{"id":817290,"date":"2024-09-18T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-18T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/?p=817290"},"modified":"2024-10-01T11:00:01","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T18:00:01","slug":"free-photoshop-tutorials-manipulation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/free-photoshop-tutorials-manipulation\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Free Tutorials To Get Started in Photo Manipulation With Adobe Photoshop"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you\u2019re completely new to Adobe Photoshop, or a skilled photo editor looking for find new ways to experiment, this list of tutorials will serve you well. Photo manipulation is a great skill that can be used for branding, marketing, and even as a fun hobby. We\u2019ve compiled this list of free tutorials on YouTube to help you get started in your photo manipulation journey -- perfect for beginners who want to know how to do photo manipulation in Adobe Photoshop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don't need a Wacom drawing tablet or pen display, like the <a href=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wacom-one-pen-display-and-tablet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wacom One<\/a>, to do photo manipulation, but it definitely helps!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Tips and Tricks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"13 MUST-KNOW Photo Manipulation Tips for Beginners in Photoshop\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uSUpLsZTrdM?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This tutorial by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@ForeverDansky\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Danksy<\/a> shows 13 must-know beginner's tips and tricks for photo manipulation using Photoshop. Each tip is explained thoroughly with the visuals to follow. This a great place to start!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Typography<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Photoshop Tutorial - Photo Manipulation In photoshop || Typography\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4Cl9kw9K-kk?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This brief tutorial from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@LOGODESIGNSCHOOL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Logo Design School<\/a> walks through how to do a quick, by dynamic, photo manipulation technique using typography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Creating a Fantasy Photo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"The Making of a Fantasy Photo-Manipulation using Stock Images | Photoshop Tutorial\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6mm28NAxaXA?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This easy-to-follow tutorial from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@MDMZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MDMZ<\/a> walks through each step in creating a fantasy photo manipulation using stock images. Each step in this fun tutorial is explained thoroughly, and the final product is very impressive!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Creating a Cinematic Image<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Cinematic Photo Manipulation | Photoshop Tutorial\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Z2U1rzFO3W4?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This tutorial from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@NourArt2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nour Art<\/a> demonstrates how to use photo manipulation to create a cinematic image. While this tutorial is fantastic, we recommended testing this out after getting the hang of more basic photo manipulation skills -- it's a bit more advanced than some of the others, more suitable for folks with a little more experience in Photoshop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Turning an Image Into a 3D Letter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"3D Letter Manipulation - Best Photoshop Tutorial For Beginner 2023 | SkyTech Dot\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/r1D1AnlhLHQ?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This tutorial from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@skytechitinstitute\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SKY Tech IT Institute<\/a> demonstrates how to turn an image into a 3D letter. This tutorial is easy to follow and can be useful for learning skills that will be very helpful for branding and marketing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Product Manipulation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"NESCAF\u00c9 ADVERTISING DESIGN | Product manipulation in Photoshop \u2705\ud83d\udd25\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bAgidAX0c6A?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another tutorial from Nour Art, this one shows how to do product manipulation in Photoshop, using Nescaf\u00e9 as an example. This is a great way to make product images more visually appealing and dynamic, perfect if you're doing some of your own marketing for a small business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We hope that these tutorials get you on the right track for learning photo manipulation in Photoshop. Remember to have fun and use these techniques to experiment and play! Photo manipulation is a fantastic skill to up your creative branding or to harness a new hobby.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Photo manipulation is a great skill that can be used for branding, marketing, and even as a fun hobby. 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