This Adobe Illustrator training course introduces students to the basics of Illustrator. It is packed with hands-on exercises so that students can learn by doing.
Class goals :
Get to know the Adobe Illustrator CS5 work area
Learn to use the selection and shape tools in Illustrator CS5
Learn to transform objects
Learn to effectively use the pen tool
Learn to work with colors and painting
Learn about type in Illustrator CS5
Learn to work with layers
Learn to blend shapes
Learn to work with the brush tool
This Adobe InDesign training class covers advanced features of InDesign CC. Students will learn to work with variables and cross references, to create books with a table of contents and index, to output documents in multiple formats, to work with XML and to create interactive PDFs.
Class goals :
Learn to work with variables, cross references
Learn to build a table of contents and index
Learn to publish documents in different formats
Learn to work with XML
Learn to create interactive PDFs
In this Adobe Photoshop training course, students new to Photoshop CS5 will learn to use the tool to touch up and modify existing photos and create their own graphics. It is packed with hands-on exercises so that students can learn by doing. This course can also be taught using an older version of Photoshop.
Class goals :
Get to know the Photoshop CS5 workarea
Learn to use Adobe Bridge
Learn to work with the different selection tools
Learn to work with colors, painting and retouching
Learn to use Photoshop layers effectively
Content of Training Photoshop CS5 / Introduction
Class Outline
Exploring Photoshop CS5
Taking a look at the final project
Creating a panorama from three images
Cropping your image
Adding a selection to your image
Fading one image into another
Using the new Content-Aware feature
Using the improved selection features
Refining your selection
Adding a Type layer
Adding the Vertical text
Making some waves using the Puppet Warp feature
Getting to Know the Workspace
Opening an existing document in Adobe Bridge Mini Bridge
Discovering the Tools panel
Accessing Tools and their options
Hidden tools
Navigating the image area
Using the Zoom tool
Using the Hand tool
Tabbed windows
Maximizing productivity with screen modes
Using panels
Putting the panel system to use
Choosing other panels
Expanding your panels
Customizing your panels
Using Adobe Bridge
What is Adobe Bridge?
Navigating through Bridge
Using folders in Adobe Bridge
Making a Favorite
Creating and locating metadata
Using keywords
Creating a Metadata Template
Opening a file from Adobe Bridge
Searching for files using Adobe Bridge
Searching by name or keyword
Using the Filter panel
Saving a Collection
Automation tools in Adobe Bridge
Batch renaming your files
Automated tools for Photoshop CS5: Web Photo Gallery
Saving or uploading your Web Gallery
Automated tools for Photoshop CS5: PDF contact sheet
Changing the view
The Basics of Working with Photoshop CS5
A look at the finished project
Opening an existing document
Understanding document settings
Viewing an image’s size and resolution
Combining the images
Using Copy and Paste
Dragging and dropping to copy an image
Transforming and editing combined images
Changing the size of a placed image
Removing a background
Understanding the stacking order of layers
Refining the edges of copied images
Adding text
Saving files
Understanding file formats
Choosing a file format
Saving a JPEG file
Saving for print
Changing the color settings
Adjusting image size
Saving a Photoshop CS5 PDF file
Making the Best Selections
The importance of a good selection
Using the Marquee tools
Creating a square selection
Creating a selection from a center point
Changing a selection into a layer
Working with the Magic Wand tool
The Lasso tool
Adding to and subtracting from selections
Using the Quick Selection tool
Understanding the Refine Selection Edge feature
Making difficult selections with the Refine Edge feature
Using Quick Mask
Saving selections
Copying and pasting a selection
Using the Pen tool for selections
Using the Pen tool to select an area of an image
More Pen tool selection techniques
Converting a path to a selection
Painting and Retouching
Setting up your color settings
Color primer
Understanding color gamut
The RGB color model
The CMYK color model
Working in the RGB mode
Editing color settings
Selecting colors
Starting to paint
Using the Color panel
