Adobe Photoshop Advanced Course

What is Adobe Photoshop Advanced?

Adobe Photoshop Advanced is a two-day training course for experienced Photoshop users who want to improve their image editing, retouching, colour management and creative production workflows. The course covers advanced tools, product mockups, retouching, sharpening, blurring, advanced layers, masks, actions, Camera Raw, channels, Bridge and animation workflows.

Who should attend Photoshop Advanced?

This course is suitable for designers, photographers, marketers, content creators and workplace users who already understand Photoshop basics and want to work more efficiently with advanced editing, retouching, compositing and production techniques.

What are the prerequisites for Photoshop Advanced?

A good grasp of Photoshop basics is recommended. This course is ideal for users who are confident with selections, layers and adjustments, or those who have completed the Photoshop Essentials course.

What will I learn in this advanced Photoshop course?

You will learn advanced Photoshop techniques for selections, product mockups, retouching, sharpening, Blur Gallery effects, adjustment layers, Smart Filters, Smart Objects, layer masks, layer styles, actions, Camera Raw, channels, colour management, Bridge workflows and animated GIFs.

Does Photoshop Advanced cover product mockups?

Yes. The course covers product mockup workflows, including preparing the image, using gradient fill layers, painting realistic shadows, managing lighting, placing and transforming logos, and keeping the final mockup visually realistic.

Will I learn advanced retouching techniques?

Yes. Photoshop Advanced covers retouching techniques such as removing blemishes, fixing red eye, smoothing skin, managing wrinkles, enhancing teeth and eyes, adjusting skin tone, and correcting uneven skin tone and texture.

Does the course cover sharpening and blurring?

Yes. The course covers sharpening and blurring tools, including Smart Sharpen, Unsharp Mask, Lens Blur, Motion Blur, Blur Gallery and sharpening filters. These techniques help improve image clarity, focus and visual effects.

Will I learn advanced layer techniques?

Yes. The course covers advanced layer workflows, including blending modes, adjustment layers, tonal correction, black and white contrast, Curves, Smart Filters, linked Smart Objects, embedded Smart Objects, filter layer order and complex filter effects.

Does Photoshop Advanced cover layer masks and vector masks?

Yes. The course covers layer masks, masking layers, gradient masks and vector masks. These techniques help users control edits more precisely and build more flexible Photoshop compositions.

Will I learn layer styles and effects?

Yes. Photoshop Advanced covers layer effects, shadows, glows, patterns, overlays, bevel and emboss, custom styles, preset styles and applying multiple effects in Photoshop.

Does the course cover actions and automation?

Yes. The course covers Photoshop actions, including loading, saving, editing and automating actions. These skills help users speed up repetitive tasks and improve workflow consistency.

Will I learn Camera Raw workflows?

Yes. Photoshop Advanced covers Camera Raw workflows, including the benefits of Raw, tonal curves, hue, saturation and luminance adjustments, greyscale adjustments, sharpening in Raw, using Camera Raw as a filter and lens correction.

Does Photoshop Advanced cover channels and complex selections?

Yes. The course covers channels for colour and selection storage, loading and saving selections in channels, using channels to make selections, alpha channels, greyscale channels, colour channels and creating complex selections with calculations.

Will I learn colour management in Photoshop?

Yes. The course covers colour-managed workflows, monitor calibration and profiling, printer profiling, consistent colour, profiles, soft proofing, creating and applying profiles, synchronising in Bridge and colour profiles for Australian printers.

Does the course cover Adobe Bridge with Photoshop?

Yes. Photoshop Advanced covers combining Bridge with Photoshop, including workflow benefits, batch processing files, working with metadata, and creating and using collections.

Does Photoshop Advanced cover creating animated GIFs?

Yes. The course includes the Timeline and creating animated GIFs step by step, giving learners a practical introduction to simple animation workflows in Photoshop.

What is the difference between Photoshop Essentials and Photoshop Advanced?

Photoshop Essentials focuses on core Photoshop skills for beginners, including layers, selections, masks, colour correction, retouching and output. Photoshop Advanced is designed for experienced users who want stronger skills in Smart Objects, Camera Raw, automation, channels, colour management, advanced retouching and production workflows.

Can I attend Photoshop Advanced online or face-to-face?

Yes. Adobe Photoshop Advanced is available live online or face-to-face, depending on the current Nexacu schedule. Check the course page for available dates, locations and delivery options before booking.