Exercise
Exercise 1.2 - The Indestructible Workflow
Session 1 - Fundamentals and Orientation · Due: Mar 09, 2026 12:45
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Files: s01-ex1-2-landscape-a.jpg, s01-ex1-2-landscape-b.jpg,
s01-ex1-2-landscape-c.jpg (pick one).
Practice a fully non-destructive workflow:
do not edit the background layer directly,
add Curves, Hue/Saturation, and Selective Color adjustment layers,
convert a duplicate to Smart Object and apply a Smart Filter,
use layer masks for local corrections,
and compare manual sky replacement with AI-assisted methods.
Key principle: every step must stay reversible and clearly organized.
Deliverables
- 1 layered PSD with clearly named groups and masks
- 1 JPG preview export
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In-class exercise. Submit graded work via Homework 1.