Using the Brush tool
Changing opacity
Save time – learn the shortcuts
Using the New Brushes
Using the Airbrush feature
Creating a Border using the Bristle brushes
Applying color to an image
Changing blending modes
The Eyedropper tool
Retouching images
Using the Clone Stamp tool
Repairing fold lines
The History panel
The Spot Healing Brush
The Healing Brush
Using the Patch tool
Using the Clone Source panel
Cloning from another source
Creating a Good Image
Choosing your color settings
Opening the file
Why you should work in RGB
Reading a histogram
Making the Curve adjustment
Defining the highlight and shadow
Locating the White and Black Point
Inputting the white and black point values
Adjusting the midtones
Setting the neutral
Sharpening your image
Comparing your image with the original
Taking care of red eye
Using the Camera Raw plug-in
Using Camera Raw controls
Saving a DNG file
Reopening a DNG file
Getting to Know Layers
Discovering layers
The Layers panel
Getting a handle on layers
Creating a new blank file
Naming your layer
Selecting layers
Tips for selecting layers
Moving layers
Changing the visibility of a layer
Using masks in a layer
Preserve transparency
Creating a composition
Moving images in from other documents
Creating a layer mask
Editing the layer mask
Cloning layers
Aligning and distributing layers
Applying filters to layers
Creating a type layer
Applying a layer style
Creating a clipping mask
Taking Photoshop CS5 Layers to the Max
Making color changes using adjustment layers
Refining the adjustment layer mask
Adjusting the Hue/Saturation layer
Adding a pattern fill layer
Defining the pattern
Applying the pattern
Using the new Black & White adjustment layer
Adding a tint
Applying a gradient to the adjustment layer
Layer styles
Creating the text layer
Applying the Outer Glow layer style
Applying the Bevel and Emboss layer style
Changing the shading
Changing the fill opacity
Saving the style
Accessing the style
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
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In this Adobe Photoshop training course, students will learn advanced features of Photoshop CS5 that will help them work with the tool more efficiently and effectively. This course can also be taught using an older version of Photoshop.
Class goals :
Learn advanced features of Photoshop CS6
Learn to work with filters
Learn to create images for the Web and for video
Learn to work in 3D
Content of Training Photoshop CS6 / Advanced
Class Outline
Getting Smart in Photoshop CS6
Creating a composition using Smart Objects
Opening an image as a Smart Object
Converting a layer to a Smart Object
Placing a Smart Object
Editing a Smart Object
Editing the contents of a Smart Object
Modifying multiple Smart Object layers
Replacing the contents of a Smart Object layer
Working with Smart Filters
Modifying a Smart Filter
Creating multiple Smart Objects
Working with Illustrator files
Using Adobe Photoshop CS6 Filters
Filter basics
Starting to use filters
Using the Clouds filter
Using the Filter Gallery
Applying filters in the Gallery
Taking advantage of Smart Filters
Applying a Smart Filter
Smart Filter options
Enabling and disabling effects
Using a filter effects mask
Using the Vanishing Point filter
Building your own perspective planes
Building an attached plane
Creating Images for Web and Video with Photoshop CS6
Viewing the completed file
Changing your units of measurement
Creating the web page
Adding the Text
Adding Style to the text
Creating the text for the links
Positioning and distribution of text
Creating slices
Slicing it up
Selecting and combining slices
Applying attributes to your slices
Using Save For Web & Devices
Optimizing the image slices
Saving files for video
Creating animation
Working in Frame mode
Saving an animated GIF
Creating animation for video
Working in Timeline mode
Introducing 3D
Creating a 3D object
Getting an image ready for 3D
Wrapping the image around a soda can
Adjusting the lighting
Animating the soda can
Testing your animation
Using the Repoussé feature to create 3D Text
Rasterizing your 3D images
Adobe Photoshop CS6 New Features
Mini Bridge
Puppet Warp
Turn 2D objects into 3D using Repoussé
Content-Aware retouching
Selections made easier
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, …
In this Adobe Premiere Pro training course, students will learn the fundamentals of non-linear editing.
