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Adobe Photoshop CS5: Level 1 Training in Arcadia, California

You will understand and use the various elements in the Photoshop CS5 interface so as to efficiently work with the software.

What you'll learn

You will understand and use the various elements in the Photoshop CS5 interface so as to efficiently work with the software. You will use the different tools in Photoshop for selecting parts of images and identify the need for having layers in a Photoshop document. You will also organize the different components of the design as layers. With the layered Photoshop document thus created, you will apply layer effects and other special effects in order to enhance the appearance of the design. Once the design is finalized, you will save images in both print and web formats.

Prerequisites

Before taking this course, students should be familiar with the basic functions of their computer's operating system such as creating folders, launching programs, and working with windows. Students should also have basic Windows application skills, such as copying and pasting objects, formatting text, saving files, and so on.

Course Outline


Lesson 1: Initiating a Project
     Plan a Project

        Projects

        Project Plan Phases

        Scope

        Target Audience

        Project Management

        How to


     Identify Copyright and Citation Requirements

        Copyright Terminology

        Citations

        Copyright Permission

        How to


Lesson 2: Exploring the Adobe® Photoshop® CS5 Environment
     Explore the Photoshop Interface

        Adobe Photoshop CS5

        The Photoshop Window

        The Tools Panel

        Navigation Tools

        The MINI BRIDGE Panel

        How to How to Explore the Photoshop Interface


     Explore the Photoshop Interface

        Adobe Photoshop CS5

        The Photoshop Window

        The Tools Panel

        Navigation Tools

        The MINI BRIDGE Panel

        How to


     Customize the Workspace

        Predefined Workspaces

        Custom Workspaces

        The Preferences Dialog Box

        The Preset Manager

        How to How to Customize the Workspace


     Explore Adobe Bridge

        Adobe Bridge

        Adobe Bridge Components

        Views in Adobe Bridge

        How to How to Explore Adobe Bridge


Lesson 3: Determining Graphic Type and Resolution
     Differentiate Between Raster and Vector Graphics

        Pixels

        Raster Graphics

        Vector Graphics

        How to


     Understand Image Resolution

        Image Resolution

        Image Size

        Photoshop File Formats

        How to How to Understand Image Resolution


Lesson 4: Working with Selections
     Create a Selection

        The New Dialog Box

        The Marquee Tools

        The Lasso Tools

        The Quick Selection Tool

        The Magic Wand Tool

        Rulers

        How to How to Create a Selection


     Save a Selection

        Channels

        The Alpha Channel

        The CHANNELS Panel

        How to How to Save a Selection


     Modify a Selection

        The Refine Edge Dialog Box

        The Feather Effect

        How to How to Modify a Selection


     Apply Color to a Selection

        Painting Tools

        The Eyedropper Tool

        The Color Picker Dialog Box

        How to How to Apply Color to a Selection


Lesson 5: Working with Layers
     Create Layers

        Layers

        Types of Layers

        The LAYERS Panel

        How to How to Create Layers


     Work with Type Layers

        Type Layers

        The Type Tool Options Bar

        The CHARACTER Panel

        The PARAGRAPH Panel

        How to How to Work with Type Layers


     Transform Layers

        The Free Transform Command

        The Transform Menu Commands

        How to How to Transform Layers


     Apply Styles

        Opacity

        Blending Modes

        Layer Styles

        The STYLES Panel

        How to How to Apply Styles


     Undo Previous Steps

        Tools to Undo Previous Actions

        The HISTORY Panel

        How to How to Undo Previous Steps


     Manage Layers

        Stacking Order of Layers

        Layer Groups

        The Alignment and Distribution Options

        Advantages of Merging Layers

        Image Flattening

        How to How to Manage Layers


Lesson 6: Enhancing Images with Paint and Filters
     Paint on an Image

        Fill

        The SWATCHES Panel

        Brushes

        Patterns

        The Brush Tool Options Bar

        The Tool Preset Feature

        The Mixer Brush Tool

        How to How to Paint on an Image


     Apply Filter Effects

        Filters

        Filter Effects

        The Filter Gallery

        How to How to Apply Filter Effects


Lesson 7: Exploring Image Modes and Color Adjustments
     Explore Grayscale and Bitmap Modes

        Bitmap

        Grayscale

        Duotone

        How to


     Apply Color Adjustments

        Pixel Depth

        Color Mode

        Different Color Modes

        Color Adjustments

        How to How to Apply Color Adjustments


Lesson 8: Saving Images for Web and Print
     Save Images for Print

        File Formats for Print Applications

        TIFF Options

        The Print Commands

        The Print Dialog Box

        Contact Sheets

        Picture Packages

        How to How to Save Images for Print


     Save Images for the Web

        File Formats for the Web

        The Save for Web & Devices Dialog Box

        How to How to Save Images for the Web


     Save Images as PDF

        Adobe PDF Presets

        How to How to Save Images as PDF


Appendix A: Organizing Assets Using Adobe® Bridge
Appendix B: New Features in Adobe Photoshop CS5

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