Elevate Your Creativity
Elevate your photography with our Advanced Photoshop Techniques workshop, designed to equip you with the skills to transform your images into works of art.
Over 6 weeks of LIVE lessons, you will master essential techniques like custom brush creation, non-destructive editing, and advanced colour grading.
Dive into the world of creative manipulation with Liquify, Puppet Warp, and detail extraction.
Harness the power of luminosity masks, LUTs, and gradient mapping to create stunning visuals.
Explore the cutting-edge capabilities of Neural Filters and Generative AI for unparalleled creative expression.
What You'll Learn
Elevate your photo editing skills with our comprehensive Photoshop course:
- Master the essentials: brushes, non-destructive editing, colour grading
- Unleash your creativity: Liquify, Puppet Warp, detail extraction
- Transform your images: luminosity masks, LUTs, gradient mapping
- Explore the future: Neural Filters, Generative AI
- Create stunning visuals: advanced compositing techniques
- Perfect your craft: expert colour management
Unlock the full potential of Photoshop and elevate your photography to new heights!
Meet the Instructor - Jonathan Vaines
We are delighted to welcome Jonathan Vaines to the Photoclub247 team as our resident Photoshop expert.
Jonathan is an internationally recognised photographic judge and teacher, known for his innovative creative approach and post-processing expertise.
Jonathan regularly teaches Photoshop online, both in groups and one to one sessions. He is also an Educator for the Royal Photographic Society and runs processing workshops for them.
Based in Bedfordshire, UK, he empowers photographers around the world.
Advanced Photoshop Techniques
This workshop features 6 lessons taking place on Friday mornings from 9am until 11am over Zoom. You can watch Jonathan demonstrate each technique and get answers to your questions. Each lesson is recorded and all images used by Jonathan, as well as additional workshop material, will be available for 1 year so you can follow up in your own time. Here is the outline agenda for the 6 week workshop...
Lesson 1
Customisation and Blending
- Making your own brushes
- Importing and exporting pre-sets
- Working with Textures
- Blend IF module
In this lesson, you'll learn how to craft personalised brushes to achieve unique effects in your edits. We'll explore importing and exporting presets for efficient workflows and discover how to seamlessly integrate textures into your images for added depth and dimension. Finally, we'll unlock the power of the Blend If module to fine-tune blending and create striking composites.
Lesson 2
Mastering Image Refinement
- Non-destructive Sharpening methods
- Liquify module
- Puppet Warp
- Moving Light from images to image and colour matching
In our second lesson, we delve deeper into Photoshop's transformative tools, focusing on non-destructive sharpening techniques to enhance image clarity without sacrificing quality. We'll master the Liquify module for subtle reshaping and artistic distortions, and explore Puppet Warp to bend and manipulate images with ease. Additionally, we'll learn how to seamlessly transfer lighting effects and colours between images, ensuring consistent aesthetics across your projects.
Lesson 3
Isolate and Enhance
- Detail Extraction
- Frequency Separation
In our third lesson, we unlock advanced techniques for achieving exceptional image detail and precision. We'll delve into the world of detail extraction, learning how to isolate and enhance fine textures without affecting overall tones. Then, we'll master frequency separation, a powerful method for separating an image into high and low-frequency components, allowing for targeted retouching and smoothing.
Lesson 4
Blurring and Text
- Blur and the Blur Gallery
- Adding Text
In this lesson, we'll explore the creative and practical applications of blurring in Photoshop. We'll delve into the diverse range of blurring techniques available in the Blur Gallery, discovering how to add depth, focus attention, and create artistic effects. Additionally, we'll learn the ins and outs of adding text to images, mastering placement, styling, and effects to enhance your visual communication.
Lesson 5
Colour Grading
- Luminosity Masks to create natural HDR
- Look Up Tables
- Gradient Mapping
In our fifth lesson, we'll delve into advanced colour grading techniques in Photoshop. We'll uncover the power of luminosity masks to create natural-looking High Dynamic Range (HDR) images with precise control over tonal adjustments. We'll explore the versatility of Look Up Tables (LUTs) for quickly applying pre-defined colour styles, and discover the creative potential of Gradient Mapping for adding unique colour palettes and tonal shifts.
Lesson 6
Unleash Your Creativity
- Colour Spaces
- Putting a Composite together
- Neural Filters
- Generative AI module
In our final lesson, we'll solidify your Photoshop mastery with advanced concepts and cutting-edge tools. We'll demystify colour spaces, ensuring accurate colour representation across devices. We'll then dive into the art of compositing, blending multiple images seamlessly to create captivating scenes. Additionally, we'll explore the exciting world of Neural Filters, harnessing the power of AI to enhance and transform your images with ease. Finally, we'll uncover the potential of the Generative AI module, using AI to generate creative content and push the boundaries of your artistic expression.
SELECT A START DATE FOR THIS WORKSHOP?
Advanced Photoshop Techniques - October 2024
Friday mornings - 9am until 11am (uk)
18th October | 25th October | 1st November | 8th November | 15th November | 22nd November
£169.00
£169.00 GBP | €202.90 EUR* | $225.05 USD*
* Your purchase will be processed & charged in £ GBP - prices shown for € EUR & $ USD are provided only as an estimate
Advanced Photoshop Techniques - April 2025
Friday Evenings - 7pm until 9pm (uk)
11th April | 18th April | 25th April | 4th May | 9th May | 16th May
£169.00
£169.00 GBP | €202.90 EUR* | $225.05 USD*
* Your purchase will be processed & charged in £ GBP - prices shown for € EUR & $ USD are provided only as an estimate
The workshop is broken down into 6 weekly lessons and you can access the lesson recordings and additional workshop material 24/7 - you learn at a time that suits you and at your own pace with no deadlines!
No need to travel! Learn from the comfort of your own home, even in your PJ's if you like! You can view all workshop material on any internet-enabled device so you can also take your learning with you!
Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your photography and unleash your creative potential.
By enrolling in our Advanced Photoshop Techniques course, you'll gain the skills and confidence to transform ordinary images into extraordinary masterpieces.
Whether you're a professional photographer or simply a passionate hobbyist, this course will equip you with the tools you need to stand out from the crowd.
Sign up today and embark on a journey of creative discovery with Photoshop!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! You can read/watch the content on any device including laptops, smartphones and tablets.
You can join the Live lessons using a mobile device, although we find it is a better option to use a desktop or laptop computer.
You can watch the Live Lessons on any internet enabled device.
We use Zoom to host these live lessons.
If you have never used Zoom before, please consult the Zoom Help pages with advice on how to install and use Zoom – Joining A Zoom Meeting
No - this workshop is available to anyone wanting to improve their photo editing using Adobe Photoshop.
You have access to all the lessons, videos and recordings of the Live Lessons for 1 year from the end of the workshop.
Each lesson has a comments section where you can post your questions. Jonathan will respond to all questions personally.
You can also ask questions during the live lesson each week.
We use Zoom for the Live lessons.
You have the option to turn off your camera if you don't want to appear on screen to the other attendees.
Yes, the Live lessons will be recorded and published in the course content so you can catch up at anytime.
We are always happy to help! If you have any further questions about this workshop, please get in touch
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