Adjustment Layers in Photoshop Explained - Practical Artistic Applications - Non-Destructive Methods

What You Will Learn?

• About This Class .
• An adjustment layer is a special kind of layer in Photoshop that keeps the image and the adjustment being applied to the image separate from each other. The adjustment sits on its own layer above the image layer, and the entire effect is contained within the adjustment layer itself..
• You can edit an adjustment layer's settings, change the opacity or blend mode of an adjustment layer, or turn the adjustment on and off to compare the effect with the original image. And you can even delete an adjustment layer, all without making a single permanent change to your photo. That’s why this method is called “non-destructive”..
• In this class, I plan to show you the adjustment layers I use on a daily basis. Through the course of this class, I will show you all the adjustment layers and explain how to use them and what they can do for you. I want to show you how adjustment layers fit into my daily workflow as an illustrator/artist. I show you relevant applications on both art I produce for POD and art licensing as well as on photos..
• We will go through the four categories of adjustment layers: Fills, Luminosity, Color and Effects. By the end of this class you will have an understanding of what can be done within each category..
• The key concepts I will include:.
• This is a great course for you to take no matter what the purpose for the art you create. Approach this course with an open mind and heart, and you will create something infinitely interesting!.
• Intro .
• This short intro will give you an overview of the class..
• Lesson 1: Overview and Explaining the Fills Category.
• In this lesson, I will give you an overview and explain the fills category..
• Lesson 2: Learning Luminosity Adjustments.
• In this lesson, I will show you each of the luminosity layer adjustments. We will give you an overview of each of them individually, without going into too much detail. I will also demonstrate how to take a group of adjustments and apply them to another image to get the exact same look on both documents..
• Lesson 3: Special Effect Adjustment Layers.
• In this lesson, I go through each of the four special effect adjustment layers to give you an overview. I will show you some of the key techniques I use and explain it every step of the way..
• Lesson 4: A Look at the Color Layer Adjustments.
• You will watch my demonstration as I apply each of the color layer adjustments in turn, giving you a quick overview of each. I explain that these adjustments can be quite different for photos, as opposed to artwork..
• Lesson 5: Practical Application of Adjustments.
• In this lesson, we start getting to the nitty gritty of the final artwork. You will see me use several different techniques to add interest and detail. Throughout the process you learn more about brushes..
• Lesson 6: How I Use the Adjustments Day to Day.
• In this lesson, I just review a bunch of the layer adjustments showing how I use them on a day-to-day basis..
• Lesson 7: Conclusion and Wrap Up.
• This is the last step, and in this lesson, I will be wrapping up. We will conclude everything in this lesson with a chat about next steps..
• Concepts covered:.
• Concepts covered include but are not limited to the Brightness/Contrast Adjustment Layer Adjustment Layer, Levels Adjustment Layer, Curves Adjustment Layer, Exposure Adjustment Layer, Vibrance Adjustment Layer, Hue/Saturation Adjustment Layer, Color Balance Adjustment Layer, Black & White Adjustment Layer, Pattern Fill Adjustment Layer, Solid Color Fill Adjustment Layer, Solid Color Fill Adjustment Layer, Gradient Fill Adjustment Layer, Channel Mixer Adjustment Layer, Color Lookup Adjustment Layer, Gradient Fill Adjustment Layer, Photo Filter Adjustment Layer, how to transfer adjustments from one document to another, working non-destructively with Photoshop Layers, and much more!.
• You will get the bonus of….