Photoshop CS5 Course - ACA

Course Structure

Session 1

Section A: Introduction

• Adobe Exams
• Project Requirements
• Project Audience
• Project Specifications
• Project Management
• Team Communication

Section B: CS5 Interface Overview

• Starting Photoshop
• Tools and Panels
• Rearranging Panels
• Using Predesigned Layouts
• Saving Workspaces
• Photoshop Toolbar
• Toolsets
• Context Sensitive Options
• Zoom Tool and Image Navigation
• Getting Help

Section C: Making Selections

• Geometric Selection Tools
• Add to/Remove from Selection
• Feathering
• Move/Transform Selection
• Save and Recall
• Lasso Tool
• Magic Wand Tool
• Quick Selection Tool
• Selection Refinement Tools
• Basic Transformation

Section D: Correcting Basic Image Problems

• Cropping Images
• Straightening Images
• Color Correction
• Image Vibrancy
• Color Balance
• Black and White Points
• Color Curves and Levels
• Hue/Saturation
• Shadows/Highlights
• Automatic Color Correction
• Healing Tool
• Content-Aware Fill

Section E: Working with Layers

• Creating New Layers
• New Layer via Copy
• Layer Order
• Layer Groups
• Working with Multiple Layers
• Aligning and Distributing Layers
• Layer Comps
• Layer Effects
• Layer Styles
• Adjustment Layers
• Working with Gradients

Session 2

Section A: Resolution, Color, and File Formats

• Changing Image Resolution
• Resolution vs. Physical Size
• RGB vs. CMYK
• Lab Color and Grayscale
• Duotone Images
• Saving Images for Print
• Preparing Images for Web
• GIFs
• JPGs
• PNGs
• Saving as a PDF

Section B: Digital Painting

• The Brush Tool
• Using Brush Sets
• Brush Modes
• History Brush
• The Pencil Tool
• The Dodge Tool
• The Burn Tool
• Blending Modes
• Creating Custom Brushes
• Creating and Applying Patterns
• Puppet Warp

Section C: Working with Vector Tools

• Vector vs. Raster Graphics
• The Pen Tool
• Direct Selection Tool
• Converting Anchor Points
• Drawing Shapes
• Paths Panel

Section D: Working with Masks and Channels

• Masks vs. Channels
• Using the Masks Panel
• Masking by Color Range
• Applying Masks
• Quick Mask Mode
• Creating Channels
• Editing and Viewing Channels

Section E: Working with Type

• Adding Text
• Antialiasing, Alignment, and Color
• Text Effects
• Character and Paragraph Panel Options
• Rasterizing Type
• Warping Text
• Clipping Masks

Session 3

Section A: Smart Objects and Filters

• Applying Filters
• Render Filters
• Drop Shadows and Borders
• Effects vs. Filters
• Copying Layer Styles
• Creating Smart Objects
• Filtering Smart Objects

Section B: Working with 3D Objects

• Vanishing Point Filter
• Cloning
• More Vanishing Point Options
• 3D Postcard Effect
• 3D Shapes from Layers
• 3D Text

Section C: Slicing for Web Export

• Slicing Strategy
• Slice Tool
• Slice Select Tool
• Optimizing Slices
• Previewing Sliced Document
• Saving Rollover Slices
• Zoomify

Section D: Automation with Photoshop

• Modifying Keyboard Shortcuts
• Adobe Device Central
• Using Actions
• Creating Custom Actions
• Batch Actions
• Creating Droplets
• Adobe Bridge

Section E: Advanced Color

• Color Management Issues
• Understanding Out of Gamut Color
• Gamut Warnings View
• Using and Saving Swatches
• Color Libraries
• Managing Color Settings

Section F: Working with Camera Raw

• Camera Raw Processing
• Camera Raw Adjustment Settings
• Image Adjustment Tools
• Camera Raw Preferences
• Image Correction Tools
• Save Options
• Adding Metadata and Keywords
• Copyrights and Open With Options

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