This course details Adobe Photoshop features of use to video editors. Author Rich Harrington describes core digital imaging concepts and shows how to perform basic image adjustments, such as correcting exposure and contrast. He also works through a series of practical techniques, from designing and animating a logo to creating a gradient wipe for use in motion backgrounds. The course also covers using the Photoshop editing tools and video timeline for advanced tasks, such as correcting lens distortion, color grading, and enhancing depth of field.

Topics include:

• Understanding still image concepts such as resolution and bit depth
• Matching your sequence settings
• Using Content-Aware Scale
• Working with raster and vector images
• Setting transparency
• Adjusting blend modes
• Animating with keyframes
• Creating custom gradients
• Performing automatic lens correction
• Using actions to speed up video workflows
• Correcting color
• Creating a depth matte with gradients
• Integrating Photoshop with Premiere Pro and After Effects