Photoshop Fundamentals

at Training Connection - Downtown

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Mon, Oct 05, 9:00am - Oct 07, 4:30pm Pacific Time (3 sessions)

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Downtown, Downtown/Northeast
915 Wilshire Blvd Ste 1800
Btwn Harbor Fwy & S Figueroa St
Los Angeles, California 90017 (Map)

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Description

Class Level: Beginner

Age Requirements: 14 and older

Average Class Size: 5

Flexible Reschedule Policy: This provider has flexible, free rescheduling for any-in person workshop. Please see the cancellation policy for more details

What you'll learn in this photoshop class:

Students will learn how Professional Graphic Designers use Photoshop on a range of different design jobs.

This course teaches beginners, step-by-step, how to create cutting-edge graphics and special effects with Photoshop.

Target Audience: 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.

Detailed Course Outline:

Project 1: Getting to know Photoshop & Adobe Bridge

Bridge Interface
Workspaces: Essentials, Filmstrip, Metadata, Output
Creating "Favorites"Using Metadata Templates
Create a PDF contact sheet
Create a Web Photo Gallery
Run automated tasks from Bridge
Acquiring digital images from cameras
Organizing Content with Bridge
Label and Rate files
Applying Keywords to files
Batch rename files
Select images using Review Mode
Play Slide Shows from Bridge

Project 2: Cropping, Resizing, & Image Composition

Cropping for Composition
Cropping for Resizing and Resampling
Fixing Perspective
Straightening Images
Content Aware Scale
New Blur Gallery: Field Blur, Iris Blur & Tilt Shift
Combining Images to Create Depth of Field
Auto-Align Images & Auto-Blend Images
Resizing Images for the WebResizing Images for Print

Project 3: Working with Colors, Selection Tools & Layers

Creating a New Document
Selecting & Applying Colors
Selection Tools, Layers & Transforming
Using Defringe
Refining selection edges
Adding Canvas
Working with Type
Effects & Layer Styles
Smart Objects & Puppet Warp

Project 4: Non-Destructive Color Correction

Analyzing the Image-Histograms
Adjusting the Image with Adjustment
Layers
The Adjustments Panel: Brightness &Contrast, Levels; Curves; Vibrance; Color
Balance & Hue/Saturation
Using New Gradient Map Presets for Image Toning
The Properties Panel
Using the Eyedroppers in Levels
Using Masks on Adjustment Layers
Using Gradient Masks on Adjustment Layers
Using a Channel to Enhance a Mask
Masking on Different Adjustment Layers
Converting Color Images to Black & White

Project 5: Understanding Layers & Channels

New & Improved Layers Panel - Working with Selection tools
Saving Selections & creating Alpha Channels
Loading Selections - using the Channel
Panel and Shortcuts Channel Operation
Image Channel, Spot Channel, Alpha Channel
Alpha Channels & Layer Transparency
Recoloring BW Image using Channels and Adjustment Layers

Project 6: Layer Mask, Smart Filters & Smart Objects

Creating Simple Bushes
Blending Modes
Layer Mask
Layer Mask From a Selection
Paste Into Clipping Mask
Smart Filters
Smart Objects

Project 7: Retouching and Restoring Images

Removing Flaws
Reducing Flaws
Whiten Teeth
Adjusting Tonal Regions
Copying a Layer Mask to Another Layer
Setting up the Comparison Image
Restoring Damaged Images
Removing Red Eye
Digital Sculpting with Liquify
Repairing Images in Perspective with Vanishing Point
Aligning & Masking Images to Remove Eye
Glass Glare

Project 8: Collaging & Compositing Images

Understanding the Rules of Compositing
Creating Selections
Using Quick Mask
Editing Masks
Pen Tool & Vector Paths
Smart Objects & Transforming Layers
Non-Destructive Filters
Layer Blending Modes
Create Atmosphere - add effects in your composition
Color Correction
Adding & Using a Custom Brush
Adding Canvas and a Fame

Project 9: Working with Vectors

Pen Tool & Path Panel
Manipulating a Path - Loading/Saving/Merging
Creating Work Path from Selection
Working with Redesigned Vector Layers
Define a Stroke and Fill for any Vector Layers
Solid, Patterns, and Gradients Fills
Shape Tool/ Shape Libraries
Smart Filter/ Smart Objects Layer Effects
Paste into Clipping Mask & Layer Mask

