filtering
Photoshop for iPad
Photoshop 2020 Overview
Home Screen
Cloud Documents
Saving to the Cloud
Sync Status & Settings
Open from Cloud
Home Screen Access
Access.Adobe.com
Delete/Restore
Save As GIF Animation
Export As Previews
Tools
Crop Tool
Object Section Tool
Paintbrush Tool
Content-Aware Fill
Revised Presets
Swatches
Gradients
Patterns
Shapes
Styles
Layers
Zoom to Layer
Smart Objects
Layer Comps
Edit>Transform>Warp
Recording Update
Properties Panel
Document Properties
Pixel Properties
Shape Properties
Type Properties
Smart Object Properties
Multi-Layer Properties
Lens Blur Filter
Small Changes
Summary
MA_Nov 2019 Updates
PracticeFiles.zip

August 2019 Lightroom/ACR Release

1:00:35 Duration
Introduction
Version Numbers
How to Update
New Camera Support
New Lens Support
Lightroom Cloud
Undelete
Video on Android
Batch Metadata
Search
Activity View
Sort Order
Rating Hiding
Lightroom Classic
GPU Acceleration
Batch Photo Merge
Collection Color Labels
PNG Support
Filmstrip Index Numbers
Speed Improvement
Book Auto Cell
GPU Settings
Batch Merge Setting
Preset Improvements
Bug Fixes
Camera Raw
LR Features
New Sync Settings
Summary
FREE Public Tip
MA_Aug2019 LR ACR Update

May 2019 Lightroom/ACR Release

56:02 Duration
Introduction
LR Classic Features
Lightroom Features
New Camera Support
New Lens Profiles
How to Update
Flat-Field Correction
Texture Slider
Summary
MA_May2019 LR Update
Practice Images.zip

February 2019 Lightroom Update

39:40 Duration
Introduction
Nikon Z6 Z7 Tethering
Nikon 500mm f/5.6E Support
Tethering Improvements
Map Altitude via GPS
Enhance Details
Demosaicing Explained
Fuji X-Trans
Enhance Details Benefits
Images that Benefit
Tradeoffs
Applying Enhance Details
Live Demo
Files Supported
ACR 11.2
New DNG Version
Lightroom CC Update
Summary
MA_Feb2019 Lightroom Update

October 2018 Photoshop Release 20.0

2:03:31 Duration
Introduction
Updating PS
Content Aware Fill
Frame Tool
Color Wheel
Type Tool
Auto Commit
Constrained Transformations
Reference Point
Color Controls
Distribute Space
Math in Number Fields
Blending Mode Previews
Home Icon
LR Photos
Lock Workspace
Scale User Interface
Symmetry
Undo
Keyboard Shortcuts
Long Layer Names
Flip Horizontal
HDR Panoramas
Depth Range Mask
New Process Version
Bugs & Issues
Summary
MA_Photoshop Version 20

June 2018 Lightroom/ACR Update

33:24 Duration
Introduction
Backup First
Camera/Lens Support
ACR 10.4
Bug Fixes
New Feature Overview
How To Upgrade
Folder Color Labels
Fast Folder Filtering
Manage Presets
Manage Profiles
Disable Profile Preview
Preset Preview Pref
Stack HDR & Pano
Summary
MA_LR Classic June2018 Update

April 2018 Lightroom/ACR Update

1:04:17 Duration
Introduction
What's New?
New Camera Support
Sharpening Default
Facial Recognition
Larger Tone Curve
Dehaze Moved
Presets Changed
DCP Profiles
New Adobe Profiles
Creative Profiles
Plug-in Released
ACR 10.3
Update Demo
Plug-in Demo
Summary
FREE Public Tip
MA_Apr2018 LR Updates

January 2018 Photoshop Release 19.1

29:52 Duration
Introduction
Select Subject
Select>Subject
Quick Selection Tool
Magic Wand
Select & Mask
Use in Actions
Use in Select & Mask
Decontaminate Colors
PC Interface Scaling
12,800% Zoom
Summary
FREE Public Tip
MA_Jan2018-Photoshop-Updates
2017_03_Boca de Valeria Brazil_1992.jpg
2017_03_Boca de Valeria Brazil_2000.jpg
2017_03_Buenos Aires Argentina_0073.jpg
2017_03_Olinda Brazil 0291.jpg
2017_03_Paraty Brazil_0426.jpg
2017_03_Paraty Brazil_0490.jpg
2017_04_Cabo San Lucas Mexico_4826.jpg
2017_04_Cartagena Colombia_3418.jpg
2017_04_Panama Canal_3953.jpg
2017_04_Quepos Costa Rica_4245.jpg
2017_05_19-Karen Yoga with Balloons 5192043.jpg

