Adobe
Adobe Photoshop Adobe Photoshop
From raw files to finished images - layers, selections, retouching and colour, the full workflow.
Overview
The course content cover most aspects of Photoshop CS6, whether for personal development plans or just greater understanding of
the application. The course is suitable for most jobs where image manipulation and correction are required.
Who Should Attend
This course is most suited to those delegates with no or little experience of Photoshop CS6 (or prior versions) who wish to gain a good working knowledge of the application within two days.
Prerequisites
Basics understanding of windows, good keyboard and mouse skills.
Inclusions
- Training Manual with step-by-step instructions
- Practice files relevant to the training material
- Training Completed files - you are free to take away any completed files for review
- Unlimited online support, as training doesn't stop when you walk out our door
Topics Covered
Acquire, Create, Save
● 16 Bits/Channel mode
● Creating new, blank documents
● Creating document presets
● Using the Place command
● Saving Files
● Using the staus bar
Workspaces
● Arranging document windows
● Changing the zoom level
● Rotating the view
● Changing the screen mode
● Changing the colour behind the image
● Using panels & Customising the menus
Pixel Basics
● Changing resolution and dimensions
● Changing the canvas size
● Cropping, Flipping and rotating Images
Bridge
● Previewing Images in Bridge
● Opening files from Bridge
● Choosing a sorting order
● Using thumbnail stacks
● Managing files, Searching for files
● Creating Collections
Layers
● Creating Layers, Duplicating Layers
● Converting the Background
● Selecting, Deleting, Hiding & Showing layers
● Moving Layer content
● Layers panel options
● Merging Layers, Flattening Layers
Selections
● Using the rectangular and Elliptical Marquee tools
● Using the Lasso, Quick Selection & Magic Wand tools
● Working with Selections
● Creating Frame-Shaped selections
● Using quick masks
History
● Choosing history panel options
● Using snapshots
● Using the history Brush tool
Tonal Adjustments
● Creating & editing adjustment layers
● Adjustment layer techniques
● Adjusting brightness and contrast
● Dodging and burning
● Creating adjustment layers
● Appling an auto colour correction
Brushes
● Using the brush tool & settings
● Smudging colours
● Using the eraser tool & magic eraser tool
Retouch
● Using the match colour command
● Cloning
● Using the replace colour command
● Using the surface blur filter
● Using the colour replacement tool
● Using the healing brush tool
● Using the spot healing brush tool
● Using the patch tool
● Using the red eye tool
Type
● Adding & editing Type
● Resizing & scaling type
● Kerning and tracking type
● Leading
● Type Baseline
● Type Formatting & Orientation
● Paragraph settings
Gradients
● Creating a gradient fill layer
● Using the gradient tool
● Creating and editing gradient presets
Print & Export
● Output options
● Preparing a file for commercial printing
● Preparing files for other applications
● Saving files as TIFF, EPS or PDF format
● Saving files for the Web
● Optimising files
Live online - learn by doing.
Our Live Online courses are conducted through a dedicated learning platform that enables us to provide instructor-led, hands-on training to develop real skills, in real time. Each participant logs into their own virtual environment set up specifically for the course. This is a fully interactive experience - just like in a classroom. No passive lectures, no videos to follow - real-time, hands-on practice with your instructor guiding you every step.
Instructor
- Provides real-time, live hands-on instruction and demonstration
- Provides step-by-step practical activities for participants
- Can assist participants on their screen, if necessary
- Can share participant screens to enhance discussion
Participants
- Receive hands-on instruction, step-by-step exercises and skill-builder activities
- See the instructor's screen while working in their own environment
- Can interact with the instructor and the group of participants
- Can ask questions at any time
- Join the course from any location with internet, using a course invitation
- No need for any software - just a computer with internet and a browser
- No downloads or installs necessary on the participant's computer
Inclusions
- E-Book Training Manual / activity booklet provided
- Certificate of Completion
- Post-course support to the level of the course
- Access to any training exercises used during the session
Session Times
- Full Day Course: 9:00am - 4:30pm
- Half Day Course: 9:00am - 12:30pm or 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Private sessions are booked exclusively for your team and can be facilitated as Live Online group training, or in a Classroom / Face-to-Face setting at your workplace or another organised location. Content and duration can be tailored to your needs - contact our Course Scheduling team to discuss your requirements.
Classroom / Face-to-Face
Classroom sessions are delivered at a nominated location, available for Private courses only.
Requirements (if training is delivered at your site)
- A computer is required for each participant, configured with appropriate software (if necessary)
- If participants are using laptops, please ensure power cords are provided for use during the session
- The instructor will bring their own laptop - please provide power
- A screen or projector for the trainer to connect their laptop to (please indicate the connection method - HDMI or Wi-Fi)
Inclusions
- Training Manual / activity booklet
- Certificate of Completion
- Post-course support for queries relating to the course content
Get in touch with our Course Scheduling team to arrange a private session or confirm delivery options for a specific date.