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Founder of PHLEARN
Aaron Nace

Aaron Nace is the #1 Photoshop instructor in the world reaching millions of students in 146 countries. Known for his unique vision and conceptual style, he prides himself most on making creative education affordable and accessible for anyone that wants to learn.

Tutorials by Aaron Nace


 

We take a look at some of the improvements to the Content-Aware Fill Tool in Adobe Photoshop CC 2019.

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Go behind the scenes of a product photoshoot and also see part of the post-production process as Aaron demonstrates how to retouch and extend a background in Photoshop.

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Join Ross Floyd and Aaron Nace as they walk you through 10 product photo edits from start to finish. Learn to cut out objects, remove blemishes, reshape products, and master advanced techniques like frequency separation and dodging & burning.

Photoshop  |  Retouching  |  Medium  |  13.25 hours  |  49 videos

31 Sample Images  |  2 Photoshop Actions

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Learn how to color correct skin using Selective Color Adjustment Layers to isolate and adjust individual color channels to dial in the perfect look for your portraits.

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Join guest instructor Ross Floyd as he breaks down the theory and fundamentals of lighting objects, how to accurately represent products in an image, and the business side of building and maintaining strong client relationships.

Photography  |  Medium  |  3 hours  |  23 videos

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Take any design and transform it into a realistic tattoo! Learn to use Filters to add natural variation to lines, follow the shape and form of a body using the Liquify Tool and Smudge Tool, and add realistic shading using our exclusive custom brush!

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Learn how to use a Threshold Adjustment Layer in combination with a Levels Adjustment Layer to realistically place a person into any new environment.

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color photos fill layers
 

Solid Color Fill Layers are one of the most useful tools in Photoshop for quickly adding color and style to any image. Learn about Fill Layers, Blending Modes, Blend If, and more!

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Give your photos a professional finish with sharpening in Photoshop. Learn to enhance details, create contrast, and prepare your images for print, web, and social media.

Photoshop  |  Photo Editing  |  Medium  |  3 hours  |  14 videos

18 Sample Images  |  1 Photoshop Action

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We make sense of some of the most common file formats used in Photoshop. From TIFs to GIFs and PNGs to JPEGs, we’ll show you the best ways to save and export your work!

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With so much natural variation, hair can be one the most challenging things to style and recreate in Photoshop. Not anymore! We break down some simple techniques that will help you shape, fill in, and paint new, realistic hair in minutes.

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Learn to realistically cut out and paint hair in Photoshop. Make quick selections using Select Color Range, make advanced selections with Channels, and paint in new, ultra-realistic hair with the Brush Tool.

Photoshop  |  Retouching  |  Medium  |  4.75 hours  |  18 videos

12 Sample Images   |  10 Photoshop Brushes

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Edit 100+ photos in minutes! Learn to make adjustments to exposure, copy edits from one image to another, and save custom adjustment brushes to edit more efficiently – all while keeping the client’s goals in mind!

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In this tutorial, we show you how to create a 3D extrusion from a 2D layer, how to group 3D objects, and how to change things like lighting and shadow color.

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How to Set Up and Use Wacom Pen Tablet
 

Every artist needs tools that will help them freely express their skills and ideas. For Photoshop and digital artists, Wacom tablets provide an incredible level of comfort and customization. Learn to setup and use a Wacom Intuos Pro.

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intro to compositing
 

In this tutorial, we break down the compositing process with techniques for choosing images, making selections, and enhancing light and color. Learn to analyze light, perspective, and camera settings to predict how well photos will blend together.

Photoshop  |  Compositing  |  Easy  |  5.5 hours  |  22 videos

25 Sample Images  |  1 Photoshop Brush

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Creating a realistic composite image requires us to bring all of our Photoshop skills together. One of the most important steps is matching color between photos. Learn to automatically match colors faster and easier than ever!

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dodge and burn highlights shadows accurately in lightroom
 

Dodging and burning is an incredibly useful technique to add contrast, depth, and definition to your photos.
Learn to dodge & burn in Lightroom with the power of RAW!

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Learn how to use Blending Modes, Smart Objects, Layer Masks, and Adjustment Layers to seamlessly blend multiple exposures. Work through six different examples, combining two, three, and four exposures together.

Photoshop  |  Compositing  |  Medium  |  1.5 hours  |  9 videos

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remove edge fringe before
 

Removing edge fringe is an important step when compositing a subject. In this tutorial, we show you how to refine the edge of cut-out hair to make your next composite look seamless.

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shutter speed explained
 

Learn the fundamentals of shutter speed to freeze time or capture dynamic motion! Be sure to check out our other videos in this series covering aperture and ISO.

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Master Actions
 

Photoshop Actions can help you work faster than ever! Record and save complicated tasks, like coloring or sharpening, and apply them to any other image in only a fraction of the time.

Photoshop  |  Workflow  |  Medium  |  3.25 hours  |  14 videos

30 Sample Images  |  12 Photoshop Actions

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In this tutorial, we walk you through how to manually blend exposures using the power and flexibility of Luminosity Masks. You will learn to create selections based on light levels and then use those selections to paint detail back into your photos.

Photoshop  |  Photo Editing  |  Advanced  |  3.5 hours  |  10 videos

11 Sample Images  |  2 Photoshop Actions

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ISO Explained Ultimate Guide Lego Star Wars Before After
 

Anyone can learn the fundamentals of how a camera works. As you do, you will become more well-equipped to discover your creativity through photography. Master ISO with the PHLEARN team and Star Wars LEGO!

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Aperture Tutorial Thumbnail
 

Anyone can learn the fundamentals of how a camera works. As you do, you will become more well-equipped to discover your creativity through photography. Master aperture with the PHLEARN team and Star Wars LEGO!

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In this tutorial, we teach you everything you need to know about the Pen Tool, from the most important keyboard shortcuts to making beautiful lines and curves. Learn to change a background color, remove an entire background, and create a simple logo.

Photoshop  |  Photo Editing  |  Medium  |  2.75 hours  |  12 videos

14 Sample Images

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Removing a background can be one of the most challenging problems in Photoshop. In this tutorial, we show you how to remove a background, change background colors, remove unwanted objects, and make perfect selections of people and hair!

Photoshop  |  Workflow  |  Medium  |  4.75 hours  |  14 videos

18 Sample Images  |  1 Photoshop Brush

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Learn to convert layers into Smart Objects, apply Smart Filters that can be adjusted or removed, and create multiple design mockups quickly and easily! Smart Objects will help you work faster, smarter, and non-destructively.

Photoshop  |  Photo Editing  |  Easy  |  1.25 hours  |  7 videos

19 Sample Images

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Learn everything about layers and groups! From a thorough examination of the Layers Panel to the skills required to get all of the different elements of an image to blend together beautifully, these are must-have skills for the Photoshop pro.

Photoshop  |  Photo Editing  |  Easy  |  3.75 hours  |  16 videos

30 Sample Images

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fujifilm x100f photography
 

If you’re looking for a camera that will inspire you to go out and take photos every day, look no further than the Fujifilm X100F. Join us as we share what we love about this small and powerful camera!

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Learn to use Adobe Camera Raw to adjust white balance, recover details in the highlights and shadows, remove minor distractions, create HDR images, and to work seamlessly with Photoshop so that you can go back at anytime to make changes or adjustments.

Photoshop  |  Workflow  |  Easy  |  4 hours  |  23 videos

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