February 2018 Lightroom Release 7.2

39:04 Duration
Introduction
Performance Improvements
Multi-core Details
Bug Fixes
Catalog on External
Queued HDR fix
New Camera Support
New Lens Support
New Feature Overview
Collection from Folder
Collection Set from Folder
Collection from Map Pin
Filter Folders
Favorite Folders
Filter by Edits
Smart Collection-Has Edits
Clear History Tip
Summary
MA_Feb2018 LR Release 7.2

October 2017 Photoshop Changes

1:14:20 Duration
Introduction
Start Screen
Share Icon
Rich Tool Tips
Learn Panel
Brushes
Text
Select & Mask
Curvature Pen Tool
Copy/Paste Layers
HEIF File Format
MA Oct2017 PS Changes
Diner for Pen Tool.jpg

October 2017 Lightroom, ACR & Bridge Changes

40:52 Duration
Introduction
Lightroom Classic vs CC
LR Classic Changes
Importing
Performance
LR Previews
Process Version 4
Range Mask
Adobe Camera Raw
Bridge Changes
Filter
Output Module
Summary
MA_OCT2017 LR ACR Bridge Updates
2017_05_San Diago CA_5003.dng

2016 Photoshop & Lightroom Updates

1:35:45 Duration
Removed Features
Reference View
Panorama Boundary Warp
Smaller Changes
Removed Features
Searching
Auto-Select Layers Preference
Start Workspace
New Document Settings
Adobe Stock Document Templates
MacBook Pro Touchbar
Smaller Changes
Summary
VID020-PS & LR Updates
VID020-Icelandic-Church.jpg
VID020-Text Scan.jpg

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 Keyboard Shortcuts

15:16 Duration
Introduction
Auto-Select Layers
Layer List
Select Multiple
Disable Snapping
Drag Bounding Box
Stacking Order
Toggle Visibility
Delete Layers
Create Group
Clipping Group
New Layer
Summary
MA_Layer Keyboard Shortcuts
Moscow Mega Pano.zip

Understanding Apply Image

30:30 Duration
Introduction
Basic Concepts
Invert
Blending Mode
Opacity
Preserve Transparency
Mask
A Bug in Photoshop
Review of Options
Frequency Separation
Apply Between Documents
Summary
MA_Understanding Apply Image

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

Organize

LrC: Desktop + Laptop Workflow

32:09 Duration
Introduction
Assumptions
Essential Concepts
4 Workflow Choices
Frequent Switch w/Archives
Brief Trips with Images
Newly Shot Only
Long Trip w/Full Archives
Import from Another Catalog
Summary
MA_LR Classic Laptop Desktop

Lightroom Classic: Syncing

26:06 Duration
Introduction
Enable Syncing
Synced Collections
Smart Previews
Sync Methods
All Synced Photos
Filter Collection List
Public Collections
Like & Comment Online
LR Mobile
Sync Preferences
Troubleshooting
What Gets Synced
Summary
MA_LR Classic Syncing

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
Thumbnail Icon Badges
Custom Color Labels
Match Total Exposures
Quick Develop
Using LR Metadata in InDesign
VID039: LR Library Module Tip & Tricks.pdf

Bridge vs Lightroom

51:56 Duration
Intro & Overview
Bridge
Lightroom
Adjustments
Delivery Files
Printing
Misc
Misc Cont
Summary
VID019-Bridge vs Lightroom

Lightroom Organizational System

33:36 Duration
Introduction
Overview of System
Subfolder Setup
Number next to folder
Additional Subfolders
Adding keyboard shortcut
Keywording System
Unnecessary Keywords

Enhance

Challenge Shadow Removal

37:49 Duration
Introduction
Low Frequency Mask
Curves Adjustment
Group with Mask
Refine Curves Adjustment
Blur Mask
Paint on both masks
Color Tweaks
Second Curve
Blur Tool
Hue/Saturation
QuickMask Mode
Summary
MA_Shadow Removal
Challenge hawk.jpg
Bens Frequency Separation.zip

HDR to Final

59:41 Duration
Introduction
Spot Healing Brush
+ Contrast in Curves
Isolate with QuickMask
Hue/Saturation
Shift Color in Curves
Luminosity Mode
Lens Flare
Paint in Color Mode
Lens Flare 2
Tiny Tweaks
Dual Masks
Retouch Flare
Summary
MA_HDR to Final
2011_05-Horseshoe-Bend-AZ.tif

Enhanced HDR

34:21 Duration
Introduction
Merge HDR
Process HDR
Process Sky Image
Replace HDR Sky
Process Water Image
Replace HDR Water
Remove Tripod Leg
Summary
MA_Enhanced HDR
Enhanced HDR Practice Images.zip

