Search

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

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

Introduction
High Dynamic Range
Panoramas

HDR - Practice Files
Panorama - Practice Files

Filters

Introduction
Find Edges
Emboss
Soft Contrast Effect
Highpass Sharpening
Oil Paint Effect
Filter Gallery
Render Tree
Quick Mask Mode

Filters - Practice Files

Essential Adjustments

Introduction
Brightness/Contrast
Levels
Adjustment Layers
Black & White
Hue/Saturation
Working with Layers
Blending Modes

Essential Adjustments - Practice Files

Layer Masks

Introduction
Waterfall Composite
Adding People
Car Composite
Lion Composite
Image as Stencil
Replacing a Sky

Layer Masks - Practice Files

Retouching Essentials

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

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

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

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

Essentials

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

36:17 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

MA-Wish I Knew_Essentials

Crop Tool

49:20 Duration

Introduction
Options Bar Settings
Perspective Crop Tool
Cropping TIps

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

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

Understanding Color Modes

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

1:46:44 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

Cropping

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

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

Transformation Tips

Introduction
Changing Rotation Pivot Point
Transform Again
Quick Transformations
Preventing Snapping
Keyboard Shortcuts
Tips & Tricks
Scaling Layer Effects

Layers

Wish I Knew: Layers

20:52 Duration

Introduction
Background "Layer"
Flatten vs Merge Visible
Auto-Select Layers
Viewing Single Layer
Auto-Align Layers
Reveal All
Trim
Copy Merged
Summary

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

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

54:41 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

VID035_Layer Groups.pdf
Group-Basics.psd.zip
Knockout.tif

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

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

31:30 Duration

Introduction
.XMP Files
DNG Ideas
Master TIFF Files
Renaming Images
Organizing with Subfolders

MA-Wish I Knew_Organize

Lightroom Library Module Tips

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

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

Enhance

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

50:09 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

MA_Understanding Histograms

Adjustment Layer Tips & Tricks

1:00:48 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

18:35 Duration

Introduction
Equalize Selected Area
Lightpainting Example
Creating An Action
Bright Example
Overcast Sky Example
JPEG & 16 Bit Warning
Summary

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

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

Intro & Overview
Curves Technique
Masking End Result
De-glowing a Second Area
Evening Out Sky
Summary

VID015-Teapot-Station.jpg

Empty Adj Layers & Knockout

Intro & Overview
Empty Adjustment Layers
Knockout Introduction
Knockout Shallow vs Deep
Review of Empty Adjustment Layers
Graphic Design Example of Knockout
Fill Opacity

VID012-Empty Adj Layer.jpg
VID012-Base-Image.jpg
VID012-Background.jpg
VID012-Complex-Mask.jpg
VID012-Knockout.jpg

Fixing Haze Three Ways

Intro & Overview
Blacks Slider
Isolated Blacks Adjustments
Face Adjustments
Dehaze Slider
Tone Curve
Reducing Light Rays
Vignetting
Summary

VID011-Fixing Haze.JPG

Select & Mask

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

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

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

Wish I Knew: Retouching

41:46 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

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

Pen Tool Reconstruction

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

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

44:43 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

Blending Modes Overview

14:44 Duration

Introduction
Darken Modes
Lighten Modes
Contrast Modes
Comparative Modes
HSL Modes
Summary

Blending Mode Practice Files.zip

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

Misc

April 2018 Lightroom/ACR Update

58:02 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

MA_Apr2018 LR Updates

DNG File Format

1:03:30 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

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

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

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

1:24:32 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

MA-Actions.pdf
Actions Practice Images.zip

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

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

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

Lightroom Photoshop Integration

Introduction
Quick-Start Workflow
Workflow In-depth
Open as Layers in Photoshop
Working with Smart Objects
Potential Problems & Troubleshooting
Advanced Ideas

the EDGE

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

44:43 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

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

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

Photography: Sync Speed

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