Adobe KnowHow All-Inclusive Photography Bundle

Want to propel your creative career forward? Take the Adobe Certified Expert in Photoshop CC Exam, and you'll not only solidify your Photoshop skills, but also nab a certification universally recognized by creative professionals. Whether learning how to import and modify images, or mastering use of those pesky layers, you'll delve into must-know exam topics and take a series of practice tests designed to prep you for the real thing.

Ace the Adobe Certified Expert in Photoshop CC Exam w/ over 5 hours of content
Utilize the only course offering a complete prep guide for the CC Expert Exam
Get an overview about the exam: reasons for taking it, how to register for it, how to prep for it, etc.
Cover all 10 exam topics in depth: "Getting Images into Photoshop," "Creating and Working with Layers," "Adjusting Images," "Working with Filters" & more
Acquire knowledge of Photoshop applicable to real design projects: how to adjust color, resize images, export files, etc.
Take 5 practice exams at course's end to prep for the real thing

Martin Perhiniak is a Certified Adobe Design Master and Instructor, and one of the most popular authors on the Adobe tutorial website design.tutsplus.com (with over 300 published tutorials). Martin has worked as a designer with companies like Disney, Warner Brothers, Cartoon Network, Sony Pictures, Mattel, and DC Comics. He is currently working in London as a designer and instructor as well as providing a range of services from live online training to consultancy work to individuals worldwide. For more details on the course and instructor, click here.

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Length of time users can access this course: lifetime
Access options: web streaming
Certification of completion included
Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase
Experience level required: all levels

Compatibility

Internet required

Adobe Lightroom Crash Course - Product Image

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2 hours

Lessons

16

Adobe Lightroom Crash Course

Polish Your Photos with This Primer on Adobe Lightroom

Tailored towards beginners, this training course will get you up to speed on editing photos in Lightroom in just 2 hours. Whether navigating the Lightroom interface, removing unsightly spots, or adding watermarks to your photos, you'll learn to maximize Lightroom's potential as a photo editing dynamo in less time than you spend trying to snap the perfect selfie (don't lie...we do it too!).

Master Lightroom w/ 2 hours of full-spectrum course content
Add amazing effects to your photos to improve their overall aesthetic
Gain the skills to use Lightroom 5, 4, or 3
Explore program layout, importing & exporting photos, basic & advanced tools, photo editing technique, adding watermarks, graduated, radial, and spot removal, adjustment brush filters, and more
Fully tap into the potential of one of today's most popular photo editing programs

Phil Ebiner is a professional video producer at UC Berkeley and has produced, shot, and edited hundreds of videos. He cover a wide range of topics in his courses from After Effects to shooting videos like a pro. For more details on the course and instructor, click here.

Details & Requirements

Length of time users can access this course: lifetime
Access options: web streaming
Certification of completion included
Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase
Experience level required: beginner

Compatibility

Internet required
Adobe Lightroom (you can download the free trial version of Adobe Lightroom 5)

Course Outline

Adobe Lightroom Course
- Course Promo
- Course Overview
- Download a FREE Trial of Lightroom
Lightroom Lessons
- Program Layout
- Importing your Photos
- Tools Overview - Part 1
- Tools Overview - Part 2
- Tools Overview - Part 3
- Practice Editing Session
- Exporting from Lightroom
- Spot Removal
- Radial Filter
- Adjustment Brush
- Adding a Watermark
- New Upright Tool
Cours Wrap Up
- Thank You

The Absolute Beginners Guide to Flash Photography - Product Image

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3.5 hours

Lessons

30

The Absolute Beginners Guide to Flash Photography

Effective Manipulate Your Lighting to Create Stunning Images Worth Remembering

Flash is often the scapegoat for photography done wrong, and with good reason. Used incorrectly, it'll overexpose your pictures, making your subjects look paler than Edward Cullen after a 24-hour hackathon. Fortunately, you have at your disposal this handy course on all things flash: how to use it on specific camera models, utilize variations like manual flash, and much more. Equipped with these new skills, you'll soon find that flash is more friend than foe, and an indispensable addition to your photographic repertoire.

