Why Should You Choose This Course?

Have you tried teaching yourself Photoshop image retouching skills, but always find yourself more confused than when you began? Are you convinced that you’ll never learn, that it’s just too difficult, and that you should just give up? If so, here’s how my course can help you succeed:

Reason #1: Instruction.

It’s no secret that Photoshop can be an intimidating program. There’s a lot to learn, and even more poor methods of learning it. But here’s the truth: The problem is your teacher, and currently, that’s you. With my Photoshop retouching course though, you now have a personal instructor on your side to help guide you through your first few weeks, step by step.

Reason #2: Guidance.

Don’t be shy; ask all the questions you want. Even though this is a video course, I will be available to coach you via email, just like any of my other students. This is one of the big items that separates this course, from others on the internet.

Reason #3: Convenience.

Whether you’re attending college or well established in your career, life sometimes gets in the way. This is why I provide you with all course material in video format. Simply log on at your convenience, and view each lesson, exactly as they were taught in front of the live class.

Reason #4: Affordability.

If you’ve spent any time researching Photoshop courses, you know that they are typically very expensive, and may not always offer all the information you need to succeed. With my Photoshop Retouching courses however, you’ll be gaining an immense amount of real-world skills, with ultra-low pricing.

 

But I Don’t Stop There…

Because my course is focused on teaching Photoshop to beginner retouching students, I’ll cater to your learning needs through:

Reason #5: Sequencing.

I place a large amount of attention on progressive instruction. Each section of the course is built on, and grows from, the previous one. Rather than dumping many hours of content, and reading materials all at once, it will be drip-fed to you over the next 4weeks.

Each week, you will receive new class topics, videos, and materials. You will NOT feel overwhelmed. As long as you can set aside 2 or 3 hours a week for the next month, you will come out the other side knowing Photoshop. It may be called a basic course, but it covers so much ground. If you follow the course from beginning to end, you will know as much, or more, than anyone else around you. If you prefer to have all material available at once, just ask. No problem.

Reason #6: Usability.

My goal is to provide you with usable, real-world skills that close the information gap between what you know, and what you want to know. You’ll begin utilizing your new skills immediately, which will improve with continued use. You will also learn about creating a workflow for yourself, that offers the cleanest images, with the minimal amount of effort.

Reason #7: Focus.

We conecntrate on helping you learn the 20% of Photoshop that will give you 80% of the results. Get the most out of the program, with the mildest learning curve.

 

What Will I Gain From This Course?

Throughout the past two years, I’ve taught countless Photoshop training classes in front of live audiences, which has given me a great deal of insight into what you, as both a photographer and student, want to learn. I’ll help you:

• Study at your own pace, and receive knowledgeable answers to your important questions.
• Learn the best practices to achieve exactly what you want.
• Make your photos look professional, and give them more impact.
• Take control of the creative process, including layers, masking, and more.
• Take your enthusiasm to the next level with these real-world Photoshop skills.

 

A Photoshop Course Designed for Your Success!

I’ll remove the confusion—you focus on learning. Forget about trying to learn Photoshop by watching low quality, difficult-to-follow YouTube videos, posted by someone who doesn’t know a pixel from a pen tool. Now, you have the opportunity to learn Photoshop CS6 and CC from an industry professional with more than 20 years of experience, using an organized, well-thought-out teaching method that everyone will understand. You can even ask questions as you go along. I make this as easy on you, as I possibly can.

 

Testimonials for this Photoshop Basics Course:

	“Yeah, it’s lot of material, but these are the basics photographers should know. Rediculously good value. ” – Charles “Duck” Unitas
	“I just called to thank you. I am still working my way through your videos, but wanted to stop and tell you that I am amazed. The recordings were nice and clean. I have learned a lot from the videos. You did a fabulous job, and you are a fantastic teacher.” – Shiva Rava
	“I was very nervous that I would not be able to follow, but the teacher touched upon all the fundamentals. I walked in a newbie, and now I feel I can pretty much touch up any image given to me. I am no longer shy to manipulate images.” – Marmadue Hane

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A Video Series That Gives You:

• A strong working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop.
• The ability to ask me any Photography/Freelance/Photoshop question you want
• Full access to me via priority email for the next 4 weeks.
• Assignments that will improve your hands-on experience.
• Complete image and video library for all sections, as well as 100+ pages of reference notes.

 

Need Even More Reasons?

No one else offers this complete of a course, for this low of a price. Because you’ve requested it, throughout the course you’ll receive a wide variety of training material that will help you learn by doing, including:

• Real World Problems and Solutions
• Pre-Recorded Course (In it’s entirety, for you to keep)
• Pre-Written Class Notes
• Homework Assignments
• Expanded Supplemental Videos
• …and more!

 

Most important of all these, is the entire course is available via pre-recorded video, and is segmented into easy to find subjects. Locating the material you need is smooth and simple. And when you factor in the complete notes attached to each topic, no one else makes it easier to succeed with Photoshop retouching.

