Adobe Photoshop Intermediate

1 Day
Version CS2 and CS3

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. Some topics include working with masks, channels, and advanced layers.

Prerequisites

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

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Masks and Channels

Creating and Editing a Quick Mask

Saving a Selection as a Mask

Editing a Mask

Loading a Mask as a Selection and Applying an Adjustment

Extracting an Image

Applying a Filter Effect to a Masked Selection

Creating a Gradient Mask

Applying Effects using a Gradient Mask

Vector Drawing Techniques

Understanding Bitmap Images and Vector Graphics

About Paths and Pen Tool

Using Paths with Artwork

Creating Scalable Objects for the Background

Working with Defined Custom Shapes

Importing a Smart Object

Advanced Layer Techniques

Creating Paths to Clip a Layer

Creating Layer Sets

Creating an Adjustment Layer

Creating a Knockout Gradient Layer

Importing a Layer from Another File

Applying Layer Styles

Duplicating and Clipping a Layer

Liquifying a Layer

Creating a Border Layer

Flattening a Layered Image

Advanced Compositing

Automating a Multi-step task

Setting up a Four-Image Montage

Hand-Coloring Selections on a Layer

Changing the Color Balance

Applying Filters

Typographic Design

Creating a Clipping Mask from Type

Creating a Design Element from Type

Using Interactive Formatting Controls

Warping Point Type

Designing a Paragraph of Type

Warping a Layer