Upgrade to Photoshop CS4 Extended

Objectives

This is a one day course designed for experienced users of Photoshop who want to take a look at the new features of version CS4 Extended.


Pre-requisites:

A good all round knowledge of Photoshop CS4 and the chosen operating system, i.e. Mac OS X or Windows Vista.


Course Includes:

A comprehensive set of reference notes covering course topics, follow-up telephone support and, for training on Transmedia premises, lunch and refreshments.


Course Outline


Smart Filters


· Add, adjust and remove filters from an image
· Nondestructive Smart Filters


Quick Selection and Refine Edge Tools


· Define selections and then refine them with the new selection tools


Advanced Compositing


· Automatically aligning multiple Photoshop layers or images based on similar content
· Rotate blend and warp
· Auto-blend Layers command blends


3D Compositing and Texture Editing


· Render and incorporate rich 3D content into 2D composition
· Edit existing textures on 3D models within
· Painting 3D objects
· Editing 3D objects and properties
· 3D object animation



Video and Animation


· Use video directly within Photoshop Extended
· Paint, add text, and clone over multiple frames of an imported video sequence
· Using single-key shortcuts
· Audio syncing controls







Interface and Palette Management


· Maximise screen space for editing while keeping essential tools accessible
· Fill percentage


Raw-Image Processing


· Process raw images with increased speed
· New tools including Fill Light and Dust Busting


Enhanced Vanishing Point with 3D Support


· Edit in perspective on multiple surfaces
· Measure object in perspective
· Wrap graphics, images, and text around multiple planes
· Output 2D planes as 3D models


Type tool


· Spell checker
· Find and Replace


Tips and Techniques for all CS Versions


· A whole host of tips and techniques to speed up workflow and enhance creativity