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.
This 3-day intensive course introduces participants to Adobe Photoshop’s core functionalities. You will gain hands-on experience with essential tools, image editing techniques, and creative workflows. By the end of the course, you will be able to design, edit, and enhance images with confidence.
Training Objectives
Understand the basics of Adobe Photoshop and its interface.
Master essential tools and techniques for image editing and design.
Create and enhance images using layers, masks, and adjustments.
Develop professional workflows for graphic design projects.
Course Schedule
Day 1: Getting Started with Photoshop
Introduction to Photoshop
Overview of Photoshop and its uses.
Navigating the Photoshop interface.
Setting up the workspace.
Basic Tools and Features
Overview of the toolbar.
Introduction to selection tools (Marquee, Lasso, Magic Wand).
Basic transformations (move, resize, rotate).
Working with Files
Creating a new document.
Importing and exporting images in various formats.
Understanding resolution and file types (JPEG, PNG, PSD).
Basic Image Adjustments
Brightness, contrast, and color adjustments.
Cropping and resizing images.
Using the Undo and History panel.
Day 2: Exploring Layers and Image Editing
Understanding Layers
What are layers and why use them?
Creating, organizing, and managing layers.
Using layer opacity and blending modes.
Editing and Retouching Images
Using the Clone Stamp and Healing Brush tools.
Removing backgrounds with the Quick Selection Tool.
Introduction to Content-Aware Fill.
Color and Adjustment Tools
Adjusting hue, saturation, and color balance.
Using gradient and fill tools.
Creating black-and-white images.
Typography and Text Effects
Adding and formatting text.
Applying layer styles to text.
Introduction to text masks.
Day 3: Advanced Features and Creative Projects
Introduction to Masks and Advanced Selection Tools
Creating layer masks and clipping masks.
Refining selections with Select and Mask.
Using advanced selection tools (Pen Tool).
Creative Effects and Filters
Introduction to Smart Filters.
Using blur, sharpen, and other artistic filters.
Creating photo effects and overlays.
Designing with Shapes and Patterns
Drawing and editing shapes.
Creating custom patterns and brushes.
Using the Shape Tool effectively.
Final Project
Designing a basic poster or social media graphic.
Applying all learned techniques.
Exporting the final project for print or web.
Pedagogical Methodology
Hands-On Learning: Step-by-step exercises and projects.
Guided Practice: Real-time guidance from the instructor.
Q&A Sessions: Opportunities for participants to ask questions.
Individual Feedback: Personalized feedback on projects.
Instructor Expertise
The instructor is an Adobe-certified professional with years of experience in graphic design and teaching Photoshop. They bring practical knowledge and creative expertise to the course.
Materials Provided
Training manual with step-by-step instructions.
Practice files and resources.
Access to recorded sessions for review.
Certification
Participants will receive a certificate of completion, validating their skills in Adobe Photoshop for beginner-level projects.
You have familiarized yourself with the basic image editing tools of Adobe Photoshop. Now, you need to manage images for optimal web and print display. In this course, you’ll work with advanced image handling tools and features available in Photoshop.
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Class goals :
Work with advanced image handling tools and features available in Photoshop.
Create images for use on the web.
Prepare images to be viewed across different platforms.
Manage color in a Photoshop image.
Use the advanced image and video support features available in Photoshop.
Automate Photoshop tasks.
Incorporate the use of variables in a Photoshop composition
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
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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
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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 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
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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, …
Are you working in digital imaging, professional photography, graphic design, publishing or another role that involves day to day use of Photoshop? If so then this course will make your life easier and you’ll see an immediate performance improvement thanks to the new skills you learn by attending.
Class goals :
This Advanced Photoshop 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.
Content of Adobe Photoshop CS5 Advanced Techniques
Intro to the Advanced Photoshop training course
Adobe Bridge & Mini Bridge
Actions
Advanced masking
Advanced cloning & Content Aware Fill
Advanced Levels and Curves
Advanced Compositing – Stacks
Colour adjustment
Sharpening
Advanced layers
Smart Objects, Smart filters & Smart Layers
Vanishing Point
Advanced filter techniques
Painting Effects
Warping techniques – Puppet Warp
Camera Raw
Photoshop Animation
Photoshop Video
Photoshop and Devices
Adobe Repoussé
HDR Pro
Training Adobe Photoshop 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, …
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.