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Intermediate Adobe Photoshop

1 Day, 9:00-4:00

Course Overview

This instructor-led, hands-on course teaches students advanced tools and techniques needed to produce sophisticated graphics. Topics include working with masks, channels, and advanced layering techniques. In order to successfully complete this course, you should be comfortable with opening, resizing, and basic image editing and retouching.

Course Objectives

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

Course Outline

Masks and Channels

  • Working with Masks and Channels
  • Using Select and Mask and Select Subject
  • Creating a Quick Mask
  • Manipulating Images with Puppet Warp
  • Using an Alpha Channel to Create a Shadow
  • Creating a Pattern For The Background

Typographic Design

  • Creating a Clipping Mask from Type
  • Create Type on a Path
  • Warping Point Type
  • Designing Paragraphs of Type

Vector Drawing Techniques

  • About Bitmap Images and Vector Graphics
  • About Paths and the Pen Tool
  • Drawing with the Pen Tool

Vector Drawing Techniques (cont'd)

  • Drawing a Path Traced from a Photo
  • Converting a Path to a Selection Layer
  • Creating a Logo with Text and a Custom Shape

Advanced Compositing

  • Arranging Layers
  • Applying Smart Filters
  • Painting a Layer
  • Adding a Background
  • Using the History Panel to Undo Tasks
  • Upscaling a Low-Resolution Image

 

Cost and Delivery Format Options

We offer the above listed class on our public schedule and as a private group class in the following delivery formats:

Public Class: Live Virtual
Per student $375
Private Group Class: Live Virtual
1-4 students $950
5-8 students $1400
9-12 students* $1600
*$100 per additional student
Private Group Class: At Your Location
1-4 students $1200
5-8 students $1650
9-12 students* $1850
*$100 per additional student

Private Group Training

Private group classes are cost effective when you have a group of students who need the same course. Volume discounts of 5% to 20% are available when five or more training days are scheduled. For classes conducted at your location, you are responsible for the classroom setup which should include:

  • A computer for each student (with the appropriate software installed), and
  • An instructor workstation connected to a visual display (e.g., projector, smartboard, etc.).

Customization

Softek can easily customize a training course that covers the specific topics you require and integrate examples relevant to your work environment. Course customization is billed at $150 per hour and covers time needed to meet, discuss, prepare, and incorporate any specific examples into the training program. Once we have a better idea of what you have in mind, we will be glad to provide a specific price quote for the customization.

Why Choose Softek?

  • Live, virtual or in-person training
  • Instructors with 15+ years of experience
  • Detailed training guide
  • Certificate of completion
  • Money-back guarantee