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Photoshop Bootcamp Training Course Synopsis
If you are ready to learn Photoshop thoroughly and make certain you are completely comfortable using this vital tool, this Bootcamp provides intensive training that will help you master the skills and techniques you need in order to use Photoshop effectively in web, print, video and elearning projects.
Prerequisites for this Photoshop Bootcamp Training Course
This class is appropriate for novice to intermediate level users of Photoshop. It will take a beginner through both the basics and more advanced features. We also recommend that you have the Adobe Photoshop software before starting the class. You can purchase the software or obtain a trial version of it from the Adobe website.
What You Will Learn in This Photoshop Bootcamp Training Course
- Workspace and Palettes in Photoshop
- Photo Retouching and Editing
- Working with Selections
- Working with the Layers in Photoshop
- Working with Masks and Channels
- Camera RAW and Photoshop
- Typographic Design
- Compositing and Printing in Photoshop
Photoshop Bootcamp Course Length and Time
This class is 4 days long. Class time is 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Breaks are scheduled throughout the day and lunch is typically scheduled 12-1. Students provide their own lunch.
Locations for this Photoshop Bootcamp Training Course
We have training centers in Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, San Diego and Washington DC. We also offer classes at a network of rental facilities. We offer private onsite training and instructor-led, live online training. If coming to a rental facility, please double-check the location of your class with our office to make sure you get to the right location.
Goals for this Photoshop Bootcamp Training Course
Sterling Ledet and Associates realizes the importance of education and we take pride in being able to offer you classes that are more custom fit to your needs. Call us at (770) 414-5007 if you have any special questions or e-mail us at sales@ledet.com.
Photoshop Bootcamp - Enrollment
Please fill out our registration form and fax it to us at (770) 414-5661. Please contact our Client Care Department at (877) 819-2665 for additional savings on our bootcamp classes.
Lesson 1 - Getting to Know the Work Area
- Starting to Work in Adobe Photoshop
- Using the Tools
- Using the Options Bar and Panels
- Undoing Actions in Photoshop
- Customizing the Workspace
- Finding Resources for Using Photoshop
- Checking for Updates
Lesson 2 - Basic Photo Corrections
- Strategy for Retouching
- Resolution and Image Size
- Straightening and Cropping an Image
- Making Automatic Adjustments
- Removing a Color Cast
- Manually Adjusting the Tonal Range
- Replacing Colors in an Image
- Adjusting Lightness with the Dodge Tool
- Adjusting Saturation with the Sponge Tool
- Repairing Areas with the Clone Stamp Tool
- Using the Spot Healing Brush Tool
- Applying the Unsharp Mask Filter
Lesson 3 - Working with Selections
- Using the Quick Selection Tool
- Moving the Selected Area
- Manipulating Selections
- Using the Magic Wand Tool
- Selecting with the Lasso Tools
- Rotating a Selection
- Cropping an Image
- Refining the Edge of a Selection
Lesson 4 - Layer Basics
- Using the Layers Panel
- Rearranging Layers
- Applying a Gradient to a Layer
- Applying a Layer Style
- Flattening and Saving Files
Lesson 5 - Masks and Channels
- Creating a Quick Mask
- Editing a Mask
- Viewing Channels
- Adjusting Individual Channels
- Loading a Mask as a Selection
- Applying Filters as a Mask
- Applying Effects Using a Gradient Mask
- Resizing the Canvas
- Removing the Background from an Image
- Moving Layers Between Documents
- Colorizing with and Adjustment Layer
- Grouping and Clipping Layers