Project 10: Type Effects

Layer Effects: Advanced Features
Layer Blending Modes
Layer Transformation
Smart Objects/ Smart Filters
Image in a Layer Mask
Using Vector Shapes
Adjustment Layers
Creating a custom Style Panel

Extra Project: "Meerkat Manor" TV Guide Ad

Transparency Grid preferences
Masking Fur - Using the Eraser and Smudge Tool
Adding Layers
Using Adjustment Layers
Using Fills and Gradients
Applying Blend Modes and Opacity to layers
Working with Shape Layers
Adding Custom Shapes
Adding Type
Adding and Creating Layer Styles

Extra Project: Safari Swapped Skins

Liquify Filter
Applying Blend Modes and Opacity to Layers
Masking
Transforming, Duplicating & Flipping Layers

Extra Project: Creating a new Document

Selection Colors
Selection Tools: Magic Wand, Quick
Selection Tool, Color Range
Refine Edge
Transform Selection
Transform Layer
Adding Canvas
Working with Type
Effect and Layer Style
Puppet Warp and Smart Objects

What's Included:

8 GB Flash Drive with Students File & Training Manual
Adobe Certificate of Course Completion
Free Repeat Policy

Note:
Outlines are a guide to the content covered on a typical class. We may change or alter the course topics to meet the objectives of a particular class.

Remote Learning

This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.

Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.

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Refund Policy

Please send all requests to [email protected] .
We are unable to offer refunds for cancellations, however we can issue you a training voucher for the same value that can be used to book any class in the future.
Rescheduling requests made 7 days before the commencement of the training are free. Rescheduling that takes place within 7 days of the commencement of the training will incur a $100 administration fee. We do not charge for student substitutions at any time.
Due to the Coronavirus we are waving the transfer fee when you reschedule your training.
While we make every effort to deliver classes as scheduled, we reserve the right to reschedule previously confirmed classes for a variety of reasons including but not exclusively, the illness of the Trainer. In such cases, we will endeavor to inform the Client as soon as possible of the new training dates. We are not liable for any additional expenses incurred as a result of rescheduling training.
We are not able to offer refunds or training vouchers for no-shows or uncompleted courses.

Map

IMPORTANT: This class is being offered remotely and not in person. Click for details.

Training Connection
Downtown, Downtown/Northeast
915 Wilshire Blvd Ste 1800
Btwn Harbor Fwy & S Figueroa St
Los Angeles, California 90017 Downtown, Downtown/Northeast
915 Wilshire Blvd Ste 1800
Btwn Harbor Fwy & S Figueroa St
Los Angeles, California 90017

All classes at this location

The easiest access is from the State 110N Freeway (Harbor Hwy)

If traveling North-bound on 110N Hwy

Take the 9th St exit

Turn Left at Figueroa Street

Turn Left into Wilshire Blvd

915 Wilshire is on the Right (look for the Bank of the West located in our lobby)

The entrance to our parking garage is also on the left hand side of building.

If traveling South-bound on 110S Hwy

Take the 4th St exit towards WILSHIRE blvd / 6TH St / 3RD St

Turn left at Wilshire Blvd

915 Wilshire is on the Left (look for the Bank of the West located in our lobby)

The entrance to our parking garage is also on the left hand side of building.

Start Date	Time	Teacher	# Sessions	Price

Mon, Oct 05	9:00am - 4:30pm Pacific Time	TBD	3	$1,195
This course consists of multiple sessions, view schedule for sessions.
Tue, Oct 06	9:00am - 4:30pm Pacific Time	TBD
Wed, Oct 07	9:00am - 4:30pm Pacific Time	TBD

Mon, Nov 16	9:00am - 4:30pm Pacific Time	TBD	3	$1,195
This course consists of multiple sessions, view schedule for sessions.
Tue, Nov 17	9:00am - 4:30pm Pacific Time	TBD
Wed, Nov 18	9:00am - 4:30pm Pacific Time	TBD

Mon, Jan 11	9:00am - 4:30pm Pacific Time	TBD	3	$1,195
This course consists of multiple sessions, view schedule for sessions.
Tue, Jan 12	9:00am - 4:30pm Pacific Time	TBD
Wed, Jan 13	9:00am - 4:30pm Pacific Time	TBD

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