Adobe Photoshop CS4

Duration: 2/3 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: InDesign - Illustrator - Dreamweaver - Flash - Lightroom - Flex
Download Course Outline (PDF)
Cost: $1295
Registration: Click Here to Register

Discover new dimensions in digital imaging
Adobe® Photoshop® CS4 Extended software delivers all the features in Photoshop CS4, plus new features for working with 3D imagery, motion-based content, and advanced image analysis.

Ideal for:

* Film, video, and multimedia professionals
* Graphic and web designers using 3D and motion
* Manufacturing professionals
* Medical professionals
* Architects and engineers
* Scientific researchers
* Professional photographers
* Serious amateur photographers
* Graphic designers
* Web designers

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 CS4. 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 1: Exploring Photoshop

* Starting up
* Taking a look at the final project
* Starting the composition
* Using the new Mask panel
* Adding a graphic image with the Clone tool
* Adding an adjustment layer to the composition
* Adding a text layer
* Making a 3D postcard
* Converting multiple layers into one smart object layer
* Turning your image into a 3D texture

Lesson 2: Getting to Know the Workspace

* Starting up
* Opening an existing document in Adobe Bridge
* Discovering the Tools panel
* Hidden tools
* Navigating the image area
* Using the Zoom tool
* Using the Hand tool
* Using the Rotate View tool
* Tabbed windows
* Using panels
* Putting the new panel system to u
* Choosing other panels
* Expanding your panels
* Customizing your panels
* Self study
* Review

Lesson 3: Using Adobe Bridge

* Starting up
* What is Adobe Bridge?
* Navigating through Bridge
* Using folders in Adobe Bridge
* Making a Favorite
* Creating and locating metadata
* Using keywords
* Opening a file from Adobe Bridge
* Searching for Files Using Adobe Bridge
* Searching by name or keyword
* Using the Filter panel
* Automation tools in Adobe Bridge
* Automated tools for Photoshop
* Web Photo Gallery
* Saving or uploading your Web Gallery
* Automated tools for Photoshop: PDF contact sheet
* Changing the view
* Adobe Bridge Home
* Self study
* Review

Lesson 4: The Basics of Working with Photoshop

* Starting up
* A look at the finished project
* Opening an existing document
* Understanding document settings
* Viewing an image’s size and resolution
* Combining the images
* Using Copy and Paste
* Dragging and dropping to copy an image
* Transforming and editing combined images
* Changing the size of a placed image
* Removing a background
* Understanding the stacking order of layers
* Refining the edges of copied images
* Adding text
* Saving files
* Understanding file formats
* Choosing a file format
* Saving a JPEG file
* Saving for print
* Changing the color settings
* Adjusting image size
* Saving a Photoshop PDF file
* Self study
* Review

Lesson 5: Making the Best Selections

* Starting up
* The importance of a good selection
* Using the Marquee tools
* Creating a square selection
* Creating a selection from a center point
* Changing a selection into a layer
* Working with the Magic Wand tool
* The Lasso tool
* Adding to and subtracting from selections
* Using the Quick Selection tool
* Understanding the Refine Selection Edge feature
* Using Quick Mask
* Saving selections
* Copying and pasting a selection
* Using the Pen tool for selections
* Using the Pen tool to select an area of an image
* More Pen tool selection techniques
* Converting a path to a selection
* Self study
* Review

Lesson 6: Painting and Retouching

* Starting up
* Setting up your color settings
* Color primer
* Understanding color gamut
* The RGB color model
* The CMYK color model
* Why you will work in the RGB mode
* Editing color settings
* Selecting colors
* Starting to paint
* Using the Color panel
* Using the Brush tool
* Changing opacity
* Save time—learn the shortcuts
* Applying color to an image
* Changing blending modes
* The Eyedropper tool
* Retouching images
* Using the Clone Stamp tool
* Repairing fold lines
* The History panel
* The Spot Healing Brush
* The Healing Brush
* Using the Patch tool
* Using the Clone Source panel
* Cloning from another source
* Self study
* Review

Lesson 7: Creating a Good Image

* Starting up
* Choosing your color settings
* Opening the file
* Why you should work in RGB
* Reading a histogram
* Taking care of that nasty red eye
* Making the Curve adjustment
* Defining the highlight and shadow
* Inputting the white and black point values
* Adjusting the midtones
* Setting the neutral
* Sharpening your image
* Comparing your image with the original
* Using the Camera Raw plug-in
* Using Camera Raw controls
* Saving a DNG file
* Reopening a DNG file
* Self study
* Review

Lesson 8: Getting to Know Layers

* Starting up
* Discovering layers
* The Layers panel
* Getting a handle on layers
* Creating a new blank file
* Naming your layer
* Selecting layers
* Tips for selecting layers
* Moving layers
* Changing the visibility of a layer
* Using masks in a layer
* Preserve transparency
* Creating a composition
* Moving images in from other documents
* Creating a layer mask
* Editing the layer mask
* Cloning layers
* Aligning and distributing layers
* Applying filters to layers
* Creating a type layer
* Applying a layer style
* Creating a clipping mask
* Self study
* Review

Lesson 9: Taking Layers to the Max

* Starting up
* Making color changes using adjustment layers
* Refining the adjustment layer mask
* Adjusting the Hue/Saturation layer
* Adding a pattern fill layer
* Defining the pattern
* Applying the pattern
* Using the new Black & White adjustment layer
* Adding a tint
* Applying a gradient to the adjustment layer
* Layer styles
* Creating the text layer
* Applying the Outer Glow layer style
* Applying the Bevel and Emboss layer style
* Changing the shading
* Changing the fill opacity
* Saving the style
* Accessing the style
* Self study
* Review

