Adobe Photoshop CS3 Introduction

Course Aims
The course is intended for new users of Photoshop CS3 who want to become productive in the shortest possible time. Delegates will explore the Photoshop CS3 interface and use several tools for selecting parts of images. They will learn to use layers and to apply layer effects and filters to create special effects, and use painting tools and blending modes to create shading effects. Finally, they will save images in print and web formats.
Who Should Attend?
Design professionals who want to create and design graphics using Photoshop CS3 for final print and web output. Typical companies that will benefit include advertising agencies, marketing agencies, production houses, or departments that work in such disciplines within the larger organization. Delegates should be proficient in using a PC with the Microsoft Windows operating system, but no prior experience with Photoshop is required.
Course Outline: Adobe Photoshop CS3 Introduction
Exploring the Photoshop Environment
· Explore the Photoshop Interface · Customize the Workspace · Explore the Navigation Tools
Working with Image Areas
· Select Image Areas · Save a Selection · Modify a Selection
Working with Layers
· Create Layers · Create Type Layers · Transform Layers · Alter Type Properties · Apply Layer Styles · Undo Previous Steps · Arrange and Group Layers
Enhancing Images
· Paint Strokes on an Image · Apply Filter Effects · Convert an Image to Black and White · Blend Layers · Merge Layers and Flatten Images
Saving Images for Web and Print
· Save Images for Use in Print Applications · Save Images for the Web · Save Images as PDF
Managing Assets with Adobe® Bridge
· Explore Adobe Bridge · Work with Adobe Bridge · Work with Stacks and Filters in Adobe Bridge · Apply Metadata and Keywords to Files