In these tutorials, you can learn Adobe Photoshop, a powerful tool used by graphic designers, photographers, and digital artists. By exploring techniques like layering, masking, and retouching, you’ll understand the software’s features better. These tutorials also offer step-by-step projects to help you practice your skills in real situations. Whether you’re a beginner getting to know the interface or an advanced user looking to improve, these resources are designed for all skill levels, making it easy to master Adobe Photoshop and express your creativity.
LESSON 001 – MELON HEAD
MELON HEAD
In this lesson, Students will create a MELON HEAD. A melon is provided, and all the corresponding vegetarian options. Click the buttons below to download the corresponding files. Included is a PDF for your helpful guide. Included is a video tutorial for your benefit.
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LESSON 002 – SELECT & MASK 001
SELECT & MASK V001
In this lesson, students will learn the select and mask feature in Photoshop. This is the first part, focusing on version 001 of the select & mask tool. It provides a straightforward method for selecting the character & selecting and dealing with hair.
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LESSON 003 – SELECT & MASK 002
*QUICK SELECT & MASK V002
In this lesson, students will learn the select and mask feature in Photoshop. This is the second part, building on version 001 of the select & mask tool. It provides a straightforward method for selecting the character & selecting and dealing with hair. This is a QUICK SELECT & MASK
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LESSON 004 – SELECT & MASK 003
SELECT & MASK V003
In this lesson, students will learn the select and mask feature in Photoshop. This is the THIRD part, building on version 001 & 002 of the select & mask tool. It provides a method for selecting the character & selecting and dealing with hair. This is a more in depth approach to the lesson.
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LESSON 005 – ENHANCE EDGE TOOL (dealing with hair)
ENHANCE EDGE TOOL
In this lesson, students will learn how to select EDGES in Photoshop, specifically focusing on the often challenging task of working with hair. This process requires precision and attention to detail, making it both tedious and highly useful for creating professional-looking images. By mastering the techniques involved in edge selection, students will gain valuable skills that will enhance their photo editing capabilities, allowing them to achieve natural-looking results even with complex subjects like hair. Whether it’s isolating a subject from the background or creating intricate composites, understanding the nuances of selecting edges is essential for any aspiring Photoshop user.
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LESSON 006 – LAYER MASKS V001
LAYER MASKS V001
In this lesson, students will learn version 001 of a Layer mask in Photoshop, emphasizing the use of a non-destructive editing workflow that allows for greater flexibility and creativity in their projects. By mastering this essential technique, learners will gain the ability to refine their images without permanently altering the original layers. They will explore various practical applications of layer masks, such as selectively revealing or hiding certain parts of an image, blending multiple photos seamlessly, and applying adjustments with precision. Through hands-on practice and guided exercises, students will also discover how layer masks can enhance their artistic vision, making their editing process more efficient and empowering them to produce stunning visual results.
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LESSON 007 – LAYER MASKS V002
LAYER MASKS V002
In this lesson, students will learn about version 002 of Layer masks in Photoshop, focusing on non-destructive editing for enhanced flexibility and creativity.
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LESSON 008 – LIGHT LAYERS
LIGHT LAYERS
In this tutorial, we break down the correct order to use the six sliders, show you how to mask the effect separately onto your subject and background, build a soft glow of light behind your subject using a double-masked group, and cover the quirks Adobe built into this new tool, plus how to bring back the legacy Brightness/Contrast controls if you’d rather stick with the classic tool.
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LESSON 009 – PORTRAIT SLICE EFFECT
PORTRAIT SLICE EFFECT
Build a completely non-destructive slice effect in Photoshop using nothing but the classic Step and Repeat shortcut — no AI, no generative credits required. This tutorial covers two full examples with both thick and thin bar variations, plus two free PSD templates so you can just drag your own photos in and go.
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LESSON 010 – VECTOR MASKS
VECTOR MASKS
Want to cut an object out of its background and see exactly what you’re removing as you go? Learn how to use vector masks in Photoshop, a pen-tool-based masking technique that gives you a live preview of your cutout while you work.
Aaron from PHLEARN compares vector masks to regular layer masks, then shows how to trace an object with the Pen tool, edit and curve your path points on the fly, adjust mask density to see through to what’s hidden, and rasterize a finished vector mask into a layer mask when you need feathering or blur.
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LESSON 011 – REALISTIC FIRE IN PHOTOSHOP
REALISTIC FIRE
Fire is one of the trickiest effects to composite convincingly, but the trick is simpler than it looks: treat fire as a light source and let real stock flame images do the heavy lifting for you.
In this tutorial, we blend multiple fire stock photos into a single portrait using Blending Modes, Layer Masks, and a little glow painting to build a completely believable fire effect from scratch.
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