Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended Mastering Advanced Techniques Online Course

Course Overview
This is a practical, project based series that will give viewers a new appreciation of some of Photoshop's most creative tools. Viewers will gain a new appreciation for Smart Object workflow, Photoshop 3D, and 32-bit color space. The project-based chapters begin with valuable tips for artistic compositing including using channels for difficult masks and sophisticated layer management with Smart Objects.

In addition, viewers will explore 3D Modeling—using only tools found in Photoshop— as well as a practical workflow for merging 3D layers with models from outside sources. The training also introduces viewers to techniques for texturing and lighting models using the 3D Panel, choosing appropriate scene settings & render presets and creating photorealistic detail with bump maps.

The chapters close with a look at 32-bit color space as an artistic tool, and managing bit-depth for export using Smart Objects.

Example Video

Chapter 1: ARTISTIC COMPOSITING (82 min)

    Choosing Suitable Source Material
    Loading a Path as a Selection & Floating It to a New Layer
    Good Hair Day - Using Channels for Difficult Masks, Part 1
    Good Hair Day - Using Channels for Difficult Masks, Part 2
    Layer Management with Smart Objects
    Creating a Fiery Texture from an Illustration
    Applying a Texture with Liquify
    Compositing Fire

Chapter 2: 3D MODELING IN PHOTOSHOP (83 min)

    Introduction to 3D
    Making a New Mesh from Grayscale
    Creating a Seamless Object from Grayscale
    Creating a Smooth Grayscale Gradient
    Using Curves as a Modeling Tool
    Advanced Grayscale Modeling
    Merging 3D Layers
    Exporting, Importing & Combining 3D Objects

Chapter 3: TEXTURES & LIGHTS (93 min)

    Creating a Seamless Tarnished Metal Texture
    The 3D Panel, Scene Settings & Render Presets
    Setting 3D Material Options
    Performance Optimization & Setting Up 3D Lights
    Adjusting Material Shininess, Point Lights & Spot Lights
    Creating an Ivory Material to Texture the Skull
    Using Bump Maps to Create Metalwork Detail
    Creating Additional Detail with Bump Maps
    Using Complex Bump Maps for a Bas-relief Effect

Chapter 4: 32 BITS – PUTTING IT TOGETHER (49 min)

    Compositing the Fire Sprite into the Chalice
    32 Bit as an Artistic Tool
    The Final Element: Type
    Reducing Bit-Depth for Export Using Smart Objects
    Credits

Learn anytime, anywhere, at home or on the go.

Length of Subscription: 12 Months Online On-Demand Access
Running Time: 5 Hours
Platform: Windows & MAC OS
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Project Files: Included