Photoshop CS: Advanced Imaging Techniques (1 Day):
Prerequisites:
Photoshop CS: Basic Image EnhancementDescription:
Lesson 1: Masking and Clipping Layers
Topic 1A: Erase a Background from Behind Complex Foreground Detail
Topic 1B: Edit a Selection by Painting a Quick Mask Overlay
Topic 1C: Save and Edit a Selection in an Alpha Channel
Topic 1D: Create, View, and Edit a Layer Mask
Topic 1E: Make Areas Within a Layer Semi-Transparent
Topic 1F: Clip a Layer to the Shape of Another
Lesson 2: Masking with Vector Paths
Topic 2A: Create Vector Paths
Topic 2B: Edit Paths
Topic 2C: Mask an Image with a Path
Lesson 3: Filling Image Areas
Topic 3A: Fill Image Areas with Swatch Colors
Topic 3B: Create Gradients
Topic 3C: Create Patterns
Lesson 4: Creating Special Effects
Topic 4A: Distort Editable Type
Topic 4B: Create Layer Comps
Topic 4C: Control Cropping Precisely
Topic 4D: Restore Photographs
Topic 4E: Simulate Painted Effects
Lesson 5: Actions
Topic 5A: Create an Action
Topic 5B: Manage Actions
Target Students:
In this course, you'll learn skills to enhance your ability to create accurate masks, image effects, and retouch images. You'll further your understanding of isolating image areas by creating and saving masks with specialized tools, commands, modes, and layer elements. You'll learn how to use vector paths for a variety of purposes, including masking, clipping paths, and illustration. You'll also create and apply creative elements such as gradients, patterns, and color overlays, and will generate special effects ranging from distorted type to simulating natural media paint realistically. When you've completed the course, you'll have a firm grasp on Photoshop concepts that are applicable to almost every facet of using the application, including Web design, preparing photographic images for printing, and illustration.
