In this lesson, we are going to go through the basic parts of Photoshop and its user interface. It is important to set up the workspace and tools so you know where everything is and can avoid wasting time searching for things, which is disruptive to your workflow.

In this lesson, we go through the various settings in the Preferences panel to make sure that Photoshop operates correctly.

In this lesson, we take a look at color settings in Photoshop and discuss why different color settings are used in different situations.

In this lesson, we explore the minimum required hardware and software you will need to get the most out of the course, from computers to tablets to Photoshop.

In this lesson we demonstrate how to create very accurate color profiles using a color passport and specific software for that action.

In this lesson, we go through the image and determine our plan for what needs to be retouched. By scanning through the image, we also establish key points for our workflow.

In this lesson, we take a look at basic layer structure for retouching. It is important to set up some layers for efficiency and speed when working on an image.

In this lesson, we go through important aspects of a non-destructive workflow and why it is important to maintain this type of layer management.

In this lesson, we take a look at some simple dust removal with different types of healing and cloning tools which are part of every retoucher's essential toolkit.

In this lesson ,we tackle the basics of a couple different Dodge & Burn techniques. We also discuss how they work, why they differ, and what is the purpose of dodge and burning when it comes to retouching your image.

In this lesson, we go through the essential ways to select different sections of an image and how to use those selections in post production work.

In this lesson, we take a look at one of the most powerful selection tools in Photoshop and go through a quick Pen tool bootcamp.

In this lesson, we learn a couple of different color correction techniques and how to use them to correctly modify color in specific areas of the image.

In this lesson, we go through the basics of some different luminosity adjustments, how they work, and where to use them.

In this lesson, we look at the possibilities of color grading in Photoshop on a basic level, as grading is more of an artistic than technical approach. We also discuss how different color adjustment layers affect the image.

In the last lesson of our beginner section, we cover how and when to use specific file types and color profiles when saving your image.

In this bonus lesson, we put all of the techniques together to perform a complete retouch of a colorful image.