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Photoshop Training | Chicago
Photoshop CS3 Fundamentals
Course Description
This Adobe Certified Photoshop course will teach you everything you need to know to master Photoshop - the World's leading photo editing program. You get hands-on practice working with basic through to advanced techniques to get the most out of your experience.
Target Audience
Graphic Professionals who need to master the art of photo editing. No prior knowledge of Photoshop is needed. Experienced users will also benefit from the many tips and tricks and practical exercises.
Leaning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this Photoshop training course students will be able to:
- Basic Photo Corrections.
- Photo Retouching.
- Using Selections.
- Working with Layers.
- Masking and Channels.
- Process Digital Photos.
- Color and Lighting Effects.
- Compositing Images into Montages.
- Advanced Layer Techniques.
- Advanced Compositing.
- Producing and Printing Consistent Color.

Upcoming Classes
Chicago |
Jul, 2008 | Aug, 2008 | Sep, 2008 | Oct, 2008 |
| Photoshop CS3 Fundamentals | Aug 18 - 19 | Sep 22 - 23 | Oct 20 - 21 |
Course Outline
Getting to Know the Work Area
- Using the Tools in Photoshop
- Using the Tool Bar and Palettes
- Customizing the Workspace
- Using Adobe ImageReady
- Using Photoshop Help
Using Adobe Bridge
- Viewing and Editing Files in Bridge
- Viewing Information for Easy
- Identification
- Searching with Bridge
- Using Favorites and Collections
- Automating RoutineTasks
- Acquiring Stock Photography
Basic Photo Corrections
- Resolution and Image Size
- Cropping Images
- Making Automatic Adjustments
- Manually Adjusting the Tonal Range
- Removing a Color Cast
- Replacing Colors in an Image
- Adjusting Lightness with the Dodge Tool
- Adjusting Saturation with the Sponge Tool
- Applying the Unsharp Mask Filter
- Comparing Automatic and Manual Results
- Saving the Image for Four-Color Printing
Retouching and Repairing
- Repairing areas with the Clone
- Stamp tool
- Spot Healing Brush tool
- Patch tools
- Retouching on a Separate Layer
Working with Selections
- Magic Wand Tool
- Oval and Circular Selections
- Selecting with the Lasso Tools
- Selecting with the Magnetic Lasso Tool
- Cropping an Image and Erasing within a Selection
Layer Basics
- About Layers
- Using the Layers Palette
- Rearranging Layers
- Applying a Layer Style
- Flattening and Saving Files
Masks and Channels
- Creating a Quick Mask
- 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 Filter Effects
- Creating a Gradient Mask
- Applying Effects using a Gradient Mask
Correcting and Enhancing Digital Photography
- About Camera RAW
- Processing Camera Raw Files
- Correcting Digital Photographs
- Editing with Vanishing-Point Perspective
- Correcting Image Distortion
- Creating a PDF Portfolio
Typographic Design
- Creating a Clipping Mask from Type
- Creating a Design Element from Type
- Interactive Formatting Controls
- Warping Point Type
- Design a Paragraph of Type
- Warping a Layer
- Dancing with Type
Vector Drawing Techniques
- About Bitmap and Vector Graphics
- Paths and the 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 Multistep Task
- Setting up a Four-Image Montage
- Hand-coloring selections on a Layer
- Changing the Color Balance
- Applying Filters
Producing and Printing
- Consistent Color
- Reproducing Color
- Specifying Color-Management
- Proofing an Image
- Identifying Out-of-Gamut Colors
- Adjusting an Image and Printing a Proof
- Saving the Image as a Separation
- Printing Techniques
Meet the Instructors


Eva
Eva is a certified Adobe instructor and holds a CompTIA CTT certification which recognizes excellence in instruction.
Eva has more than 15 years graphic design experience. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Art (major in illustration) and a Masters in Fine Art (major in painting and printmaking).
Eva is an exceptional and passionate trainer, and consistently achieves 100% top marks on her evaluations.
Great job, Eva!"


Michael
Mike is Certified Adobe Instructor expert in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
Mike real world experience includes 12 years working as a senior designer and senior production artist.
Mike has also been teaching Adobe software since 2003 and has a CompTIA CTT certification which recognizes excellence in instruction.
It's been said that teaching is the art of explaining to people who don't understand very well, and of understanding people who don't explain very well. Michael is quite proficient at both."
I recommend the class be directly connected to the next level to allow the student to readily apply the initial training information.
The Office Manager was extremely professional, friendly and helpful!"



















