Essential Training for Photoshop CC 2017

Learning how to use Photoshop efficiently and effectively is the best investment you can make to get the most out of your pixels. Photoshop CC Essential Training: The Basics filters out the noise and complexity so that you understand the basic features and concepts you need to use Photoshop effectively, whether you're a photographer or designer. We reviews the basics of digital imaging, from bit depth to image size, and shows how to use different Photoshop tools to crop and retouch photos, while always maintaining the highest-quality output. We show the most efficient ways to perform common tasks, including working with layers, making selections, and masking. Along the way, you will learn the secrets of nondestructive editing using Smart Objects, and master features such as adjustment layers, blend modes, filters, and much more—increasing your productivity every step of the way. Contents of this training: 1. Opening Files 2. Documents and Navigation 3. Customizing the Photoshop Interface 4. Digital Image Essentials 5. Cropping, Straightening, and Adjusting Canvas Size 6. Layers 7. Color and Brush Essentials 8. Working with Layer Masks 9. Making Selections 10. Local Pixel Editing and Retouching 11. Blend Mode Essentials 12. Smart Object Essentials 13. Essential Transformations 14. Adjustment Layer Essentials 15. Essential Filters