Master flash photography w/ over 3.5 hours of content
Understand how flash works, how aperture & shutter speed controls affect lighting, etc.
Learn about flash features on various Canon & Nikon models
Vary how you illuminate your subjects: utilize TTL flash, flash fill & flash key, manual flash, etc.
Utilize flash modifiers to augment & enhance your photography lighting
Apply advanced flash techniques to your photography
Create blur action images

Charlie Borland has been a commercial photographer for over 25 years. Based in Oregon, he has shot for a wide range of clients, some of which include: Xerox, NW Airlines, Fujitsu, Nike, and much more. He has won many awards for his photography, and his imagery has been used thousands of times worldwide, including but not limited to: National Geographic Adventure and Traveler, Newsweek, Sports Illustrated for Women, and Time. For more details on the course and instructor, click here.

Details & Requirements

Length of time users can access this course: lifetime
Access options: web streaming
Certification of completion included
Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase
Experience level required: all levels

Compatibility

Internet required

Course Outline

Chapter 1
- Introduction to Flash
Chapter 2
- Understanding How Flash Works
- Why Aperture Controls Flash Exposure
- Why Shutter Speed Controls Ambient Light
- Camera Shooting Modes With Flash
Chapter 3
- Understanding the Flashes Features
- Introduction to the Canon 580EX_pt1
- Introduction to the Canon 580EX_pt2
- Introduction to the Canon 580EXII
- Introduction to the Nikon SB800 Pt 1
- Introduction the Nikon SB800 Pt 2
- Introduction to the Nikon SB900 Pt 1
- Introduction to the Nikon SB900 Pt 2
- Introduction to the Nikon SB900 Pt 3
- Introduction to the Nikon SB900 Pt 4
Chapter 4
- The Power of TTL Flash
- Understanding Flash Range
Chapter 5
- Understanding Flash Fill and Flash Key
- How to Use Flash Fill and Flash Key
Chapter 6
- Understanding FEC
- Canon FEC
- FEC on the Nikon SB800
Chapter 7
- Understanding Manual Flash
- Manual Flash in Action
Chapter 8
- Flash Modifiers
Chapter 9
- Understanding Off-Camera Flash
Chapter 10
- Introduction to Wireless Flash
Chapter 11
- Advanced Flash Techniques
Chapter 12
- Having Fun With Flash
Chapter 13
- Creating Blur Action Images

The Absolute Beginners Guide to Studio Portraiture - Product Image

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2 hours

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19

The Absolute Beginners Guide to Studio Portraiture

Shoot Amazing Portraits That Capture Your Subjects in Their Best Light

Regardless of whether you're shooting headshots or full-length pictures, or for pleasure or profit, this comprehensive course will allow you to take your studio portraiture to the next level. You'll learn everything you need to know to effectively capture your subjects, including how to effectively light your subjects, position them in strong poses, and much more.

Learn how to take great portraits w/ over 2 hours of content
Master portrait lighting basics, configure your aperture controls & pick an optimal shooting mode
Effectively light portraits by picking & utilizing the right lighting equipment, understanding lighting patterns, etc.
Use portrait histograms to calibrate the exposure of your image
Direct your subjects into effective poses
Retouch portraits in post-processing
Master advanced portrait techniques

Charlie Borland has been a commercial photographer for over 25 years. Based in Oregon, he has shot for a wide range of clients, some of which include: Xerox, NW Airlines, Fujitsu, Nike, and much more. He has won many awards for his photography, and his imagery has been used thousands of times worldwide, including but not limited to: National Geographic Adventure and Traveler, Newsweek, Sports Illustrated for Women, and Time. For more details on the course and instructor, click here.

