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Adobe Photoshop CS5

Course Prerequisites

• Use the mouse, standard menus and commands
• Open, save and close files

Course Objectives

• Use the Photoshop work area
• Preform basic photo color correction and cropping
• Apply Masks and Channels
• Use Advanced Layer Techniques
• Create Graphics Using Vector Drawing Tools
• Optimize images for the web

Course Outline

• Lesson Overview
• Starting to Work in Adobe Photoshop
  
• Using the Tools
• Using the Options Bar and Other Panels
  
• Undoing Actions in Photoshop
• Customizing the Workspace
  
• Finding Resources for Using Photoshop
• Checking for Updates
• Tools Panel Overview
• Review Question and Answers
  

• Lesson Overview
  
• Strategy for Retouching
  
• Resolution and Image Size
  
• Getting Started
• Adjusting the Color in Camera Raw
  
• Straightening and Cropping the Image in Photoshop
  
• Replacing Colors in an Image
• Adjusting Saturation with the Sponge Tool
• Repairing Areas with the Clone Stamp Tool
• Using the Spot Healing Brush Tool
• Using Content-Aware Fill
• Applying the Unsharp Mask Filter
• Saving the Image for Four-Color Printing
• Replacing Colors in an Image
• Adjusting Lightness with the Dodge Tool
• Review Questions and Answers
  

• Lesson Overview
  
• About Selecting and Selection Tools
  
• Getting Started
  
• Using the Quick Selection Tool
  
• Moving a Selected Area
  
• Manipulating Sections
  
• Using the Magic Wand Tool
  
• Selecting the Lasso Tools
  
• Rotating a Selection
  
• Selecting with the Magnetic Lasso Tool
  
• Cropping an Image and Erasing Within a Selection
  
• Refining the Edge of a Selection
• Review Questions and Answers
  

• Lesson Overview
• About Layers
• Getting Started
• Using the Layers Panel
  
• Rearranging Layers
• Applying a Gradient to a Layer
  
• Applying a Layer Style
• Flattening and Saving Files
• Review Questions and Answers
  

Lesson 5: Correcting and Enhancing Digital Photographs

• Lesson Overview
• Getting Started
• About Camera Raw Files
  
• Processing Files in Camera Raw
• Merging Exposures and Applying Advanced Color Correction
• Correcting Digital Photographs in Photoshop
  
• Correcting Image Distortion
• Adding Depth of Field
  
• Review Questions and Answers

Lesson 6: Masks and Channels

• Lesson Overview
• Working with Masks and Channels
• Getting Started
  
• Creating a Mask
• Refining a Mask
• Creating a Quick Mask
  
• Manipulating an Image with Puppet Warp
  
• Working with Channels
  
• Review Questions and Answers
  

Lesson 7: Typographic Design

• Lesson Overview
  
• About Type
  
• Getting Started
  
• Creating a Clipping Mask from Type
  
• Creating Type on a Path
  
• Warping Point Type
• Designing Paragraphs of Type
• Review Questions and Answers
  

• Lesson Overview
• About Bitmap Images and Vector Graphics
• About Paths and the Pen Tool
• Getting Started
  
• Using Paths with Artwork
• Creating Vector Objects for the Background
• Working with Defined Custom Shapes
• Importing a Smart Object
• Review Questions and Answers
  

• Lesson Overview
  
• Getting Started
  
• Clipping a Layer to a Shape
  
• Setting up a Vanishing Point Grid
  
• Creating your Own Keyboard Shortcuts
  
• Placing Imported Artwork
• Adding Artwork in Perspective
• Adding a Layer Style
• Placing the Side Panel Artwork
• Adding More Artwork in Perspective
• Adding the Adjustment Layer
• Working with Layer Comps
• Managing Layers
• Flattening a Layered Image
• Merging Layers and Layer Groups
• Stamping Layers
• Review Questions and Answers
  

• Lesson Overview
• Getting Started
  
• Assembling a Montage of Images
  
• Applying Filters
  
• Hand-Coloring Selections on a Layer
• Applying Smart Filters
  
• Adding Drop Shadows and a Border
  
• Matching Color Schemes Across Images
  
• Automating a Multistep Task
  
• Stitching a Panorama
• Review Questions and Answers
  

Lesson 11: Painting with the Mixer Brush

• Lesson Overview
• About the Mixer Brush
  
• Getting Started
• Selecting Brush Settings
• Mixing Colors
• Creating a Custom Brush Preset
• Mixing Colors with a Photograph
• Review Questions and Answers

Lesson 12: Working with 3D Images

• Lesson Overview
• Getting Started
  
• Creating a 3D Shape from a Layer
  
• Manipulating 3D Objects
• Using the 3D Panel to Adjust Lighting and Surface Texture
• Merging Two-Dimensional Layers onto 3D Layers
• Importing 3D Files
• Merging 3D Layers to Share the Same 3D Space
• Adding a Spot Light
• Painting on a 3D Object
• Using Repousse to create 3D Text
• Creating a 3D postcard
• Review Questions and Answers

Lesson 13: Preparing Files for the Web

• Lesson Overview
  
• Getting Started
  
• Selecting a Web Design Workspace
  
• Creating Slices
  
• Exporting HTML and Images
• Using the Zoomify Feature
• Creating a Web Gallery
• Review Questions and Answers

Lesson 14: Producing and Printing Consistent Color

• Lesson Overview
• About Color Management
  
• Getting Started
• Specifying Color-Management Settings
  
• Proofing an Image
• Identifying Out-of-Gamut Colors
  
• Adjusting an Image and Printing a Proof
  
• Saving the Image as a CMYK EPS File
  
• Printing
• Review Questions and Answers
  

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