Adobe Photoshop CS6: Learn by Video

Master the Fundamentals

Photoshop CS6 is an incredibly rich and deep set of tools for editing, optimizing, and retouching images, and also offers some great features for working with text, video, and 3D. In this Learn by Video course (created in partnership with our friends at Peachpit Press), Adobe Certified Expert Kelly McCathran is your guide to the myriad capabilities of Photoshop CS6. You'll learn how to make selections, work with layers and masks, use Adobe Camera Raw, create artistic effects, and much more, including lots of hands-on exercises and projects to help you apply what you've learned.

Trainer: Kelly McCathran

ISBN Code: 978-0-321-84071-4

May, 2012

Duration: 14 hrs 50 min

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“ This video course is excellent for anyone who begins with Photoshop or already have some experience with an older version but want to learn about the new ... ” — Simon C.

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Welcome to Adobe Photoshop CS6: Learn by Video

This chapter is packed with videos designed to quickly get you up to speed with Photoshop CS6. You'll tour Photoshop's interface, learn how to optimize Photoshop for real-world productivity, and discover how Photoshop can be used to create compelling images.

Introducing Photoshop CS6
- In this video you'll get a brief introduction to Photoshop CS6 and what will be covered in this course.
  
  Introduction
  
  01:50
- This video gives an overview of how to start the training and use the files and lessons provided.
  
  How to Launch the Files and Lessons
  
  02:58
- This video gives you an overview of Photoshop as the leading raster (photo) editing application. We will also cover some history and the interface.
  
  What Is Photoshop: Raster vs. Vector
  
  04:58
- In this video you will see some sample before and after images that showcase the new features of Photoshop CS6. Also, we will discuss the new, darker interface. Please don't be afraid of the dark, the more photo work you do, the more this interface will be your friend.
  
  What's New in Photoshop CS6 (Overview)
  
  10:42
- This video is an overview of the Photoshop family of products. We'll look at the differences between Photoshop CS6 Standard and Extended, as well as Photoshop Elements and Lightroom.
  
  The Photoshop Family
  
  08:13
- In this video you'll get a quick tour of the Photoshop interface, including the menu bar, toolbar, options bar, panels, and Workspace Switcher. You'll also see how to arrange and tile open documents.
  
  Touring the Interface and Managing Document Windows
  
  07:11
- This video is for Mac users only; the Windows users don't need to watch. Here we will look at the Window > Application Frame feature, which is on by default in CS6. You will see how to turn it off and learn some useful keyboard shortcuts.
  
  The Window > Application Frame (Mac Only)
  
  03:03
- In this video you will learn how to navigate around your document with the Zoom and Hand tools. You'll also be introduced to some useful keyboard shortcuts.
  
  Zooming and Navigating
  
  06:27
- Time to get nerdy. In this video you will see "Kelly's Favorite" keyboard shortcuts and advanced zooming and navigating techniques, along with a very important setting on the Zoom tool called "scrubby zoom."
  
  Advanced Zooming and Navigating
  
  08:48
- In this video you'll learn the basics of creating, opening, editing, and saving images. You'll also be introduced to Photoshop's file formats and how to choose the right one for your work.
  
  Creating, Opening, Editing, and Saving
  
  11:23
This chapter contains a series of fun and easy-to-follow tutorials designed to introduce you to Photoshop and give you a taste of its capabilities.

Photoshop Project Explorations
- When editing an image in Photoshop, it's common - and very normal - to make mistakes. In this video you'll see how easy it is to undo steps (even more than one) and step back in time using Photoshop's History panel and History Brush tool.
  
  Using Multiple Undos and the History Brush Tool
  
  05:56
- In this video you'll discover a powerful way to preview and open your images: the redesigned Mini Bridge, which is built right into Photoshop CS6.
  
  Redesigned Mini Bridge
  
  06:23
- Adobe Bridge is a standalone application that ships with Photoshop. Many people launch it but don't know how to make use of its robust feature set. In this video you will learn how to quickly rename an entire group of images (or any file on your hard drive) using the all-powerful Adobe Bridge.
  
  Adobe Bridge and Batch Renaming
  
  10:15
- There are often one or two details in a photograph that you would like to remove. Photoshop's Content-Aware Fill makes this easier than ever. No cloning stamp required.
  
