Basic Photoshop techniques you really need to learn

Achieving the perfect result in Photoshop can often feel like a challenging journey. Many users concentrate on the final image but may struggle with the individual steps necessary to get there. While you might be familiar with various keyboard shortcuts and have collected numerous brushes and actions, these alone are not enough to ensure success.

This collection of tutorials is designed to guide you through essential retouching techniques. Each tutorial focuses on foundational skills that are crucial for anyone looking to improve their proficiency in Photoshop. By following these tutorials, you will build a strong skill set that can enhance your editing capabilities. If you are serious about mastering Photoshop, investing time in these techniques will surely pay off in your future projects.

How to Remove Wrinkles in Photoshop

In this tutorial by Aaron Nace from Phlearn, learn how to remove or reduce wrinkles in Photoshop effectively. For complete wrinkle removal, use the Healing Brush Tool with a brush size slightly larger than the wrinkle, sampling color just below it. For a more subtle approach, use the Clone Stamp

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Smooth Skin and Remove Blemishes and Scars in Photoshop

In this Photoshop tutorial by Marty Geller from Blue Lightning TV, you’ll learn how to retouch a face to achieve beautifully smooth and flawless skin. The tutorial provides step-by-step instructions on removing blemishes, scars, acne, and wrinkles, ensuring a polished and professional finish. Perfect for photographers and retouchers aiming to

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Fix teeth in Photoshop and Lightroom

In this tutorial by Howard Pinsky, discover effective techniques for whitening yellow teeth using tools in both Lightroom and Photoshop. Yellow teeth can be a challenge that makeup can’t cover, but with the right methods, you can correct dark, yellow teeth to achieve a bright, natural smile. This tutorial is

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Masking Glass and Transparent Objects – Photoshop Roadmap

In this Photoshop tutorial by PSD Box, you’ll master the art of masking glass using a straightforward selection method. The focus is on preserving the natural reflections and highlights present on the glass object, ensuring a realistic and seamless integration into new backgrounds or compositions. This technique is crucial for

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How to Cut Out Hair in Photoshop – Photoshop Roadmap

This Photoshop tutorial by Phlearn will teach you some interesting techniques for cutting out hair from a background. The process involves using the color channel with the highest contrast to create a selection, then applying a layer mask to isolate the hair. The tutorial also covers how to handle fringing

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How to repair an old torn photo in Photoshop

Learn how to completely repair an old torn photo in Photoshop. The results of this episode will absolutely astound you! More

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Quick Tip: Create One-Click Photo Effects in Photoshop – Photoshop Roadmap

Did you know that you can apply one-click color effects to your photos? It is very easy to do using the Color Lookup Adjustment Layer. In fact, it’s so easy that even an absolute beginner can apply beautiful color effects just by following this short tutorial. Final image Without

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