Adobe Photoshop Intermediate

1 Day
Versions CS4 and CS5

Course Description

This instructor-led, hands-on course teaches students advanced tools and techniques needed to produce sophisticated graphics for the Web and for print. In this course, the student will learn how to:

Use masks and channels to create advanced selections and special effects
Enhance compositions with vector graphic
Create photo effects with filters and painting tools
Create advanced photo compositions
Incorporate advanced text designs in graphic compositions

In order to successfully complete this course, we recommend that you first take Softek’s Introduction to Adobe Photoshop course or have equivalent knowledge and feel comfortable using a mouse.

Masks and Channels

Working with Masks and Channels

Creating a Mask

Refining a Mask

Creating a Quick Mask

Manipulating an Image with Puppet Warp - CS5 Only

Working with Channels

Typographic Design

About Type

Creating a Clipping Mask from Type

Creating Type on a Path

Warping Point Type

Designing a Paragraph of Type

Vector Drawing Techniques

About Bitmap Images and Vector Graphics

About Paths and the Pen Tool

Using Paths with Artwork

Creating Vector Objects for the Background

Working with Defined Custom Shapes

Importing a Smart Object

Preparing Files for the Web

Selecting a Web Design Workspace

Creating Slices

Exporting HTML and Images

Using the Zoomify Feature

Creating a Web Gallery

Is this the right level for you? Please contact our office at (202) 747-5000 if you have any questions.