  Removing Unwanted Objects with Content-Aware Fill
  
  03:53
- If you ever have an object on a complex background that simply isn't in the right spot and wish you could just pick it up and move it - well, in most cases, now you can with the Content-Aware Move tool. You'll also see how to use the awesome Patch and History Brush tools, which were added to Photoshop many years ago.
  
  Content-Aware Move, Patch, and History Brush Tools
  
  10:43
- Photoshop offers a wide variety of special effects, and in CS6 these effects (applied through filters) are faster and more interesting than ever. In this video we will use three filters and some layers to create smoke.
  
  Plug-ins a.k.a. Filters/Up in Smoke
  
  10:32
- In this video you'll learn how to use Photoshop's most basic (but very powerful) color-correction tools to automatically adjust the color and tone for much more dynamic images.
  
  Automatic Color Correction
  
  06:37
- Photoshop has a "magic" Patch tool that can remove crow's feet, wrinkles, bags under the eyes, blemishes, and even moles. The Patch tool can wipe the years away in seconds to quickly enhance the natural beauty of any portrait, as this video demonstrates.
  
  Flawless Faces: Women
  
  09:35
- To make sure we are giving equal time, in this video you will see how to use the Patch tool to create a flawless face on a man.
  
  Flawless Faces: Men
  
  08:52
- Often, images may be scanned crooked or taken at an odd angle. In this video you will learn how to crop and straighten photos both automatically and manually.
  
  Cropping and Straightening an Image
  
  07:01
- In this video you'll learn how to use Photoshop's magical Content-Aware Scale to give your images exactly the right dimensions.
  
  Content-Aware Scaling
  
  05:39
- In order to do perfect color correction, or merge elements from several images, you must master Photoshop's selection tools. This video will get you started on your path to becoming a selection master.
  
  Making Selections
  
  08:12
In this chapter you'll learn how to customize Photoshop's panels, keyboard shortcuts, menus, and preferences to suit the way you work.

Customizing Photoshop
- In this video you will learn about some of the most useful settings that you might want to change before digging into Photoshop. You'll also see how to adjust the brightness of the new "dark UI" (user interface) and perform a more frequent Auto Recovery.
  
  Under the Hood: New Auto Recovery, Customizing the Interface, and Hidden Plug-ins (Filters)
  
  08:34
- The majority of Photoshop's features and tools are organized in panels. In this video you'll learn how to manage and arrange them so that your work in Photoshop is as efficient as possible. Once you create a layout that works, you can save it as a workspace for future use.
  
  Arranging Panels, Switching Screen Modes, and Saving a Custom Workspace
  
  08:39
- One of the best ways that you can improve your efficiency in Photoshop is by using keyboard shortcuts. In this video you'll learn how to change any keyboard shortcut and even add a keyboard shortcut for a menu item that doesn't have one.
  
  Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts
  
  06:04
- Photoshop gives you the ability to hide, show, and customize the color of any menu. Take this tour to see how to make the Photoshop menus work best for you.
  
  Customizing Photoshop's Menus
  
  03:25
- This video looks at the Photoshop preferences that affect performance. You'll gain an understanding of what GPU, CPU, RAM, and VRAM are and how Photoshop uses each.
  
  Optimizing Photoshop's Performance: GPU, CPU, RAM, VRAM and More
  
  13:32
- To align objects, create mock-ups, or add borders, you will need rulers, guides, and grids. Check out this video to see how it's done. You'll also get one of Kelly's favorite tips for working with grids.
  
  Rulers, Guides, and Grids
  
  07:46
This chapter introduces you to the basics of image editing. The important concepts you learn here will serve as the foundation of your Photoshop knowledge. We'll explore the mysteries of resolution and color and look at the importance of layers and masks.

Image Editing Concepts
- This video will give you onscreen examples of how resolution affects quality and file size. You will also see how JPEG compression reduces file size but can damage an image over time. Another key to resolution and file size is knowing where your image will be used - web, print or mobile - and where your image was "born."
  
  Resolution, File Size, and Compression
  
  10:28
- In this lesson you will learn the differences between the RGB and CMYK color modes and see how to convert your images to different color spaces.
  
