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Photoshop Beginning: Master the Essentials

Master essential techniques needed to use Photoshop in this class taught by an Adobe Certified Instructor at Accelerate Computer Training. Learn about the interface, workspaces, file formats, Adobe Bridge, crop and measure tools, layers, colors, selection tools, moving pixels, text and type effects, layer masks, color correction, and retouching. No prior Photoshop experience is required.

  • Beginner
  • 16 and older
  • $995
  • Live Online via webmeeting
  • 21 hours over 3 sessions
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What you'll learn in this photoshop class:

In this three-day class taught by an Adobe Certified Instructor, you will learn all of the essential concepts and techniques needed to use Photoshop efficiently, including understanding the interface, workspaces and image file formats. You will learn how to size images appropriately for print or web use, use Adobe Bridge to browse and organize images, learn to crop and straighten images, use layers and apply color, make and save selections, transform pixels, and create spectacular type effects. You will also learn the art of correcting and retouching images.

Prerequisites

This class is designed for people with good computer skills, but no prior Photoshop experience is required.

Outline

Application Overview

  • Photoshop interface and workspaces
  • image file formats and compression

Image Production

  • sizing files for print and web
  • production workflow

Adobe Bridge

  • understanding workspaces
  • enhanced file management and automation

Navigation

  • getting around in the Navigator panel
  • zooming in and out, using the Hand tool
  • navigation shortcuts

The Crop and Measure Tools

  • cropping images
  • fixing perspective
  • straightening images and adding canvas

Layers

  • types of layers
  • creating, reordering, linking and moving layers
  • grouping and locking layers
  • automatic layer alignment and blending

Colors

  • using the Swatches Palette
  • CMYK safe colors/output in RGB
  • using the color sliders to choose colors
  • choosing custom and spot colors

Selection Tools

  • using the basic selection tools: Marquee and Lasso
  • quick selection and refine edge
  • selecting by color, using the Magic Wand
  • adding and subtracting from selections
  • filling selections with colors
  • saving selections as channels
  • understanding channels vs. layers
  • feathering selections

Moving and Transforming Pixels

  • using the Free Transform command
  • moving pixels vs. moving selections
  • blending modes

Text and Type Effects

  • using the Text tool and warping text
  • blending type and images
  • using layer styles

Layer Masks

  • creating and applying layer masks
  • refining edges
  • creating layer masks from a selection
  • clipping masks
  • smart objects and smart filters

Image Adjustment and Color Correction

  • using adjustment layers
  • black and white conversion

Retouching

  • using the Clone Tool and Pattern Stamp
  • healing brushes, Patch and Red Eye tools
  • using the Liquify filter
  • using Burn, Dodge and Saturate tools

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.

Refund Policy

  • You may cancel or reschedule a class registration at least 8 business days prior to the class without incurring any penalty.
  • After 8 business days, we may charge a penalty of up to 100% of the registration cost.
In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

In the event that an instructor or the school needs to cancel at the last minute, students will receive a refund less a 5% non-refundable registration fee.

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