- Adobe Photoshop CS3
- Adobe Photoshop CS3 Advance
- Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
- Photoshop for Photograpers
Adobe Photoshop CS3
Duration: 2 days
Time: 10am - 5pm. Breaks are scheduled throughout the day and lunch is typically scheduled between 12-1pm
Course Materials: Vendor Authorized Courseware provided
Locations: Reston, VA / On-Site
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Cost: $1095
Registration: Click Here to Register
CS4 Stinger
Course Synopsis
This class provides you with the concepts and skills to use Adobe Photoshop effectively. You get hands-on practice working with basic through advanced techniques to get the most out of your experience. You will learn layer basics, photo retouching and image editing. Whether you are a designer, illustrator, photographer, video artist, webmaster or just a beginner, Photoshop off ers you many opportunities to make your images look great. We also recommend this course for those planning to obtain the Adobe Certified Expert status.
Who Should Attend
Graphic professionals who need an essential understanding of photo editing and the new features in Photoshop CS3. Experienced users will also benefit from the many tips and tricks and special exercises.
Prerequisites
Because of the amount of material we cover in class, we do require students to be comfortable using a mouse, opening and saving files, and the general operations of computers. While we will make every reasonable effort to help, students with insufficient skills may be required to observe the class lessons or do their best to keep up without slowing down the rest of the class.
What You Will Learn
Workspace and Palettes in Photoshop
Photo retouching and Editing
Working with Selections
Working with the Layers in Photoshop
Working with Masks and Channels
Camera RAW and Photoshop
Typographic Design
Compositing and Printing in Photoshop
LESSON PLANS
Getting to know the work area
Learning the tools in Adobe Photoshop
Using the tool options bar
Working with palettes
Undoing actions in Photoshop
Customizing the workspace
Using the Help features
Using Adobe online services
Basic photo corrections
Strategy for photo retouching
Resolution and image size
Straightening and cropping images
Making automatic adjustments
Adjusting the tonal range
Removing a color cast
Replacing colors in an image
Adjusting lightness with the Dodge tool
Using the Sponge tool
Using the Unsharp Mask fi lter
Comparing automatic and manual resets
Saving the image for four-color printing
Retouching and repairing
Repairing areas with the Clone Stamp tool
Using Spot Healing Brush tool
Using the Healing Brush and Patch tools
Retouching on a separate layer
Working with selections
Learning the selection tools
Using the Magic Wand
Working with oval and circular selections
Selecting with the lasso tools
Rotating a selection
Making a quick selection
Learning Layer basics
Using the Layers palette
Rearranging layers
Applying a layer style
Flattening and saving fi les
Working with masks and channels
Creating a quick mask
Editing a quick mask
Saving a selection as a mask
Viewing channels
Adjusting individual channels
Loading a mask as a selection
Applying effects using a gradient mask
Resizing the canvas
Extracting the paper texture
Moving layers between documents
Colorizing with and adjustment layer
Grouping and clipping layers
Applying a mask from a saved selection
Using type as a mask
Learning camera raw
Processing camera raw fi les
Correcting digital photographs
Vanishing point perspective
Correcting image distortion
Creating a PDF portfolio
Typographic design
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
Advanced layer techniques
Clipping a layer to a shape
Setting up a Vanishing Point grid
Creating keyboard shortcuts
Placing imported artwork
Filtering smart objects
Adding a layer style
Adding an adjustment layer
Working with layer comps
Managing layers
Flattening a layered image
Merging layers and layer groups
Stamping layers
Advanced compositing
Automating a multistep task
Applying smart fi lters
Setting up a four-image montage
Hand-Coloring selections in a layer
Changing the color balance
Applying fi lters
Moving a selection
Creating a cutout eff ect
Matching color schemes across images
Producing and printing color
Reproducing colors
Specifying color-management settings
Proofing an image
Identifying out-of-gamut colors
Adjusting an image and printing a proof
Saving the image separation
Printing
Adobe Photoshop CS3 Advance for Professionals
Duration: 2 days
Time: 10am - 5pm. Breaks are scheduled throughout the day and lunch is typically scheduled between 12-1pm
Course Materials: Vendor Authorized Courseware provided
Locations: Reston, VA / On-Site
Related Courses:
Cost: $1095
Registration: Click Here to Register
Photoshop CS4 Extended Feature Tour
Course Synopsis
This advanced class builds on your existing knowledge of Photoshop and expands your list of creative techniques. While this course is strongly slanted toward design-related details and functions, it also explores the real-world realities that apply to the everyday use of Photoshop. Color correction and color adjustment are stressed in various projects as well as issues of proper output for printing. We also recommend this course for those planning to obtain the Adobe Certified Expert status.
