Photoshop CS5 Fundamentals

Cost:

$595.00 (Online Class - Lodestone Live)
$795.00 (Lodestone Training Center) Classes Always Run!

Time: 10 am - 4:30 pm EST
Length: 2 day class
Type: Instructor-led

Course Description:

This class is for anyone who needs to learn how to create raster based images for print, video or web. This application is a must for anyone in digital media content creation!

Learning Objectives:

After learning the basics of the Adobe Photoshop CS5 interface, tool functions, and palette functions the learner will know how to:

  • Navigate through the Photoshop interface
  • Set up the application
  • Work with Photoshop color
  • Understand pixels vs. vectors
  • Select artwork
  • Use Layers
  • Utilize Masks
  • Understand Channels
  • Use Type
  • Work with Filters
  • Optimize Images for the Web
  • Create Rollovers and Slice Images
  • Use ImageReady to create web graphics

Target Audience:

This class is for anyone who needs to learn how to create raster-based images for print, video or web. This application is a must for anyone in digital media content creation!

Course Outline:

Lesson 1: Getting to Know the Work Area

  • Starting to work in Adobe Photoshop
  • Using the tools
  • Using the options bar and other panels
  • Undoing actions in Photoshop
  • Customizing the workspace
  • Finding resources for using Photoshop
  • Checking for updates
  • Review questions
  • Review answers

Lesson 2: Basic Photo Corrections

  • Strategy for retouching
  • Resolution and image size
  • Getting started
  • Adjusting the color in Camera Raw
  • Straightening and cropping the image in Photoshop
  • Replacing colors in an image
  • Adjusting saturation with the Sponge tool
  • Repairing areas with the Clone Stamp tool
  • Using the Spot Healing Brush tool
  • Using content-aware fill
  • Applying the Unsharp Mask filter
  • Saving the image for four-color printing
  • Review questions
  • Review answers

Lesson 3: Working with Selections

  • About selecting and selection tools
  • Getting started
  • Using the Quick Selection tool
  • Moving a selected area
  • Manipulating selections
  • Using the Magic Wand tool
  • Selecting with the lasso tools
  • View Sample
  • Rotating a selection
  • Selecting with the Magnetic Lasso tool
  • Cropping an image and erasing within a selection
  • Refining the edge of a selection
  • Review questions
  • Review answers

Lesson 4: Layer Basics

  • About layers
  • Getting started
  • Using the Layers panel
  • Rearranging layers
  • Applying a gradient to a layer
  • Applying a layer style
  • Flattening and saving files
  • Review questions
  • Review answers

Lesson 5: Correcting and Enhancing Digital Photographs

  • Getting started
  • About camera raw files
  • Processing files in Camera Raw
  • Merging exposures and applying advanced color correction
  • Correcting digital photographs in Photoshop
  • Correcting image distortion
  • Adding depth of field
  • Review questions
  • Review answers

Lesson 6: Masks and Channels

  • Working with masks and channels
  • Getting started
  • Creating a mask
  • Refining a mask
  • Creating a quick mask
  • Manipulating an image with Puppet Warp
  • Working with channels
  • Review questions
  • Review answers

Lesson 7: Typographic Design

  • About type
  • Getting started
  • Creating a clipping mask from type
  • Creating type on a path
  • Warping point type
  • Designing paragraphs of type
  • Review questions
  • Review answers

Lesson 8: Vector Drawing Techniques

  • About bitmap images and vector graphics
  • About paths and the Pen tool
  • Getting started
  • Using paths with artwork
  • Creating vector objects for the background
  • Working with defined custom shapes
  • Importing a Smart Object
  • Review questions
  • Review answers

To Register:

Toll Free - 866.665.9441 or click on a date to register online.

Select a Date!

10/13-10/14/2010
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST

Instructor:
William Everhart

Lodestone Training Center:
Charlotte or Online

11/8-11/9/2010
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST

Instructor:
Mark Hooper

Lodestone Training Center:
New York or Online

12/6-12/7/2010
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST

Instructor:
William Everhart

Lodestone Training Center:
Charlotte or Online

Please note, assigned instructor may change. Lodestone confirms instructor schedules two weeks prior to class date.

*Classes are online via Lodestone Live and at a Lodestone training center.
The only time that a class will cancel is either if there is a power failure or other major disruption in service.