Photoshop Training | Chicago and LA
Fast Facts
2 days
Max 10 students
9.00am to 4.30pm
One per student
Included
895.00
Photoshop CS4 Fundamentals
Course Description
This Adobe Certified Photoshop course will teach you everything you need to know to master Photoshop - the World's leading photo editing program. You get hands-on practice working with basic through to advanced techniques to get the most out of your experience.
Learn how to retouch digital photos, work with layers and masks, create image composites, transform images in perspective, and prepare images for print and the web and much more!
Target Audience
Any Graphic Professionals including designers, illustrators, photographers, webmasters or beginners, who need to master the art of photo editing. No prior knowledge of Photoshop is needed. Experienced users will also benefit from the many tips and tricks and practical exercises. Training available on both Mac and Pc platforms.
Photoshop Training Package Deal
We are delighted to be offering a FREE Photoshop Advanced Workshop to anyone who attends our Photoshop Fundamentals class. This incredible Photoshop training offer ends July 31.
Learning Objectives
- Basic photo corrections
- Photo retouching
- Using selections
- Working with layers
- Masking and channels
- Process digital photos
- Color and lighting effects
- Compositing images into montages
- Advanced layer techniques
- Advanced compositing
- Producing and printing consistent color
Upcoming Classes
Chicago |
Jul, 2009 | Aug, 2009 | Sep, 2009 | Oct, 2009 |
| Photoshop CS4 Fundamentals | Jul 6 - 7 ! | Aug 5 - 6 ! | Sep 2 - 3 ! | Oct 7 - 8 ! |
Los Angeles |
Jul, 2009 | Aug, 2009 | Sep, 2009 | Oct, 2009 |
| Photoshop CS4 Fundamentals | Jul 27 - 28 † Jul 27 - 28 |
Aug 27 - 28 ! | Sep 29 - 30 ! | Oct 26 - 27 ! |
* Class almost full ! Class guaranteed to run † Class is full
Course Outline
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
Basic Photo Corrections
- Strategy for retouching
- Resolution and image size
- Getting started
- Straightening and cropping an image
- Making automatic adjustments
- Removing a color cast
- Manually adjusting the tonal range
- Replacing colors in an image
- Adjusting lightness with the Dodge tool
- Adjusting saturation with the Sponge tool
- Comparing automatic and manual results
- Repairing areas with the Clone Stamp tool
- Using the Spot Healing Brush tool
- Using the Healing Brush and Patch tools
- Applying the Unsharp Mask filter
- Saving the image for four-color printing
Working with Selections
- About selecting and selection tools
- Using the Quick Selection tool
- Moving a selected area
- Manipulating selections
- Using the Magic Wand tool
- Selecting with the lasso tools
- Rotating a selection
- Selecting with the Magnetic Lasso tool
- Cropping an image and erasing within a selection
- Refining the edge of a selection
Layer Basics
- About layers
- Using the Layers panel
- Rearranging layers
- Applying a gradient to a layer
- Applying a layer style
- Flattening and saving files
Masks and Channels
- Working with masks and channels
- Creating a quick mask
- Editing a mask
- Viewing channels
- Adjusting individual channels
- Loading a mask as a selection
- Applying filters to a mask
- Applying effects using a gradient mask
- Resizing the canvas
- Removing the background from an image
- Moving layers between documents
- Colorizing with an adjustment layer
- Grouping and clipping layers
- Inverting a mask
- Using type as a mask
Correcting and Enhancing Digital Photographs
- About camera raw
- Processing files in Camera Raw
- Correcting digital photographs in Photoshop
- Editing images with a vanishing-point perspective
- Correcting image distortion
- Adding depth of field
- Creating a PDF image gallery
Typographic Design
- About type
- Creating a clipping mask from type
- Creating a design element from type
- Using interactive formatting controls
- Warping point type
- Designing a paragraph of type
- Warping a layer
Vector Drawing Techniques
- About bitmap images and vector graphics
- About paths and the Pen tool
- Using paths with artwork
- Creating vector objects for the background
- Working with defined custom shapes
- Importing a Smart Object
Advanced Layering
- Clipping a layer to a shape
- Setting up a Vanishing Point grid
- Creating your own keyboard shortcuts
- Placing imported artwork
- Adding artwork in perspective
- Adding a layer style
- Placing the side panel artwork
- Adding more artwork in perspective
- Adding an adjustment layer
- Working with layer comps
- Managing layers
- Flattening a layered image
- Merging layers and layer groups
- Stamping layers
Advanced Compositing
- Assembling a montage of images
- Applying filters
- Hand-coloring selections on a layer
- Applying Smart Filters
- Adding drop shadows and a border
- Matching color schemes across images
- Automating a multistep task
- Stitching a panorama
Producing and Printing Consistent Color
- About color management
- Specifying color-management settings
- Proofing an image
- Identifying out-of-gamut colors
- Adjusting an image and printing a proof
- Saving the image as a CMYK EPS file
- Printing
Meet the Instructors
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.
It's been said that teaching is the art of explaining to people who don't understand very well, and of understanding people who don't explain very well. Michael is quite proficient at both."
I recommend the class be directly connected to the next level to allow the student to readily apply the initial training information.
The Office Manager was extremely professional, friendly and helpful!"
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!"
