Adobe Photoshop CS3 Level 2

Overview:

This course builds on your existing knowledge of Photoshop and expands your list of creative techniques. While this course is geared toward design-related details and functions, it also explores the real-word realities that apply to everyday use of Photoshop. Color correction and color adjustment are stressed in various projects as well as issues of proper output for printing. This course is also recommended for those planning to obtain the Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) status.

Description:

Who Should Attend:
Graphic professionals who need an advanced understanding of photo editing.
   
Prerequisites:
Photoshop CS3: Level 1 or equivalent experience. All students should be familiar with using a mouse, file management and general operations of a Macintosh or Windows operating system. 
    
Course Outline:   
COMPOSITING IMAGES
Working with Layer Masks

RETOUCHING
Using the Clone Tool and the Pattern Stamp
Using the Healing Brush and the Patch Tool

COLOR CORRECTION
Adjustment Layers
Using Levels
Using Hue and Saturation
Using Color Balance

BLENDING MODES
Using Blending modes for layers
Using Blending modes to apply paint

THE HISTORY BRUSH AND HISTORY PALETTE
Using the history brush to restore from History states

MORE SELECTION TECHNIQUES
Using the Color Range command to select colors