6-lesson course · about 2 hours

Proving Rights to Every Source Image

For Designers, photographers, editors and creative producers using Adobe tools to develop, refine and deliver visual assets

Everything for Adobe creatives

For creative producers and designers who handle complex asset folders: learn to build a provenance record that tracks every license, model release, and generated pixel so you can prove permissions for every element.

Try lesson 1 freeSee what you’ll learn

What you’ll be able to do

By the end, you can…

Log every asset sourceAssign unique asset IDs and log the specific source, license, and consent status for every image and reference. You will use this in your production record to distinguish between licensed, consented, and unverified assets.
Identify generated pixelsCategorize image elements as either photographed or 'hallucinated' pixels. You will apply this in your production records to differentiate between borrowing pixels via clone stamps and inventing pixels via generative fill.
Implement Content CredentialsUse C2PA standards and metadata where available to track an asset's provenance. You will use these tools to verify image history and provide concrete evidence of a digital asset's origin for stakeholders.
Standardize export metadataRecord the export size and format for every variant and link them directly to verified source versions. This prevents the delivery of stale assets and ensures every export is tied to a cleared source.
Audit asset foldersSystematically scan folders to identify unreviewable sources and missing model releases. You will use this audit to flag gaps in the provenance record before the project reaches the final review stage.
Enforce verification stopsEstablish a system to block files that lack a verified source, ensuring guessed permissions are never treated as approval. You will manage an exception list to separate technical passes from permission passes.

How it works

A tutor that meets you where you are

  1. Adaptive learning pathsThe course material is not static; it adjusts in real-time to your current skill level. As you progress, later lessons are tailored to your specific pace and understanding to ensure you master provenance records.
  2. Personalized AI tutoringYou have a dedicated AI tutor available for one-on-one support throughout the curriculum. You can ask for clarification on any concept or tool using typed text or by speaking out loud.
  3. Integrated memory toolsEvery lesson is paired with targeted quizzes and digital flashcards. These tools are tied directly to the lesson material to help you memorize and apply asset logging standards.
  4. Progress trackingA transparent dashboard allows you to monitor your movement through the modules. You can see exactly which outcomes you have achieved and what remains to be covered.
  5. Certificate of completionOnce you have successfully navigated the entire curriculum and passed the required checks, you will receive an official certificate. This serves as a record of your ability to manage production provenance.

Curriculum

The curriculum

This course is divided into two modules focusing on the creation and the audit of your asset records.

Module 1Establishing the Provenance Record3 lessons

  1. 1Logging Asset Sources and Permissions
    • Assign a unique asset ID to every source image and reference
    • Log the specific source and permission status for every asset
    • Differentiate between licensed, consented, and unverified assets
  2. 2Distinguishing Photographed vs Generated Pixels
    • Categorize image elements as either photographed or generated
    • Label 'hallucinated' pixels in the production record
    • Explain the difference between borrowing pixels (clone stamp) and inventing pixels (generative fill)
  3. 3Using Content Credentials and C2PA
    • Implement Content Credentials where available to track provenance
    • Verify image history using C2PA standards
    • Use metadata to prove the origin of a digital asset

Module 2Auditing and Controlling the Asset Set3 lessons

  1. 4Standardizing Export Metadata
    • Record the export size and format for every variant
    • Link every exported file to its verified source version
    • Track versioning to prevent stale assets from being delivered
  2. 5Auditing Folders for Missing Permissions
    • Audit asset folders to identify unreviewable sources
    • Spot missing model releases or license agreements in a production set
    • Flag gaps in the provenance record before final review
  3. 6Setting Stop-Conditions for Unverified Assets
    • Set up a system to block files that lack a verified source
    • Distinguish between a technical pass and a permission pass
    • Manage an exception list for assets awaiting verification

Who it’s for

Made for you if…

Made for: Designers, photographers, editors and creative producers using Adobe tools to develop, refine and deliver visual assets

Creative Producers

You manage the handoff between mood boards and final delivery. This course helps you stop the risk of shipping projects containing unverified references that were pulled from Pinterest or other unvetted sources.

Production Designers

You handle the actual assembly of assets in Adobe tools. You need a reliable way to distinguish between licensed photography and 'hallucinated' pixels so your working files are transparent and reviewable.

Studio Managers

You are responsible for the final audit of a production set. You need a system to identify missing model releases or license gaps and a way to block technically valid files that lack a verified source.

Freelance Retouchers

You often receive assets from various sources with unknown origins. This course gives you a standard for logging provenance and using Content Credentials to prove the origin of every digital element you touch.

Questions

Good to know

Do I need specific software for this course?

The course is designed for creative producers and designers who use Adobe tools like Photoshop and Firefly. You will learn how to apply provenance standards within these professional workflows.

Does this course provide legal advice on copyright law?

No, this course does not provide legal advice. It focuses on the practical production habit of logging sources and auditing permissions so you have a record of evidence.

Will I learn prompt engineering or how to create AI art?

No, the focus is on asset management rather than creative execution. You will learn how to distinguish and label generated pixels, but the course excludes detailed prompt engineering or art direction.

What are Content Credentials and C2PA?

Content Credentials are a way to track image provenance using C2PA standards. The course teaches you how to implement these where available to prove the origin and history of a digital asset.

How does the course handle 'guessed' or unknown permissions?

You will learn to flag guessed or unknown permissions explicitly so they are never treated as approval. The curriculum teaches you to set stop-conditions to block any file that lacks a verified source.

What is the difference between photographed and generated pixels in this course?

You will learn to categorize elements as either captured or 'hallucinated' by AI. The course distinguishes between borrowing pixels, like using a clone stamp, and inventing pixels via generative fill.

How do I handle model releases and licenses for large folders?

The course teaches you how to audit asset folders to identify unreviewable sources and missing model releases. You will learn to assign unique asset IDs to track the consent status of every element in a project.

Will this help me manage different export sizes and versions?

Yes, you will learn a standard for recording export size, format, and version for every variant. This ensures every exported file is linked to a verified source version and prevents stale assets from being delivered.

Secure your production workflow

$47

One payment · lifetime access

  • Methods for logging source and license status
  • Tracking for model releases and consent
  • Implementation of Content Credentials and C2PA
  • Standards for recording export size, format, and version
  • Systems for blocking unverified assets

Secure checkout by Stripe. Have a promotion code? Enter it at checkout.

Refunds: Full refund if you ask before you open your first lesson. Once you’ve started, purchases aren’t refundable, except where the law gives you that right.

Already bought it? Sign in