Tag Archive for: photoshop

Wrangle Your Swatches

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Take your color workflows to the next level by mastering Adobe Illustrator’s Swatches, the most powerful tool for managing and organizing colors across your design projects.

While Illustrator offers the best functionality for swatch management, this session goes beyond just one app. We’ll also explore how swatches work in InDesign and Photoshop, comparing their strengths and limitations. Learn how to create, organize, and share color palettes efficiently across these three key applications, ensuring consistency in your designs from start to finish.

Learn how to save time, reduce mistakes, and collaborate more effectively with your team to maintain color consistency across projects. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting started, you’ll walk away with actionable tips that make working with color a breeze.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Work faster by leveraging Illustrator’s Swatches panel and Global Color features
  • Organize swatches efficiently in Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
  • Establish brand consistency across projects and applications
  • Share swatches across Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop
  • Collaborate with team members for consistent color usage

A Master Class in Digital Art and Photoshop Innovation

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Join Photoshop legend Bert Monroy for a tour of his hyper-realistic compositions—including a piece he created based on his experience at CreativePro Week 2023! Known for blurring the line between photography and painting, Bert shares the insights behind his process, workflow, and philosophies that bring everyday subjects to vivid, almost tangible life.

You’ll discover:

  • Lessons from Bert’s three decades of using Photoshop
  • Techniques and strategies for creating hyper-realistic digital art in Photoshop
  • How Bert approaches the creation of depth and realism.
  • Bert’s thoughts on the relationship between traditional art and digital tools
  • Practical tips for applying Monroy-inspired techniques to your own projects

Actually, There’s a Script for That

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One of the best ways to improve your productivity and efficiency is to use scripts — and scripts are really easy to use! You just need to know where to find them.

In this session, you’ll see a ton of must-have free and low-cost scripts for InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop; as well as sources for finding others. You’ll also learn how to make your own scripts with a little help from AI or hire a professional scripter to tackle really hairy jobs.

Topics include:

  • Where to find must-have scripts
  • The fastest and easiest way to install a script and run it
  • Top free scripts you need

Photoshop Composition: Smooth Moves & New Tricks

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Ready to shake up your Photoshop workflow? In this high-energy session, Kladi dives into the art of modern compositing—blending proven techniques with the latest creative tools to unlock smarter, faster, and more imaginative results.

You’ll explore new ways of working across Creative Cloud, including Project Neo and parallel workflows that break the boundaries of traditional composition. Whether you’re refining your process or looking for new tricks to stay ahead, this session delivers practical takeaways with a fresh creative edge.

What you’ll learn:

  • How to use Creative Cloud Libraries to stay organized and collaborate seamlessly
  • The power of the new Generative Workspace for delivering fast, photoreal results
  • When to mix classic masking with modern tools like Object Selection and Camera Raw
  • Simple hue-shifting tips to instantly boost mood and color control

The Photo Editing Tool You’re Not Using… But Should Be

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If you think that Camera Raw is just for photographers, you need this session. Come discover the full potential of this incredible editing tool. In this session, you’ll follow a complete start-to-finish editing process, including Camera Raw’s powerful masking tools. Whether you’re new to Camera Raw or looking to refine your skills, this session will equip you with the techniques needed to transform your photos with confidence and precision.

You’ll learn:

  • Tools and techniques found only in Camera Raw
  • Timesaving tips
  • How to make the most of your image data

Text Effects in Photoshop and Illustrator

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Unlock the creative potential of text with this eye-popping session on crafting stunning text effects in both Photoshop and Illustrator. Learn how to combine advanced techniques with design principles to create bold, professional typography for any project.

Topics include:

  • Master layer styles and blending options in Photoshop for striking text effects
  • Create editable, scalable text designs in Illustrator with powerful vector tools
  • Combine Photoshop and Illustrator seamlessly for hybrid design workflows
  • Non-destructive techniques using Live Effects and Smart Objects

Mind = Blown: The Latest and Greatest in Ps, Ai, and Beyond

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In this fast-paced, idea-driven session, Kladi Vergine explores the latest tools, AI features, and Creative Cloud workflows—from Firefly, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Whether you’re designing on the go, collaborating in real time, or discovering the newest tech, this session will show you how to rethink your creative process for maximum efficiency and flow. Step into the future of creativity.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Kickstart ideas quickly with AI-powered brainstorming and content generation
  • Flow seamlessly between desktop, mobile, and cloud assets
  • Use Firefly, Illustrator, and Photoshop to bring ideas to life faster
  • Collaborate smarter with shared libraries, cloud docs, and live feedback
  • Stay ahead with the latest updates from Adobe’s creative ecosystem

Just Wow! Cross-Training Photoshop, Illustrator, and Beyond

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Discover how combining familiar tools such as Photoshop and Illustrator with new technologies (both AI-driven and not) can unlock amazing creative possibilities. This session is packed with practical techniques and inspiring examples to help you explore fresh design approaches. Walk away with new ideas and methods to take your work to the next level.

You’ll learn:

  • How to use Photoshop, Illustrator, and AI tools including Firefly to create amazing designs
  • The creative possibilities of cross-training with 3D assets, animation, and more
  • How to integrate experimental tools like Project Neo and Substance 3D Viewer into your daily design workflow
  • Fun and innovative ways to enhance your designs with generative AI

Sneak Peek:
How to Create Artwork with Project Neo

Photoshop Power Hour

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Check out the latest and greatest in Photoshop with the one and only Jesús Ramirez. You’ll learn the best ways to tap into Photoshop’s newest tools, how to make the most of recent updates, as well as inspiring and creative ways to do things better—whether you’re making a selection, blending a composite, or retouching a photo.

Topics include:

  • Best practices for the latest tools
  • Pro tips for masking, selecting, and compositing
  • Latest and greatest developments you should know about

Three Minutes Max: Photoshop

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This crowd favorite is back and better than ever! Don’t miss this fun-filled, action-packed, highly educational, and mind-blowing session where each of our instructors will have just three minutes to share their favorite Photoshop tip—then you get to vote for your favorite!

In past years, some of the best tips have been held for this session, so you don’t want to miss it!