Who Should Attend
Graphic professionals who need an advanced understanding of photo editing. Experienced users will also benefit from the many tips and tricks and special exercises.
Prerequisites
Because of the amount of material we cover in class, we do require students to be comfortable using a mouse, opening and saving files, and the general operations of computers. While we will make every reasonable effort to help, students with insufficient skills may be required to observe the class lessons or do their best to keep up without slowing down the rest of the class.
What You Will Learn
Vector shapes and clipping paths
Special eff ects
Color management
Producing and printing consistent color
Preparing images for two color printing
Actions
Advanced type effects
Color correcting and exposure
Advanced photo repair
LESSON PLANS
Explain the diff erences between vector graphics and raster (bitmap) images
Using the color mode
Output attributes that aff ect image quality
Using file formats in Photoshop
Using the work area and work spaces
Managing the work area by setting options for palettes
Purpose of each of the palettes
Functionality provided from the status bar and the tool options bar
Managing libraries by using the Preset Manager.
Configuring, saving, and loading workspaces
Importing, exporting, and saving
Issues associated with scanning images
Importing and manipulating fi les by using the Place command
Importing files from a digital camera
Appropriate file format for output
Options available for saving
Rasterize a file that is imported into Photoshop
Functionality provided by the File Browser
Working with selections
Select an area of an image by using a selection tool and commands
Modify selections by using a tool or command
Explain how anti-aliasing and feathering aff ect selections
Creating and using layers
Layers, layer sets, layer type and explain how they can be used
Options provided for working with layers in the Layers palette
Appropriate tools and commands to create and manage layers
Edit layers by using the editing, vector and painting tools; and applying styles and fi lters
Appropriate tools and commands to create and modify clipping groups and layer masks
Apply blending modes to layers
Use layer effects to manipulate images within a layer
Given a scenario, create a layer style
Functionality of Adjustment and Fill layers
Using masks and channels
Channel, and when you would use them
Create, manage and use channels by using the Channels palette
How masks are used to work with images
How to create a temporary mask by using the Quick Mask command
Functionality of and when you would use a mask
Managing color
Color management workflow process that is used in Adobe Photoshop
Issues associated with color management
Color Settings dialog box
Purpose and how to use the Proof Setup command
Adjusting images
Identify areas of tonal range that may need correcting by viewing a Histogram
Adjust the tonal range of an image by using Image Adjustment commands
Adjust the tonal range of an image by setting numerical values
Adjust the tonal range of an image by using the Hue/Saturation dialog box
Issues associated with changing the size and resolution of images
Crop images by hiding or deleting specific areas of the image
Drawing and editing
Create shapes by using the Pen and Shape tools
Select and modify paths
Save and export paths
Transform objects by using the Transform tools
Painting
Paint objects by using a specifi c tool
Brushes palette options
Given a tool, create and apply patterns
Use the Gradient tools to blend colors
Retouching
Manipulate objects by using fi lters.
