Photoshop is an incredible software package, capable of a huge variety of tasks. It is massive. We will only scratch the surface of what this program can do, and even that will seem amazing. Learn here, by watching videos created specifically for our class, or from any number of tutorials on YouTube.

There's no limit to how much you can know.

Tutorial 1 | THE INTERFACE

THE INTERFACE: Getting around

This is a quick walkthrough of the interface. You'll learn your way around and what tools, palettes and menu items are. You'll also look at customizing and resetting the interface.

Tutorial 2 | RED BALLOON

RED Balloon: creating a colour splash effect

In this tutorial, we look at how to use an adjustment layer to create a splash of colour in an otherwise black and white image.
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Tutorial 2B | RED BALLOON (Short)

RED Balloon: SHORT VERSION

Already know Photoshop? This is the short version. Just the facts ma'am. Just the facts.

Tutorial 3 | Double exposure

DOUBLE EXPOSURE

In this tutorial we overlay a nature scene and a self-portrait to create an interesting double exposure photo.

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Image #1: mountains

Image #2: profile image

Tutorial 4 | Mirror Selfie

MIRROR SELFIE

As part of our upcoming selfie assignment we will be practicing taking unique portraits that create a dynamic and interesting visual illusion.

Tutorial 5 | LR | Black and White

LR | MONOCHROME

Having taken a number of urban scenes on our Destination Toronto excursion we will look at ways to bring out the best in our photos.