Adobe Photoshop CS5 Extended Advanced Online Course

Course Overview
Total Training for Adobe Photoshop CS5: Advanced is the perfect way to move from Photoshop novice to Photoshop expert. Follow along with advanced techniques and time-saving tips the pros use, including power-user essentials, advanced layers, masks and selections, painting, raw file editing, working with 3D, Video and Animation, Retouching, Compositing and more.

By the time you are done with this Photoshop CS5 Extended: Advanced series, you will have learned how to produce high-quality, professional-level results image after image. This series is perfect for the beginner or intermediate digital artists who want to hone their photoshop skills and learn the advanced techniques of this powerful image-editing software.

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Course Outline
Chapter 1: SETTING UP FOR SUCCESS (37 min)
1. Setting User Preferences
2. Understanding Color Settings
Customizing the Workspace
Viewing & Navigating Images
Chapter 2: POWER USER ESSENTIALS (40 min)
Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts
Recording a Simple Action
Creating & Saving Complex Actions
Batch Processing Images
Chapter 3: GLOBAL IMAGE ENHANCEMENTS (42 min)
Levels & Curves Adjustments
Color Balancing Techniques
Changing Hue & Saturation
Removing Lens Distortions
Content-Aware Scaling
Chapter 4: MAKING SELECTION (54 min)
Contrast, Luminance & Color Selections
Training the Quick Selection Tool
Converting Channels & Selections
Refining Selection Edges
Use Edge Detection with Smart Radius & Output the Selection
Tracing Shapes with the Pen Tool
Separating an Object from its Background with the Pen Tool
Chapter 5: LAYERS & MASKS (41 min)
Managing Layers
Editing with Adjustment Layers & Layer Masks
Understanding Blending Modes
Layer Blending Options
Chapter 6: RETOUCHING & COMPOSITING (41 min)
Performing Content-Aware Heals & Fills
Using Puppet Warp
Extending Depth of Field with Auto-Blend
Merging to HDR Pro & HDR Toning
Chapter 7: PAINTING (29 min)
The HUD Color Picker & Converting Type to a Path
Natural Media Brushes & Brush Dynamics
Working with the Mixer Brush Tool
Chapter 8: ADVANCED RAW FILE EDITING (44 min)
Process Versions
Using the Tone Curve
Adding Grain & Reducing Noise
Image Sharpening
Moving Images into Photoshop
Chapter 9: 3D, VIDEO & ANIMATION (49 min)
Creating 3D Objects
Manipulating 3D Objects
Creating 3D Text with Repoussé
Using Video Adjustment Layers
Creating & Exporting an Animation
Chapter 10: IMAGES FOR WEB & PRINT (22 min)
Creating Slices & Rollovers
Softproofing
Credits

Learn anytime, anywhere, at home or on the go.
Length of Subscription: 12 Months Online On-Demand Access
Running Time: 6.7 Hours
Platform: Windows & MAC OS
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Project Files: Included