Use the Liquify command to distort an image
Retouch an image by using a specifi c tool
Using actions
Create an action by using options in the Actions palette
Play an action by using the Batch command including using File Browser as the source
Create a droplet from an action
Describe the purpose of specifi c Automate commands
Working with type
Options for type used in Photoshop
Create, enter, and edit type by using a type tool
Functionality provided by the Check Spelling and Find and Replace Text commands
Composition methods available in Photoshop
Outputting to print
Specific Print commands
Options available for outputting to print in the Output and Color management pop-up menus in the Print dialog box
Discuss issues associated with printing duotones
Outputting for the Web
Appropriate file format to optimize images for the Web
Optimization options available for saving files for the Web
Create transparent and matted images by using the Save for Web command
Link an image to a URL by using image maps
How slices can be used to optimize images for the Web
Using Adobe Fireworks to prepare output for the Web
Adobe Lightroom 2.0
Duration: 2 days
Time: 10am - 5pm. Breaks are scheduled throughout the day and lunch is typically scheduled between 12-1pm
Course Materials: Vendor Authorized Courseware provided
Locations: Reston, VA / On-Site
Related Courses:
Cost: $1095
Registration: Click Here to Register
Course Synopsis
Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® software is designed for your digital photography workflow. Lightroom helps you organize, manage, process, print, and show digital photographs. Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® 2 software is essential for today's digital photography workflow. Now you can quickly import, process, manage, and showcase your images — from one shot to an entire shoot. With Lightroom 2, you spend less time in front of the computer and more time behind the lens.
Who Should Attend
Digital photography professionals and enthusiast who need an image processing and image asset management program.
Prerequisites
Because of the amount of material we cover in class, we do require students to be comfortable using a mouse, opening and saving files, and the general operations of computers. While we will make every reasonable effort to help, students with insufficient skills may be required to observe the class lessons or do their best to keep up without slowing down the rest of the class.
LESSON PLANS
The Lightroom workflow
* Workspace overview
* Importing photos into Lightroom: Basic workflow
* The Library module
* Applying adjustments in the Develop module: Basic workflow
* Exporting photos: Basic workflow
* Editing in Photoshop or Photoshop Elements: Basic workflow
* Creating slide shows: Basic workflow
* Printing photos: Basic workflow
* Creating web galleries: Basic workflow
Workspace and setup
* Customizing the workspace
* Viewing photos in the Filmstrip
* Viewing photos in Loupe view
* Color management
Importing photos
* Importing photos into your library
* Importing automatically
Organizing photos in the catalog
* Library module overview
* Browsing the catalog
* Managing photos
* Photo collections
* Grouping photos into stacks
* Filtering and rating photos
* Viewing and editing metadata
* Keywords
* Finding photos in the catalog
* The Quick Develop panel
Developing photos
* Develop module overview
* Adjusting image color and tone
* Working in grayscale
* Retouching and correcting flaws
* Applying local adjustments
* Apply Develop adjustments to other photos
* Managing image history and snapshots
Exporting photos
* Exporting photos to disk
* Exporting photos using presets
* Export plug-ins
Editing in other applications
* Editing in other applications overview
* Edit photos in Photoshop
Creating and viewing slide shows
* Slideshow module panels and tools
* Specifying the slide layout
* Adding overlays to slides
* Playing and exporting slide shows
Printing photos
* Print module overview
* Laying out photos using a Grid template
* Laying out photos in a picture package
* Printing overlay text and graphics
* Setting resolution and color management
Creating web photo galleries
* Web module panels and tools
* Specifying web gallery layouts
* Adding text to web galleries
* Previewing, exporting, and uploading a web photo gallery
Adobe Photoshop CS3 for Photographers
Duration: 2 days
Time: 10am - 5pm. Breaks are scheduled throughout the day and lunch is typically scheduled between 12-1pm
Course Materials: Adobe Photoshop & the Art of Photography (Author: Steve Weinrebe)
Locations: Reston, VA / On-Site
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Instructor: Steve Weinrebe
Cost: $1095
Registration: Click Here to Register
Course Synopsis
This class provides you with the concepts and skills to use Adobe Photoshop CS3, Bridge, and Camera Raw/ACR effectively. You get hands-on practice working with basic through advanced techniques to get the most out of your experience. Whether you are a designer, illustrator, photographer, video artist, webmaster or just a beginner, Photoshop off ers you many opportunities to make your images look great.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed to introduce Adobe Photoshop CS3 to photography students with an overview of Photoshop as it applies to photography. 12 topics explores the art of photography and the role of digital tools in photography.
