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Photoshop Training | Chicago

Fast Facts

Duration
1 day
Class Size
Max 10 students
Times
9.00am to 4.30pm
Computer
One per student
Price
395.00

Photoshop CS3 Advanced

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  • Course Outline
  • Instructors

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.
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Upcoming Classes

Chicago

Jul, 2008 Aug, 2008 Sep, 2008 Oct, 2008
Photoshop CS3 Advanced Jul 18 Aug 20    

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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.

CLOSE BIO
"I thought this was an excellent course and I learned a great deal over the past two days. The instructor was knowledgeable and friendly and taught at a good pace."
Bailey Lowry - Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company
"The instructor is very knowledgeable and a very good teacher. The course was very well structured. The instructor was well prepared. Overall - a great course. I would definitely recommend it to others!
Great job, Eva!"
Viktoria McCracken - Hudson Highland Group
 

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.

CLOSE BIO
"The class included participants with various levels of expertise. Our instructor, Michael effectively balanced the lesson to address all our needs. In doing so, he imparted valuable information to each of us. We all learned new information. This is the second class I attended with Michael, I thought he was great after the first class, now, I know he is greater than I ever thought. I can not wait for he next lesson. The knowledge I acquired from both classes will aide me in better performing my job. Thank You!"
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"Michael was again an excellent instructor, as he was in the basic Photoshop course. He obviously knows the program extremely well, and he is wonderful at presenting the material to students of varying degrees of competence in the same class room. I would definitely take other courses with him."
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