This 3-day intensive course is tailored for experienced Photoshop users seeking to master advanced features and creative workflows. The training includes in-depth exploration of smart objects, advanced masking, custom brushes, automation, and more. Participants will work on challenging projects to apply these skills in real-world scenarios.
Training Objectives
Gain mastery of advanced Photoshop tools and techniques.
Utilize smart workflows with smart objects, actions, and scripts.
Create intricate composites and digital artwork.
Perform advanced retouching for photography and visual content.
Develop professional workflows for high-end projects.
Course Schedule
Day 1: Advanced Tools and Smart Workflows
Optimizing the Workspace for Advanced Projects
Customizing the workspace for efficiency.
Managing presets and workspaces.
Mastering Smart Objects
Converting layers to smart objects.
Editing non-destructively with smart filters.
Nesting smart objects for complex designs.
Advanced Layer Techniques
Using adjustment layers for precise corrections.
Exploring advanced blending modes.
Working with clipping masks in detail.
Working with High-Resolution Images
Optimizing performance for large files.
Techniques for sharpening and resizing without quality loss.
Day 2: Advanced Masking, Retouching, and Automation
Mastering Selections and Masks
Using the Pen Tool for precision selections.
Refining selections with Select and Mask.
Layer masks and advanced masking techniques for composites.
Professional Retouching
Frequency separation for flawless skin retouching.
Advanced techniques with Dodge & Burn.
Removing complex elements with Content-Aware tools.
Automation and Productivity Tools
Creating and managing Photoshop Actions.
Batch processing multiple files.
Introduction to scripting in Photoshop.
Day 3: Creative Compositing and Advanced Effects
Advanced Compositing Techniques
Combining multiple images seamlessly.
Working with depth, shadows, and perspective.
Advanced blending techniques for hyper-realistic results.
Digital Painting and Custom Brushes
Creating and editing custom brushes.
Techniques for digital painting and illustration.
Using texture brushes for realistic effects.
Creative Effects and Filters
Using advanced filters (Liquify, Vanishing Point, etc.).
Creating dynamic effects like motion blur and lens flares.
Introduction to 3D tools in Photoshop.
Capstone Project
Designing a professional-level composite image or artwork.
Applying learned techniques in a guided project.
Peer review and feedback session.
Pedagogical Methodology
Project-Based Learning: Focused on real-world applications.
Expert Demonstrations: Step-by-step walkthroughs of advanced techniques.
Interactive Sessions: Q&A and personalized feedback.
Collaborative Reviews: Peer evaluation of capstone projects.
Instructor Expertise
The instructor is a Photoshop expert with extensive experience in professional digital art, compositing, and high-end photo retouching. They bring cutting-edge techniques and industry insights to help participants excel.
Materials Provided
Advanced Photoshop guide and resource files.
Access to practice images for retouching and compositing.
Recorded sessions and ongoing support post-training.
Certification
Participants will receive an Advanced Adobe Photoshop Certificate of Mastery, highlighting their expertise in professional-level design and editing.
Creating content with visual impact is essential in today’s Web and print environments. Adobe Photoshop is the premier tool for creating and manipulating graphic and photographic images.
Class goals :
Leverage Adobe Photoshop to create and manipulate graphic and photographic images
Efficiently navigate and configure the Photoshop workspace
Apply Photoshop luminance and color adjustments using histogram analysis
Create and manipulate layers, layer masks, Smart Objects and Smart Filters
Retouch and restore imperfect or damaged images
Design graphics and optimize images for the Web
Content of Adobe Photoshop: Creating and Enhancing Images and Graphics
Introduction to Photoshop
Selecting the best Creative Suite tool for the job
Key Photoshop concepts
Navigating and Configuring the Interface
Navigating the work area
Panning and zooming
Saving a custom workspace
Moving content into Photoshop
Opening with Bridge and Lightroom
Processing using Camera Raw
Optimizing the interface
Showing a hidden panel group
Creating custom workspaces
Rolling back history
Demystifying Color, Resolution and Bit-Depth
Producing proper color
Calibrating end to end
Getting out of gamut
Bits, bits, and more bits
Selecting the proper bit depth
Resolving resolution issues
Image Optimization
Manipulating the canvas
Straightening the frame
Cropping for composition
Working with histograms
Reading a histogram
Adjusting levels using a histogram
Optimizing the photo
Automating corrections
Correcting white balance
Sponging in saturation
Working with Parts of an Image
Selection tools
Picking a selection tool and creating a selection
Making a Quick Selection
Modifying your selection
Adding to and subtracting from a selection
Feathering your selection
Masking and channels
Painting in Quickmask mode
Saving and loading masks
Converting a selection to a mask
Layers for Added Control
Manipulating layers
Grouping layers and adding a layer mask
Masking in a layer
Merging to a single layer
Styling a layer with effects
Drop shadows
Glows
Bevels
Applying filters to layers
Blending and layers
Making Smart Objects and Filters work for you
Vector Drawing and Typography
Vector drawing
Creating paths with the pen tool
Adding shape layers
Drawing vector geometric shapes
Working with type
Paragraphs and point type
Editing and formatting text
Altering type layers
Placing text on a path
Photographic Restoration and Retouching
Retouching a photo
Eliminating dust and scratches
Removing distracting objects
Repairing problem photos
Retouching and repairing an image
Cloning away details
Designing Graphics for the Web
Creating Web content
Designing Web banners
Turning images into buttons
Producing graphics for rollover effects
Outputting for the Web
Optimizing for Web colors
Resizing and compressing an image for quick rendering
Onze voordelen :
Type of training: Inter-company, intra-company and individual
100% flexible & personalised training : You choose the place, the dates and the training program
Offer request : Response within 24 hours
50% discount for SME’s from Brussels-Capital Region
Free parking, lunch & drinks
Free use of our Digital Competence Centre: Manuals, courses, exercises, …
Course Description As a graphic designer, you are starting to familiarize yourself with image creation and editing using Photoshop. Understanding the different tools and features available in Photoshop will help you to maximize your creative potential. In this course, you’ll work with several tools and features to edit images using Photoshop.
Class goals :
explore the Photoshop interface and use several tools for selecting parts of images, and will move, duplicate, and resize images.
learn to use layers, and to apply layer effects and filters to create special effects.
use painting tools and blending modes to create shading effects, and will perform adjustments to contrast and color balance.
save images in formats for print and web use.
Content of Adobe Photoshop Level 1
This course is intended for new users of Photoshop.
Training Adobe Photoshop Level 1
Onze voordelen :
Type of training: Inter-company, intra-company and individual
100% flexible & personalised training : You choose the place, the dates and the training program
Offer request : Response within 24 hours
50% discount for SME’s from Brussels-Capital Region
Free parking, lunch & drinks
Free use of our Digital Competence Centre: Manuals, courses, exercises, …
Course Description As a graphic designer, you are starting to familiarize yourself with image creation and editing using Photoshop. Understanding the different tools and features available in Photoshop will help you to maximize your creative potential. In this course, you’ll work with several tools and features to edit images using Photoshop.
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