Photoshop CS4: Intermediate

Delivery method
Classroom based, maximum 5 delegates

Course description
DAY ONE

Photoshop essentials
Essential keyboard shortcuts
Working with libraries
Working smarter with BridgeCustomising the workspace
Creating custom keyboard shortcuts
Controlling menu item display
Saving custom workspaces
Using the Purge command

Tone and colour correction
Working with Adjustment Layers
The Adjustments panel
Assessing image faults
Tone Range and Contrast enhancements
Colour correction techniques
Working with levels and curves
Using Fixed Colour Samplers
Working with the Info panel

Further colour tools
Selective colour adjustments
Editing Adjustment Layer Masks
Changing Adjustment Layer content
Using the Target Adjustment panel
Black and White command
Image toning effects

Selection techniques
Quick Mask mode
Using Alpha channels
Working with Photoshop paths
Creating selections from paths
The Refine Edge command

Retouching techniques
The Clone Source panel
Working with Clone Source overlays
Using Pixel Grid for editing individual pixels
The Vanishing Point filter
Creating and editing perspective planes
Retouching in perspective

Questions and answers

Suitable for
This Adobe authorised course is designed for those who already use Adobe Photoshop CS4 but wish to increase their knowledge and improve their productivity.