This two-day intensive hands-on Photoshop training goes well beyond the basics to cover concepts and skills that will make you a proficient and efficient Photoshop user.
Adobe Photoshop has long been the industry standard for image manipulation and pixel-level editing.
You will learn multiple approaches to colour correction, a wide variety of selection techniques, how to use filters and effects, how to use masks for non-destructive image editing, many productivity enhancing shortcuts and much more. Topics include:
The Photoshop workspace Working with layers Non-destructive image editing Colour and image resolution Retouching and colour correction Using masks and channels
Below is an outline of the course curriculum:
Getting to know the work area
Using the tools Customising the workspace Using Photoshop help
Basic photo corrections Strategy for retouching Resolution and image size Straightening and cropping an image
Retouching and repairing The Clone stamp, healing brush and patch tools Retouching on a separate layer
Working with selections About selecting and selection tools Transforming a selection Making a quick selection Cropping
Layer basics Using the layers palette Rearranging layers Working with layer styles Flattening and saving files
Advanced layering Clipping a layer to a shape Setting up a vanishing point grid Creating your own keyboard shortcuts Placing imported artwork Working with smart objects Working with layer comps
Typographic design Using interactive formatting controls Designing a paragraph of type
Masks and channels Working with masks and channels Creating and editing a quick mask Saving a selection as a mask Working with channels Applying filters to masks Resizing the canvas Moving layers between documents Working with adjustment layers Grouping clipping layers Using type as a mask Correcting and enhancing digital photographs
Advanced compositing Working with actions Working with smart filters
Producing and printing consistent color Proofing an image Identifying out-of-gamut colors
Venue
Date: 10 July 2008 to 11 July 2008 Location: Johannesburg