course description
For the more advanced user, this course requires a good basic understanding of Photoshop. Take your Photoshop expertise to the next level.
In this two-day course we will cover many more topics, including, but certainly not limited to making more complex selections and masking, retouching strategies, paths vs. alpha channels, actions and droplets, create custom brushes, and generally maximizing your efficiency in Photoshop. This course should not be missed by those wishing to fine tune their Photoshop skills.
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topics covered
Review the interface
palettes | menus | toolbar | options bar | workspaces | preferences
What's New
exploring what's new in Photoshop
Adobe Bridge | Advanced
adding meta data | custom views | searching | automated functions
Advanced Selections
advanced selection techniques | quick mask | transforming selections | extract filter | refining selections
Layers
layer review | managing layers | applying filters to layers | layer styles | layer masks | clipping groups | transparency and layers
Text in Photoshop
adding and editing text | character and paragragh settings | advanced text control | creating vector elements from text
Resolution Review
understanding resolution and pixels | changing resolution and resizing
Advanced Masks, Selections and Tools
using channels | pen tool | retouch tool | healing brush | clone stamp tool | dodge and burn tools | liquify filter
Understanding Color
color adjustments | color settings | painting modes | creating gradients
Brushes and Patterns
changing brush settings | creating brushes | creating patterns
Camera Raw
workflow settings | concepts
Advanced Channels
color channels | alpha channels | spot channels | channels as selections
Advanced Studio Techniques
use of layer styles | using layers to create special effects | retouch techniques
Special Effects
cool studio tricks and techniques
Keyboard Shortcuts
useful keyboard shortcuts
Every course offered is fully customized and will include all your individual requirements. If you don’t need it, we won’t teach it! Your satisfaction is our primary goal.
course times and materials
course times
Courses are generally scheduled from 9:00am-4:00pm
Two short breaks are scheduled throughout the day and there is a 1 hour break for lunch.
course materials
intensebluestudio’s primary objective is to make sure all of your educational goals are met. If you don’t need to learn it, we won’t teach it! Our course outlines and/or books will be used only as guides, but topics may be altered to your specifications and individual requirements. The material will be yours to keep for reference after the class.
