Photoshop CS5 Basics

This is a new type of book. It’s a visual book with over two hours of video.


 I have learned photography and retouching with the use of tutorials and find that this is a very powerful method of teaching.

We are going to explore Photoshop CS 5 basics for the photographer.

While teaching I try to follow two rules:

1. No technical terms explained with technical words, but with simple English.

2. No theory, practical and visual examples only.


 Summary of the videos:


 Chapter one : Camera raw

let’s explore Camera Raw and go over it’s main features to develop with the best quality  Raw and Jpg files. Duration 63 minute.


 Chapter two : Export for web prints

Let’s sees how we can export to the web, print on your printer and send to a lab, the photos we have retouched in chapter one. Duration 18 minutes.


 Chapter Three : Photoshop blending modes masking

In this chapter we are going to take Photoshop to a next level to explore the blending and masking options to change the sky on photos, or change the background on portraits.

Duration 31 minutes.


 Chapter Four : Black and white

We are going to go over two black-and-white   technics and apply some Photoshop features for more artistic results. Duration 12 minutes


 Chapter Five : Double raw conversion

We will use a special technique to double convert a raw file to get a proper exposure for the foreground and background of a photo, natural HDR !

Duration 7 minutes


 Chapter Six : Assembling panoramic photos

Let's see how to develop our raws files and then merge them using Photoshop merging feature : Photomerge to create awesome panoramic.

Duration 10 minutes


 Chapter 7 : Exporting and renaming from bridge

Let's use Bridge to rename and export our retouched photos as a final training. Duration 6 minutes


 I love to create and share technics, and I hope this Photoshop CS 5 basics for the photographer visual book will help you improve your retouching skills and help create astounding photography.