Details & Requirements

Length of time users can access this course: lifetime
Access options: web streaming
Certification of completion included
Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase
Experience level required: all levels

Compatibility

Internet required

Course Outline

Chapter 1
- Introduction to Studio Portraiture
Chapter 2
- Understanding the Foundations of Portrait Lighting
- How Aperture Controls Strobe Exposure
- shutterspeedcontrolsambientstrobe_por
- Which Shooting Mode to Use in the Studio
Chapter 3
- Studio Portraiture: First Look
Chapter 4
- Introduction to Lighting Equipment
- How Lighting Equipment Works Pt 1
- How Lighting Equipment Works Pt 2
- understandingequipmentC
- Introduction to Wireless Triggers
Chapter 5
- The Art of Portrait Lighting
- Understanding Portrait Lighting Patterns
- Managing Your Backgrounds
Chapter 6
- The Portrait Histogram
Chapter 7
- Lighting Strategies for Portrait Photography
Chapter 8
- A Simple Guide to Posing
Chapter 9
- Retouching Portraits
Chapter 10
- Advanced Portrait Techniques

The Complete Wedding Photography Course - Product Image

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3 hours

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61

The Complete Wedding Photography Course

Make a Living By Capturing Memories of Your Clients' Special Day

Wedding photography can be a lucrative field, and an easy way to turn your photography hobby into a profession. Whether learning about important business fundamentals, obtaining the right equipment, or shooting a wedding the day of, you'll gain knowledge essential to not only building a sustainable enterprise but also taking gorgeous pictures any bride and groom would be ecstatic to view repeatedly.

Learn about all things wedding photography w/ over 3 hours of content
Build & launch your photography business
Market your business by creating a brand, website & portfolio
Understand the logistics of & navigate a typical wedding day
Learn how to pose & interact w/ couples
Maximize your business's success by utilizing social media, effectively competing w/ other photographers for jobs, etc.
Edit photos in post-processing in Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop
Shoot photos professionally & earn a great living

Phil Ebiner is a professional video producer at UC Berkeley and has produced, shot, and edited hundreds of videos. He covers a wide range of topics in his courses from After Effects to shooting videos like a pro. For more details on the course and instructor, click here.

Details & Requirements

Length of time users can access this course: lifetime
Access options: web streaming
Certification of completion included
Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase
Experience level required: all levels

Compatibility

Internet required

Course Outline

Introduction
- Promo Video
- What is this course all about
- Who am I
- Top 5 Tips for Better Wedding Photos
- Why should you become a wedding photographer
- How to Succeed with this Course
- Live Posing Session
Setting Up Your Business
- Section Intro
- What Type of Wedding Photographer are You
- Equipment You Need to Get Started
- What Camera Brand is Best
- Where should you buy camera equipment
- Picking a Name for Your Company
- Launching a Website - Top Tips for a Successful Site
- Action Item - Pick a Name & Build a Website
- Creating Wedding Photography Packages
- Pricing for Success
- How to Get Your First Client
- The Importance of Contracts
- The Wedding Photographer Philosophy
- Recap - Setting up your business.m4a
Wedding Day Overview
- Section Intro
- Taking Care of Business on the Wedding Day
- Overview of What to Photograph
- Using Pinterest to find Inspirational Photos
- Recap of Wedding Overview
How to Shoot a Wedding
- Section Intro
- Wedding Day Equipment Check
- Wedding Day Considerations - Day - Night - Indoor - Outdoor
- Do You Need an Assistant or Second Shooter-
- How much to pay a second shooter
- Scheduling the Wedding Day (First Looks, Candids, Posed Family Shots)
- Achieving Your Look
- Details
- Groom Preparation
- Bride Preparation
- Walking Down the Aisle
- Ceremony Coverage
- Readers
- Rings, Vows, Kiss
- Post-Ceremony
- Recap - how to shoot a wedding
Editing Wedding Photos
- Section Intro
- Recap of editing section
Succeeding with Wedding Photography
- Section Intro
- Being Happy - Tips from a Wedding Photographer
- Making it a Business and Sticking to It
- Building Out Your Portfolio
- Dealing with Saturated Photography Markets
- Competing with Family Photographers for Jobs
- Working with Other Vendors for Success
- Using Social Networks to Expand Your Business
- Testimonials - Yelp, Wedding Wire, The Knot
- Recap succeeding with wedding photography
Wrap Up
- Thank You and What's Next-
Bonus Engagement Photography
- Section Intro
- Equipment Check for the Engagement Photo Session
- How Much To Charge for an Engagement Session
- Picking the Perfect Location for Engagement Photos
- Tips for Posing and Interacting with Clients for Engagement Photos
- Bonus engagement recap

Black & White Photography Course - Product Image

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6 hours

Black & White Photography Course

Create Stunning Monochromatic Images That Rival Those of the Pros

Say "Hello" to this premium black-and-white photography course, which is perfect if you want to craft images with the gravitas of an Adele album cover. Whether you're setting out to emotionally impact your audience or simply want to dabble in photo editing, you'll end this course with a new understanding of Photoshop--as well as a list of photo editing techniques more extensive than the vocal range of Adele herself.

