Photoshop Basics: Adjustments vs Adjustment Layers

▶ Download the sample image, PSD and PDF guide for this tutorial (free with a PHLEARN account): https://phlearn.com/tutorial/photosho... Learn the difference between Adjustments and Adjustment Layers in Photoshop! In this tutorial, we'll show you how to apply them for image enhancements like brightness, contrast, and color, emphasizing best practices for each, including the use of Smart Objects and Clipping Masks, to achieve a non-destructive workflow. — CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 1:06 Where To Find Adjustments vs. Adjustment Layers 2:02 Why Direct Adjustments Are Hard To Edit Later 2:38 Going Non-Destructive With A Smart Object 4:30 Introducing Adjustment Layers 4:56 Creating A Brightness/Contrast Adjustment Layer 7:13 Adjustment Layers Come With A Built-In Mask 7:36 Painting The Mask To Target Just The Face 10:16 Using Clipping Masks To Limit An Adjustment Layer's Reach 13:00 Recap: Adjustments vs. Adjustment Layers — Go PRO: New to Photoshop? Explore our PRO tutorial Photoshop Fundamentals: Aaron's Top 10 Essential Tools & Techniques. Discover mind-blowing tricks for selecting, removing, retouching images, and more! https://phlearn.com/tutorial/aaron-mu... Master skin tones and color grading in the new PHLEARN PRO course “Skin Tones, Color Grading & Presets in Photoshop & Lightroom”: https://phlearn.com/tutorial/skin-ton... — PHLEARN PRO: every PRO tutorial, one membership ◦ 200+ in-depth courses and masterclasses on Photoshop, Lightroom and photography ◦ 1,000+ downloadable PSDs, RAW images and sample files to follow along ◦ Presets, Photoshop actions and LUTs included ◦ New PRO tutorials every month, streamed in 4K with captions and chapters ◦ Rated 4.93/5 by 3,900+ students ◦ Cancel anytime, 100% money-back guarantee ▶ https://phlearn.com/pro — Follow PHLEARN: Instagram:   / phlearn   Facebook:   / phlearn   TikTok:   / phlearn   #Photoshop #PhotoshopTutorial #PhotoshopBasics