Adobe Photoshop Lesson One
Embark on your Photoshop journey with a solid foundation in essential tools and techniques. This 4-5 hour lesson introduces you to the Photoshop interface and critical settings, preparing you for both creative projects and the Adobe Certified Professional exam.
Key learning outcomes:
• Navigate and customize the Photoshop interface
• Configure essential Photoshop preferences
• Master basic photo editing techniques (cropping, healing, cloning)
• Understand non-destructive editing with adjustment layers
• Learn file management and export options for various purposes
• Process RAW images using Adobe Camera Raw
We'll start by exploring the Photoshop interface, learning how to arrange panels, save custom workspaces, and set up preferences for optimal workflow. You'll then dive into essential photo editing techniques, including cropping, straightening, and removing distractions using the spot healing and clone stamp tools.
Throughout the lesson, you'll master non-destructive editing techniques using adjustment layers, allowing you to enhance colors and tones without altering the original image. We'll also cover file management, including how to save your work in various formats and export for different purposes.
You'll learn to use Adobe Bridge for efficient file browsing and organization. We'll also introduce you to Adobe Camera Raw, teaching you how to process and develop RAW images for maximum quality and flexibility.
By the end of this lesson, you'll be confidently fixing common photo problems and enhancing your images like a pro. This foundational knowledge is essential for all future Photoshop work and will set you on the path to becoming a skilled visual designer.
This lesson aligns with several key objective domains for the Adobe Certified Professional exam, including:
2.2 Navigate, organize, and customize the application workspace.
2.4 Import assets into a project.
2.5 Manage colors, swatches, and gradients.
3.3 Differentiate between and perform destructive or nondestructive editing.
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