Please Note: Due to a very full calendar, as well as an upcoming prolonged family commitment, I can't take any more bookings for my online Photoshop classes for now.

I'll announce re-commencement (and some new classes) in October.

Please fill in the enquiry form if you'd like to be informed as soon as the classes are available again.

Online Photoshop Training

Choose your class

There are two streams of training - one stream for Raw shooters, and one stream for Jpeg shooters.

Class One: Raw

A successful Raw workflow stems from truly understanding what a Raw file is. Once you firmly grasp the concepts of a Raw workflow, your results will flourish.

This module begins with the Raw file, and takes you through the Raw processing, and into Photoshop where you'll learn the important skills of Adjustment layers, masks, Levels, etc.

Who is it for?

All new Raw photographers, or Jpeg photographers who want to take this important step. Raw will never be confusing or confronting again.

Topics covered (Part 1):

> Raw in the workflow
> Core imaging principles: White Balance & Dynamic Range
> Understanding histograms
> Principles of colour and black-and-white editing
> Understanding Raw data
> Raw processing steps explained

Topics covered (Part 2):

> Global vs selective editing
> Using adjustment layers
> Using Levels and Hue/Saturation
> Making selections and layer masks
> Manipulating layer masks
> Editing strategies for "Wow!" photos

Length:

Approximately 3-4 hours, divided into two sessions

Price:

US$180

Class Two: Jpeg

Take control of your images with sound understanding of the vital principles of digital imaging, and the essential techniques of Photoshop.

Who is it for?

Anyone not working with Raw files. Jpeg shooters, film shooters, retouchers, graphic designers, restorers.

Topics covered (Part 1):

> Using Adjustment Layers
> Understanding tonal range
> Understanding histograms
> Using Levels and Hue/Saturation
> Basic black-and-white image enhancement
> Basic colour image enhancement