Create impressive black-and-white images w/ over 6 hours of content
Ensure your images are not only aesthetically stunning, but technically optimal
Develop an effective, powerful & efficient black-and-white workflow
Use a range of powerful, flexible & non-destructive black-and-white conversion techniques
Evaluate an image's tonal range & balance
Make global & selective changes using adjustment layers, selections, masks & the Curves tool
Smooth skin tones, lighten subject's eyes & maximize the detail in your subject's face
Download course content to learn on the go

David Nightingale is an internationally acclaimed, award-winning photographer, instructor, and author with the 16th most influential photoblog in the UK, Chromasia. His images have been licensed for a variety of uses worldwide, as well as exhibited in London, Dubai, Bulgaria, and Florence. For more details on the course and instructor, click here.

Details & Requirements

Length of time users can access this course: lifetime
Access options: web streaming
Certification of completion included
Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase
Experience level required: all levels

Compatibility

Internet required
Photoshop CS3 or newer required

Course Outline

Getting started
- Introduction
Black and white conversion techniques - Part one
- Black and White conversion techniques, an introduction
- The twin Hue-Saturation black and white conversion method
Black and white conversion techniques - Advanced methods
- Converting to black and white using the Channel Mixer
- Converting to black and white using the Calculations method
- Converting to black and white using the Black and White tool
- Converting to black and white using the Camera Raw plugin
Enhancing tonal range and contrast
- Enhancing tonal range and contrast, an introduction
- Enhancing tonal range and contrast using the Curves tool
- Masking selective adjustments and blending conversion techniques
Black and white portraiture
- Black and white portraiture, an introduction
- Working with detail and skin tones
- Enhancing your subject's eyes
- Converting a portrait to black and white using Lab Color mode
Toning and colorizing your black and white images
- Toning and colorizing a black and white image
- Advanced toning techniques
Conclusion
- Conclusion

Night Photography Course - Product Image

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4 hours

Lessons

20

Night Photography Course

No Lighting, No Problem. Unlock the Secrets of Taking Quality Images in the Dark.

Want to exorcise any Instagram-unworthy photos from your online albums? Start by polishing those shoddy photos besmirched by low lighting, whether they're blurred from dimness or oversaturated by flash. You'll understand the challenges of taking and processing nighttime photos, how to optimize your camera's settings for picture-taking greatness, and more--enabling you to rock out your nighttime photography no matter how illuminated your subjects are.

Take amazing night photos w/ over 20 lectures & 4 hours of content
Explore how different types of cameras perform at night
Configure your camera settings for optimal nighttime picture-taking
Understand what gear you need & how to work it: smartphones, DSLRs, etc.
Learn from the instructor's own nighttime photography workflow
Snap city skylines, casual portraits & dusk landscapes
Process your nighttime images to get the best picture possible
Get the most out of your camera & elevate your photography game

Neil Creek is as passionate about taking photos as he is teaching people how to do it. Having written 3 best-selling photography e-books, the Photo Nuts series, published by Digital Photography School, Neil takes students from understanding the basics of the camera to becoming a better photographer. For more details on the course and instructor, click here.

