Photoshop CS4 Introduction
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In Swansea
Description
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Course
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Location
Swansea (Wales)
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Duration
2 Days
Learn to use layers, and to apply layer effects and filters to create special effects, including lighting and texture effects. Additionally, you will use painting tools and blending modes to create shading effects, and will perform adjustments to contrast and colour balance. Suitable for: New Photoshop users
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Computeraid is the largest supplier independent computer training and consultancy company in South Wales, training around 20,000 people days annually. Computeraid is supplier-independent so does not sell hardware or software. As well as training thousands of staff from hundreds of smaller companies Computeraid also works with many of the largest organisations in the region. References from all sources are excellent. We offer a range of commercial training options, funded courses and subsidised consultancy. With training centres in Swansea, Cardiff, Neath and Carmarthen we are within easy reach of businesses throughout South Wales.
Company History
Computeraid was founded in 1988 and celebrated its 10th anniversary year by being awarded the Western Mail "Welsh Small Business of the Year" award. Our qualified and dedicated tutors have provided training solutions for thousands of businesses over the last twenty years.
Computeraid is an Investors in People organisation.
Introduction:
Imagine being able to begin to master this powerful toolbox to your advantage by producing professional qualify images for web, print and mobile devices. You will learn to use layers, and to apply layer effects and filters to create special effects, including lighting and texture effects. Additionally, you will use painting tools and blending modes to create shading effects, and will perform adjustments to contrast and colour balance. All this after just 2 days training.
Course Outline
Managing the Adobe Photoshop CS Environment
• Preferences
• Exploring Photoshop CS’s Interface
• Customize the Adobe Photoshop CS
• Workspace with Presets
• Customize Menus
• Work with Adobe Photoshop CS File Properties
Painting and Retouching Images
• Paint an Object
• Ruler and Count tool
• Retouch an Image
• Create a Gradient
• Create a Pattern
• Creating Vector Shapes
• Apply Metadata and Keywords
• Output to Print
Enhancing an Image
• Adjust the Tonal Range of an Image
• Use the Exposure Dialog Box
• Work with Filters
• Smart Filters
Working with Layers
• Create and Use Layers
• Create and Use Smart Objects
• Create Layer Styles
• Work with Multiple Layers
• Photomerge with advanced alignment blending
• Create and Modify Selections
• Utilising Layer masks
Working with Selections
• Quick Selection tool
• Refine Edges Feature
• Magic Wand Tool
• Working with Oval and Circular Selections
• Selecting with the Lasso Tools
• Cropping an Image and Erasing with a Selection
Masks and Channels
• Creating a Quick
Mask
• Editing a Quick Mask
• Saving a Selection
• Editing a Mask
• Extracting an Image
• Creating a Gradient
Mask
• Applying Effects Using a Gradient Mask
Correcting and Enhancing Digital Photos
• Correcting Digital Photographs
• Editing with Vanishing Point
• Correcting Image Distortion
• Creating a PDF Portfolio
• Next Generation Camera RAW
• Processing Camera RAW Files
Typographic Design
• Creating a Clipping Mask From Type
• Creating a Design Element From Type
• Interactive Formatting Controls
• Warping Point Type
• Designing a Paragraph of Type
• Warping a Layer
Adobe Bridge
• Improved performance
• Filter panel
• Import photos from a digital camera card
• Compare and preview images
• Compare multiple images in the Preview panel and use the Loupe tool to zoom in on image previews
• Version Cue Inspector and Version Cue buttons
• Workspace flexibility
Photoshop CS4 Introduction