Prerequisites
Because of the amount of material we cover in class, we do require students to be comfortable using a mouse, opening and saving files, and the general operations of computers. While we will make every reasonable effort to help, students with insufficient skills may be required to observe the class lessons or do their best to keep up without slowing down the rest of the class.
What You Will Learn
Workspace and Palettes in Photoshop
Photo retouching and Editing
Working with Selections
Working with the Layers in Photoshop
Working with Masks and Channels
Camera RAW and Photoshop
Compositing and Printing in Photoshop
LESSON PLANS
PHOTOGRAPHY TODAY
An overview of the state of the art of photography's role as a photographic tool.
The Photoshop workspace is explored in detail, as well as best practices and workflow.
Interview with John Paul Caponigro.
WORKING WITH THE PHOTOGRAPHY ON-SCREEN
An overview of color spaces, and how Photoshop perceives color.
Image Navigation, Browsing, Zooming, Cropping, and Color Settings are all discussed.
Interview with Joyce Tenneson.
THE DIGITAL STUDIO AND DARKROOM
An exploration of useful tools for photography, and useful settings in the Photoshop Preferences.
The difference between image size and resolution, and an introduction to Channels and Layers.
Interview with Lisa Holden.
LIGHT AND SHADOW
An overview of the tonal range in digital images, including how to read tonal values with the Info and Histogram palettes.
Adjust tones non-destructively using Levels adjustment layers. Shadows/Highlights and Exposure are discussed.
Interview with Graham Nash
CURVES AND TIME TRAVEL
An exploration of Curves, including tonal and contrast adjustments, as well as color correction with Curves.
The History palette is also explored as a means to undo changes to an image.
Interview with Maggie Taylor.
BLACK AND WHITE THE SMART WAY
Explore Smart Objects as a starting point for image editing. Learn Photoshop's tools for converting
color images into black-and-white, vignetting techniques, and image sharpening basics.
Methods for color-tinting black-and-white images.
Interview with Lois Greenfield.
COLOR TOOLS
A discussion about color temperature is followed by an introduction to Camera Raw and white balancing.
Explore Photoshop's color-adjustment and color-correction tools.
Interview with Olivia Parker.
MASKING AND COMPOSITING
An overview of selection masks and compositing in Photoshop to isolate and alter portions of images.
The Quick Selection tool, Quick Mask Mode, Alpha Channels, and Layer Masks are discussed in depth.
Interview with Clark and Pougnaud.
THE PHOTOGRAPHER'S TOOLBOX
Lens Correction, Cloning, Healing and Blending alterations, as well as Retouching portions of an image.
The use of Smart Objects for Transform, and the Clone Source palette are discussed.
Learn to use the Vanishing Point and the History Brush tool.
Interview with Pedro Meyer.
INTRODUCTION TO BRIDGE AND CAMERA RAW/ACR
An overview of Bridge as a file browser and starting point for image editing.
Apply Camera Raw settings from Bridge. Camera Raw's tools for adjusting and processing Raw, TIFF, and JPEG images.
The Digital Negative Format/DNG is discussed.
Interview with Julie Blackmon.
INPUT TO OUTPUT: BRIDGE TO PRINT
Step through the workflow for downloading photographs into Bridge for sorting and editing.
Advanced sharpening in preparation for printing. Soft proof images for printing, and explore the Print Dialog box.
Interview with R. Mac Holbert.
PRESENTATION AND AUTOMATION
Explore Photoshop's automated tools for contact sheets and web based portfolios, as well as High Dynamic Range/HDR images, and
panoramic photographs using Photomerge. An explanation of Actions, Batching and Scripts, for automating Photoshop tasks.
Interview with Jerry Uelsmann.