Adobe Photoshop Advanced

1 Day
Versions CS4 and CS5

Course Description

This instructor-led, hands-on course expands on the skills students learned in the Introduction and Intermediate courses to produce sophisticated graphics for the Web and for print. At the end of this course students will be able to:

Effectively use masking and advanced layering techniques to further manipulate images
Use improved features to correct vignetting, extend depth of field, or create a scene collage or spherical panorama
Transform a photo into a realistic-looking painting by mixing colors
Discover new dimensions by painting, texturising and lighting 3D objects to create & fine-tune projects

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 Photoshop Introduction and/or Intermediate course or have equivalent knowledge. You should feel comfortable using a mouse and have a working knowledge of the Photoshop environment.

Advanced Layering

Clipping a Layer to a Shape

Setting Up a Vanishing Point Grid

Creating Your Own Keyboard
Shortcuts

Placing Imported Artwork

Adding Artwork in Perspective

Adding a Layer Style

Placing the Side Panel Artwork

Adding More Artwork in Perspective

Adding an Adjustment Layer

Working with Layer Comps

Managing Layers

Flattening a Layered Image

Merging Layers and Layer Groups

Stamping Layers

Advanced Compositing

Assembling a Montage of Images

Applying Filters

Hand-Coloring Selections on a Layer

Applying Smart Filters

Adding Drop Shadows and a Border

Automating a Multistep Task

Stitching a Panorama

Painting with the Mixer Brush

Selecting Brush Settings

Mixing Colors

Creating a Custom Brush Preset

Mixing Colors with a Photograph

Working with 3D Images

Creating a 3D Shape from a Layer

Manipulating 3D Objects

Using the 3D Panel to Adjust Lighting and Surface Texture

Merging Two-Dimensional Layers onto 3D Layers

Importing 3D Files

Merging 3D Layers to Share the Same 3D Space

Adding a Spot Light

Painting on a 3D Object

Using Repousse to Create 3D Text

Creating a 3D Postcard

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