Adobe Photoshop Introduction

1 Day
Version CS3 and CS4

Course Description

This instructor-led, hands-on course teaches students the skills needed to produce sophisticated graphics for the Web and for print. Some topics include working with selections and layers.

Prerequisites

This course is designed for users that are new to Adobe Photoshop or are self-taught. In order to successfully complete this course, we recommend that you first take Softek’s Introduction to Windows course or have equivalent knowledge. You should feel comfortable using a mouse and have a working knowledge of the Windows environment.

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Getting to Know the Work Area

Using the Tools

Using the Tools Options Bar and other Palettes

Undoing Actions in Photoshop

Customizing the Workspace

Basic Photo Corrections

Strategy for Retouching

Resolution and Image Size

Straightening and Cropping an Image

Adjusting the Tonal Range

Removing a Color Cast

Replacing Colors in an Image

Adjusting Lightness with the Dodge Tool

Adjusting Saturation with the Sponge Tool

Applying the Unsharp Mask Filter

Saving the Image for Four-Color Printing

Working with Selections

Using the Quick Selection Tool - CS4 Only

Selecting with the Magic Wand Tool

Using the Magic Wand with Other Selection Tools

Working with Oval and Circular Selections

Selecting with the Lasso Tools

Rotating a Selection

Selecting with the Magnetic Lasso Tool

Cropping an image and erasing within a selection

Layer Basics

Using the Layers Palette

Rearranging Layers

Applying a Layer Style

Flattening and Saving Files

Retouching and Repairing - Part of Basic Photo Corrections Module in CS4

Repairing Areas with the Clone Stamp Tool

Using the Spot Healing Brush Tool

Using the Healing Brush and Patch Tools

Retouching on a Separate Layer