Working non destructively in Photoshop is quite important and layer masks is one way of doing it. Instead of using the eraser tool and delete unwanted parts of an image, use layer masks instead to hide that part of the image. That way you always have the possibility to recover it. In this episode I will demonstrate how to use layer masks. ...

In this episode you will learn a few options that you have to make different kinds of selections in Photoshop. How to load selections and how to use the Refine Edge option to create perfectly sharp edges. ...

This is probably one of the most important lessons for a Photoshop beginner in my opinion. Knowing how to work with layers is vital in Photoshop. Without being able to work with layers you cannot develop more advanced editing skills and it will be a lot harder for you to edit images. In this episode I show you the basics of the layers palette and the benefits of working with layers instead of making all the ...

On the 4th episode of this series I will show you the difference between the canvas size and image size. You will see how changing the canvas size you will not affect the contents of your layers. This is just for beginners. ...

With the newer versions of Photoshop we now have the ability to adapt all the panels and menus to suit our own personal work-flow. In this video I will make you a quick demonstration of how I customized my own workspace and how you can do it too. ...

Continuing with the second episode, on part 3 I explain the third group of tools: Vector Tools. Learn the basics of vector shapes, paths, and the type tool to add text to your designs. ...

Part 2 continues with the second group of tools - the retouching/painting tools. ...

On the second episode of this series you are going to learn something a lot more exciting. You will see all the tools that Photoshop can offer to you in order to create your designs. I will make demonstrations of all the tools and tell you how they work. This is a 3 parts episode showing you all the tools. ...