Details & Requirements

Length of time users can access this course: lifetime
Access options: web streaming
Certification of completion included
Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase
Experience level required: all levels

Compatibility

Internet required

Course Outline

Intro to Night Photography
- Introduction
- A Challenge and an opportunity
- Equipment
The Basics of Night Photography
- Settings Explained
- TheHistogram
- Focus
The Gear
- The Smartphone
- The Compact Camera
- The Bridge Camera
- Entry Level DSLR
- High End DSLR
- Adding Your Own Light
Taking Night Photos
- Introduction To Case Studies
- About My Workflow
- City Skyline
- Processing City Skyline
- Casual Portrait
- Processing Casual Portrait
- Dusk Landscapes
- Processing Dusk Landscapes
The Next Steps
- Conclusion

EasyDSLR Advanced Photography Course - Product Image

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4 hours

Lessons

13

EasyDSLR Advanced Photography Course

Make the Most of Your DSLR with This Beyond-the-Basics Course

No longer are DSLRs exclusive to the toolboxes of professional photographers--they've replaced point-and-shoot cameras for many casual users intrigued by their performance. Yet many DSLR owners also treat them only like point-and-shoots, doing no more than snapping images while on the factory setting. But not you: from taking stunning portraits to capture nature in its full splendor, you'll learn tips and tricks for tapping into your DSLR's potential as a picture-taking powerhouse.

Take your DSLR skills to the next level w/ 4 hours of top-notch content
Snap different types of pictures: portraits, night photos, nature shots & more
Edit images to perfection using Adobe Photoshop
Handle RAW files in post-processing
Shoot HD video using your DSLR
Cash in on essentially 3 courses in 1: Creative Topics, Editing & HD Video

Kenneth Schultz set up a blog on digital photography in December 2010 and helped hundreds of new DSLR buyers with his e-book, Digital SLR Buyer's Guide. After many questions from new DSLR buyers, Ken realized that a Basic DSLR course was needed to fill the gaps in photography knowledge required to take great photos with a DSLR. After 8 months of production, EasyDSLR was launched (September 2011). Ken's "in the trenches" background gives him a unique perspective, enabling him to explain photographic principles in simple terms. For more details on the course and instructor, click here.

Details & Requirements

Length of time users can access this course: lifetime
Access options: web streaming
Certification of completion included
Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase
Experience level required: beginner

Compatibility

Internet required
DSLR camera

Course Outline

Getting Started
- Advanced Course Promo
- Orientation to Advanced Course
Let's get Creative
- Better Portraits
- Night Photos
- Nature
- Macro Photos
- HDR Imaging
- Time Lapse
Image Editing
- Image Formats
- Basic Editing
- Advanced Editing
DSLR Video
- Video Introduction
- Video Basics

Art of Travel Photography Course - Product Image

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5 hours

Lessons

35

Art of Travel Photography Course

Banish Ameteurish Photos From Your Travel Albums with This Beginner's Guide

You've seen the travel albums cluttering up your Facebook feed, replete with dozens of photos taken without care or regard to composition. Escape the unenlightened masses with this course on all things travel photography, mastering everything from picking the right camera to optimizing for depth of field. Dare we say National Geographic will be hitting up your inbox to feature you in its next big photo spread? We dare (though not guarantee!).

Snap amazing photos on your next trip w/ 5 hours of quality content
Master traveling photography basics: nab the best camera, ensure you have all needed equipment, understand important safety tips, etc.
Dive into photography basics: exposure, shutter speed, aperture, depth of field, etc.
Capture excellent sunsets, silhouettes, landscapes & more
Learn from the instructor's award-winning photos, understanding how he utilized lighting & composition and why he took them
Edit your snapshots to perfection using Lightroom & tried-and-true techniques
Create photos worthy of your jet-setting adventures

Phil Ebiner is a professional video producer at UC Berkeley and has produced, shot, and edited hundreds of videos. He cover a wide range of topics in his courses from After Effects to shooting videos like a pro. For more details on the course and instructor, click here.

Details & Requirements

Length of time users can access this course: lifetime
Access options: web streaming
Certification of completion included
Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase
Experience level required: beginner

Compatibility

Internet required
Adobe Lightroom (free downloadable demo available)

Course Outline

Course Introduction
- Travel Photography Course Promo
- Instructor Introduction
- Get a FREE demo of Adobe Lightroom
Traveling Photographer Basics
- Choosing the Right Camera
- Equipment Check
- Backing Up Photos
- Where to Travel
- Travel Safety
Photography Tips
- Learning the Manual Settings
- Working with RAW
- White Balance
- Stabilization while Traveling
- Using the Flash
- Journaling
Portrait Photography
- Choosing a Great Background
- Be Candid
- Courtesy Tips
Creative Travel Photo Tips
- Creative Compositions - Samples
- Sunsets & Silhouettes
- Depth of Field Explained
- Landscapes and Nature
- Think Outside the Box
Editing Travel Photos
- Lightroom Basics 1
- Lightroom Basics 2
- My Editing Workflow
- Exposure Corrections
- White Balancing
- Editing a Flash Photo
- The Crop Tool
- Creating a Silhouette
- Enhancing Sunsets
- Better Looking Landscapes
- Playing with Saturation
- Practice Editing
- Panorams in Photoshop

