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Photoshop Beginning: Master the Essentials

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  • 16 and older
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  • 200 Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA
  • 21 hours over 3 sessions

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Class Description

Description

In this three-day class taught by an Adobe Certified Instructor, you will learn all of the essential concepts and techniques needed to use Photoshop efficiently, including understanding the interface, workspaces and image file formats. You will learn how to size images appropriately for print or web use, use Adobe Bridge to browse and organize images, learn to crop and straighten images, use layers and apply color, make and save selections, transform pixels, and create spectacular type effects. You will also learn the art of correcting and retouching images.

Prerequisites:

This class is designed for people with good computer skills, but no prior Photoshop experience is required.

Outline:

Application Overview
  • Photoshop interface and workspaces
  • image file formats and compression
Image Production
  • sizing files for print and web
  • production workflow
Adobe Bridge
  • understanding workspaces
  • enhanced file management and automation
Navigation
  • getting around in the Navigator panel
  • zooming in and out, using the Hand tool
  • navigation shortcuts
The Crop and Measure Tools
  • cropping images
  • fixing perspective
  • straightening images and adding canvas
Layers
  • types of layers
  • creating, reordering, linking and moving layers
  • grouping and locking layers
  • automatic layer alignment and blending
Colors
  • using the Swatches Palette
  • CMYK safe colors/output in RGB
  • using the color sliders to choose colors
  • choosing custom and spot colors
Selection Tools
  • using the basic selection tools: Marquee and Lasso
  • quick selection and refine edge
  • selecting by color, using the Magic Wand 
  • adding and subtracting from selections
  • filling selections with colors
  • saving selections as channels
  • understanding channels vs. layers
  • feathering selections
Moving and Transforming Pixels
  • using the Move tool 
  • using the Free Transform command
  • moving pixels vs. moving selections
  • blending modes
Text and Type Effects
  • using the Text tool and warping text
  • blending type and images
  • using layer styles
Layer Masks
  • creating and applying layer masks
  • refining edges
  • creating layer masks from a selection
  • clipping masks
  • adjusting masks and layers using Properties panel
  • smart ojects and smart filters
Image Adjustment and Color Correction
  • using adjustment layers
  • black and white conversion
Retouching
  • using the Clone Tool and Pattern Stamp
  • healing brushes, Patch and Red Eye tools
  • using the Liquify filter
  • using Burn, Dodge and Saturate tools

Refund Policy

  • You may cancel or reschedule a class registration at least 8 business days prior to the class without incurring any penalty.
  • After 8 business days, we may charge a penalty of up to 100% of the registration cost.
In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

In the event that an instructor or the school needs to cancel at the last minute, students will receive a refund less a 5% non-refundable registration fee.

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Accelerate Computer Training offers hands-on computer training classes in Long Beach, California. Their experienced trainers provide personalized instruction in a variety of software applications, allowing students to improve their skills and enhance their work efficiency.

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