Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended: Essentials
Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended: Essentials
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Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended: Essentials
Mastery of Adobe Photoshop CS4 requires a solid foundation in the fundamental tools and techniques used by the pros to create eye-popping effects, achieve stunning visuals. Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended: Essentials is intended for the beginner to intermediate user as a guide through comprehensive tutorials on color correction, layout techniques, special effects and image touch up. This series will give you the confidence and know-how to achieve fantastic results using Photoshop CS4new interface and enhanced tools.
The updates to Photoshop CS4 include the Adjustments and Masks panel, the 3D commands, annotations and an improved interface. In addition you will learn non-destructive color effects and color correction, how to set file format and image compression for use on the web and how to create and apply special effects.
By the time youve finished watching Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended: Essentials, you will be proficient will the skills required for managing and manipulating images in Photoshop. You will know all about photo retouching, color correction and how to use the Quick Mask mode, work with selections, resize images and many more valuable and time saving techniques to use when working with Photoshop CS4.
Course Outline
Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION TO ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CS4 (55 min)
Exploring the ToolBox
The New CS4 Applications Bar & the Options Bar
Exploring Panels & Menus
Creating & Viewing a New Document
Customizing the Interface
Setting Preferenes
Zooming & Panning an Image
Working with Multiple Images, Rulers, Guides & Grides
Undoing Steps with History
Adjusting Colour with New Adjustements Panel
The New Masks Panel & Vibrance Color Correction Command
The New Note Tool & the Save for Web & Devices Interface
The New Auto-Blend & Auto- Align Layers Commands
The New 3D Commands
Chapter 2: EXPLORING ADOBE BRIDGE (16 min)
Browsing Images in Bridge
Metadata, Keywords & Filters
Building Collections & Smart Collections
Moving, Copying & Renaming Images
Chapter 3: RESIZING & CROPPING IMAGES (29 min)
Understanding Pixels & Resolution
The Image Size Command
Interpolation Options
Resizing for Print & Web
Cropping & Straightening an Image
Adjusting Canvas Size & Canvas Rotation
Chapter 4: WORKING WITH BASIC SELECTIONS (38 min)
Selecting with the Elliptical Marquee Tool
Using the Magic Wand & Free Transform Tool
Selecting with the Regular & Polygonal Lasso Tools
Combining Selections
Using the Magnetic Lasso Tool
Using the Quick Selection Tool & Refine Edge
Modifying Selections
Chapter 5: GETTING STARTED WITH LAYERS (55 min)
Understanding the Background Layer
Creating, Selecting, Linking & Deleting Layers
Locking & Merging Layers
Copying Layers, Using Perspective & Layer Styles
Filling & Grouping Layers
Introduction to Blending Modes
Blending Modes, Opacity & Fill
Creating & Modifying Text
Chapter 6: PAINTING IN PHOTOSHOP (43 min)
Using the Brush Tool
Working with Colors & Swatches
Creating & Using Gradients
Creating & Working with Brushes
Using the Pencil & Eraser Tools
Painting with Selections
Chapter 7: PHOTO RETOUCHING (31 min)
The Red Eye Tool
The Clone Stamp Tool
The Patch Tool & the Healing Brush Tool
The Spot Healing Brush Tool
The Color Replacement Tool
The Toning & Focus Tools
Painting with History
Chapter 8: INTRODUCTION TO COLOR CORRECTION (25 min)
Color Spaces & Color Modes
The Variations Command
The Auto Commands
Adjusting Levels
Adjust Curves, Non-Destructively, with Adjustment Layers
Chapter 9: USING QUICK MASK MODE (13 min)
Quick Mask Options
Painting a Selection
Saving & Removing a Selection from the Background
Chapter 10: WORKING WITH THE PEN TOOL (18 min)
Understanding Paths & the Pen Tool
Creating Straight & Curved Paths
Creating Combo Paths
Creating a Clipping Path
Chapter 11: CREATING SPECIAL EFFECTS (27 min)
Getting Started with Photoshop Filters
Smart Filters
Creating Text Effects
Applying Gradients to Text
Chapter 12: EXPORTING YOUR WORK (16 min)
Saving with Different File Formats
Saving for Web & Devices
Printing Options
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.