Selecting People in Photoshop - Product Image

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3 hours

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22

Selecting People in Photoshop

Refine Your Design Projects By Precisely Selecting People in Photoshop

As oddly specific as it seems, selecting people in Photoshop is one of the most useful design skills you can learn. If you're serious about improving your design work and skill set, take this course to master making selections for use as elements in new, modifiable images and designs. With detailed instruction on selection tools such as the magic wand and custom brushes, and tutorials on how to first make simple selections--then complex ones--you'll learn all you need to bolster your creative toolbox.

Become an expert at selecting people in Photoshop w/ 3 hours of content
Master use of selection tools: lasso tool, magic wand, quick selection, etc.
Start w/ basic selections of a person w/ one colored background
Work towards making complex selections w/ hair, transparent details & difficult backgrounds
Benefit from instruction from an Adobe Certified Instructor
Refine techniques you can apply to your graphic design & photo retouch projects

Martin Perhiniak is a Certified Adobe Design Master and Instructor, and an incredibly talented teacher and one of the most popular author on the largest Adobe tutorial website design.tutsplus.com with over 300 published tutorials. Martin has worked as a designer with companies like Disney, Warner Brothers, Cartoon Network, Sony Pictures, Mattel, and DC Comics. He is currently working in London as a designer and instructor as well as providing a range of services from live online training to consultancy work to individuals worldwide. For more details on the course and instructor, click here.

Details & Requirements

Length of time users can access this course: lifetime
Access options: web streaming
Certification of completion included
Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase
Experience level required: all levels

Compatibility

Internet required
Photoshop required

Course Outline

Introduction
- About the course
- Why do we need to make selections?
Tools for Selecting People
- Lasso Tool
- Magic Wand
- Quick Selection Tool
- Marquee Selection Tools
- Color Range
- Focus Area
- Masking
- Pen Tool and Vector Mask
- Refine Selection
- Custom Brushes
Simple Selections
- When a Person Stand Our from the Background
- When the Background is Pure White
- When the Background is Simple
- When the Person is in Focus
Complex Selections
- Selecting Hair on Portraits
- Selecting Full Length Photos
- Selections with Busy Backgrounds
- Selecting Transparent Details
- Multiple Selections on the Same Image
- Conclusion

Photoshop Elements 12 Training Tutorial Course - Product Image

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5.5 hours

Lessons

143

Photoshop Elements 12 Training Tutorial Course

Dive into This Essential Design Program with Over 143 Lessons & 8 Hours of Premium Instruction

Think of Photoshop Elements as a less bloated version of Photoshop, featuring the most commonly used features available in the latter. Since most people only utilize a fraction of Photoshop's features anyways, you'll likely find Elements a sufficiently robust--yet more agile--program with which to work your photo editing wizardry. Learn to crop, resize, and otherwise manipulate your images, and become an image editing maven the likes of which you've never before imagined.

Master Photoshop Elements w/ over 5.5 hours of premium content
Easily navigate the Elements UI
Perform basic image manipulations: create new images, manage color in your images, use paint tools, pick brushes & more
Use paint tools & customize how you use brushes
Work w/ selections, tweak lighting & contrast, etc.
Touch up any photos like an expert

Founded in 2001, TeachUcomp began as a licensed software training center in Holt, Michigan, providing instructor-led, classroom-style instruction. As the industry leader in training small business software, TeachUcomp has revolutionized computer training and aims to teach students the skills to become a powerful, proficient users through its full-motion animations, detailed instruction, and offering of practical exercises. For more details on the course and instructor, click here.