  RGB vs. CMYK
  
  09:08
- Most people today have a digital camera, or at a minimum a camera on their mobile phone. To begin editing and sharing those images you need to copy them to your computer, and this video will show you exactly how.
  
  Importing Camera Images
  
  06:13
- Using Adobe Bridge you can view a slideshow of images and assign a rating as you go by hitting the numbers 1 through 5. This way, before you begin a project, you've narrowed down your selection of images to the best ones in the batch. Before or after rating it, it's also useful to batch rename your files so that they are easily identifiable, as this video demonstrates.
  
  Reviewing and Rating Images
  
  07:23
- Once you start using your digital camera a lot, you will find that your hard drive quickly gets littered with loose, poorly named images. The more images you create, the more important organizing becomes. In this lesson you'll see how easy it is to rename, move, and organize your files in Photoshop.
  
  Organizing Your Image Library
  
  11:01
- When you practice nondestructive editing, the changes you make to an image are never permanent. This allows you to edit the image with unrivaled power and flexibility. In this video we'll look at the many ways in which Photoshop lets you nondestructively edit an image.
  
  Nondestructive Editing
  
  07:16
- Selections allow you to control exactly where changes occur in an image, create composite images, or manipulate parts of a photo. In this lesson you will learn how to make rectangular and elliptical selections.
  
  Selections: Rectangular and Elliptical
  
  08:10
- To make freeform or straight-edge selections, you will need to get comfortable with the Lasso and Polygonal Lasso tools. In this video you'll see how to do some subtle color correction by lassoing a selection and how to drop in a new background that blends using feathering.
  
  Selections: The Lasso and Polygonal Lasso Tools
  
  09:09
- The Magic Wand tool is one of the two most powerful and intelligent selection tools in Photoshop. In this lesson you will learn how to make color-based selections in your images with the Magic Wand tool.
  
  Selections: The Magic Wand Tool
  
  06:25
- The Quick Selection tool can save you hours once you master it. This video will show you how to use this tool like a pro.
  
  Selections: The Quick Selection Tool and Refine Edge
  
  05:57
- Refine Edge allows you to extract images and objects with ease. In this video you will get a comprehensive overview of this powerful technology.
  
  Using Refine Edge for Image Extraction
  
  06:40
- Simply choosing Image > Mode > Grayscale does not make a compelling black-and-white photo. In this lesson you'll learn some high-end tricks for converting a color shot to a striking black-and-white image.
  
  Converting to Black-and-White
  
  06:49
Layers are a core feature of Photoshop, giving you the ability to assemble different images together, create mock-ups, and make powerful image adjustments that remain fully editable after you save and close your file. In this chapter, we will break down Photoshop's layer features.

Layers and Masks
- The first step on your path to mastering layers is learning how to remove a background. Dive into this lesson to see a super-secret one-click method for removing solid backgrounds. After the background is wiped out, we'll drop in a new one and even "ghost" it back so that the image is more subtle.
  
  Removing Solid Backgrounds
  
  05:37
- In this video you will get a comprehensive overview of the Layers panel. You will see how to hide and show layers, merge layers, and apply layer blending modes.
  
  Overview of Layers
  
  09:05
- Combining several images into one final photo is a task every Photoshop user will undertake sooner or later. Images can be dragged and dropped on top of one another, copied and pasted, or selected and moved to a new layer. You'll see all these techniques in this video.
  
  Adding New Layers
  
  09:21
- How many times have you taken a photo only to discover that one person is looking away or has their eyes closed, while everyone else looks great? Never fear - as long as you build a habit of always taking several shots, you can blend the best of each into one final photo.
  
  Merging Two Images for One Perfect Shot
  
  07:45
- Creating a mask hides a portion of an image without ever erasing the image data. Layer masks are used for hundreds of tasks, and in this video you will see how to create a popular effect: converting the background to black-and-white while leaving one object in color.
  
  Layer Masks, the Key to Flawless Retouching
  
  05:18
- Some of the most useful image effects can be applied to the background of a photo by selecting the area, creating a layer mask, and running a filter (plug-in). In this video you will see how to create a high-end photography effect - depth of field - using a layer mask.
  
  Creating Special Effects with Layer Masks
  
  06:28
- In many photos the overall shot looks great, but there is one area that is too light, too dark, or simply has odd color. In this video you'll see how to use layer masks to correct color and contrast in selected portions of an image.
  