Make Subject Pop

45:01 Duration
Introduction
Examples
1st Example
Levels
Select Subject
Quick Mask
Fill Layer Mask
Refine Mask
2nd Example
Curves
Paint on Mask
Optimize Subject
Detail Action
3rd Example
Curves
Color Curves
Adjust Fountain
Summary
MA_Make Subject Pop
2021_12 San Jaun Puerto Rico.tif
2021_12 Virgin Gorda BVI.tif
2021_12 San Jaun Puerto Rico 2.tif

Vignetting

42:15 Duration
Introduction
Post Crop Vignetting
Highlights Slider
Radial Filter
Range Mask
Remove with Brush
Snapshots
Adjustment Brush
Photoshop Vignetting
PS Crop Layer
PS Vignetting Layer
PS Groups
Virtual Copies
PS Highlights
Summary
MA_Vignettes
Practice Images.zip

Sun Challenge Image

16:34 Duration
Introduction
Basic Adjustments
Profile
Color Grading
Detail Adjustments
Optics
Spot Removal
Avoiding Lens Flare
Summary
MA_Sun Challenge
Sun-Challenge.zip

Finish the Flamingos

41:13 Duration
Introduction
Dual Develop Settings
Retouch in Raw
Retouch with Clone Source
Darken Top
Brighten Feathers
Adjust Heads
Adjust Eyes
Adjust Beaks
Refine Layer Mask
Clean Up Layers
Summary
MA_Finish the Flamingos
Flamingos.tif

Adjustment Brush Practice

38:51 Duration
Introduction
Auto Mask
Shift Hue
Range Mask
Color Contrast
Lightroom Classic
Lower Contrast
Adjustment Brush Issues
Summary
MA_Adjustment Brush Practive
Practice Images.zip

Learn From Your Archives

16:46 Duration
Introduction
Dull Shadow Detail
+Whites with Adj Brush
Add Range Mask
Smoothness
When Not to Use
Summary
MA_Learn From Your Archives

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

Select & Mask

Masking Dark Hair

50:19 Duration
Introduction
Inspecting the Original
Load Replacement Background
Select Subject
Select and Mask
Mask Original Colors
Dupe in Multiply
Darken Transparent Areas
Add Shadow
Refine Original Mask
Clone Hair Texture
Thin the Mask
Summary
MA_Masking Dark Hair
Kids.jpg
2016_10_Tangier Morocco.jpg
2014_02_25_Lombok-Indonesia.jpg

Mask Refinement

21:25 Duration
Introduction
Tour of Document
Inspecting Problem Areas
Blur Mask
History Brush in Darken
History Brush in Normal
Check Mask
Second Example
Inspect Issue Areas
Maximum + Blur
History Brush
Summary
MA_Mask Refinement
2019_05 Athens Greece.tif
2019_05 Delos Greece.tif

Selection Solutions

30:53 Duration
Introduction
Object Selection Tool
Quick Selection Tool
Quick Select + Quick Mask
Invert Layer Mask
Clean Additions
Channels Panel
Hide Mask Overlay
Keyboard Shortcuts
Select & Mask for Hair
Soft Transition
View Mask Directly
Retouch Layer Mask
Summary
MA_Selection Solutions
2021_12-San-Jaun-Puerto-Rico.tif

LR & ACR More Masking

15:04 Duration
Introduction
Sky Edge Mask
Duplicate Brush vs Mask
Change Mask Type
Change Stacking Order
Darken Partial Sky
Summary
MA_LR-ACR-More-Masking
Chania Crete Greece.zip

LrC & ACR Masking Practice

1:09:02 Duration
Introduction
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
Example 4
Example 5
Example 6
Example 7
Example 8
Example 9
Example 10
Summary
MA_LrC ACR Masking Practice
Practice Images.zip

LrC & ACR’s New Masking

44:31 Duration
Introduction
Old vs New Setup
Select Sky
Overlay Options
Renaming Masks
Select Subject
Subtract
Disable/Hide Mask
Brush
Luminance Range
Intersect
Hover Overlay
Color Range
Small Brush Work
Re-editing Adjustments
Linear Gradient
Radial Gradient
Navigating Masks
Keyboard Shortcuts
Disable All Masks
Finishing the Image
Before/After View
Summary
MA_LrC ACR Masking
2019_05_02-Oia Santorini Greece.zip

Creating Luminosity Masks

13:03 Duration
Introduction
Loading Actions
Loading Curves Presets
Create Master Mask
Active Destination Mask
Blind Action
Overlay Action
Mask View Action
Dual View Action
Delete Master Channel
Summary
MA_Creating Luminosity Masks
Actions-and-Presets.zip

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

Retouch

Retouching Practice II

47:45 Duration
Introduction
Fix the Easy Parts I
Fix Easy II
Blend Transitions
Find Raw Material
Mask Material
Heal Shading
Adjust Brightness & Color
Dupe then Smooth
Lighten Clone
Summary
MA_Retouching Practice PartII
2017_11-Abu-Dhabi-UAE.jpg.zip

