Photoshop CS4: Introduction

Delivery method
Classroom based, maximum 5 delegates

Course description
[b]DAY ONE[/b]

[b]Photoshop essentials[/b]
• The Photoshop interface
• Working with tabbed windows
• Using the Navigator panel
• Using the Tool Options bar
• Using guides, grids and rulers
• Using the History panel and multiple undo
• History Brush and Snapshots

[b]The characteristics of a Photoshop file[/b]
• Pixels and paint programs
• Image resolution, dimensions and file size
• Understanding colour channels and modes
• Understanding file formats

[b]Setting basic image characteristics[/b]
• Working with Adobe Bridge
• Creating new documents
• Cropping and rotating artwork
• Changing image resolution and artwork size
• Changing the Canvas Size
• Making colour mode conversions
• Saving and exporting files for web and print

[b]Correcting an image[/b]
• Understanding image Histograms
• Using the Info panel
• Using the Levels command
• Checking for colour casts
• Adjusting colour balance
• Replacing object colour
• Editing Hue and Saturation

[b]Defining selections[/b]
• Lasso, magic wand and marquee tools
• Quick Selection tool
• Selecting by colour range
• Feathering selections
• Modifying and transforming selection shape
• Saving and loading selections

[b]Retouching techniques[/b]
• Using the Dodge and Burn tools
• Using the Sharpen and Blur filters
• Working with the Focus tools
• The Clone and Heal tools
• Repairing imperfections and removing details in an image

[b]Questions and answers[/b]

Suitable for
An Adobe authorised comprehensive introduction designed for those who have never used Photoshop before and wish to gain a good working knowledge.

Requirements
You need no previous experience to attend this course.