Photoshop Advanced Course
Elevate your Photoshop abilities with our advanced course! Discover workflow improvements and productivity hacks through shortcuts and automation that are often missed by self-taught users. Master the art of combining tools to craft, refine, and add special effects to images and documents like a pro.
This course covers the newest updates in Photoshop CC, introducing robust features such as connected Smart Objects, Camera Raw integration for editing, and improved Blur Gallery and Sharpening tools.
Instructor-led courses, delivered remotely across New Zealand.


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We currently have no public courses scheduled. Please contact us to register your interest.
We currently have no public courses scheduled. Please contact us to register your interest.
We currently have no public courses scheduled. Please contact us to register your interest.
Adobe Photoshop Training Courses

Need to learn the foundations of Adobe Photoshop without diving into the entire program? This course is perfect for those who will be using Photoshop to meet minimum requirements, such as resizing images, cropping, adjusting brightness and contrast, and preparing images for print or websites. We teach you the latest techniques, including the new Select and Mask Workspace, which ensures more efficient and accurate selections, saving time and reducing frustration. Delivered remotely across New Zealand.

Dive into the world of digital creativity with our Photoshop Essentials course. Tailored for beginners, this comprehensive program spans two days of immersive learning, guiding you through the core functionalities of Adobe Photoshop CC2024. Delivered remotely across New Zealand.

Elevate your Photoshop skills with our Photoshop Advanced course! Enhance your workflows to boost productivity through shortcuts and automation techniques that many self-taught users may not be aware of. Learn best practices and how to combine functions to create, edit, and apply special effects to professional images and documents. Delivered remotely across New Zealand.
Adobe Photoshop Advanced New Zealand Course Content
- Advanced Tools & the Options Bar
- Using Common Tools (Review & Shortcuts)
- Selections using Quick Selection Tool and Refine Edge
- Ruler & Measurement Tools
- Product Mockup
- Preparing the Image
- Using Gradient Fill Layers
- Painting in a Shadow/Getting the Lighting Right
- Placing and Transforming the Logo
- Keeping it Realistic
- Retouching Tips
- Removing Blemishes
- Fixing Red Eye
- Managing Wrinkles & Smoothing Skin
- Enhancing Teeth and Eyes
- Adjusting Skin Tone
- Correcting uneven Skin Tone and Texture
- Sharpening & Blurring
- Smart Sharpen & Unsharp Mask
- Lens, Motion Blurs
- The Blur Gallery
- Smart Sharpen Filter
- Advanced Layers
- Review Layer Blending Modes
- Benefits of Adjustment Layers in Imaging
- Adjustment Layers for Tonal Correction
- Adjustment Layers & Black/White for Contrast
- Adjustment Layers and Curves
- Setting up Smart Filters
- Linked Smart Objects
- Embedded Smart Objects
- Turning on and Filter Layer Order
- Filters and Effects
- Exploring Filters
- Working with Complex Filters
- Sharpen Filters – As Edge Detection
- Improved Guides
- Using Layer Masks
- Understanding Use of Layer Masks
- Creating and Editing Masking Layers
- Gradient & Vector Masking Layers
- Layer Styles and Effects
- Using Layer Effects
- Shadows and Glows
- Creating Patterns and Overlays
- Bevel and Embossing
- Making a Style, Preset Styles
- Applying Multiple Effects in Photoshop CC
- Actions & Automation
- Using Actions – Loading and Saving and Editing
- Automation of Actions
- Improved Photomerge
- Improving Workflow
- Time Saving Shortcuts
- Loading and Saving Styles, Presets and Brushes
- Working Tool Presets
- Camera Raw
- Benefits of Raw
- Tonal Curves
- Hue/Saturation/Luminance (HSL)
- Grey Scale Adjustments
- Sharpening in Raw
- Camera Raw as a Filter
- Lens Correction
- Channels
- Channels (Colour & Selections) as Storage
- Loading and Saving Selections in Channels
- Using Channels to make Selections
- Complex Selections with Calculations
- Combining Selection Techniques
- Alpha Channels
- Grey Scale Channels (All Colour Channels)
- Understanding Colour Management
- Understanding Colour-Managed Workflow
- Calibrating/Profiling your Monitor
- Profiling your Digital Printer
- Getting Consistent Colour
- Profiles & Soft Proofing
- Creating and Applying Profiles
- Synchronising in Bridge
- Colour Profiles for Australian Printers
- Combining Bridge with Photoshop
- Benefits in Workflow
- Batch Processing Files
- Working with Metadata
- Creating and using Collections
- Creating Animations
- The Timeline
- Creating Animated GIFs: Step-by-Step
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Remote Training?
Remote training at Nexacu, means our team of experienced trainers will deliver your training virtually. With remote learning students can access our usual classroom training courses via video conferencing, ask questions, participate in discussion and share their screen with the trainer if they need help at any point in the course. Students have the same level of participation and access to the trainer as they would in classroom training sessions.
Which courses are available if I am working from home?
Currently all of our Public Courses are available to be delivered remotely. Book any course as normal and you will receive login details and instructions in the days before your course.
How can I prepare if I am attending an online course?
You need to install the latest version of Adobe After Effects and ensure you have the appropriate license to use it.
The browser you use is very important. It is recommended you use Chrome, Edge, or Firefox. The latest version must also be installed. Note that Internet Explorer is not compatible with our delivery technologies.
Windows 10 is highly recommended as the operating system you use. If you are using an apple device, use Safari or a similar modern browser if you cannot use any of the browsers recommended above. Your training experience may diminish due to different features and appearances. Nexacu's trainers are unable to provide detailed guidance for macOS.
To download and unzip files, log in to your student portal. Click on the "Materials" tab and download your exercise files.
Extract your Exercise Files to the specified folder below. Note you will have to create this folder first.