Video description
Expressing your unique voice and vision is a passion for most artists, and you don’t need tools getting in the way. Scott Valentine helps you gain expert control over two of Photoshop’s essential editing tools: adjustment layers and blend modes. They can be easy to use, but they aren’t always easy to understand. Scott translates the technical elements into every day language and demonstrates techniques using real-world examples. Whether you’re a professional or hobbyist, there’s something here for you. The video starts with a demonstration of the fundamentals of the tools so that you have a deep understanding of how they work. You’ll also learn multiple ways to approach important photo-editing techniques, including black and white conversion, color correction, detail enhancement, and dodging and burning. The Hidden Power of Adobe Photoshop Adjustments and Blends: Learn by Video will help you gain effortless control so you can stop thinking about your tools and get back to thinking about your art.
Table of contents
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How and Why to Experiment With Adjustment Layers and Blending Modes
- Welcome 00:03:57
- Images Are Data 00:02:44
- Building an Experiment File 00:07:19
- Self Blends 00:06:24
- Extended Information 00:05:45
- Combining Tools 00:05:06
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Basic Retouching Techniques
- Color Correction 00:07:43
- Color Effects 00:08:06
- Zone Control with Gradient Maps 00:05:57
- Painting on Masks 00:07:21
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Dodge & Burn Techniques
- Using Blending Modes 00:08:37
- Using Adjustment Layers 00:13:58
- Creating Vignettes and Borders 00:09:39
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Advanced Retouching
- Frequency Separation 00:07:44
- Channels as Adjustment Layer Masks 00:06:04
- Smart Objects as Masks 00:09:40
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Toning Techniques
- B&W Adjustments 00:07:44
- Color Lookup Tables 00:06:22
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Special Effects
- Clone Stamp Blending 00:08:11
- Soft Glow / Orton Effect 00:04:20
- Rain 00:06:55
- Texture Blending 00:07:57
- Dry Ink Brush 00:04:32
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Final Project
- Final Project 00:14:43
Product information
- Title: Hidden Power of Adobe Photoshop: Adjustments and Blends for Photographers: Learn by Video
- Author(s):
- Release date: October 2014
- Publisher(s): Pearson
- ISBN: 0134084381
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