In this detailed course, Dave Cross covers all the key methods for making selections, using channels and working with masks. The overall goal of this course is to equip you with multiple tools and techniques that help you make realistic, accurate masks quickly and easily. Dave covers all the selection tools and gives practical advice on the ones you’ll use the most, he provides detailed instruction on working with channels and masks, and gives you a ton of bonus suggestions, shortcuts and tips.
What you’ll learn in this class:
Key methods for making accurate selections
How to tweak selections for extra believability
The role of channels when working with images
How to create and fine-tine masks
How working non-destructively will save you time
Numerous shortcuts and “hidden” secrets
Official Bio:
For over 30 years, Dave Cross has been helping photographers and creative professionals get the most out of their software. Starting with Adobe Illustrator classes in 1987, Dave has taught Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign to thousands of users around the world. He has a Bachelor of Education, is an Adobe Certified Instructor in Photoshop CC and is a Certified Technical Trainer. Dave has taught at Photoshop World (28 times), spoken at many photography events, written numerous articles and several books, co-hosted Photoshop User TV and has appeared in many DVDs and online courses for Kelby Training and PhotoshopCafe. Dave has been a regular instructor for CreativeLive, and in 2016, 2017 and 2018 was named a MAX Master instructor at Adobe MAX.
Over the last 20 years, Dave has taught Photoshop in every state in the United States, throughout Canada and in Europe, consistently earning rave reviews. Dave is well-known for his engaging style, his humor and his ability to make complex topics easy to understand. In 2009 Dave was inducted into the Photoshop Hall of Fame.
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From Dave: Take advantage of my experience of teaching thousands of Photoshop users like you how to be more efficient and creative.