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Features

Beginner-friendly, step-by-step lessons with hands-on practice
Core workflow: non-destructive editing using layers, masks, and adjustment layers
Essential tools: Move, Marquee/Lasso, Brush, Type, Crop, Clone/Heal, Gradient
Selections & masking: quick selection, object selection, refine edges (hair/fur intro)
Photo correction: exposure, color, contrast, sharpening, noise basics
Design basics: text, shapes, alignment, simple layouts for posters and social posts
Export mastery: correct formats for web (JPEG/PNG/WebP) and print (PDF/TIFF)

Target audiences

Absolute beginners to Photoshop
Content creators (social posts, thumbnails, banners)
Students learning digital design basics
Photographers starting with retouching and color correction
Small business owners making simple marketing graphics

Requirements

Adobe Photoshop installed (desktop recommended)
A computer with a mouse (pen tablet optional but helpful)
5–10 sample images to practice (portraits + product + landscape recommended)
Basic file skills (create folders, save/export)

Curriculum

4 Sections
16 Lessons
10 Weeks

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Module 1 — Getting Comfortable: Workspace, Files, and Layers
5
Module 2 — Selections & Masking (Cutouts, Background Removal)
5
Module 3 — Photo Editing Essentials (Retouching, Color, and Fixes)
5
Module 4 — Design & Compositing (Text, Graphics, Export)
5

FAQs

Do I need a drawing tablet to learn Photoshop?

No. A mouse is enough for beginners. A tablet helps for brushing and masking precision, but it’s optional.

What is “non-destructive editing” in simple terms?

It means editing in a way that you can change your mind later (using adjustment layers, masks, Smart Objects) without damaging the original pixels.

Why do my cutouts look fake?

Usually because of bad edge refinement, leftover background color (fringing), or mismatched lighting/shadows. Use Select and Mask, then match brightness/color and add a subtle shadow.

What should I export for social media?

Usually JPEG (high quality) for photos and PNG for graphics with text or transparency. Keep your PSD as the editable source.

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