Lesson 10: Getting Smart in Photoshop

* Starting up
* Creating a composition using Smart Objects
* Opening an image as a Smart Object
* Converting a layer to a Smart Object
* Placing a Smart Object
* Editing a Smart Object
* Editing the contents of a Smart Object
* Modifying multiple Smart Object layers
* Replacing the contents of a Smart Object layer
* Working with Smart Filters
* Modifying a Smart Filter
* Self study
* Creating multiple Smart Objects
* Working with Illustrator files
* Review

Lesson 11: Using Adobe Photoshop Filters

* Starting up
* Filter basics
* Starting to use filters
* Using the Clouds filter
* Using the Filter Gallery
* Applying filters in the Gallery
* Taking advantage of Smart Filters
* Applying a Smart Filter
* Smart Filter options
* Enabling and disabling effects
* Using a filter effects mask
* Using the Vanishing Point filter
* Building your own perspective planes
* Building an attached plane
* Self study
* Review

Lesson 12: Creating Images for Web and Video

* Starting up
* Viewing the completed file
* Changing your units of measurement
* Creating the web page
* Adding the Text
* Adding Style to the text
* Creating the text for the links
* Positioning and distribution of text
* Creating slices
* Slicing it up
* Selecting and combining slices
* Applying attributes to your slices
* Using Save For Web & Devices
* Optimizing the image slices
* Saving files for video
* Creating animation
* Working in Frame mode
* Saving an animated GIF
* Creating animation for video
* Working in Timeline mode
* Self study
* Review

Lesson 13: Introducing 3D

* Starting up
* Creating a 3D object
* Getting an image ready for 3D
* Wrapping the image around a soda can
* Adjusting the lighting
* Animating the soda can
* Testing your animation
* Self study
* Review

Lesson 14: Adobe Photoshop CS4 New Features

* 64-bit version
* Workspace improvements
* New panels
* Adjustments panel
* Masks panel
* Improved cloning
* Improved Save for Web and Devices
* New and very much improved 3D features

 

 

 

Adobe Photoshop CS4 Printing and Color

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: InDesign - Illustrator - Dreamweaver - Flash - Lightroom - Flex
Download Course Outline (PDF)
Cost: $1095
Registration: Click Here to Register

Discover new dimensions in digital imaging
Adobe® Photoshop® CS4 Extended software delivers all the features in Photoshop CS4, plus new features for working with 3D imagery, motion-based content, and advanced image analysis.

Ideal for:

* Film, video, and multimedia professionals
* Graphic and web designers
* Professional photographers
* Serious amateur photographers

Course Synopsis

You are familiar with the Adobe® Photoshop® tools and techniques that were used to design and create images. Applying the correct image and color correction processes and techniques ensures that you obtain the desired output when printing images for commercial purposes. In this course, you will enhance the appearance of images so that the print output is consistent and has good clarity.

You will use color management techniques and color correct images to ensure optimal print output.

Who Should Attend

This course is intended for photo professionals or enthusiasts who have a basic foundation of Adobe® Photoshop® CS4 and are interested in using Photoshop for printing and color correction.

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.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

* understand the various color modes and workflow.
* calibrate the monitor and use color management profiles to control image display.
* use the advanced image support features available in Photoshop CS4.
* combine images.
* enhance the quality of images.
* adjust RGB colors to perform color correction for images.
* create high quality CMYK separations for commercial printing.
* convert color images to grayscale and add spot colors to them.

Lesson 1: Understanding Color Modes and Workflow
Topic 1A: Compare Color Modes
Topic 1B: Examine Color Workflow

Lesson 2: Setting Color Space
Topic 2A: Calibrate and Profile the Monitor
Topic 2B: Set a Working Color Space in Photoshop
Topic 2C: Convert Images from One Color Space to Another
Topic 2D: Manage Printing and Color

Lesson 3: Using Advanced Image Support
Topic 3A: Use the Camera Raw Format
Topic 3B: Create High Dynamic Range Images
Topic 3C: Preview an Image on a Video Monitor

Lesson 4: Combining Images
Topic 4A: Merge and Rescale Images
Topic 4B: Blend Images

Lesson 5: Enhancing Image Quality
Topic 5A: Reduce Noise in Images
Topic 5B: Sharpen Images
Topic 5C: Minimize Moiré Patterns
Topic 5D: Eliminate Red Eye Defects

Lesson 6: Adjusting RGB Colors
Topic 6A: Identify Color Regions for Color Correction
Topic 6B: Make Color and Contrast Adjustments
Topic 6C: Make Basic Curve Adjustments
Topic 6D: Correct Memory Colors
Topic 6E: Adjust Shadows and Highlights Independently

Lesson 7: Creating CMYK Separations
Topic 7A: Adjust Color Settings for Prepress
Topic 7B: Examine Calibration Techniques
Topic 7C: Adjust Out-of-Gamut Colors
Topic 7D: Color Separate Images
Topic 7E: Adjust CMYK Curves

Lesson 8: Working with Grayscale Images and Spot Colors
Topic 8A: Convert Color Images to Grayscale Images
Topic 8B: Create Duotones
Topic 8C: Add Spot Colors to Selected Areas of an Image

Appendix A: Examining Scanning Preferences

Appendix B: Identifying Scanner Settings and Adjustments

Appendix C: Printing Conditions for Commercial Purposes

Appendix D: Choosing Image Resolution

 

 

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: Photoshop
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