Photoshop level 1 beginner class
Course Description:

This class is for anyone who needs to learn how to create raster based images for print, video or web. This application is a must for anyone in digital media content creation.

After taking this class you will be able to:

• Navigate through the Photoshop interface
• Set up the application
• Work with Photoshop color
• Understand pixels vs. vectors
• Select artwork
• Use Layers
• Utilize Masks
• Understand Channels
• Use Type
• Work with Filters
• Optimize Images for the Web
• Create Rollovers and Slice Images
• Use ImageReady to create web graphics

Photoshop level 1 beginner class

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Course Outline:

Lesson 1: Getting to Know the Work Area

• Starting to work in Adobe Photoshop
• Using the tools
• Using the options bar and other panels
• Undoing actions in Photoshop
• Customizing the workspace
• Finding resources for using Photoshop
• Checking for updates

Lesson 2: Basic Photo Corrections

• Strategy for retouching
• Resolution and image size
• Getting started
• Adjusting the color in Camera Raw
• Straightening and cropping the image in Photoshop
• Replacing colors in an image
• Adjusting saturation with the Sponge tool
• Repairing areas with the Clone Stamp tool
• Using the Spot Healing Brush tool
• Using content-aware fill
• Applying the Unsharp Mask filter
• Saving the image for four-color printing

Lesson 3: Working with Selections

• About selecting and selection tools
• Getting started
• Using the Quick Selection tool
• Moving a selected area
• Manipulating selections
• Using the Magic Wand tool
• Selecting with the lasso tools
• View Sample
• Rotating a selection
• Selecting with the Magnetic Lasso tool
• Cropping an image and erasing within a selection
• Refining the edge of a selection

Lesson 4: Layer Basics

• About layers
• Getting started
• Using the Layers panel
• Rearranging layers
• Applying a gradient to a layer
• Applying a layer style
• Flattening and saving files

Lesson 5: Correcting and Enhancing Digital Photographs

• Getting started
• About camera raw files
• Processing files in Camera Raw
• Merging exposures and applying advanced color correction
• Correcting digital photographs in Photoshop
• Correcting image distortion
• Adding depth of field

Lesson 6: Masks and Channels

• Working with masks and channels
• Getting started
• Creating a mask
• Refining a mask
• Creating a quick mask
• Manipulating an image with Puppet Warp
• Working with channels

Lesson 7: Typographic Design

• About type
• Getting started
• Creating a clipping mask from type
• Creating type on a path
• Warping point type
• Designing paragraphs of type

Lesson 8: Vector Drawing Techniques

• About bitmap images and vector graphics
• About paths and the Pen tool
• Getting started
• Using paths with artwork
• Creating vector objects for the background
• Working with defined custom shapes
• Importing a Smart Object

Our outlines are a guide to the content covered on a typical class. We may change or alter the course topics to meet the objectives of a particular class.

Photoshop level 2 advanced class
Course Description:

This class is for anyone who creates and works with digital images and seeks to advance beyond the basic skill sets.

After taking this class you will be able to:

• Color correction of Master Images
• Photo composition
• Photo retouching
• Color management
• Advanced layer techniques
• Color matching
• Advanced halftone techniques
• Advanced tool techniques
• Automation techniques
• Photoshop workflow

Photoshop level 2 advanced class

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Course Outline:

Lesson 1: New Feature Overview

• Improved Interface
• Adjustment Layer Panel
• Mask Panel
• Improved Dodge, Burn and Sponge Tools
• Enhanced Photomerge technologies including 360° panoramics
• Content Award Scaling
• Fluid Motion Canvas rotation, Zooming and Panning
• Enhanced 3d graphics editing

Lesson 2: Tool and Palette Primer

• Preparing your workspace
• Working with screen modes
• Navigating your document
• Picking colors
• Basic editing tools
• Adobe Bridge
• Editing menus
• Editing keyboard shortcuts

Lesson 3: Selection Primer

• Basic selection tools
• Magic Wand tool
• Quick Select tool
• Refining a selection
• The Select menu
• Quick Mask mode

Lesson 4: Resolution Solutions

• Understanding pixel size
• Resizing images and Pixel Interpolation
• Printing Considerations

Lesson 5: Using Camera Raw

• The Camera Raw dialog box
• Adjusting Multiple images
• Finishing touches

Lesson 6: Color Manipulation

• Using the color wheel
• The Hue/Saturation dialog box
• Replacing color
• Color Balance
• Levels/Curves
• Color Replacement tool
• Channel Mixer
• Gradient Map

Lesson 7: Adjustment Layers

• Using Adjustment Layers
• Photo filter adjustments
• Blending Modes
• Adjusting isolated areas
• Potential problems
• Limitations of Adjustment Layers

Lesson 8: Noise Removal and Sharpening

• Removing film grain and scanner/camera noise
• Compression noise
• How sharpening works
• Selective Sharpening

Lesson 9: Advanced Masking

• The NEW Mask panel
• The Background Erase tool
• The Extract filter
• The Blending sliders
• Creating a mask from Channels
• Vector Masks
• Layer Masks

Lesson 10: Collage

• Creating a panoramic image with photomerge
• Clipping Masks
• Blending Sliders
• Layer Masks
• Vector Masks
• Smart objects
• Warping
• Creating complex collages

Lesson 11: Retouching and Restoration

• Patch tool
• Healing Brush tool
• Spot Healing Brush tool
• Vanishing point
• NEW IMPROVED Dodge, Burn and Sponge tools
• Blur and Sharpen tools
• Lens Correction filter
• Liquify filter

Lesson 12: The Master Image Workflow

• Image capture - resolution
• Initial rough crop and straighten
• Spotting
• Global tonal adjustments
• Global color adjustments
• Reduce or remove noise/grain
• Local tonal adjustments
• Fine-tune localized colors
• Interpret colors
• Double and triple check masks
• Retouching
• Creative effects
• Save master file
* Create output specific files

Lesson 13: Working with 3D graphics

• Using 3D shapes presets
• Importing 3D files
• Manipulating 3D objects
• Adjusting 3D lighting and surface textures
• Compositing 3D objects with 2D images

Our outlines are a guide to the content covered on a typical class. We may change or alter the course topics to meet the objectives of a particular class.