Retouching Practice

38:07 Duration
Introduction
Reveal Shadow Detail
Clone Source: Offset
Shift-Click Lines
Blend with Healing Brush
Brush Edge Alignment
Reflect
Scale Width
Scale Height
2nd Clone Source
Heal from 1st Source
Group + Mask
Summary
MA_Retouching Practice
2017_11 Abu Dhabi UAE.jpg.zip

Challenge: Garage Cleanup

43:11 Duration
Introduction
Spot Heal Brush
Path of Wall Edges
Clone Stamp Wall
Heal to Smooth Shading
Clone Stamp Wall Edge
Heal to Smooth
Clone for Floor Edge
Heal Floor Contents
Left Wall Sheetrock
Right Wall
Far Wall
Clean Seams
Hide Path
Summary
MA_Challenge Image Garage Cleanup
Clean Your Garage.jpg

Challenge Image: Clean Water

27:26 Duration
Introduction
General Plan
Color Range: Highlights
Select Yellow/Orange
Highlights Minus Yellows
Expand Selection
Remove Top Area
Content-Aware Fill
Mask Results
Second Pass
Manual Tweaks
Summary
MA_Challenge Clean Water
Clean Water.jpg

Fixing Lens Flare

29:42 Duration
Introduction
Open in Photoshop
Hue/Saturation
Paint on Layer Mask
Retouching
Curves
Color Blending Mode
Summary
MA_Lens Flare Removal
Sun Challange.zip

Challenge: Eyeglass Reflections

13:55 Duration
Introduction
Remove Purple
Retouch Highlights
Clone Source
More Color Fixes
Darken
Retouch Mouth
Summary
MA_Eyeglass Reflections
Reflection in Glasses.jpg

Start to Finish: Butterfly

54:32 Duration
Introduction
ACR: Reset & Snapshot
ACR White Balance
Detail & Noise Reduction
Spot Removal
Photoshop Layers
Retouch Wing
Shift Browns to Green
Curves on Butterfly
Tone Down Background
Cleanup Edges
Summary
MA_Start to Finish Butterfly
Butterfly.zip

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

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

Creative

Stylize a Logo

1:00:56 Duration
Introduction
Preview the Results
Thicken Logo
Add Highlight
Add Drop Shadow
Logo Highlights Above
Double Vector Masks
Subtract From Shape
Move Effect to Group
Move Path to Mask
Show/Hide Path
Add Layer Mask
Layer Mask Hide Effects
Troubleshoot Area
Logo Thickness Above
Duplicate Thickness
Group with Vector Mask
Copy to Vector Mask
Combine Shapes
Overlap Shadow Idea
Summary/Review
MA2216 Logo Result.psd.zip

Text to Logo

42:03 Duration
Introduction
Create & Style Text
Type Options
Glyphs Panel
Convert to Shape
Solid & Hallow Arrow Tools
Merge Shape Components
Define Custom Shape
Summary
MA_Text to Logo

Faux Shallow DOF

28:44 Duration
Introduction
Depth Blur Filter
Output Depth Map
Second Example
Modify Depth Map
Lighten/Darken Modes
Copy to Channel
Lens Blur Filter
Third Example
Summary
MA_Faux Shallow DOF
2009_12 Myanmar-Burma 1.jpg
2006_06-Badlands-SD.jpg
2009_12 Myanmar-Burma 2.jpg

Vintage Postcard Action

21:08 Duration
Introduction
Installing the Actions
Applying the Action
Inspecting the Results
Parametric Version
Customizing the Action
Learning From the Action
Playback Options
Play 1 Step at a Time
Snapshots
Duplicate Action
Skip Step
Prompt for Settings
Inspect Elements
Summary
MA_Vintage Postcard Look
2019_04 Sydney Australia.jpg
Bens Vintage Postcard.atn.zip

Flip & Planetize

12:06 Duration
Introduction
Loading the Actions
Reflect Actions
Inside Out Action
Transform into Planet
Interior vs Exterior Areas
Retouch Result
Another Example
Summary
MA_Flip Planetize
Bens Reflect & Planetize.atn.zip
Practice Images.zip

Polaroid Transfer

14:29 Duration
Introduction
Layers Overview
Layer Opacity
Modify Curves
Distortion Effect
Replace Image
Mask Creation Process
Summary
MA_Polaroid Transfer
Polaroid-Transfer.tif

Sunburst Composites

14:00 Duration
Introduction
Capturing Sunbursts
Compositing Sunbursts
Flip Vertical
Copy/Paste Version
Double Brightness
Adjust Result
Summary
MA_Sunburst Composites
Sunflare Images.zip

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