Photoshop Course

Adobe Photoshop Essentials

This training course explores the robust Photoshop functionality, helping students understand key concepts like file size, resolution and bit depth. Class attendees also learn the difference between raster and vector graphics as they gain hands-on instruction and familiarity with the application’s intuitive interface. Students then learn workspace customization and the benefits of Adobe Bridge in expediting tasks across various Adobe applications.

Image Retouching and Painting

Graphic designers and photographers rely on Photoshop to improve and retouch their images. In this course, students learn how easy it can be to paint objects, apply gradients, retouch images and create patterns. Class attendees then create their own vector object, apply metadata and printing their file.

Enhancing Graphics and Images

Photoshop provides easy-to-master functionality that lets users dramatically enhance the look and impact of their images. In this training class, students learn how to adjust image exposure, work with filters and change tonal range.

Creating Web-ready Images

The first thing website visitors notice are graphics and images. Using Adobe Photoshop, course attendees learn how to dramatically improve impact, develop appealing icons and navigation buttons, and designing colorful graphs and charts to present data. In this class, students learn how to optimize and develop images specifically for web use, avoiding common visibility challenges. They also learn how to meld animation into their design.

Viewing Images Across Various Platforms

Ill-prepared web images can appear unprofessional and pixilated. But Adobe Photoshop offers the tools to ensure accurate display across various platforms and environments. Training course attendees learn how to prepare their images so they always appear as intended. Students also learn how to use web safe colors.

Managing Image Color

Images often require additional editing and preparation for optimal print results. In this training class, students learn practical steps in mastering Photoshop’s color management features to ensure exceptional output. They also walk through the steps in configuring color settings, applying a color handling method and correcting image color for the greatest print quality.

Using Advanced Image and Video Support Features

Adobe Photoshop includes a wealth of tools to help simplify and expedite design using various file formats. For example, while true light value ranges are often lacking in digital photography, Photoshop allows for High Dynamic Range (HDR) to attain a much more vibrant and realistic end result. Course attendees learn this step-by-step process along with the use of RAW format. Students also obtain an exciting introduction to Photoshop video use.

Automating Frequent Tasks

Task automation saves time and frustration. Professional designers depend on expediency to maximize their revenue and bottom line. In this course, students discover the simple steps toward process automation including actions and scripts development.

Prerequisites:

• Basic Mac or Windows skills: copying/pasting, right-clicking (contextual menus), finding files, switching between programs, exploring windows

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