Photoshop Basics

The perfect workshop series for Photoshop beginners. This class assumes that you are new to Photoshop and want to learn how to retouch and adjust your images. This workshop is a comprehensive overview of Photoshop. By the end of this workshop you'll have the skills you need to edit your images using Photoshop.

These sessions are jam packed with hands-on activities which allow you to learn by doing. Sample files will be made available to those who purchase the workshop or for a small fee to those who wish to watch the free sessions. You don't need the sample files to follow along but it's highly encouraged.

The first session covers the interface, tools, and menus. The second session explains some more advanced topics including layers, masks, and sharpening. The third session puts all of your new skills to use as you retouch a portrait and scenic photograph. Our final session is open to allow us to dive in to any open questions, finish projects and wrap up the workshop without being rushed.

*Note:* This workshop will be using Photoshop CC but applies to all versions of Photoshop from CS3 and above. To follow along with the sessions you'll need a copy of Photoshop installed on your home computer. You can download a free trial of photoshop from Adobe by clicking here or going directly to: https://creative.adobe.com/products/photoshop

Some of the topics that are covered:

• An overview of Photoshop
• Opening Files
• Using Adobe Bridge
• Workspaces
• Exploring the interface
• Essential Keyboard Shortcuts
• Tools Overview
• Hands On: Selection Tools
• Using the Navigator
• Using the History Palette
• Understanding Bit Depth
• Understanding Layers
• Using Free Transform
• Understanding Blending Modes
• Using Layer Masks
• Using Adjustment Layers
• Non Destructive Editing
• Sharpening Images
• Putting it all together:
• Levels and curves
• Burn/Dodge
• Spot Healing Brush
• Healing Brush
• Gaussian Blur
• Adding Noise
• Red Eye Removal
• Size for output to web/print
• Sharpening
• Final touches
• Print/Save as...
• Retouching a portrait photograph
• Retouching a scenic photograph

Working with Speedlights in the Studio

Whether it's with a softbox, umbrella, grid or just bare flashes, Mark will teach you how to get great studio portraits using only these small, powerful lights. He'll cover remote triggering, metering and more.Mark will walk through speedlight basics so you have a complete understanding of the possibilities, and limitations, of these remarkable lights.

The Shot

Join Mark Wallace as he takes you through the step by step process of creating beautiful portraits. Each episode in this series demonstrates the pre-production, setup, shooting, and post production of a single image. Explore the process of creating images as Mark Wallace shows you each step of the process.

Lightroom 4 Workflow

This workshop is a step-by-step walkthrough of Lightroom 4, perfect for the beginner as well as those who have worked with Lightroom previously. This workshop is everything you ever wanted to know about Lightroom but were afraid to ask. This workshop contains more than 7 hours of content! This workshop is available for download now! Price: $30USD Product is a digital download. You will not receive a hard copy.

This workshop will give you an overview of Lightroom 4 and show you how to maximize it’s potential by creating a workflow for importing, keywording, adjusting and exporting your images.

Topics covered in this workshop:

• How Lightroom keeps things organized – the catalog system
• The Library module: importing, keywording, metadata, organizing and more
• The Develop module: making global and local adjustments, using the tools, using and creating presets
• The Map module: organizing your photos geographically, privacy setting
• The Book module: creating a book from scratch
• The Slideshow module: creating a slideshow, creating presets, strategies for increasing your income using the slideshow module
• The Print module: creating prints, managing color, proof sheets for clients
• The Web module: creating galleries for online viewing

In addition to the modules Mark will be covering:

• Export options: creating presets for specific jobs
• Watermarking your images
• Using Publish Services
• Integration with Photoshop
• Tethered shooting

This is an information packed workshop. Don’t miss out!

Here are a few screenshots from the video.

On-Location Light and Lighting

Master outdoor location lighting! In this workshop Mark shows you how to use reflectors, speedlights and studio strobes in an outdoor location setting. Learn how to light for portrait photography outside and in open shade. Mark demonstrates his lighting techniques by shooting several scenarios including a poolside bikini shoot. This workshop is available for download now! Price: $30USD Product is a digital download. You will not receive a hard copy.

Here are a few screenshots from the video.

Studio Lighting Essentials

Studio Lighting Essentials for Portrait Photography is everything you need to get started in the world of Studio Lighting. This workshop was written and hosted by Mark Wallace. Mark is known for his easy to understand teaching style and ability to take concepts and put them into practical use. This workshop is available for download now! Price: $89USD

The digital download is packed with content. Topics include:

• Direction of light
• Understanding shadows
• Properties of light
• Equipment Essentials
• Light modifiers, grip and expendables
• Understanding the 3-light setup
• Metering techniques
• Color theory
• Setting your white balance
• Color management and calibration

The DVD includes over 20 lighting setups. Mark walks you through each lighting setup and then shows you the results from his camera. Setups include:

• Simple headshots
• Fashion
• Glamour
• Beauty
• Portraits
• Lighting for high contrast black and white
• One-light setups for small studios
• Advanced setups for large studios

Bonus Content:

• Using the X-Rite Color Checker Passport to get perfectly calibrated color – every time.
• Dragging the shutter
• Understanding flash duration and refresh rates

Photography Basics

In this episode of Mark Wallace: LIVE, we discuss everything you need to know about photography basics. Understanding exposure, controlling motion and getting everything in focus are the pillars of this workshop. Mark explains aperture, ISO, shutter speed, camera modes, focus points, depth of field and more. He also touches on some more advanced topics like white balance, exposure lock and lens distortion. This workshop is more than 3 hours of information that is a perfect workshop for beginner photographers, or anyone wanting to brush up on the cornerstones of digital photography. This workshop is available for download now! Price: $30USD

Here are a few screenshots from the video.

Understanding Light and Light Modifiers

In the second episode of Mark Wallace: LIVE, Mark takes an in-depth look at light. He explains shadows, effective size, direction of light and more while explaining how they impact your photography. Using both speedlights and studio strobes, Mark demonstrates how to get various looks with lights and light modifiers of all shapes and sizes. This workshop is over 3 hours of information that is great for beginners and intermediate shooters.This workshop is available for download now! Price: $30USD

Here are a few screenshots from the video.