Photoshop Basics For designers and photographers, Adobe Photoshop is the gold standard in image manipulation. If you are planning to work with images in any way, you simply need to know Photoshop. And we're here to help you.
In this beginner's course, you will learn all the basics of Photoshop. Using images and artwork, you will learn how to use the best tools for common Photoshop jobs including silhouetting, exposure correction, retouching, layering, setting typography, and creating image composites. Whether you've already dabbled in Photoshop or only just peeled open the software box, you'll soon understand and grasp the basic techniques for using this amazing, well-respected program.
Class Projects and Objectives:
This online training class is packed with Adobe Photoshop projects. Students will meet the following objectives:
- Analyze and manipulate the dimensions and resolution of an image.
- Use basic selection tools to silhouette and edit parts of an image.
- Paint images and parts of an image using the Brush tool, blend modes, and gradients.
- Evaluate and correct exposure and contrast problems using histograms and Levels.
- Use the full range of retouching tools to correct or alter portions of an image.
- Make selections with high-quality edges using specialized selection tools and Quick Masks.
- Create composite images that demonstrate advanced selection and layering techniques.
- Set and modify typography using the full range of type tools, the Character panel, and the Paragraph panel.
- Apply special effects to typography using masks, paths, and layer styles.
- Create a clear, readable typography design on a photographic background.
- Apply filters that enhance the appearance of photos and give images an illustrated or artistic appearance.
- Use Adobe Bridge to manage images, create contact sheets, and create PDFs and Web galleries.
Class Instructor Bio:
Dr. Taz Tally is the president of Taz Tally Seminars, a computer publishing consulting and training company, and Taz Tally Photography. Taz is the author of numerous graphics and print production books including Photoshop Before and After Makeovers, Acrobat and PDF Solutions, Avoiding the Output Blues, and Avoiding the Scanning Blues, and he is a contributing author to The Photoshop World Dream Team Book. Taz has produced numerous instructional videos, CDs, DVDs and online training courses on scanning, prepress and printing, Photoshop, color correction, and font management, including an extensive library on Lynda.com. Taz is a frequent presenter at seminars and trade shows throughout the U.S, including the GraphExpo, the annual Chicago Print show, and is a member of the Photoshop Dream Team at the biannual Photoshop World convention. Taz writes for graphics art publications including Printing Industry of America, The Magazine, Layers Magazine, and Photoshop User.
Prerequisites:
- Computer with Internet connection (56 Kbps modem or faster).
- Adobe Photoshop CS4 or CS5.
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