- Inverting a Mask
- Using Type as a Mask
Lesson 6 - Correcting Digital Photographs
- About Camera Raw
- Processing Files in Camera Raw
- Editing Images with Vanishing-Point
- Correcting Image Distortion
- Adding Depth of Field
- Creating a PDF Image Gallery
Lesson 7 - Typographic Design
- Creating a Clipping Mask from Type
- Creating a Design Element from Type
- Using Interactive Formatting Controls
- Warping Point Type
- Designing a Paragraph of Type
- Warping a Layer
Lesson 8 - Advanced Layering
- Clipping a Layer to a Shape
- Setting Up a Vanishing Point Grid
- Creating Your Own Keyboard Shortcuts
- Placing Imported Artwork
- Adding a Layer Style
- Adding an Adjustment Layer
- Working with Layer Comps
Lesson 9 - Advanced Compositing
- Assembling a Montage of Images
- Applying Filters
- Hand-Coloring Selections on a Layer
- Applying Smart Filters
- Adding Drop Shadows and a Border
- Matching Color Schemes Across Images
- Automating a Multistep Task
- Stitching a Panorama
Lesson 10 - Preparing Files for the Web
- Selecting a Web Design Workspace
- Creating Slices
- Adding Animation
- Animating a Layer Style
- Exporting HTML and Images
- Using the Zoomify Feature
- Creating a Web Gallery
Lesson 11 - Producing and Printing Consistent Color
- About Color Management
- Specifying Color-Management Settings
- Proofing an Image
- Identifying Out-of-Gamut Colors
- Adjusting an Image and Printing a Proof
- Saving the Image as a CMYK EPS File
- Printing from Photoshop
Lesson 12 - Tools and Palette Review
- Preparing Your Workspace
- Basic Editing Tools
- Adobe Bridge
- Selection Review
- Basic Selection Tools
- Quick Mask Mode
- Layers Review
- Working with Layers and Selections
Lesson 13 - Production Essentials
- Optimizing Grayscale
- Working with Levels
- This Histogram
- Setting Up Images for Final Output
- A Quick Levels Recap
- Postadjustment Analysis
Lesson 14 - Understanding Curves
- The Power of Curves
- Input and Output Numbers
- The Histogram Palette
- Shadow / Highlight
- Color Management
- How Color Works
- Implement Color Management
Lesson 15 - Color Correction
- Use Gray to Fix Color?
- Professional Color Correction
- Working with the Color Wheel
- Replacing Color
- Variations and Color Balance
- Selective Color and Match Color
- The Red Eye Tool
- Color Replacement Tool
- Channel Mixer
- Gradient Map
Lesson 16 - Using Camera Raw
- The Camera Raw Dialog Box
- Adjusting Multiple Images
- Finishing Touches
- Adjustment Layers
- Photo Filter Adjustments
- Blending Modes
- Adjusting Isolated Areas
- Limiting the Brightness Range
- Limiting Layers Affected
- Limitations of Adjustment Layers
Lesson 17 - Sharpening and Enhancement
- Removing Film Grain and Scanner Noise
- How Sharpening Works
- Tricks of the Trade
- The Battalion of Blending Modes
- Advanced Masking
- The Background Eraser
- The Extract Filter
- The Blending Sliders
- Channels
- The Pen Tool
- Advanced Layer Masks
Lesson 18 - Four Techniques for Collage
- Clipping Masks
- Blending Sliders
- Layer Masks
- Creating a Panoramic Image with Photomerge
- Vector Masks
- Smart Objects
- Warping
- Creating Complex Collages
Lesson 19 - Retouching
- Patch Tool
- Healing Brush Tool
- Spot Healing Brush Tool
- Clone Stamp Tool
- Vanishing Point
- The Dodge and Burn Tools
- The Sponge Tool
- The Blur and Sharpen Tools
- Lens Correction Filter
- The Liquify Filter
- Retouching and Restoring Real-World Photos
Lesson 20 - Workflow
- Image Capture
- Initial Rough Crop and Straighten
- Spotting
- Color Correction
- Global Tonal Adjustments
- Global Color Adjustment
- Reduce or Remove Noise/Grain
- Local Tonal Adjustments
- Fine-Tune Localized Adjustments
- Interpret Colors
- Double and Triple Check Masks
- Retouching
- Creative Effects
- Save Master File
- Create Output-Specific Files