In this 3 day Adobe Photoshop CS5 class, students will learn to use Photoshop for sizing, image editing, and color correction. Students will also explore creative effects with brushes and other tools.
Goals
- Become familiar with the Photoshop workspace.
- Learn to resize images.
- Learn selection techniques.
- Learn how to collage images from various sources.
- Learn to create layer masks.
- Understand color models.
- Learn to use brush tools for painting and retouching.
- Understand basic color correction principles and techniques.
- Use the Layers panel for adjustments, clipping, and special effects.
- Learn to prepare final art for web and print.
Outline
- Exploring the Photoshop Workspace
- Resetting the Photoshop Preferences
- Tools and Navigation
- The Options Bar
- Panels and the Panel Dock
- Image Size and Resolution
- Understanding Raster Images: The Relationship between Size and Resolution
- Targeting Resolution for Print and Web
- Using the Crop Tool
- Saving an Image for the Web
- Adding Canvas to an Image
- Simple Selection Techniques
- The Magic Wand and Quick Selection Tools
- Layer Masks
- The Refine Edge Feature
- Working with the Pen Tool
- Using Paths to Make Selections
- Painting
- RGB and CMYK Color Models
- Working with the Brush Tool and Brush Panels
- Introduction to Brush Blending Modes
- Retouching
- Retouching and Restoration
- Using the Clone Source Panel
- Color Correction
- Using Blending Modes for Simple Color Correction
- Working with Adjustment Layers
- Advanced Layer Techniques
- Expanding on the the Basics
- The Black and White Adjustment Layer
- Clipping Masks
- Blending Images with a Gradient Mask
- Smart Objects
- Preparing Final Art
- Preparing an Image for Print Production
- File Formats
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