  Correcting Color and Contrast Using a Layer Mask
  
  07:35
- Photoshop lets you add depth to an image through the thoughtful use of drop-shadows, glows, patterns, and much more. This video will guide you through the Layer Style dialog box so that you can choose effects that add polish to your images.
  
  Using Layer Styles
  
  08:53
- Products offered in several colors in a catalog are commonly shot once, then that original shot is edited to create an image for each color available, saving time and money. In this lesson we will lift the curtain and show you exactly how this is done.
  
  Changing Colors Using Layers
  
  11:54
Photo retouching can mean many things: anti-aging, removing imperfections, creating balance, drawing the viewer's eye to your subject, and so on. This chapter will guide you through the key skills involved in retouching.

Photo Retouching
- The Red-Eye tool in Photoshop couldn't be simpler: One click on the offending area and the red is wiped out. You'll also see a more high-end way to remove red-eye, using the sponge tool to desaturate and the burn tool to darken the pupil.
  
  Removing Red-Eye
  
  08:09
- In this video you'll see how easy it is to remove skin imperfections, blemishes, smudged makeup, and other imperfections, including the double-chin effect sometimes caused by poor lighting or people moving back to get in the shot.
  
  Skin Perfection, Eye Brightening, and Double-Chin Removal
  
  11:36
- Stories are all over the web showing before and after photos of some of the biggest celebrities in Hollywood, and in this video you will see how to get that "Hollywood" skin, with flawless smooth texture and improved contrast.
  
  Creating "Hollywood" Skin
  
  13:01
- Although Photoshop can make everyone look 10-20 years younger, you want to be sure that your images don't look too "worked on." The History panel can bring back all of the original if you've gone too far, or lightly blend the original back into your cleaned-up image so that your corrections make the image look better but natural.
  
  Realistic Retouching Using the History Panel
  
  09:41
- Photoshop's Dodge tool lightens and the Burn tool darkens, with intelligence. You can use the Dodge and Burn tools to subtly increase the contrast in selected areas of a photo. With practice, the refined area you create will draw the viewer's eye and create a much more compelling image, as this lesson demonstrates.
  
  Dodging and Burning to Draw Attention
  
  09:26
- This video looks at the differences between the Clone Stamp, Spot Healing Brush, Healing Brush, and Patch tools.
  
  Differences in the Primary Retouching Tools
  
  06:02
- High-end retouchers rarely make destructive edits to images. Instead, they use new layers to clone all the skin repairs. This way, the original shot is always preserved. If you want to retouch like a master, watch this video.
  
  Repairing Skin to New Layers
  
  09:04
- Often a model or makeup artist will overdo the eye shadow or lipstick. Instead of re-shooting, you can simply use Photoshop to make the effect more subtle, as you'll see in this video.
  
  Did the Makeup Artist Go Too Far?
  
  09:14
- The performance of the Liquify command has been radically improved in Photoshop CS6. Once you learn how to use it in this lesson, you won't be able to live without it.
  
  Drop 10 Pounds Without Dieting Using the Liquify Tool
  
  11:15
Most images need a little color correction, but some require major work. Fortunately, Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) is here to save the day. The ACR plug-in is not new, but it is woefully underutilized, and in this chapter you'll learn how to use ACR to get the best color, contrast, and detail out of any photo.

Creating Beautiful Digital Images with Adobe Camera Raw
- In this video you will see why you should be using Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) on every digital shot and learn about the easy, powerful, and robust tools available in ACR.
  
  What Is Adobe Camera Raw and What Files Can It Correct?
  
  14:11
- The histogram gives you a visual representative of where the pixels (or data) lie in your images, while the Info panel gives you the exact color values of any area you mouse over in an image. In this video you'll see how to use both of these tools to keep an eye on your data as you correct color, tone, and contrast in your images.
  
  Reading a Histogram and Using the Info Panel
  
  10:13
- Metadata is extra data stored in a file that tells you about that file. In this video you will see how to read metadata, apply it, and create templates.
  
  Reading and Applying Metadata
  
  09:20
- Once you understand how useful Metadata is, you will want to apply it to every image you create or import to make the files more searchable. In this lesson you'll learn how to build reusable metadata templates in a few simple steps.
  
