Photoshop Training | Chicago & Los Angeles

Photoshop CS4 Level 1: Essential Skills

Learn Photoshop by completing a series of real world projects. Over 3 days you will complete 6 different projects including a 4-color movie ad, a book cover, retouching images for a menu, some advertising samples, a catalog cover, and more.

Why is this class 3 days and not 2 days?

The trainer will show you step-by-step how Professional Graphic Designers use Photoshop on a range of different design jobs. This approach not only teaches you proper workflow techniques but is also a proven training method for those looking to master Photoshop.

This Photoshop training is ideal for designers, marketers and anyone who is pursuing a career in graphic design. Training is available on Mac or PC. No prior experience of Photoshop is needed.

This is the only Photoshop course in Chicago and Los Angeles that comes with a 100% Money Back Guarantee.

Photoshop Class Timetable

Los Angeles	Mar 22 - 24 !	Register
Chicago	Mar 29 - 31 !	Register
Los Angeles	Apr 26 - 28 !	Register
Chicago	May 3 - 5	Register
Los Angeles	Jun 2 - 4	Register
Chicago	Jun 7 - 9	Register
Los Angeles	Jul 12 - 14	Register
Chicago	Jul 14 - 16	Register

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Photoshop Course Summary

Project 1

Four-Color Movie Ad

Set up a workspace to better organize image editing in Photoshop. Create a "Forefathers" movie poster file by bringing in a variety of photographic elements and organizing them into a collage.

Setting up the Workspace
Compositing Images and Artwork
Creating Silhouettes
Managing Multiple Layers
Saving Photoshop Files for Print

Project 2

African Wildlife Map

Design a map of Africa with images of native species composited into the outline of the continent and create original textures for the water.

Setting Up the Workspace
Compositing with Smart Objects
Using Filters and Adjustments
Creating an Artistic Background
Creating Variations

Project 3

Moonscapes Book Cover

Design a press quality jacket for the "Moonscapes"book, combining a background, various images and type.

Setting Up the Workspace
Working with Text
Editing Layers for Visual Impact
Outputting Files

Project 4

Menu Image Correction

Fix a variety of images for a restaurant menu incorporating a number of color correction and restoration techniques. Adobe Photoshop Class project 4

Retouching Damaged Images
Correcting Lighting Problems
Correcting Color Problems
Preparing Images for Print

Project 5

Catalog Cover
Create a cover for a "Back To School" catalog utilizing a large photo of a child, a school bus and various type elements for the promotional messaging.