An Introduction to Photoshop Training Course
This 3-day hands-on introductory Photoshop training provides a thorough overview of the interface, the tools, the features, tricks, and tips for using Photoshop CC. The course is an ideal combination of instructor-led demonstration and hands-on practice. An Introduction to Photoshop Training Course Benefits In this Photoshop training, you will learn how to: How to use photo correction techniques as well as different effects using the Photoshop platform. Use Photoshop in professional projects. An Introduction to Photoshop CC Training Course Prerequisites Practical working knowledge of computers and basic Mac OS X or Windows skills Introduction to Photoshop Training Course Outline Lesson 1: Understanding How Digital Images Work About the PDF file format Understanding RGB and CMYK color models Image size vs. Resolution - What’s the difference? Pixel Aspect Ratio - Are all pixels square? Bits per channel - What does that mean? Alpha Channel - Why is this important to us? Note: The curricula above comprise activities typically covered in a class at this skill level. The instructor may, at their discretion, adjust the lesson plan to meet the needs of the class. Lesson 2: Getting to Know the Work Area Restoring default preferences Starting to work in Adobe Photoshop Using the tools Sampling a color Working with tools and tool properties Undoing actions in Photoshop More about panels and panel locations Lesson 3: Basic Photo Corrections Strategy for retouching Resolution and image size Opening a file with Adobe Bridge Straightening and cropping the image in Photoshop Adjusting the color and tone Using the Spot Healing Brush tool Applying a content-aware patch Repairing areas with the Clone Stamp tool Sharpening the image Lesson 4: Working with Selections About selecting and selection tools Using Cloud Documents Using the Magic Wand tool Using the Quick Selection tool Moving a selected area Using the Object Selection tool Manipulating selections Selecting with the lasso tools Rotating a selection Selecting with the Magnetic Lasso tool Selecting from a center point Resizing and copying a selection Cropping an image Lesson 5: Layer Basics About layers Using the Layers panel Rearranging layers Applying a gradient to a layer Applying a layer style Adding an adjustment layer Updating layer effects Adding a border Flattening and saving files Lesson 6: Quick Fixes Improving a snapshot Adjusting facial features with Liquify Blurring a background Creating a panorama Filling empty areas when cropping Correcting image distortion Extending depth of field Removing objects using Content-Aware Fill Adjusting perspective in an image Lesson 7: Masks and Channels Working with masks and channels Using Select and Mask and Select Subject Creating a quick mask Manipulating an image with Puppet Warp Using an alpha channel to create a shadow Working with masks and channels Lesson 8: Typographic Design About type Getting started Creating a clipping mask from type Creating type on a path Warping point type Designing paragraphs of type Adding a rounded rectangle Adding vertical text Lesson 9: Vector Drawing Techniques About bitmap images and vector graphics About paths and the Pen tool Getting started Drawing a shape with the Pen tool Drawing a path traced from a photo Converting a path to a selection and a layer mask Creating a logo with text and a custom shape Lesson 10: Advanced Compositing Arranging layers Using Smart Filters Painting a layer Adding a background Using the History panel to undo edits Upscaling a low-resolution image Lesson 11: Painting with the Mixer Brush About the Mixer Brush Getting started Selecting brush settings Mixing colors Mixing colors with a photograph Painting and mixing colors with brush presets Lesson 12: Exploring Neural Filters Understanding Neural Filters Getting started Exploring the Neural Filters workspace Improving complexion with Skin Smoothing Combining Neural Filters Lesson 13: Saving your files Understanding file types Choose the right options and file type