Photoshop Tutorial For Beginners - Top 10 Things Beginners Need to Know

In this tutorial, I go over the top ten things beginning users of Photoshop need to know as a base to build upon.

0:00 Introduction
0:57 Opening Images Up in Photoshop
1:43 Photoshop Workspaces
7:30 Camera RAW
10:59 Removing Imperfections
14:54 Adjustment Layers
16:06 Layers
18:43 Selections
20:55 Masking
21:55 Adding Text
24:07 Saving & Exporting

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[mikeymaguire]

Honestly, this is the best introduction to Photoshop that I have ever seen. Thank you.

[Beautybyjorge]

Thank you for time on this video! It was awesome

[richwatson]

Anthony, This the most throughout out video I've seen on this subject! Every point was so easy to understand, I could follow along with the explanation of the point. I will look up any thing you present. Thank you.

[leeschilling]

This is such a good introduction to 2021PS. I had been using a PS that was about 5+ years old
but hadn't used it for several months. Looking at other video introductions to PS 2021 tutorials
for me yours was so superior. You anticipate what's needed and what's new for non-beginners
that really help. I'm 84 and find this video perfect for me. Thank you.

[camilleconner]

Thank you for an awesome presentation of Photoshop - these tutorials have taught me more about the purpose of the tools

[remsusie]

It was like a personalized teaching. A very clear explanation and demonstration that even an old goat like me ( 83 years old)
could understand. I've listen to so many tutorials and you are the best, Mr. Photographer! Thank you so much. I did subscribe
and pushed the bell. Keep up the good work!

[lindasouhrada]

After just installing Photoshop, I couldn't understand how to really get started with the basics! Other YouTube videos assume that I know something or they go so fast that I'm frustrated. Your video is exactly what I need and I will watch them all! You've given me hope for success! Thank you!

[racheloliveri]

Fantastic presentation Anthony. I've tried to learn Photoshop from YouTube but have really struggled because I don't understand the very basics. This was a great starting point for someone like me. Thank you.

[derekbrigden]

Anthony you are such a phenomenal teacher. Clear, precise and not rushed. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thank you so much. (from 🇬🇧)

[AnthonyMorganti]

In this tutorial, I go over the top ten things beginning users of Photoshop need to know as a base to build upon.

0:00 Introduction
0:57 Opening Images Up in Photoshop
1:43 Photoshop Workspaces
7:30 Camera RAW
10:59 Removing Imperfections
14:54 Adjustment Layers
16:06 Layers
18:43 Selections
20:55 Masking
21:55 Adding Text
24:07 Saving & Exporting


Anthony Morganti’s MUST HAVE applications:

At least one Non-Destructive RAW Editor


At least one FULL Editing App:


My MUST HAVE Plugins:

*Save 15% on all Topaz Labs apps — use the Promo Code: AMDISC15

** Note that all of the promo codes listed above may not work on sale product.

*** I am an affiliate for all of the companies listed EXCEPT Affinity Photo. Please read my Code of Ethics Statement:




I use this software to record my screen and make parts of my screen enlarge and zoom out so you can see it:

Unsure of how to price your photography? Check the 2019 Guide to Pricing Your Photography:

I am an affiliate for all of the companies listed EXCEPT Affinity Photo. Please read my Code of Ethics Statement here:


Thank you!

[romiemiller]

I'm glad you made this video. Most people making Ps. videos assume the viewer knows all this stuff. It's frustrating. I figured out how to do more of the intermediate stuff, but not the basic. Accordingly, I do the basic editing in ON1 2020, the move to Ps.

[rastrup]

There is a lot of Photoshop videos out here, but in most of them the presenter speaks way too fast, but you speaks in a way where it's very easy to follow the steps, thanks a lot for that !!!

[starkravenmad]

This was just what I needed. Other videos skip right by this kind of information which to me is the most important. Thanks you for another great lesson!

[johnscratchley]

Great presentation, a lot of useful info and technique.

[Bernie]

Great presentation. I struggled a bit, but finally manage to go through it all. I love all your videos & can't wait to go to the next level.

[heliopolis]

Hi Anthony, really useful introduction to PS. I was very cautious in entering PS coming from Lr but this simple tutorial made the first steps very clear. Thanks!!!!

[Robreehl]

I am so happy to have found you! I have taken classes to learn Photoshop and have never learned as much as I have in this one video. I love that you actually start at the beginning and explain the basics in a sequence that makes sense. Thank you so very much for sharing your knowledge. I am subscribing and watching every single video. Thank you, thank you, thank you. 💕

[internetandlifehacks]

Excellent, recommending this to our friends right now :)

[tsg]

Excellent tutorial. Very helpful for beginners.

[lindarosalinda]

Thank you so much. I have tried to follow other very well presented teaching aids,
but as you pointed out, their settings are sometimes different and it's lead to a lot of frustration