  Creating Metadata Templates
  
  08:35
- Adobe Camera Raw opens to the basic settings, and by moving a few sliders you can wipe out color casts, brighten whites, and improve contrast.
  
  Removing Color Casts and Improving Contrast With ACR
  
  07:25
- Not only is Adobe Camera Raw easy to use, it is efficient. If you have the same subject in the same environment, you can correct one image, then copy and paste those corrections to a series of images. This video shows you how.
  
  Correcting a Series of Photos and the Image Processor
  
  08:19
- Not only can Adobe Camera Raw crop your images, it can also apply a beautiful burnt corner effect called "post-crop vignetting." In this video you'll see how to use this effect to give your photos a little something extra.
  
  Cropping in Adobe Camera Raw
  
  05:40
- Sometimes a shot simply doesn't do a color justice. If you have a blue that is a bit dull or a red that isn't quite rich enough, Adobe Camera Raw can boost it. This lesson shows you how.
  
  Boosting Color With Adobe Camera Raw
  
  04:48
- In this video you'll see how easy it is to boost the hue, saturation, and luminance of selected colors in your image to get the exact shade you desire or the shade you saw on the day you took the shot.
  
  Selective Color in Adobe Camera Raw
  
  08:22
- Sometimes when you correct an entire photo you lose detail or tone in a certain spot. In this lesson you'll learn how Adobe Camera Raw lets you use the Adjustment Brush to bring back any detail, color, and tone that you desire.
  
  Painting in Corrections with the Adjustment Brush
  
  07:26
- When you correct an image, portions like the sky can be lost completely. In this lesson you'll learn how to use the Targeted Adjustment tool to narrow down the color range in any part of a photo in order to lighten, darken, or preserve the original color and tone.
  
  Using the Targeted Adjustment Tool
  
  08:52
For a long time creating type in Photoshop was not a common practice, but with the smartphone and tablet revolution, it is becoming much more common. In this chapter you'll gets lots of techniques and tips for working with text.

Working with Type and Creating Mock-Ups
- Photoshop typography has never been more powerful than it is in CS6. In this video you'll see how to add text, size it, experiment with typefaces, and position and align your text.
  
  Typography in Photoshop
  
  10:04
- In this lesson you will get an overview of the buttons and options in the Character panel. You will also see how to run a spell-check, use fractions, and exactly position type if you are doing mock-ups for devices or the Web.
  
  The Character Panel
  
  08:15
- In this video we'll take a tour of the settings in the Paragraph panel. You'll also see how to justify type and use space after, a little-known feature that is essential for formatting paragraph type and very easy to use.
  
  The Paragraph Panel
  
  08:19
- New to Photoshop CS6 is the ability to create character and paragraph styles, which are essential in any page layout application. In this video we will create several styles to be reused in other Photoshop documents.
  
  Creating and Sharing Paragraph Styles
  
  07:26
- Character styles apply to an individual letter or word or to a highlighted block of text, not to the entire paragraph. They enable you to apply boldface, italic or even rollover text (to create global settings for all static words and their corresponding rollover word). In this video you'll see how to create a character style and how styles save you time for global edits.
  
  Character Styles
  
  08:41
- Mobile layout is the next big challenge for the design industry. Fortunately Photoshop CS6 makes creating buttons for mobile devices easier than ever with the addition of vector layers. In this lesson you'll learn how to create new shapes in a few easy steps.
  
  Creating Mobile Buttons
  
  10:44
- Watch this video to see "Kelly's Favorite" keyboard shortcuts for type. These shortcuts also work in InDesign and Illustrator, and the shortcuts to increase or decrease type size also work in Microsoft Office.
  
  The Coolest Keyboard Shortcuts for Formatting Text
  
  08:37
- In this video you'll see how to create layer groups, align and link layers, add guides, and change the unit of measure for the ruler. All of these techniques can help you get your layout just so.
  
  Using Guides and Layer Groups to Perfect the Layout
  
  09:52
- To create realistic type in an image (such as engraved text on a building or statue) you can use layer style blending modes. This video also shares a super-secret power-user trick for masking type with the detail of the underlying image.
  