 

Here’s an example of what you’ll be able to accomplish after completing the course:

Before:

After:

Under Exposed, flyaway hair, and skin blemishes can easily ruin a quick shot. But after adjusting the Tonal Range, Color Balance, and some Cloning; this image is back in business.

 

Learn What Works. Forget What Doesn’t.
Pre-recorded training videos of someone talking to themselves will not leave you motivated to acquire new skills (assuming you learned anything to begin with). And even if you put in the necessary the time, it doesn’t mean that you are basing your foundation on best practices. In fact, most of the videos I’ve seen have been filled with terrible advice—no matter how large their website may be, or how much money they charge!

Because I know what works and what doesn’t, I have developed a training schedule that will give you all the necessary tools you need in order to become extremely knowledgeable in Photoshop. We’ll spend your time making sure that you absorb the information you need. My primary goal is to help my students learn, and retain, everything they need to excel with Photoshop retouching.

 

Here is why this course will give you the results you’re searching for:

• 12+ hours of class time that will engulf you in the topic. Never boring—always engaging.
• The videos are edited for content, so I get right to the point, and keep things moving.
• We’ll focus on a single topic, until we’re ready to move on. Forget about jumping around or getting distracted.
• Additional material, such as extra videos, notes, samples, assignments, etc., will continue teaching you.
• Once you apply this tried-and-true learning method, I personally guarantee that you will know this stuff inside and out.

 

Flexibility is the Name of the Game

I understand that life can throw everyone a curveball now and again, so I’ve made all classes are also accessible in a pre-recorded, pre-edited digital format. When you have the time, simply watch at your convenience, or refresh yourself on the material if you feel like you’ve missed something. Next week, next month, or next year; the videos are yours to keep. Each class will be divided into several 5-10 minute segments, which are streamlined and easy to follow. I make it easy for you to follow along, or skip around! Perfect for those who lack 100% focus, like shiny objects, or easily distracted by squirrels.

For what it’s worth, I do not spend 12+ hours talking to myself. I talk directly to you. It’s like having a private one-on-one class. Don’t believe me?

Here are what previous students had to say about the videos:

	“Whatever you did to create the videos, keep doing it. I was worried that they would be boring or too technical. However, you kept the pace moving quickly, and kept me engaged. I thought the first video was a fluke, but you maintained the energy and retained my interest. It was broken into smaller, learnable sections which helped me to better grasp the concepts.” – Jonathan Bailey
	“If your videos held my attention for such a long period of time, you really did do something right .I like the connection the course has to the detailed notes and supplemental videos.” – David Chiaraluce

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Before:

After:

While the results are impressive, the skill set was not. A basic knowledge of Layers, Color Range, Levels and Defringe were all that is needed.

 

Real World Retouching Skills = Real World Success

This 4-week course is specifically constructed to cover the most important details that a Photo Retoucher needs to know in order to create perfect images. Here’s a breakdown of the topics that we’ll be covering during our time together:

Week #1

• Digital Fundamentals – This class includes everything you need to understand about the basics of working with images. This presentation will include content such as what images are, some of the most common file types, understanding different color profiles, and the best ways to handle them.

• Studio Workflow – A favorite section for many beginners, it’s here that we’ll learn the details on how to properly build your studio in order to help you work more smoothly. I’ll provide detailed information about various hardware and software options that can be used in conjunction with Photoshop. For example, calibrating a monitor is one that answers many questions.

• RAW Processing – After the shoot, but before Photoshop, there is RAW processing. This step is vitally important, because it can make—or break—your images. Here, we’ll provide you with many different images, and show you how to make them jump off the page.

 

 

Week #2

• Tools and Palettes Overview – Here’s where we really start defining possibilities. This interface overview will examine the most important tools and palettes in Adobe Photoshop. I will show you how each one works, and then move onto the next.

• Working with Photoshop Layers – Because the order of your layers makes a big difference in the appearance of your image, we’ll start with basics such as Text Layers, Adjustment Layers, Smart Objects and Pixel-Based Layers. We’ll quickly then move on to more advanced topics such as Vector Layers, Layer Styles, Blending Options, Groups, and Layer Masks, to name a few.

 

Week #3

• Photoshop Cloning – Cloning is one of the more important retouching techniques within Photoshop, and requires a full understanding to properly use. As a result, this section will go into an amazing amount of detail about removing blemishes, duplicating objects, and other hiding/extending processes. In short: If it involves cloning, you’ll learn about it here.

• Tools and Palettes Details – Here, we’ll revisit Photoshop tools and palettes, although this time, we’ll go into much greater detail about a few of the most valuable. We’ll discuss each checkbox and pull down menu—but perhaps most importantly, we’ll now learn how to actually use them. Filters and Actions are two of the important topics covered.

 

Week #4

• Masking Simplified – What’s the best method for selecting objects in your photographs—using a Magic this or Magnetic that? Here’s the bottom line: Using automated tools in Photoshop will certainly work, but they will also make you look like an amateur. Learn how professionals properly select objects by creating masks. We’ll be sure to discuss which tools work best, depending on the situation.

