When you create a photomontage, you usually start with a background image. Adding new elements to that background is simple enough, but what if you want to change the time of day or the weather conditions in the image? In this workshop you’ll learn a whole range of techniques, from time shifting to creating rain and water effects, from building complex reflections to lighting up windows. You’ll also see how to use Photoshop filters like Motion Blur and Plastic Wrap to create a wide range of liquid and weather effects, how to add convincing shadows, and how to use dramatic lighting effects to bring a dull image to life.

There are so many new features in Photoshop CS5 that you can easily get overwhelmed. Fortunately, you have Rufus Deuchler and the Adobe Photoshop CS5: New Features Workshop at your disposal. Want to learn about the new Workspace Switcher? Mini Bridge? Content Aware Fill, Puppet Warp, Bristle Brushes? Just dial up the video, and you’ll be up to speed in no time. Rufus? productivity-focused, no-nonsense approach will help you quickly learn what you need to know to get the most out of the new and enhanced features in Adobe Photoshop CS5.

Designer and trainer Ted LoCascio has authored a number of books and videos to help both new and experienced users improve their image editing skills. He shares his experience using Photoshop Elements 9 to combine images and create unique photo projects in this workshop, which is set up to mirror a typical Elements workflow. You’ll learn how to make difficult selections quickly and easily and how to harness the true power of Elements by working with adjustment layers, clipping masks, and layer masks. Then you’ll have the chance to apply everything you’ve learned by creating some example compositing projects from scratch.

Become an adjustment master by learning how Photoshop thinks about color and tonality. You'll go way beyond the basics and learn how to use the most powerful, precise and versatile adjustments. You'll also see how all of Photoshop's adjustment options relate to one another so that you'll be able to easily pick the best tool for the job at hand.