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Free "Photoshop 101" Videos

Here are recent recordings from my free live & online "Photoshop 101" Meetups

  • These videos were all recorded live & online via the San Diego Photoshop for Photographers Meetup group.  If you'd like to attend future online Meetups live, regardless of your physical location, join us - it's free!


  • In these videos, you'll see the proven methods taught in my Photoshop book, "Not just another Photoshop Book", come to life!  Just like any discipline worth pursuing, learning the fundamentals is essential - and that's what you'll get with these videos, aptly called the "Photoshop 101" series. 


  • As an aside: please do NOT let the overall length of these videos deter you as to their value.  I mean, how do you eat an elephant - - one bite at a time, right?  So, I'd suggest watching these in "bite-sized" chunks - say, 10 to 15 minutes at a time, to start ... heck, after a while, they may grow on ya :)  

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BONUS: Additional Photoshop Videos on Youtube

  • In addition to the "Photoshop 101" videos on this page, find more Photoshop-related videos on my "YouTube Videos" page. - oh, and generally the videos are MUCH shorter in length!

Click for Additional Photoshop Videos on YouTube

DOUBLE BONUS: 2022 San Diego Fair Photoshop Seminar Videos

Click for videos from the 2022 San Diego Fair Photo seminars

Photoshop 101, Class 1: The Foundation

  • New to Photoshop? Need to brush up on the basics? Then you should watch this video to learn some foundational stuff!


  • Think of this video as the “Owner’s Manual” to Photoshop - - I’ll show you how to effectively navigate through a complex program.


  • You’ll learn those functions that you really need and want as a photographer. You’ll learn what’s important and what you can ignore (heck, you’ll only need to use about 10-15% of the program!).  Without this “Owner’s Manual”, you’ll truly be lost.

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"Study" Video - recorded live on 07/08/20

    1 hour, 7 minutes in length


  • This is a "study" video - copious notes included - plus, the video is well-edited & annotated - includes a Table of Contents!

click for the "study" video & notes

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Latest "Rough Cut" Video - recorded live on 01/18/23

     1 hour, 27 minutes in length

Click for the latest "Rough Cut" video

     CLICK FOR THE NOTES


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Photoshop 101, Class 2: Control your Contrast & Color

  • So, have you ever asked yourself, "What makes a good color print, and how do I use the basics of Photoshop to achieve my desired results?"  If so, then this video is for you ...  


  • Using the K.I.S.S. (Keep It Super Simple) method, you'll learn how to take well-exposed images, and improve them, sometimes dramatically, with just a few key but critical functions - Levels & Hue Saturation Adjustment Layers.

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"Study" Video - recorded live on 07/22/20

    1 hour, 6 minutes in length


  • This is a "study" video - copious notes included - plus, the video is well-edited & annotated ... 

click for the "study" video & NOTES

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Latest "Rough Cut" Video - recorded live on 10/19/22

     1 hour, 18 minutes in length

click for the latest "rough cut" video

     CLICK FOR THE NOTES


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Photoshop 101, Class 3: RAW Fundamentals

  • One of the most misunderstood (and mis-used!) concepts in digital post-processing is how to properly work with RAW files.

  

  • What to do with all that digital information?  How do you work with the format correctly & maximize your image’s potential?  When enhancing your image from RAW, what are the “Goals”,  and why?  I mean, what the heck are you even aiming for?

    

  • These videos will answer those questions, and much more ...

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Latest Video - recorded live on 11/02/22

     1 hour, 33 minutes in length

click for the latest video

     CLICK FOR THE NOTES


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Previous Video - recorded live on 08/10/22

     1 hour, 31 minutes in length

click for the previous video

     CLICK FOR THE NOTES 


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Photoshop 101, Class 4: Master File Creation & Workflow

  • This video perfectly encapsulates how best to use Photoshop from A to Z, with a diverse range of images.  Think of it as an overview or culmination of the other 3 previous "Photoshop 101" classes (plus my Small Group Workshops) - there’s tons of great information in this video!

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Latest Video - recorded live on 11/16/22

     1 hour, 32 minutes in length 

click for the latest video

   CLICK FOR THE NOTES


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Previous Video - recorded live on 08/24/22

     1 hour, 39 minutes in length 

click for the previous video

     CLICK FOR THE NOTES


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Photoshop 101, Class 5: Color Mgmt 101 + Edit for Success

  • Proper Color Management allows you to accurately reproduce what you see on your monitor in printed form, whether it is to your photo inkjet printer or files you send to a custom lab. Being able to print with a great degree of consistency and accuracy saves you time, frustration, and money.


  • The old adage, “WYSIWYG” (What You See Is What You Get) readily applies when you are properly color-managed. John will show you the 3 steps to successful Color Management and how to implement these into your Photoshop workflow, in a style that even the most die-hard “non-techie” can enjoy and understand.


  • The second part of this Video will focus on the concepts of proper image editing –  or, how do I know which of my many images are ultimately deserving of a Master File?

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Latest Video - recorded live on 11/30/22

     1 hour, 24 minutes in length

click for the latest video

     CLICK FOR THE NOTES


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Previous Video - recorded live on 09/07/22

       1 hour, 15 minutes in length

click for the previous video

     CLICK FOR THE NOTES


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Videos from my 2022 San Diego County Fair Photoshop Seminars

The videos linked below were recorded live & in-person at the 2022 San Diego County Fair Exhibition of Photography.  


Consider these the "Cliff Notes" of my free live & online "Photoshop 101"  Meetups,  Class 1 though 4 - more here:  https://www.meetup.com/san-diego-photoshop-for-photography/ 


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1)  “Photoshop: Master File Creation & Workflow” – Discover the creative & procedural importance of a Master File for photographers, and its relationship to an effective Workflow, using the incredible power of Photoshop.  


     •  Part 1: Learn the fundamentals of properly working with RAW files, as well as the basics of controlling contrast & color. 


     •  Part 2: We will take about 3 to 4 RAW files from some of my clients, and build Master Files from start to finish - including working with Layer Masks, and much more. 


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2)  “Color Management 101” - Proper Color Management allows you to accurately reproduce what you see on your monitor in printed form. John will show you the 3 steps to successful Color Management and how to implement these into your post-processing workflow, in a style that even the most die-hard "non-techie" can enjoy and understand.


click for the PDF NOTES for Master File Creation & Workflow
click for the PDF NOTES for Color management 101

  Video Links are below:

• Master File Creation & Workflow, Part 1

               SATURDAY, 06/18/22  - 47 minutes in length  
NOTE: due to tech challenges (hey, it happens!), there is no audio for the last 8 minutes of the above video - see video immediately below as a replacement.   
               SATURDAY, 07/02/22  - 59 minutes in length

• Master File Creation & Workflow, Part 2

               SATURDAY, 06/18/22  -59 minutes in length    
               SATURDAY, 07/02/22  - 58 minutes in length

• Color Management 101

               SATURDAY, 06/25/22  - 20 minutes in length - ON YOUTUBE
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