course description
Adobe® Photoshop® is the professional industry standard in desktop digital image editing. This is a preliminary thru intermediate course emphasizing an understanding of all the elements of an image.
In this two-day course you will learn everything from simple to complex photo retouching and manipulation. We will cover all the basics from using the tools, to creating layers, making proper selections, color correction, and much more! This course provides you with all the skills to use Photoshop effectively and efficiently. By the end of this two day course you will have the ability to turn those “not-so-great” images into works of art, and we will still have time to learn some wild Photoshop tips and tricks.
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topics covered
Overview the interface
palettes | menus | toolbar | options bar | workspaces | preferences
What's New
exploring what's new in Photoshop's latest version
Adobe Bridge
the Bridge window | view options | flagging files | renaming | adding meta data | automated functions
Selections
basic selections | magic wand | saving selections | selection techniques | refining selections
Introduction to Layers
understanding layers | managing layers | applying filters to layers | layer styles
Text in Photoshop
adding and editing text | character and paragraph settings | spell check
Resolution
understanding resolution and pixels | changing resolution and resizing
Scanning
line art | grayscale | color | changing modes | cropping and straightening
Understanding Color
color adjustments | color settings | painting | using gradients
Color Correction
fixing grayscale images | step-by-step color correction | sharpening
Introduction to Channels
color channels | alpha channels | channels as selections
Introduction to Studio Techniques
use of layer styles | using layers to create special effects
Keyboard Shortcuts
useful keyboard shortcuts
Every course offered is fully customized and will include all your individual requirements. If you don’t need it, we won’t teach it! Your satisfaction is our primary goal.
course times and materials
course times
Courses are generally scheduled from 9:00am-4:00pm
Two short breaks are scheduled throughout the day and there is a 1 hour break for lunch.
course materials
intensebluestudio’s primary objective is to make sure all of your educational goals are met. If you don’t need to learn it, we won’t teach it! Our course outlines and/or books will be used only as guides, but topics may be altered to your specifications and individual requirements. The material will be yours to keep for reference after the class.
