Adobe Photoshop CS3: Enhancing Digital Photographs

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Adobe Photoshop CS3: Enhancing Digital Photographs 

The series begins with an introduction to Adobe Photoshop CS3 and then moves to an overview on how to organize your photos using Adobe Bridge.

The lessons examine Photoshop CS3's many tools including Adobe's Camera Raw 4, layer alignment, and impressive image correction tools.

You'll learn how to correct various kinds of flaws including color, noise and perspective, plus uncover amazing image effects that are sure to wow even the most advanced Photoshop user.
Course Outline
Chapter 1: GETTING STARTED IN PHOTOSHOP CS3 (40 min)
 
Exploring Essential Preferences
Exploring the CS3 Interface
Customizing Your Workspace
Customizing Menus & Shortcuts
Managing Color
 
Chapter 2: ORGANIZING WITH BRIDGE® (56 min)
 
Preferences & Color Management
Building Your Own Bridge
Analyzing & Grouping Images
Using Bridge Slideshows
Sorting, Rating & Rotating
Moving, Copying & Deleting
Working with Metadata
Renaming the Batch
Using the Image Processor
 
Chapter 3: THE RAW WORKFLOW (58 min)
 
Introducing Raw
Understanding the DNG File Format
Adjusting White Balance
Exposing Exposure
Vibrancy vs. Saturation
Exploring the Tone Curve
Studying Magnificent Monochromes
Using Split-Tone
Editing Non-Raw Files
Syncing Your Edits
Saving & Applying Raw Settings
 
Chapter 4: IMAGE ADJUSTMENTS (31 min)
 
Understanding the Histogram
Adjusting Levels
Adjusting Curves
Working with Shadows & Highlights
Using Adjustment Layers
 
Chapter 5: WORKING WITH COLOR (38 min)
 
Neutralizing a Color Cast
Adjusting Color Balance
Performing Basic Color Correction
Making Selective Color Adjustments
Using Photo Filters
Converting to Black & White
 
Chapter 6: RETOUCH & RESTORE (56 min)
 
Working with the Retouching Tools
Enhancing Eyes
Whitening Teeth
Reducing Wrinkles
Smoothing Skin Tones
Using the Quick Selection Tool
Beginning a Photo Restoration
Removing Dust & Scratches
Recoloring Old Photos
 
Chapter 7: CORRECTING IMAGE FLAWS (30 min)
 
Correcting Perspective
Straightening Images
Removing Noise
Sharpening an Image
Performing High Pass Sharpening
Removing Motion Blur
 
Chapter 8: CREATIVE TECHNIQUES (61 min)
 
Creating Faux Duotones
Adding Photo Vignettes
Creating Soft Focus Effects
Simulating Depth of Field
Saturated Snapshots
Creating the Flashlight Effect
High Contrast Portraits
Giving Motion to a Stationary Object
Achieving the Look
Giving an Image a Dramatic Perspective
Creating Border Effects
 
Chapter 9: MERGE IT TOGETHER (18 min)
 
Loading Files into a Stack
Using Photomerge
Blending Layers of a Panorama
Creating a Panorama from a Single Image
Merging Photos with High Dynamic Range
Final Comments & Credits
Who Is This For
This package is designed for any individual wishing to pursue or enhance their career in design and development.

Our Online Courses is a cost-effective and successful approach for many individuals. It provides a flexible learning method, allowing candidates to schedule learning at a time that suits them and fits in with other commitments; ideal for those who find it difficult to take time away from their workplace. It also allows candidates to work at their own pace, and revisit sections of the course as often as needed, leading to a fuller understanding of all the topics covered.

In addition, there are none of the high costs of travel and accommodation associated with courses at an external venue.