  Advanced Blending Options for Type
  
  05:09
This chapter looks at Photoshop's tools for working with 3D and video, which are greatly improved in version CS6.

3D and Video Editing
- The 3D features of Photoshop CS6 now offer editable text, paths, masks, and selections. In this lesson you'll see how easy it is to create 3D type and control its appearance using the new Properties panel.
  
  Making Text 3D
  
  09:54
- 3D objects are very eye-catching and Photoshop has many presets that can add a third dimension to your two-dimensional work. In this video you will see exactly how.
  
  Creating a 3D Object
  
  06:56
- 3D title sequences are very popular request these days. Watch this video to see how to create 3D text, add it to a timeline, and have Photoshop move your 3D type across an image.
  
  Creating a 3D Title Sequence
  
  06:18
- In this lesson you'll learn how to open videos you've recorded and add text that scales and a vector shape that fades in.
  
  Video Editing in Photoshop
  
  11:33
- In Photoshop CS6 you can apply adjustment layers to video, making it easier than ever to create transitions. In this lesson you'll learn how to drag and drop to apply a fade transition.
  
  Adding Video Transitions
  
  07:14
No video training series would be complete without showing off those "just for the fun of it" features. In this chapter you'll learn some of my favorites.

Just for Fun
- This is a tip I stole directly from Russell Brown, Senior Creative Director at Adobe Systems. I'm sure everyone has needed to get rid of strangers in their beautiful vacation shots, and in this video I'll show you how to do it.
  
  The "Tourist & Car" Remover
  
  08:39
- Photomerge has been built into Photoshop for many versions, but it is still a mostly undiscovered feature. In this video you'll see how you can choose several shots (taken without a tripod) and have Photoshop automatically blend them together into one seamless panoramic image.
  
  Creating Seamless Panoramic Images
  
  08:14
- Photoshop CS6 includes some major changes to the functionality of the Crop tool. Adobe added the Rule of Thirds guides to the Crop tool in CS5, and in CS6 they've now added the proportion for a Golden Ratio, Golden Spiral, Diagonal, and Triangle.
  
  "Cropiddy" Crop, Crop, Crop
  
  11:56
- Photoshop CS6's Crop tool has added settings for getting exactly the size, ratio, and resolution you would like, as well as crop presets to allow frequently used sizes to be saved and reused. This lesson explores these useful features.
  
  Cropping to Ratios, Fixed Sizes, and Resolution
  
  09:40
- Taking shots at a low angle (yes, I'm short) can cause a distortion in your image, especially when you photograph buildings. In this video you'll see how the new Perspective Crop tool can quickly make your image look like it was shot from head-on.
  
  Perspective Crop Tool
  
  04:28
- If you use changeable lenses or use Photoshop's Photomerge to create panoramic images, you will love the new Adaptive Wide Angle Correction, which can correct bowing at the edges of your images. You'll see how it works in this video.
  
  Adaptive Wide Angle Correction
  
  07:35
- Iris Blur, Tilt Shift Blur, and Field Blur have been radically improved in Photoshop CS6. If you've never used these filters before, check out this video to see how to create radial depth of field and an optical illusion of miniature.
  
  Blurring for Focus or Optical Illusion
  
  07:05
- Lighting effects are back! In this video you'll see how to add some interesting visual effects with different light sources, different colors, and unparalleled control over your lights.
  
  Cool Lighting Effects
  
  09:44
- This video looks at the Warp command, which allows images, shapes, or paths to bend in many directions: arc, flag, wave, bulge, fish, and more. This is not only fun to play with, but practical.
  
  Warping Images
  
  07:38
- Puppet Warp does exactly what it implies: It allows you to take objects or people in your photos and manipulate them as if you were a puppet master. Check out this video to learn about one the coolest tools in Photoshop CS6.
  
  Puppet Warp
  
  06:20
- The clone stamp tool is used to paint (or clone) one part of an image over another. In the last few versions of Photoshop this tool has been quietly improving, and in this video you'll see what it can do in CS6.
  
  The Clone Stamp Tool
  
  09:01
- HDR (high dynamic range) images can take the best highlight detail and the best shadow detail from several photos captured at different exposures and merge them into one rich, detailed image. Photoshop CS6 includes some powerful tools for creating HDR images, as this lesson demonstrates.
  
