Training Course: Adobe Photoshop CS - Level 1

Training Course Summary:

In this course, you will learn to use several tools for selecting parts of images, and will move, duplicate, and resize images. You will learn to use layers, and to apply layer effects and filters to create special effects, including lighting and texture effects. Additionally, you will use painting tools and blending modes to create shading effects, and will perform adjustments to contrast and color balance. You will save images in formats for print and Web use.

Pre-Requisites:

We designed Photoshop CS: Basic Image Enhancement for the student who has little or no experience using Adobe Photoshop, and who needs to learn the basic skills that are necessary in order to begin to use this program effectively.

Before taking this course, you should have a basic understanding of your computer's operating system. For example, you should know how to launch an application, create and save files, and copy files from CDs and other media.

Who Should Attend:

Designers, creators, publishers, marketing personnel or photographers will all benefit from these techniques.

Training Course Overview/Content:

Photoshop’s Environment
Raster and Vector Graphics
Photoshop Environment Elements
Navigating in Photoshop

Sizing Images
Image Size and Resolution
Cropping

Selecting Image Areas
The Rectangular and Elliptical Marquee Tools
The Lasso Tools
Saving Selections
The Magic Wand Tool
The Magnetic Lasso Tool
Modifying Selections

Layers
Floating vs. Fixed Selections
Undoing Previous Steps
Copying Selections
Creating Layers
Transforming Layers
Copying Layers Between Images
Saving Images in Photoshop Format
Arranging Layers

Creating Image Composites
Floating Versus Fixed Selections
Undoing Previous Steps
Copying Selections
Creating Layers
Transforming Layers
Copying Layers Between Images
Saving Images in Photoshop Format
Arranging Layers

Blending and Compositing
Defringing
Simulating Transparency with Opacity and Blending Modes
Feathering Edges

Image Modes
Mode Characteristics
Grayscale and Bitmap Modes
Color Modes

Color and Painting
Selecting Colors
Painting Tools
The Clone Stamp Tool

Text, Layer Effects, & Filters
Type Layers
Layer Effects
Filters
Merging and Flattening Layers

Adjusting Images
Brightness/Contrast
Levels Adjustment Layers
Toning Tools
Hue/Saturation

Saving Completed Images
Saving for Use in Print Applications
Saving for the Web

Blending Modes
A Table of Modes and Their Effects