This module lays the foundation for mastering Photoshop by introducing the essential tools, panels, and workflows needed to start designing with confidence.

Adjustment Layers in Photoshop are non-destructive tools that allow you to modify the appearance of your image without permanently changing the original pixels. These layers offer a range of adjustments, such as brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, and more. By using adjustment layers, you can easily tweak settings at any time and apply effects selectively using masks, offering greater flexibility and control in your editing workflow.

In this module, we explore the fundamental Blend Modes in Photoshop, which determine how layers interact with each other. Blend modes adjust how pixels in one layer combine with pixels in the layers beneath, creating various effects such as changing colors, brightness, or contrast. You’ll learn how each mode affects your image, from basic modes like Multiply and Screen to more advanced options like Overlay and Soft Light. Understanding blend modes is key to mastering layer-based editing and enhancing your designs with creative depth and texture.

In this module, we explore how layer styles and effects can significantly enhance your designs in Photoshop. Layer styles are applied to layers to create effects like drop shadows, glows, bevels, and more. These styles are non-destructive, meaning they can be edited or removed without affecting the original layer. You'll also learn about blending options, how to manage layer effects with ease, and how to combine different styles for unique results. Whether you’re enhancing text, shapes, or images, mastering layer styles and effects is a powerful tool for achieving professional and dynamic designs.

This module focuses on the essential tools and techniques for enhancing and correcting image flaws in Photoshop. Retouching includes removing imperfections, smoothing skin, correcting colors, and fine-tuning details to improve overall image quality. Key tools like the Healing Brush, Clone Stamp, Spot Healing Brush, and Patch Tool are explored for their role in making seamless adjustments. The module emphasizes both subtle and advanced retouching methods to give images a polished, professional look, while maintaining a natural and realistic appearance.

Compositing in Photoshop is the process of blending multiple images into a seamless composition. This involves techniques like layer masking, blending modes, and color matching to create realistic or artistic visuals. Master these skills to craft stunning digital art and professional composites.

Module 08 - Camera Raw Basics introduces essential techniques for working with raw image files in Photoshop. It covers adjusting exposure, contrast, color temperature, and sharpening, allowing users to enhance their images non-destructively. The module helps users understand the Camera Raw interface, enabling them to apply basic edits before refining images further in Photoshop.

Module 09: Automation in Photoshop focuses on techniques that streamline repetitive tasks, saving time and increasing efficiency. Key topics include using actions to record and apply a sequence of steps, batch processing to apply edits across multiple files, and utilizing scripts for more advanced automation. By mastering these tools, you can automate complex workflows and quickly process large numbers of images.