Photoshop Advanced How well do you know Photoshop, the design world's favorite application? If you've got a good grasp of the basics but you're itching to learn more, this course is for you.
In this challenging course you will go above and beyond basic Photoshop by learning about illustration effects, 3D effects, photo-realistic painting, professional montage, color correction, and high-impact presentation methods. An expert instructor will guide you through projects and techniques that will inspire admiration and envy. You'll build on your basic Photoshop skills and tackle techniques for professional assignments.
Class Projects and Objectives:
This online training class is packed with advanced tips for using Adobe Photoshop. Students will meet the following objectives:
- Draw precision vector objects in Photoshop using the Pen tool, shape tools, and type tools.
- Modify and refine vector shapes using the Pathfinder, the Direct Selection tool, and other vector tools.
- Enhance workflow and artwork complexity using a variety of advanced layer features.
- Add depth to artwork using advanced transparency features and a wide range of blend modes.
- Use the advanced Brushes panel and a variety of brush settings to create complex, detailed artwork.
- Create photo-realistic effects using preset and custom brush tips with personalized settings.
- Use high-level selection procedures, masks, and clipping masks and work with all three types of channels.
- Retouch photographs using healing tools, color replacements, and a range of lighting adjustments.
- Automate and present artwork using comps and picture packages and prepare work for print.
- Work creatively and with a broad range of advanced Photoshop features to create illustrations, collages, and photorealistic art.
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Class Instructor Bio:
Matt Kloskowski is a writer, instructor, illustrator, and graphic designer based in Tampa, Florida. Author of Illustrator Most Wanted and Extreme Photoshop, Matt is certified as an Adobe Certified Expert, in Flash, and as a Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD). An expert in dynamic- and database-driven Web development, Matt writes weekly columns for the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) and Mac Design magazine's Web site and features for Create Magazine’s Studio column. Matt's tutorials have been used in over 15 schools throughout the United States and translated into seven languages. Matt graduated from University of South Florida with majors in computer information systems and marketing. |
| Prerequisites: |
- Computer with Internet connection (56 Kbps modem or faster).
- Adobe Photoshop CS4 or CS5.
- Basic experience in Photoshop.
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