Details & Requirements

Length of time users can access this course: lifetime
Access options: web streaming
Certification of completion included
Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase
Experience level required: all levels

Compatibility

Internet required
Photoshop Elements 12

Course Outline

GETTING ACQUAINTED WITH PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS
- Introduction to Photoshop Elements
- The Welcome Screen
- Changing the Start-Up Mode
THE ORGANIZER
- The Organizer Environment
- Adding Files to the Default Organizer View
- Thumbnail, Single Photo and Full Screen Slideshow Views
- Using the Toolbar and Panels in Full Screen View
- Comparing Images
- Creating Albums
- Photo Sharing and Creating Online Albums
- Managing Albums
- The Taskbar
- Creating a New Catalog
- Naming Images
- Creating Keyword Tags
- Creating New Tag Categories
- Assigning and Managing Tags
- Smart Tags
- Stacking and Unstacking
- Assigning Digital Notes
- Sorting Images
- Searching and Finding Your Images
- Date View
EDIT MODES
- The Different Edit Modes
- The Expert Edit Mode Environment
- The Panel Bin and Taskbar
- The Photo Bin
- The Undo Command and Undo History Panel
- Opening Images
- Opening Images in Camera Raw
- Image Magnification
- Viewing Document Information
- Moving the Image
- Setting Preferences
- The Quick Photo Edit Environment
BASIC IMAGE MANIPULATION
- Bitmap Images
- Vector Graphics
- Image Size and Resolution Settings
- Creating New Images
- Placing Files
- Displaying Drawing Guides
COLOR BASICS
- Color Modes and Models
- Color Mode Conversion
- Color Management
- Foreground and Background Colors
- Using the Color Picker
- Selecting Colors with the Color Picker Tool
- Selecting Colors with the Swatches Panel
PAINTING TOOLS
- Painting Tools
- The Brush Tool
- Blending Modes
- The Impressionist Brush
- The Pencil Tool
- The Color Replacement Tool
- The Eraser Tool
- The Magic Eraser Tool
- The Background Eraser Tool
- The Smart Brush Tools
BRUSH SETTINGS
- Using the Brush Preset Picker
- Loading New Brush Sets
- Creating and Saving Custom Brush Tips
- Setting Shape Dynamics
- Resetting Brush and Tool Settings
MAKING SELECTIONS
- Selection Basics
- Making Pixel Selections
- The Marquee Tools
- The Lasso Tools
- The Magic Wand Tool
- The Selection Brush Tool
- The Quick Selection Tool
- Adjusting Pixel Selections
- Copying and Pasting Pixel Selections
- Saving and Loading Selections
FILLING AND STROKING
- Applying Fills
- Using the Paint Bucket Tool
- Using the Gradient Tool
- Using the Gradient Editor
- Using Patterns
- Stroking
LAYERS
- Using Layers
- Layer Types
- Creating New Layers
- Stacking and Linking Layers
- Moving Layer Content with the Move Tool
- Locking Layers
- Common Layer Management Tasks
- Merging and Flattening Layers
- Layer Styles
- Adjustment Layers and Fill Layers
- Creating Clipping Groups
TEXT
- Text Basics
- Entering Text
- Selecting Text
- Editing and Moving the Bounding Box
- Creating a Type Mask
- Simplifying and Applying Effects to Type Layers
- Text on Selections Shapes and Custom Paths Tools
DRAWING
- Raster Vs Vector
- Shape Layers and Shape Options
- Using the Shape Tools
- Using the Cookie Cutter Tool
MANIPULATING IMAGES
- Changing the Canvas Size
- Rotating and Flipping Images
- Cropping Images
- The Free Transform Command
- The Smudge Tool
- Blurring and Sharpening Images
- Using the Dodge Tool and the Burn Tool
- The Sponge Tool
- Filters and the Filter Gallery
- The Liquify Command
- Applying Photo Effects
- The Clone Stamp Tool
- The Recompose Tool
- Photomerge
- The Pattern Stamp Tool
- The Healing Brush Tool
- The Spot Healing Brush Tool
- The Straighten Tool
- The Content-Aware Move Tool
- Correcting Camera Distortions
LIGHTING COLOR CONTRAST and CLARITY
- Auto Fixes
- The Red Eye Removal Tool
- Adjusting Shadows and Highlights
- Adjusting Brightness and Contrast
- Using Levels
- Removing Color Casts
- Hue and Saturation
- Removing Color
- Replacing Color
- Color Curves
- Adjusting Skin Tone
- Defringing Layers
- Repairing Photos
SAVING IMAGES
- Saving Images
- The Save for Web Dialog Box
PRINTING SHARING and CREATING
- Printing Images
- Creation Wizards
- Creating a Slide Show
- Sharing Your Creations
HELP
- Elements Help
- System Info
- Online Updates

