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An Introduction to Photoshop Training Course

An Introduction to Photoshop Training Course

Course 2952

Duration: 3 days
Language: English
Level: Foundation

This 3-day hands-on introductory Photoshop training provides a thorough overview of the interface, the tools, the features, tricks, and tips for using Photoshop CC. The course is an ideal combination of instructor-led demonstration and hands-on practice.

An Introduction to Photoshop CC Training Delivery Methods

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Online

An Introduction to Photoshop CC Training Course Information

In this Photoshop training, you will learn how to:

How to use photo correction techniques as well as different effects using the Photoshop platform.
Use Photoshop in professional projects.

An Introduction to Photoshop CC Training Course Prerequisites

Practical working knowledge of computers and basic Mac OS X or Windows skills

Introduction to Photoshop Training Course Outline

Lesson 1: Understanding How Digital Images Work

About the PDF file format
Understanding RGB and CMYK color models
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?

Note: The curricula above comprise activities typically covered in a class at this skill level. The instructor may, at their discretion, adjust the lesson plan to meet the needs of the class.

Lesson 2: Getting to Know the Work Area

Restoring default preferences
Starting to work in Adobe Photoshop
Using the tools
Sampling a color
Working with tools and tool properties
Undoing actions in Photoshop
More about panels and panel locations

Lesson 3: 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

Lesson 4: Working with Selections

About selecting and selection tools
Using Cloud Documents
Using the Magic Wand tool
Using the Quick Selection tool
Moving a selected area
Using the Object Selection tool
Manipulating selections
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

Lesson 5: Layer Basics

About layers
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

Lesson 6: Quick Fixes

Improving a snapshot
Adjusting facial features with Liquify
Blurring a background
Creating a panorama
Filling empty areas when cropping
Correcting image distortion
Extending depth of field
Removing objects using Content-Aware Fill
Adjusting perspective in an image

Lesson 7: 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

Lesson 8: Typographic Design

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

Lesson 9: 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

Lesson 10: 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

Lesson 11: Painting with the Mixer Brush

About the Mixer Brush
Getting started
Selecting brush settings
Mixing colors
Mixing colors with a photograph
Painting and mixing colors with brush presets

Lesson 12: Exploring Neural Filters

Understanding Neural Filters
Getting started
Exploring the Neural Filters workspace
Improving complexion with Skin Smoothing
Combining Neural Filters

Lesson 13: Saving your files

Understanding file types
Choose the right options and file type

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Official Adobe training curriculum

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Jun 3 - 5 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM EDT

Adobe Connect
Aug 5 - 7 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM EDT

Adobe Connect
Oct 7 - 9 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM EDT

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Feb 3 - 5 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM EST

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