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Photoshop CS: Basic Image Enhancement (Level 1 - Windows)

Description:
In this course, you will learn to use several tools for selecting parts of images, and will move, duplicate, and resize images. You will learn to use layers, and to apply layer effects and filters to create special effects, including lighting and texture effects. Additionally, you will use painting tools and blending modes to create shading effects, and will perform adjustments to contrast and color balance. You will save images in formats for print and Web use.

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  • Cost: Price on application
  • Duration: 1 Day
  • This course is not available as part of our public schedule but can be provided on a customised client specific basis.
Prerequisites:
We designed Photoshop CS: Basic Image Enhancement for the student who has little or no experience using Adobe Photoshop, and who needs to learn the basic skills that are necessary in order to begin to use this program effectively.

Before taking this course, you should have a basic understanding of your computer`s operating system. For example, you should know how to launch an application, create and save files, and copy files from CDs and other media.
Photoshop`s Environment:
Raster and Vector Graphics
Photoshop Environment Elements
Navigating in Photoshop
Sizing Images:
Image Size and Resolution
Cropping
Selecting Image Areas:
Selecting Image Areas with the Rectangular and Elliptical Marquee Tools
Selecting Image Areas with the Lasso Tools
Save Selections
Selecting Image Areas with the Magic Wand Tool
Selecting Image Areas with the Magnetic Lasso Tool
Modifying Selections
Creating Image Composites:
Floating Versus Fixed Selections
Undoing Previous Steps
Copying Selections
Creating Layers
Transforming Layers
Copying Layers Between Images
Saving Images in Photoshop Format
Arranging Layers
Blending Composite Images:
Defringing
Simulating Transparency with Opacity and Blending Modes
Feathering Edges
Image Modes:
Mode Characteristics
Grayscale and Bitmap Modes
Color Modes
Color and Painting:
Selecting Colors
Painting Tools
Cloning Image Areas with the Clone Stamp Tool
Enhancing Images with Text and Special Effects:
Type Layers
Layer Effects
Filters
Merging and Flattening Layers
Adjusting Images:
Levels Adjustment Layers
Toning Tools
Hue/Saturation
Saving Completed Images:
Saving for Use in Print Applications
Saving for the Web


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