Chapter 13: Layer Masks

Selected sky using alpha channel and adding a layer mask to replace it

Selected sky using quick selection and refine selection and then replacing it with a layer mask

Created a non-destructive vignette using layer masks and adjusting it with layers adjustment

Created a cool border using a layer mask and adding a artistic filter

Created an interesting photo using a gradient layer mask

Chapter 12: Layer Styles

This lesson we focused on Layer styles.

First we created a cool looking neon effect using inner and outer glow and then removing fill

Original

Edited

Next we played with emboss

 Finally wrapping up by creating a glass button layer style

Chapter 11: Working With Adjustment Layers

This lesson we have been working with adjustment layers to create a lot of cool effects.

Original

Hue Adjustment Layer

Lighten and Color Layers

 Separate sky and land adjustments

 Threshold with Gradient Mask

Chapter 10 - Layer Opacity And Blend Modes

First we learned the difference between Opacity and Fill.  Opacity is the layer and all of its effects while fill only applies to the layer but leaves it's effects.

Chapter 10 went through all the blending modes so here they are:

Darken blending modes

Lighten blending modes

Light Blending Modes

Invert Blending Modes

Color Blending Modes

Chapter 9 - Layers

We covered some layers basics.  Our one project was to create a non-destructive vignette using layers.

Chapter 8 - Working With Photoshop Brush Tools

In this lesson we made some cool effects using brushes.

Color Replacement Tool

Original

Rough Color Replacement

Then we made our own stamps using the stamp tool and then made a funky background.

Focus

Flash

F=4.8
Shutter Speed=1/200
White Balance=400
I played with the flash by covering it, using different angles (such as upside-down) and angling the flash.