• Color Correction – Tools – Now that you are finally able to follow along with me, I’m going to reveal my professional retouching workflow. This is an invaluable resource for a Photoshop beginner. I’ll help you save an immense amount of time by cutting through the clutter of color correction tools, and get to the heart of what makes a great image.

• Retouching Images – This is the final, and longest of the classes. This one pulls together all the loose information you have been learning over the entire course, and presents it the way it was always designed to be taught. The problem has always been that I simply could not teach Photoshop, without you knowing something about Photoshop. Now that you actually know your way around, this class will put it all together by reviewing several images from begining to end. This will allow you to see how I am able to solve one problem after another in a real world way.

 

Audio Testimonials

	Charles “Duck” Unitas:
	Walter Kupsik – Week 1:
	Jonathan Bailey – Week 4:

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Professional Training at Amateur Pricing

Have questions? Call me (John) directly at 203-551-9684, or email me at info@theartofretouching.com
Video Time: 16 Hours of Classroom Material
Bonus Time: 5+ Hours of Extra Material
Guarantee: 30-day No Hassle Refund
 

 
 
 

Before:

After:

Awesome results, right? Again, this is much easier than it looks: All it takes are some Levels adjustments, Selective Color, and some cloning for cleanup. It’s less about ‘what’ to do, and much more about ‘where’ to do it.

 

 

Set the Pace on Your Own Schedule

The material is spread out over 4 weeks. You will not be buried with everything at once. You will be fed new content every week, just like my live classroom students. I swear, the only difference is that you can do this video series on your own time schedule. This is huge, because no matter what country you are in, or time zone works for you, you will have little excuse to not follow along. At your desk, or on the subway; new content will always be available for you.

 

Like to Ask Questions During Class?

I would love to say that after teaching this course many, many times in front of live students, that I will answer all your questions. Quite possibly I will. But if you DO have a question, simply send me an email, and I will reply to all emails with the best answer I have. During the 4-week course, I will be here for you, like any other student I have. Let’s see you get that type of support from YouTube, Lynda, or some overpriced 2 day class at the local community college.

 

Professional Training at Amateur Pricing

If you’re familiar with prices for most other Photoshop courses, you’ll immediately recognize the immense value. If you’d like to verify for yourself, here is a company offering an 18-hour course for way more than me—and even at this price, you’ll only learn about the tools, and not necessarily about the skills or techniques to properly apply them.

So how is it that I can offer so much instruction for so little money? Because, unlike most of the competition, I don’t have large overhead costs such as administrative salaries, rent, utility bills, etc. In other words, it’s just me, and a whole lot of knowledge. I’ve attended countless training sessions in my day, and I didn’t like what I saw (or paid), so I decided to do something about it.

Think about it this way: Why spend more to learn less? With my Photoshop Basics – Level One course, you’ll be further ahead, while also putting more of your hard-earned money back in your pocket. When you look at it from this perspective, the choice is really simple. [For what it’s worth, and I am not being biased here, this product is head and shoulders above the competition. I took what was available, and saw what they did. Then I threw it all out the window, and rebuilt from the learning point of view, not the teaching. I honestly feel that this course is better than anything else on the market, because it was created to be that way.]

Please note: the course is 12+ hours of base videos (class time). It is completely pre-edited, designed to make the most of your time, not waste it. Other videos has some faceless voice stuttering, thinking, and generally going nowhere. I hate watching videos like that. Not only is this up-beat, but I am also entertaining, and you can see me on the screen the entire time; hand gestures and all.

This is nothing like what others are selling. I’ve never seen a videos series like this before. That’s why I crafted this Photoshop Basic Course; just for you.

 

Give me 4 weeks, and you can:

• Check “Learn Adobe Photoshop” off your to-do list.
• Ask me any Photography/Freelance/Photoshop question you want for 4 weeks.
• Get full access to me via priority email.
• Work on weekly assignments to improve your hands-on experience.
• You will retain full access to any images, videos, notes or other material created for the course.

What I Supply:

• Weekly Assignments
• Recorded Classes for re-watching
• Images the class will work on together
• Detailed notes on the topics covered during class
• Many topics have extra pre-recorded content that can also be watched

What to Own:

• Mac or PC, does not matter.
• CS4 or later for practice, and assignments

 

Why Wait?

My students are overwhelmingly satisfied with what they learn during my classes, and they recommend my course to their peers. If there’s no space available, they’ll wait until the next session to sign up. But now, there is no reason to wait. You can be starting the class in the next 5 minutes!

Remember, you can take your Photoshop retouching skills to new heights, and maybe even land that new job you’ve been dreaming about! Take the time to improve your skills, and who knows where it will lead you.

Have questions? You can reach me at 203-551-9684, my name is John.

 

Audio Testimonials

	Mike Marshall – Week 4:
	Richard Gee – Week 4:
	Walter Kupsik – Week 4:

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Professional Training at Amateur Pricing

Have questions? Call me (John) directly at 203-551-9684, or email me at info@theartofretouching.com
Video Time: 16 Hours of Classroom Material
Bonus Time: 5+ Hours of Extra Material
Guarantee: 30-day No Hassle Refund