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Photoshop Level I | 2 Day
An Introduction to Adobe Photoshop - $1,095
[TWO-DAY INTENSIVE, 10am-6pm]
Students can bundle our Photoshop Level I and Photoshop Level II workshops and save 15%!
Adobe Photoshop is the industry standard application for professional image manipulation, and our two-day introductory class will quickly get you up to speed. We'll start with an overview of the workspace and tools, then move on to project planning and workflow, basic photo correction, photo retouching and restoration, working with layers and masking techniques, and channels.
Whether you're a beginner or have some experience with Photoshop, this two-day course will provide you with the essential skills you need to enhance and manipulate your images like a pro. Our instructor-led demonstrations and hands-on practice will help you master the basics of this powerful software, so you can confidently tackle your own projects and achieve your creative vision.
Who should attend? Producers, editors, assistant editors and motion graphics artists interested in the basics of Adobe Photoshop
Prerequisite: Basic Mac OS X knowledge
Each student gets their own workstation.
Students can bundle our Photoshop Level I and Photoshop Level II workshops and save 15%!
Course Outline:
Understanding How Digital Images Work
• Understanding RGB and CMYK color models (Additive and Subtractive)
• Image size vs. Resolution - What’s the difference?
• Pixel Aspect Ratio - Are all pixels square?
• Bits per channel - What does that mean?
• Alpha Channel - Why is this important to us?
Getting to Know the Work Area
Using the tools
Sampling a color
Working with tools and tool properties
Undoing actions in Photoshop
More about panels and panel locations
Finding resources for using Photoshop
Restoring default preferences
Basic Photo Corrections
• Strategy for retouching
• Resolution and image size
• Opening a file with Adobe Bridge
• Straightening and cropping the image in Photoshop
• Adjusting the color and tone
• Using the Spot Healing Brush tool
• Applying a content-aware patch
• Repairing areas with the Clone Stamp tool
• Sharpening the image
Working with Selections
• About selecting and selection tools
• Getting started
• Using the Quick Selection tool
• Moving a selected area
• Manipulating selections
• Using the Magic Wand tool
• Selecting with the lasso tools
• Rotating a selection
• Selecting with the Magnetic Lasso tool
• Selecting from a center point
• Resizing and copying a selection
• Cropping an image
Layer Basics
• About layers
• Getting started
• Using the Layers panel
• Rearranging layers
• Applying a gradient to a layer
• Applying a layer style
• Adding an adjustment layer
• Updating layer effects
• Adding a border
• Flattening and saving files
Quick Fixes
• Improving a snapshot
• Blurring a background
• Creating a panorama
• Filling empty areas when cropping
• Correcting image distortion
• Extending depth of field
• Removing objects with the Content-Aware Move tool
• Adjusting perspective in an image
Masks and Channels
Working with masks and channels
Using Select and Mask and Select Subject
Creating a quick mask
Manipulating an image with Puppet Warp
Using an alpha channel to create a shadow
Working with masks and channels
About type
Getting started
Creating a clipping mask from type
Creating type on a path
Warping point type
Designing paragraphs of type
Adding a rounded rectangle
Adding vertical text
Vector Drawing Techniques
About bitmap images and vector graphics
About paths and the Pen tool
Getting started
Drawing a shape with the Pen tool
Drawing a path traced from a photo
Converting a path to a selection and a layer mask
Creating a logo with text and a custom shape
Advanced Compositing
Arranging layers
Using Smart Filters
Painting a layer
Adding a background
Using the History panel to undo edits
Upscaling a low-resolution image
Painting with the Mixer Brush
About the Mixer Brush
Getting started
Selecting brush settings
Mixing colors
Creating a custom brush preset
Mixing colors with a photograph
Exploring Neural Filters
Understanding Neural Filters
Getting started
Exploring the Neural Filters workspace
Improving complexion with Skin Smoothing
Combining Neural Filters
Saving your files
Understanding file types
The right file for the right job
Note: The curricula above comprise activities typically covered in a class at this skill level. The instructor may, at his/her discretion, adjust the lesson plan to meet the needs of the class.