  Merging High Dynamic Range Images
  
  06:01
- Vanishing Point is an excellent tool for placing images on signs in a photo, creating packaging mock-ups, or merging images with perspective. You'll see how it works in this video.
  
  Vanishing Point
  
  06:08
- This lesson looks at blending modes and masks, both of which can be useful when combining images into a composite.
  
  Using Blending Modes and Adding a Mask
  
  02:47
You put a lot of work into your images, so when it comes time to print or share them, you want to get the best quality you can. This chapter will show you how.

Outputting Your Images
- In this video you'll see out how easy it is to automatically generate a web photo gallery. Photoshop can take a folder full of images and create a web page with transitions, navigation buttons, filenames, and much more.
  
  Building a Web Photo Gallery
  
  08:09
- In this lesson we'll look at contact sheets, which allow you to step and repeat your images on one page to print a proof sheet.
  
  Creating a Contact Sheet
  
  07:08
- Preparing images for the web can be a confusing task until you get the hang of Photoshop's "Save for Web" feature. In this lesson you'll learn how to use Save for Web to test different file formats, compression settings, and color options so you deliver an ideal web image.
  
  Saving Images for the Web
  
  09:56
- Images can be delivered to two primary types of devices: screens or printers. Color management affects the display and output of your photos on the intended device. In this video you will see how to select the proper color settings for high-end print, and what color settings Photoshop has as the default.
  
  Color Settings
  
  14:39
- Determining the best resolution and dimension for an image can be a bit of a challenge at first, but once you see what each option in the Image > Image Size dialog box does, you'll be well on your way to resizing images like a pro. This lesson walks you through these important settings.
  
  Preparing Press-Quality Images
  
  08:08
- In this video we'll explore the Print dialog box, which has been much improved in Photoshop CS6. The dialog box itself is scalable and has a much larger print preview, and it lets you scale your image, add descriptions, change your color handling, and print multiple copies.
  
  Printing Images
  
  04:42
This chapter looks at some creative and artistic effects that you might want to apply to your images.

Artistic Expression and Special Effects
- Oil Paint is a new, and very exciting, filter that has been added to Photoshop CS6. This video demonstrates some of the amazing effects you can create with Oil Paint.
  
  Turn Your Photo Into a Work of Art with Oil Paint
  
  03:36
- This video looks at the Mixer Brush, which is a relatively new tool to Photoshop. Using this brush you can create hand-painted works of art, either from scratch or by using a photograph as your source image.
  
  Creating Hand-Painted Artwork from a Photo with the Mixer Brush
  
  08:42
- In this lesson we'll use Adobe Camera Raw to save several different versions of an image as snapshots, then paint over these images to create artistic effects.
  
  Using Adobe Camera Raw for Painterly Effects
  
  09:42
- The Art History brush can blend and spatter your photographs into an abstract image. In this lesson we'll use it to create a painting, add a layer mask to reveal the original photo, and stroke a selection to create a glow effect.
  
  Creating Abstract Artwork with the Art History Brush
  
  06:14
- Photoshop has always had very powerful actions, and in this video we will take a look at some of the special effects and artistic actions that are built into Photoshop CS6.
  
  Using Actions for Special Effects
  
  04:51
- In Photoshop CS6 you can record your paint strokes and play them back on other photos at any resolution. We'll take a look at this nifty feature in this video.
  
  Record Your Hand-Drawn Painting
  
  09:03
- Everyone needs either a headshot or some image to show as their social media icon or avatar. In this lesson we'll look at two different techniques for making cartoon-like avatars.
  
  Create a Cartoon Avatar Using the Filter Gallery
  
  08:36
- Photoshop CS6 includes new pattern scripts for more varied, realistic looking patterns. In this video you'll see how to use these patterns to create interesting backgrounds.
  
  Creating and Applying Patterns
  
  03:40
Congratulations! You've made it all the way through. In this chapter you'll get some closing thoughts from the author.

Closing Thoughts
- In this video you'll get a quick review of what's been covered in this course and some final words of encouragement. Now you're on your own to create amazing images with Photoshop CS6.
  
