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Photoshop Training | Chicago
Photoshop CS3 Advanced
Course Description
This Advanced Photoshop class aims to expand on your existing knowledge of Photoshop by teaching you many new and exciting creative techniques. The class is a very hands-on and design-orientated with a BIG emphasis on Real World design.
Target Audience
Graphic Professionals who need to master the art of photo editing. Students should have already completed the Photoshop Fundamentals class or have the equivalent experience. Experienced users will also benefit from the many tips and tricks and practical exercises.
Leaning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this Photoshop training course students will be able to:
- Understanding Pixel Size.
- Optimizing Grayscale Images.
- Master the Curves Tool.
- Professional Color Correction.
- Adjustment Layers.
- How to Sharpen Images.
- Advanced Masking.
- Create Complex Collages.
- Retouching using the Liquify Filter.
- Photoshop Workflow.

Upcoming Classes
Chicago |
Jul, 2008 | Aug, 2008 | Sep, 2008 | Oct, 2008 |
| Photoshop CS3 Advanced | Jul 18 | Aug 20 |
Course Outline
Resolution solutions
- Understanding Pixel size
- Printing
Optimizing Grayscale Images
- Levels is a Solution
- The Histogram gives you Feedback
- Setting up your Images for Final Output
- A Quick Levels Recap
- Post Adjustment Analysis
Understanding Curves
- With Power Comes Complexity
- Input and Output numbers
- The Histogram Palette
- Shadow/Highlight
Color Correction
- Use Gray to Fix Color
- Professional Color Correction
Adjustment Layers
- Two Methods of Adjusting an Image
- Using Adjustment Layers
- Photo Filters Adjustment
- Adjusting Isolated Layers
- Limiting the Brightness Range that’s Affected
Limiting which Layers are Affected
- Histograms & Automatic Adjustments
- Potential Problems
- Limitations of Adjustment Layers
Sharpening
- Removing Film Grain and Scanner/Camera Noise
- How Sharpening Works
- Tricks of the Trade
Advanced Masking
- Channels
- Layer Masks
Collage
- Four Techniques to Choose From
- Clipping Masks
- Blending Sliders
- Layer Masks
- Vector Masks
- Creating Complex Collages
Retouching
- The Liquify Filter
- Retouching and Restoring Real-World Photos
Workflow
- Step 1 - Image Capture
- Step 2 - Initial Rough Crop and Straighten
- Step 3 - Spotting
- Step 4 - Color Correction
- Step 5 - Global Tonal Adjustments
- Step 6 - Global color Adjustments
- Step 7 - Reduce or Remove Noise/Grain
- Step 8 - Local Tonal Adjustments
- Step 9 - Fine Tune Localized Colors
- Step 10 - Interpret Colors
- Step 11 - Double & Triple Check Masks
- Step 12 - Retouching
- Step 13 - Creative Effects
- Step 14 - Save Master File
- Step 15 - Create Output-Specific Files
Meet the Instructors


Eva
Eva is a certified Adobe instructor and holds a CompTIA CTT certification which recognizes excellence in instruction.
Eva has more than 15 years graphic design experience. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Art (major in illustration) and a Masters in Fine Art (major in painting and printmaking).
Eva is an exceptional and passionate trainer, and consistently achieves 100% top marks on her evaluations.
Great job, Eva!"


Michael
Mike is Certified Adobe Instructor expert in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
Mike real world experience includes 12 years working as a senior designer and senior production artist.
Mike has also been teaching Adobe software since 2003 and has a CompTIA CTT certification which recognizes excellence in instruction.



















