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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


 

Learn every major tool in Photoshop, from Healing Brush Tool to the Clone Stamp Tool and Erasers to Masks. We take you through a professional workflow and introduce you to all the techniques you’ll need to unlock your creativity.

Photoshop  |  Workflow  |  Easy  |  7.5 hours  |  8 videos

8 Sample Images   |  2 RAW Images

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Prepare to dive in head first and tackle some of Photoshop’s most powerful tools. Never look at layers and their endless amount of adjustments the same way again. Take your knowledge to an intermediate level in Photoshop with this tutorial.

Photoshop  |  Workflow  |  Medium  |  8 hours  |  8 videos

7 Sample Images   |  3 RAW Images   |  1 Photoshop Action

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Learn the most advanced tools and techniques Photoshop has to Offer. Master 3D and learn how to work and control a 3D environment. Get a complete understanding of the Pen Tool, Paths, Vector Paths, Smart Objects, and much more!

Photoshop  |  Workflow  |  Advanced  |  5.25 hours  |  7 videos

7 Sample Images   |  2 RAW Images  |  2 Graphics

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Compositing in Photoshop allows you to create impossible scenes. In this tutorial, we blend reality with fantasy as we teach you how to combine multiple exposures, composite a background, create light sources, and focus your viewer’s attention.

Photoshop  |  Compositing  |  Advanced  |  3 hours  |  2 videos

9 Sample Images  |  3 Photoshop Brushes  |  1 Photoshop Action

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Learn how to add a bit of mystery to your photos by creating fog and light beams from scratch, using the Phlearn Fog Brush! Download the custom brush, and start adding fog to your own images.

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Aaron shares some awesome techniques for sorting through hundreds of Photos to quickly choose the best ones. It is the photographer’s job to sort through all the images from the shoot, save yourself some time with these tips.

 

A great place for start for the beginner composite artist. Learn to plan your vision, properly align layers, blend and color multiple images, replace any sky, and advanced Layer Mask techniques.

Photoshop  |  Compositing  |  Easy  |  4.75 hours  |  10 videos

21 Sample Images  |  1 Photoshop Brush

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In this video I will show you how I have my own computers set up to work faster and more efficiently. From freeing up space to staying more organized, we have some great tips for you.

 

Add a splash of color to your photos by replacing the background. Learn how to quickly add a colored background to any portrait in Photoshop!

 

Create two amazing images using some of the most fun and powerful tools and techniques in Photoshop. Make perfect cutouts with the Pen Tool, match colors, dodge and burn, and learn advanced sharpening.

Photoshop  |  Compositing  |  Easy  |  4 hours  |  9 videos

8 Sample Images

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When cutting a person out of their Background, hair is often the hardest area to master. Learn how to create custom Brushes and use them to cut out hair in today’s episode.

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Learn how to convert any photo into a 3D Texture and apply it to Text and photos. This technique will allow you to change the lighting direction of any texture!

 

Use the Pen Tool and a Vector Mask to make clean cut outs of objects in your images. Also, learn when to use a Vector Mask vs a Layer Mask.

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Today, we have three simple steps for editing Children’s Photos. First we had a Vignette, then a Warming filter, and finally we enhance the yes for some finishing touches.

 

A film border can be a great way to add a vintage look to your image. Whether you scanned your own film or found a stock photo, we’ll show you how to add it to any image.

 

Cropping your image is a great way to control the composition. Learn how to use Photoshop’s built in tools when cropping.

 

Studio compositing is a balance between lighting, camera angles, and Photoshop. This tutorial teaches all three, explaining and simplifying the entire process, end to end.

Photoshop  |  Compositing  |  Medium  |  4.25 hours  |  10 videos

7 Sample Images

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Learn your way around the 3D work space in Photoshop as we add a logo to the front of this car.

 

See how your design will look on products or packaging before you pay for it! Match perspective, color, and texture for accurate mock ups.

 

Want to work faster and more efficiently in Photoshop? We compiled a list of 6 Tips and Tricks that are sure to boost your Photoshop speed and efficiency!

 

Add Depth and movement to photos by adding Motion Blur to Backgrounds. This Simple Technique will make Action and sports photos more dynamic.

 

Learning keyboard shortcuts is the best way to work faster and more efficiently in Photoshop. In today’s episode, we explore 5 Keyboard Shortcuts that are sure to speed up your Workflow in Photoshop.

 

Before/After images are a great way to show off your editing work. Learn how to create a simple Animated Gif from any image in Photoshop!

 

Take birds from one image and add them to another with these quick and easy techniques.

 

A professional photographer needs a professional workflow to organize and maintain their photo catalog. In this tutorial, we’ll teach you the foundations for developing a clear and efficient post-production process.

Photoshop  |  Retouching  |  Easy  |  8 hours  |  10 videos

11 Sample Images  |  2 Photoshop Brushes  |  1 Photoshop Action

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Welcome to part two of our best-selling series Retouching 101-301. Expand on your retouching skill-set by mastering dodging and burning and frequency separation.

Photoshop  |  Retouching  |  Medium  |  10.5 hours  |  10 videos

26 Sample Images  |  2 Photoshop Actions

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High-end retouching requires a complete understanding of color, skin tone, textures, and how to touch up blemishes, hair, skin, and environments while not affecting what makes the subject unique. Join us as we demonstrate how to master the art.

Photoshop  |  Retouching  |  Advanced  |  12.25 hours  |  10 videos

12 Sample Images

 

Photoshop has an awesome tool for adding Fire to photos. We’ll show you how to work through the effect for adding realistic looking fire to your images.

 

Scars are a natural part of life, but they can also attract attention away from your subject. In today’s tutorial, we teach you a fast, easy way to remove scars, so you can create clear skin anytime you want!

 

Certain Color combinations will always look good together, the most simple color combination being complementary Colors. Learn how to identify and create complementary colors, then change the background of a photo to compliment the subject!

 

Apply Image is a very powerful Tool when used correctly in Photoshop. Learn how to use Apply Image to Color highlights and shadows separately in Photoshop!

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