Learning Paths

Not sure where to start or the best order in which to watch the lessons? We’ve collected the lessons we’d think would be best for you based on your user level or area of interest.

New to Photoshop?

If you're new to Photoshop and want to start from square one, then watch these lessons in the order they are listed. Once you finish this learning path, consider exploring the Intermediate Learning Path shown below.

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Customizing Photoshop

Essential Beginner Tips

Basic Troubleshooting

HDR and Panoramas

Essential Adjustments

Filters

Layer Masks

Retouching Essentials

Isolating Areas with Selections

Getting Started with Layers

Photoshop Fundamentals

Previewing, Opening, Resizing, and Saving Images

Initial Adjustments in Camera Raw or Lightroom

Learn to Love Photoshop

Self-Taught-Intermediate Users

If you're self-taught and want to learn all the tips & tricks that are not easily discoverable on your own, then explore the lessons below. Once you finish this learning path, consider exploring the specialty paths found on this page.

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Wish I Knew: Creative

Wish I Knew: Retouching

Wish I Knew: Select & Mask

Wish I Knew: Enhance

Wish I Knew: Organize

Wish I Knew: Layers

Wish I Knew: Essentials

Wish I Knew: Starting from Zero

This vs That

Advanced Ideas

Below are some lessons that contain more advanced ideas.

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Extreme Editing Workflow

Curves Comparison Tool

Advanced Depth Maps

Adjustment Brush Advanced Tips

Advanced Layer Styles

Advanced History Techniques

Understanding the HSB/HSL Filter

Hyper-Smart Workflow

Paint Job Simulations

SPECIALTY: ADJUST/OPTIMIZATIONS

If you'd like to concentrate on learning how to adjust, color grade, and optimize your images, then these are the lessons to watch. This is by no means a full list.

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Adjustment Brush Tips

Curves for Color

Curves for Color II

Understanding Hue & Saturation

Curves for Black & White

Understanding RGB Histograms

Understanding Histograms

Adjustment Layer Tips & Tricks

Adjustment Layers

Logic of Adjustments

SPECIALTY: RETOUCHING

If you'd like to concentrate on learning retouching, then these are the lessons to watch.

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Challenge Image: Shadowy Retouch

Retouch & Adjust

Challenge Image-Texaco Retouch

Frequency Separation: Face Retouch

Aligned Retouching

Color Matching & Retouching

Panorama Stitch & Retouch

Retouch & Start to Finish Example

Puppet Warped Retouch

Architectural Distortion & Retouching

Multi-Image Retouching Techniques

Retouching Techniques

SPECIALTY: SELECTIONS & MASKING

If you're looking to concentrate on learning how to isolate areas using selections and masks, then here are some lessons you should watch.

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Layer Mask Tips & Tricks II

Selection Producing Actions

Tree Masking

Object Selection Tool

Color Range

Background Eraser & Sky Replacement

Layer Mask Tips & Tricks

Complex Mask Enhancements

Pen Tool

Focus-Based Selections

Selection & Masking Techniques

LIGHTROOM

If you're looking to concentrate on learning Lightroom, then here are a bunch of lessons for your enjoyment. Note: We do not yet have basic Lightroom classes that cover the absolute basics.

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