Become a Better Photographer - Part 1 - Product Image

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5.5 hours

Lessons

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Become a Better Photographer - Part 1

Take Amazing Photos on Any Camera: DSLR, Mirrorless, Compact & More

Just as a master violinist can coax beautiful music from a cheap violin, so too can an expert photographer capture gorgeous shots on a dinky point-and-shoot. Learn the art of making do with what you have, whether your standard smartphone, a Polaroid camera, or a high-end DSLR. Ensure your subjects look good no matter their surroundings, frame and compose your images to great effect, control depth of field, and much more. Because as you'll soon see for yourself: the camera doesn't make the photo, but rather the photographer.

Improve your photography skills w/ 5.5 hours of premium instruction
Work with camera settings: configure your ISO setting, use your histogram, etc.
Compose your images: use the rule of thirds & repeating patterns, frame your images, and more
Capture perfectly posed portraits, take pictures of landscapes, etc.
Utilize flash to effectively illuminate your subjects
Learn other handy techniques: take pictures of fireworks, make your portrait subjects' legs look longer, etc.
Pick from different camera types & work w/ different levels of image quality

Bernie Raffe is a working photographer based in Bedfordshire UK, and has been passionate about photography ever since his parents bought him his first camera when he was just 11 years old. He's qualified as a photographer to 'Associate' level with both the MPA (Master Photographers Association), and the SWPP (Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers) in the UK. For more details on the course and instructor, click here.

Details & Requirements

Length of time users can access this course: lifetime
Access options: web streaming
Certification of completion included
Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase
Experience level required: all levels

Compatibility

Internet required

EasyDSLR Beginner Photography Course - Product Image

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Lifetime

Content

4 hours

EasyDSLR Beginner Photography Course

Learn to Take Amazing Photos with Your DSLR in No Time

In just 4 short hours, you'll stop treating your DSLR like a glorified point-and-shoot, and start using it like the sophisticated piece of photographic equipment it is. Master the basic photography principles underlying any great shot, including how to manipulate your aperture, vary your shutter speed, and control your flash. Before you know it, creating amazing, high-quality photos will be a snap (yes, we went there).

Unlock the full potential of your DSLR w/ over 4 hours of in-depth instruction
Understand the essentials of using a DSLR outside of the auto mode
Explore basic photographic principles
Utilize the creative modes of your camera to bring your vision to life
Control your flash, shutter speed, aperture, white balance & focus

Kenneth Schultz set up a blog on digital photography in December 2010 and helped hundreds of new DSLR buyers with his e-book, Digital SLR Buyer's Guide. After many questions from new DSLR buyers, Ken realized that a Basic DSLR course was needed to fill the gaps in photography knowledge required to take great photos with a DSLR. After 8 months of production, EasyDSLR was launched (September 2011). Ken's "in the trenches" background gives him a unique perspective, enabling him to explain photographic principles in simple terms. For more details on the course and instructor, click here.

Details & Requirements

Length of time users can access this course: lifetime
Access options: web streaming
Certification of completion included
Redemption deadline: redeem your code within 30 days of purchase
Experience level required: intermediate

Compatibility

Internet required
DSLR camera

Course Outline

Getting Started
- Intro and Promo Video for EasyDSLR
- Orientation to the Course
DSLR Overview
- What's a DSLR
- DSLR Essentials
Composition
- Composition
Exposure
- Intro and ISO
- Aperture
- Shutterspeed
White Balance
- White Balance basics
- Custom White Balance
Focus
- Focussing Basics
- Depth of Field
Flash
- Flash Basics
- Flash Diffusers
Recap
- Course Recap