Many of the so called Photoshop training products are far too complex for most users to follow. They assume too much prior knowledge so it is difficult or impossible for the new user to duplicate the examples presented by the trainer and they are left frustrated and discouraged. Even when the user is able to follow the lessons, all too often the training is incomplete and important tools or techniques are not given adequate coverage; this is not conducive to developing the creative skills that are necessary in the commercial world of digital imagery. The fact is that many people use Photoshop commercially; this is another factor which is often totally disregarded in many of the available training manuals. Users need to learn how to get the best possible effect in the shortest possible time, and gain the skills that will increase their earning potential. This Photoshop training video reflects real world challenges and lays the solid foundation on which to base your career. Taking into account all the short-comings that most learning products suffer from. This Photoshop training video uses a totally different approach to transfer knowledge and build creative skills. Working on the principle that people learn faster and retain more when shown how to do things, the lessons are presented visually and in a format that builds your skills one step at a time. The tutorials are enhanced by working examples which reinforce the techniques taught and allow the user to grow their creative skills in a self-paced, hands-on learning environment. This training course has purposely been created for graphics professionals of all levels; it spans 9 hours, and covers 182 different Photoshop topics in great detail. Even the most complex Photoshop tasks are broken down into a series of simplistic step-by-step stages. The topics covered build in complexity as the course progresses, but the visual and practical nature ensures that users of all levels will be able to follow along.