  Closing Thoughts
  
  04:48

Welcome to Adobe Photoshop CS6: Learn by Video

This Learn by Video course offers in-depth training on the interface, workflow, and features of Adobe Photoshop CS6. The contents of this course include:

Introducing Photoshop CS6
This chapter is packed with videos designed to quickly get you up to speed with Photoshop CS6. You’ll tour Photoshop's interface, learn how to optimize Photoshop for real-world productivity, and discover how Photoshop can be used to create compelling images.

Photoshop Project Explorations
This chapter contains a series of fun and easy-to-follow tutorials designed to introduce you to Photoshop and give you a taste of its capabilities.

Customizing Photoshop
In this chapter you’ll learn how to customize Photoshop's panels, keyboard shortcuts, menus, and preferences to suit the way you work.

Image Editing Concepts
This chapter introduces you to the basics of image editing. The important concepts you learn here will serve as the foundation of your Photoshop knowledge. We’ll explore the mysteries of resolution and color and look at the importance of layers and masks.

Layers and Masks
Layers are a core feature of Photoshop, giving you the ability to assemble different images together, create mock-ups, and make powerful image adjustments that remain fully editable after you save and close your file. In this chapter, we will break down Photoshop’s layer features.

Photo Retouching
Photo retouching can mean many things: anti-aging, removing imperfections, creating balance, drawing the viewer’s eye to your subject, and so on. This chapter will guide you through the key skills involved in retouching.

Creating Beautiful Digital Images with Adobe Camera Raw
Most images need a little color correction, but some require major work. Fortunately, Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) is here to save the day. The ACR plug-in is not new, but it is woefully underutilized, and in this chapter you’ll learn how to use ACR to get the best color, contrast, and detail out of any photo.

Working with Type and Creating Mock-Ups
For a long time creating type in Photoshop was not a common practice, but with the smartphone and tablet revolution, it is becoming much more common. In this chapter you’ll gets lots of techniques and tips for working with text.

3D and Video Editing
This chapter looks at Photoshop’s tools for working with 3D and video, which are greatly improved in version CS6.

Just for Fun
No video training series would be complete without showing off those “just for the fun of it” features. In this chapter you’ll learn some of my favorites.

Outputting Your Images
You put a lot of work into your images, so when it comes time to print or share them, you want to get the best quality you can. This chapter will show you how.

Artistic Expression and Special Effects
This chapter looks at some creative and artistic effects that you might want to apply to your images.

The lessons are wrapped in a feature-rich interface that lets you jump to any topic and bookmark individual sections for later review. Full-Screen mode provides a hi-def, immersive experience, and Watch-and-Work mode shrinks the video into a small window so you can play the videos alongside your application. Also included are exercise files that give you an easy way to try out the techniques you learn and a 48-page guide containing supplemental material.

System Requirements

Broadband internet connection
Up-to-date browser with Flash plug-in
Screen resolution 1024x768 or higher
Sound card with speakers or headphones attached
Pentium 4 2.6 GHz or higher, or Apple Mac G5
512 MB RAM

Ready for iPad, Android, and HTML5

It's easy to watch this course from your Android device, iPad, or iPhone (4 or later). Access videos straight from your browser, or, for Android devices or iPads, use this course in one of our free apps.

Project Files (Downloadable Feature)

Project files are included with this course so you can practice what you learn and work right along with the videos.

Powerful, Feature-Rich Interface

This course features video2brain’s interactive interface. As you navigate the course, rolling over a chapter or video brings up text describing that item.

Full-Screen mode provides a hi-def, immersive experience. And Watch-and-Work mode puts the video into a resizable window that you can shrink so you can watch the lessons on one side of your screen while you’re following along and applying what you’ve learned on the other.

HD Video

This course comes in crisp 1280 x 720 high definition video.

Bookmarks (Downloadable Feature)

Available in the downloadable version of our courses, this feature makes it easy to create a custom bookmark in any lesson to mark where you left off or to make note of something you want to refer back to later. You can even add a name or short note to remind yourself what the bookmark is for.

Bonus Booklet (Downloadable Feature)

This course is accompanied by a full-color booklet that provides supplemental material to enhance the video training. (Downloadable PDF booklet for on-demand courses, print booklet when purchased at retail.)

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This video course is excellent for anyone who begins with Photoshop or already have some experience with an older version but want to learn about the new improvements.

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