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Adobe Photoshop Training

Adobe Photoshop software is the de-facto standard for image editing incorporating features for editing 3D models and motion-based content and performing advanced image analysis.

Photoshop

Essentials

Course Objectives

In this Adobe Photoshop training course, you will use Adobe Photoshop for painting, retouching, and enhancing images. In addition, you will work with layers and layer selections.

Duration

2 Days

Cost

£575 (ex VAT)

Schedule

Course Dates

Prerequisites

Before taking this course, students should be familiar with the basic functions of their computer’s operating system

Additional Notes

Courses can be run on Windows and Macintosh platforms and tailored to meet customers’ requirements. Courses run in Edinburgh, Glasgow and at client sites throughout the UK.

Exams

Adobe® Photoshop® CS5 ACE Exam – (PDF)

Course Outline

Adobe Photoshop Extended – Essentials

Getting to Know the Work Area

  • Starting to Work in Adobe Photoshop
  • Using the Tools
  • Using the Options Bar and other Panels
  • Customising the Workspace

Basic Photo Corrections

  • Strategy for Retouching
  • Straightening and Cropping an Image
  • Making Automatic Adjustments
  • Removing a Colour Cast
  • Manually Adjusting the Tonal Range
  • Replacing Colours 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 and Healing Brush Tools
  • Applying the Unsharp Mask Filter

Working with Selections

  • About Selecting and Selection Tools
  • Using the Quick Selection Tools
  • Moving a Selected Area
  • Manipulating Selections
  • Using the Magic Wand 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
  • Colourising 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

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

Saving Completed Images

  • Saving Images for Use in Print Applications
  • Saving Images for the Web
  • Saving Images as PDF

 

Advanced

Course Objectives

In this course you will work with the advanced image handling features available in Photoshop.

Duration

1 Day

Cost

£375 (ex VAT)

Schedule

Course Dates

Prerequisites

Before taking this course, delegates should have completed the Adobe Photoshop® CS5 – Essentials course or have equivalent knowledge of Photoshop

Additional Notes

Courses can be run on Windows and Macintosh platforms and tailored to meet customers’ requirements. Courses run in Edinburgh, Glasgow and at client sites throughout the UK.

Exams

Adobe® Photoshop® CS5 ACE Exam – (PDF)

Course Outline

Adobe Photoshop Extended – Advanced

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

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 Compositing

  • Assembling a Montage of Images
  • Applying Filters
  • Hand-colouring Selections on a Layer
  • Applying Smart-Filters
  • Adding Drop Shadows and a Border
  • Matching Colour Schemes across Images
  • Automating a Multi Step Task
  • Stitching a Panorama

Preparing Files for the Web

  • Selecting a Web Design Workspace
  • Creating Slices
  • Adding Animation
  • Animating a Layer Style
  • Exporting HTML and Images
  • Using the Zoomify Feature
  • Creating a Web Gallery

Working with 3D Images

  • Creating a 3D Shape from a Layer
  • Manipulating 3D Objects
  • Using the 3D Panel to Adjust Lighting and Surface Texture
  • Merging Two-dimensional Layers onto 3D Layers
  • Importing 3D Files
  • Merging 3D Layers to Share the same 3D Space
  • Adding a Spot Light
  • Painting on a 3D Object
  • Adding 3D Text
  • Creating a 3D Postcard

Working with Scientific Images

  • Brightening and Boosting Colour in an Image
  • Creating a Map Border and Work Area
  • Making a Custom Border
  • Measuring Objects and Data
  • Exporting Measurements
  • Measuring a Cross-section
  • Measuring in Perspective using the Vanishing Point Filter
  • Adding a Legend
  • Creating a Slide Show