Class goals :
Learn to comfortably navigate the user interface
Learn to do rough cuts, trims and 3-point editing
Learn to add transitions
Learn to create titles and credits
Content of Training Premiere Pro CS6 / Introduction
Class Outline
Touring Adobe Premiere Pro CS6
Introducing Adobe Premiere Pro CS6
Presenting the standard digital video workflow
Enhancing the workflow with high-level features
Touring the Adobe Premiere Pro workspace
Customizing the workspace
Capturing Video Assets
Capturing video
Capturing an entire tape
Using batch capture and scene detection
Tackling manual analog movie capture
Capturing HDV and HD video
Selecting Settings, Adjusting Preferences, and Managing Assets
Selecting project settings by sequence
Three types of settings
Project settings
Importing assets
Taking a closer look at images
Managing media in the bins
Exploring additional bin features
Finding assets with the Media Browser
Importing Tapeless Media
Using a tapeless workflow
Using Media Browser
Importing P2 and XDCAM media
Mixing media formats
Creating Cuts-Only Videos
Using a storyboard to build a rough cut
Editing clips on the Timeline
Moving clips to, from, and within the Timeline
Working with Source Monitor editing tools
Adjusting clips in the Trim panel
Using other editing tools
Adding Video Transitions
Using transitions with restraint
Trying some transitions
Changing parameters in the Effect Controls panel
Using A/B mode to fine-tune a transition
Applying transitions to multiple clips at once
Adding audio transitions
Creating Dynamic Titles
Strengthening your project with titles
Changing text parameters
Building text from scratch
Putting text on a path
Creating shapes
Making text roll and crawl
Adding text effects: sheens, strokes, shadows, and fills
Applying Specialized Editing Tools (If Time Allows)
Exploring the timesaving editing tools
Replacing a clip and replacing footage
Using Sync Lock and Lock Track
Editing with In and Out points around a clip
Creating subclips from the Source Monitor
Multicamera editing
Training Premiere Pro CS6 / Introduction
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, …
This Advanced Illustrator training course lets you build on your existing skills and explore some of the more advanced techniques available when working with this increasingly powerful software package.
Class goals :
Whether you’re a large corporation or a small studio, you can take advantage of the power of Illustrator CS5 to create distinctive vector artwork, using features like the gradient mesh tool, perspective drawing, beautiful strokes and lots more.
Content of Adobe Illustrator CS5 Advanced Techniques
Intro to the Advanced Illustrator training course
Using the Appearance panel
Creating Complex Illustrations
Effects and Styles
Colour
Brushes
Tracing graphics – Live Trace Advanced
Coloring Artwork Using Live Paint
Symbols – Advanced
More about paths
Color
Outputting Documents
Blending shapes
Exporting Graphics for the Web
Gradient Mesh tool
Creating an Interactive PDF
Perspective Drawing
Beautiful Strokes
Bristle Brush
Multiple Artboards
Shape Builder Tool
Using Illustrator for Flash
Roundtrip editing with Adobe Flash Catalyst CS5
Training Adobe Illustrator CS5 Advanced Techniques
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, …
This training course is our most advanced Illustrator class and is not for the faint hearted!
Take your Illustrator skills to the MAX and also be prepared for and take the Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) exams in Illustrator which is the highest level of recognition.
Class goals :
What you will learn:
Best practices
Advanced Illustrator techniques
Graphic design, Web design and Digital art concepts
Preparing an identity design and present it to a client
Prepared for the Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) exams in Illustrator
Content of Adobe Illustrator Super Advanced
Working with Artboards
Creating templates
Drawing and transforming objects
Pen tool best practices
Brush types and the Blob brush tool
The Width tool and options with Strokes
Working in Isolation mode
Opacity and Clipping masks
Live paint
Recolour Artwork
Gradients
Tracing photographs and pixel images
Advanced type features
Working with Live effects and the Appearance panel
Graphic styles
Working with Symbols
Shape builder tool
Drawing in perspective
Preparing for Web and Flash
Preparing for print
Adobe Certified Expert Preparation
What to expect on exam day and how to book an exam
Example questions
Practice Exam
Results
What next?
Training Adobe Illustrator Super Advanced
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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, …
Creating Rich Digital Publications with InDesign CS5.5′ is a one day course aimed at existing InDesign users. The course is designed to teach you how to produce dynamic electronic publications (not ePubs) using the new features offered by InDesign CS5.5 and the Digital Publishing Suite.
Class goals :
Content of Creating Rich Digital Publications with InDesign CS5.5
Course Intro
What software do you need to produce Digital publications
Designing your InDesign document for Digital publication
Converting InDesign files for digital publishing
Portrait and Landscape views
iPad layout and templates
Creating your documents
Creating layouts
Organising your folder structure
Creating folios
Using the Folio Builder panel
Adding articles
Adding interactivity with the Overlay Creator panel
Slideshows
Image sequences
Document Elements
Adding audio
Adding video
Hyperlinks
Panoramas
Web views
Scrollable frames
HTML Stacks
Pan and Zoom
Assembling your output and publishing
Testing your folio (using Acrobat.com)
Adobe Content Viewer on the iPad
Training Creating Rich Digital Publications with InDesign CS5.5
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, …
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