This fun and vibrant course is all about color, light, and creating striking designs that pop off the screen. If you're comfortable with Photoshop basics and ready to get creative, you’ll love learning how to make bold duotone and neon effects, and how to design full poster layouts that feel polished and professional.



Mastering Adobe Photoshop CC: Neon, Duotone & Posters
This course is part of Mastering Adobe Photoshop Specialization

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There are 3 modules in this course
This module focuses on foundational color manipulation and lighting effects in Photoshop. You’ll start by working with duotones using gradient fills, then transition into the basics of neon effects. These lessons set the groundwork for combining vibrant color techniques and glowing visual treatments used in modern posters and graphics.
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In this module, you’ll dive deeper into neon workflows, expanding your skillset by layering multiple neon effects and applying them to real-world poster designs. You’ll practice using masks, blending options, and layout techniques to give your neon artwork structure, vibrancy, and impact.
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This final module wraps up the course by showing you how to reuse your neon effects, build repeatable styles, and finalize polished projects. You’ll also reflect on the creative process and get inspired for future experimentation with lighting and color in Photoshop.
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