Photoshop Bootcamp (Session 01 of 02)

The Photoshop Bootcamp workshop is an intensive training course designed to quickly teach participants the fundamentals and intermediate skills needed to use Adobe Photoshop effectively. This workshop condenses the material covered in introductory and intermediate Photoshop courses into a shorter, information-packed weekend.

Participants will learn to navigate the Photoshop workspace, use tools for retouching and color correction, and manipulate layers and adjustment layers. The workshop also emphasizes practical, hands-on experience with real-world image editing and compositing projects.

The Photoshop Bootcamp workshop will follow the outline below:

I. Introduction to Photoshop

• A. Understanding the Photoshop Interface: Exploring the workspace, panels, tools, and options bar.
• B. Basic Image Concepts: Pixels, resolution, image sizing, cropping, and color models (RGB vs. CMYK).
• C. Non-Destructive Editing Principles: Why it's important and how to maintain flexibility.

II. Working with selections

• A. Selection Tools: Marquee, Lasso, Magic Wand, Quick Selection, and Pen tool.
• B. Refining Selections: Using Select and Mask, feathering, and other techniques for precise edges.
• C. Creating and Managing Masks: Layer masks for non-destructive selections and image blending.

III. Layers and Adjustments

• A. Understanding and Managing Layers: Creating, selecting, moving, grouping, and organizing layers.
• B. Blending Modes: Exploring different ways layers interact and create visual effects.
• C. Adjustment Layers: Non-destructive color and tonal adjustments (e.g., Levels, Curves, Hue/Saturation).

IV. Photo retouching and manipulation

• A. Healing Tools: Spot Healing Brush, Healing Brush, and Patch Tool for removing blemishes and unwanted elements.
• B. Clone Stamp Tool: Duplicating and removing areas within an image for seamless repairs.
• C. Content-Aware Tools: Using features like Content-Aware Fill and Content-Aware Move for intelligent object removal and image manipulation.

V. Advanced techniques

• A. Smart Objects: Working with Smart Objects for non-destructive transformations and advanced compositions.
• B. Filters and Effects: Exploring the Filter Gallery and applying various effects to images and layers.
• C. Combining Images: Compositing and blending multiple images seamlessly using selections, masks, and adjustment layers.

VI. Output and workflow

• A. Saving for Web and Print: Understanding image resolution, file formats, and optimization for different output needs.
• B. Exporting and Sharing Images: Various methods for exporting and sharing your Photoshop creations.
• C. Workflow Tips and Best Practices: Efficient techniques and organizational strategies for working in Photoshop.

VII. Wrap-up and Q&A

• A. Review of Key Concepts: Brief recap of the main topics covered during the workshop.
• B. Open Discussion and Questions: Answering participants' questions and providing further guidance.
• C. Next Steps and Resources: Suggesting additional resources for continued learning and exploration.

The Photoshop Bootcamp workshop is a hands-on workshop, and example files and materials are made available to each participant. Each participant is required to have a computer available for use throughout the workshop. That computer must be adequately configured to run the latest version of Photoshop available in Adobe's Creative Cloud software suite (as of the time of this document, that version is Photoshop 2025 (Version 26.9.0)). Photoshop should be installed and operational before the commencement of the workshop. Please don't hesitate to contact me PRIOR TO THE WORKSHOP to confirm that you are indeed prepared for doing the hands-on exercises during the workshop.

GENERAL WORKSHOP NOTES:

There is a fee of $400 per person associated with this workshop. The Photoshop Bootcamp workshop comprises two sessions (Session 01, October 4th, and Session 02, October 5th). The $400 fee covers participation in both sessions.

For scheduling purposes, on Meetup.com, the workshop is broken up into two (2) sessions. You only need to sign up for Session 01 (October 4th), you will AUTOMATICALLY be signed up for Session 02 (October 5th).

The following registration/cancellation policy is in place for this workshop:

• The workshop fee is due upon signing up for the event. You will be contacted shortly after you register to make arrangements for processing payment.
• Participant cancellations before September 4th are entitled to a FULL refund of the workshop fee. Participant cancellations after September 4th, but before September 20th, are entitled to a 50% refund of the workshop fee. Participant who cancel after September 20th will not be entitled to a refund of their workshop fee.

A continental breakfast is available each morning of the workshop (Session 01, October 4th, Session 02, October 5th) and includes coffee, tea, juice, and water.

Lunch time (12:00 - 1:00 p.m.) features a catered lunch on each day of the workshop (Session 01, October 4th, Session 02, October 5th) and includes a selection of beverages such as coffee, iced tea, soda, and sports drinks.