Photoshop CS6 for Photographers Quick Start

Introduction

• A quick start to Photoshop 2021

1. How to Color Correct Photos in Photoshop

• Opening a photo in Photoshop
• What are Photoshop layers?
• Color correcting a photo with Curves
• Using the gray-point eyedropper
• Save a PSD
• Export a JPG

2. How to Change the Color of an Object in Photoshop

• Making a selection with the Quick Selection tool
• Applying a Hue/Saturation adjustment layer to the selection
• Adjust brightness with a Levels adjustment layer
• Levels adjustment layer explained
• Refine mask edges with Select and Mask and the Brush tool

3. Blur a Background in Photoshop

• Using machine learning technology to create a layer mask
• Remove a foreground element with Content-Aware Fill
• Convert a layer to a Smart Object
• Apply Tilt-Shift Blur filter to blur the background
• Fix mask imperfections
• Apply global adjustments with Camera Raw

4. Create a Social Media Graphic in Photoshop

• Create a new blank Photoshop document
• Create a background with solid fill and pattern fill layers
• Import an image into Photoshop using the Place command
• Use a clipping mask to place a photo inside a vector shape
• Blending layers together with blending modes
• Organize layers with groups
• Add vector shapes
• Create text in Photoshop
• Apply creative effects with layer styles
• What is the banana tool in Photoshop?

Conclusion

• Final thoughts