Size: 2.25 GB
Contents: 4 QuickTime training movies, a folder of practice images and PDF of Larry’s favorite Photoshop keyboard shortcuts
Files: This training is delivered as a single, downloaded ZIP file.

Photoshop is an essential tool for video production, regardless of which video editing system you use. This 4-session video training is designed for editors who need to learn Photoshop to modify, clean up or repair digital images. (The course outline is below.)

NOTE: If all you want is Class 4: Advanced Features, click this link to order it.

Tools covered during this course:

• Selection
• Marquee
• Lasso
• Quick Selection
• Magic Wand
• Crop
• Healing Brush
• Paint Brush
• Clone
• Eraser
• Pen / Path
• Text
• Direct Selection
• Shape
• Magnifying glass

EXTRA BONUS: This also includes the image files used during training so you can follow along with Larry and a PDF with 32 of Larry’s favorite keyboard shortcuts.

AUDIENCE LEVEL

This introductory course applies equally to Mac and Windows systems and does not require prior knowledge of Photoshop. These skills are relevant to all video editing systems. All training delivered as QuickTime movies.

NOTE: With the exception of repairing a video clip using Photoshop (Class 4), all the techniques shown in this training should work for all versions of Photoshop starting with CS6 or later.

Class 1 – Get Started (TRT: 42:38)

• Learn the Interface
• Create a new document
• The difference between Open and Place
• Explain Smart Objects
• Basic image editing – position, crop, rotate, resize and opacity
• Introduction to Layers – Add, hide, reorder, delete
• Add and modify text and drop shadows
• Use the Shape tool to create, select and modify shapes

Class 2 – Selection (TRT: 33:21)

• Optimize preferences
• Copy / Paste vs. Copy / Paste Into
• Use the Eraser
• Clone within and between images
• Selection tools: Marquee
• Selection tools: Lassos
• Selection tools: Magic Wand and Quick Selection
• Selection tools: Quick Mask Tool
• Explaining feathering
• Refine the edges of a selection
• Why and how to add an Adjustment Layer

Class 3 – Image Repair (TRT: 24:47)

• Adjust gray-scale values using Levels and the Histogram
• Adjust color values using Color Balance and Hue/Saturation
• Straighten an image
• Crop an image
• Clone to remove spots
• Clone to replace a portion of an image
• Restrict cloning using a marquee
• Repair scratches using the Healing Brush

Class 4 – Advanced Techniques (TRT: 37:23)

• Size digital still images for video
• Add filters
• Apply Blend modes
• Add text and place it on a curve
• Create curved paths
• Prep a 2D image for 3D moves
• Repair damaged video frames