Category: Graphics

Cost: $325 (1-Day Format) or $650 (2-Day Format)

Course Summary:

This course introduces the fundamental features of Adobe Photoshop. Identify the components of the Photoshop environment, learn about the differences between raster and vector graphics, and learn how to use Adobe Bridge. Explore various methods of selecting image areas and learn how to modify and manipulate selections. In addition, learn how to work with text, layers, and layer effects; how to adjust, retouch, and resize images; and how to prepare images for printing and the Web. *CS5 Coming Soon!

Prerequisite: Intro to Macintosh, Windows or equivalent.

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Course Topics: Photoshop - Intro

Adobe Photoshop *CS4 - Introduction

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Category: Graphics

Cost: $340 (1-Day Format) or $680 (2-Day Format)

Course Summary:

Learn how to use color fills, gradients, patterns, and overlays. Create layer masks, grayscale masks, and clipping masks to show or hide various parts of an image. Learn how to create and edit paths and convert type to paths. Apply a variety of creative effects, use the Vanishing Point feature and Smart Filters, create layer comps, and prepare images for use in video productions, and how to work more efficiently in Photoshop. *CS5 Coming Soon!

Prerequisite: Photoshop - Introduction or equivalent.

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Course Topics: Photoshop Creative Techniques

Adobe Photoshop *CS4 - Creative Techniques

Adobe Photoshop - Introduction Course Topics

Getting started

• File types
• The Photoshop environment
• Getting help

 

Working with image selections

• Selection techniques
• Modifying selections

 

Working with layers

• Creating layers
• Modifying layers
• Using Type layers
• Adding layer effects

 

Adjusting images

• Image modes
• Hue/Saturation and Vibrance adjustments
• Levels adjustments

 

Retouching images

• Repairing image defects
• Painting
• The Background Eraser
• Using filters

 

Resizing images

• Image resolution
• Image canvas size

 

Preparing finished images

• Images for Web use
• Images for print use
• Outputting images
• Printing an image
• Importing images

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Adobe Photoshop Creative Techniques - Course Topics

Fills and overlays

• Filling image areas
• Gradients and patterns
• Layer overlays

 

Masks

• Mask channels
• Layer masks
• Grayscale masks
• Clipping masks

 

Vector paths

• Creating vector paths
• Editing vector paths
• Vector masks
• Paths for creative imagery

 

Creative image effects

• Painted effects
• Warping
• Efficient compositing
• Vanishing Point
• Smart Filters
• Layer comps
• Images for video

 

Automating tasks

• Actions
• Organizing actions
• Batch processing
• Customizing Photoshop

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Adobe Photoshop Color Correction - Course Topics

Color management

• Color management basics
• Calibration and synchronization
• Color space conversion
• Printing with color management

 

Photographic techniques

• Digital photo quality
• Photographic adjustments
• Lens adjustments
• Merging images

 

RGB image adjustments

• Color correction principles
• Measuring color
• Automatic adjustments
• Curves adjustments
• Hand-retouching color
• Color replacement

 

CMYK separations

• Prepress color settings
• Creating color separations
• CMYK image adjustments
• Sharpening

 

Grayscale and spot colors

• Grayscale conversion
• Spot-color images
• Duotones

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Photoshop Intro	Photoshop Creative Techniques	Photoshop Color Correction
		Photoshop for the Web

CLASS DATES

Category: Graphics

Cost: $340 (1-Day Format) or $680 (2-Day Format)

Course Summary:

Learn how to optimize color management for print. Explore various techniques for adjusting the quality of an image and making color adjustments. Discover how to use CYMK separations for prepress, customize ink options, and adjust CYMK curves. Explore the various options for using grayscale, spot-color, and duotones. *CS5 Coming Soon!

Prerequisite: Photoshop Creative Techniques or equivalent.

Next Course of AACTTion: Photoshop for the Web

Course Topics: Photoshop Color Correction

Adobe Photoshop *CS4 - Color Correction

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