Adobe Photoshop
Photoshop software redefines digital imaging with breakthrough tools for photography, selections, and more. And now, use it with creativity- and productivity-boosting mobile device apps as they become available.
Course Content:
* Navigating the work area.
* Working with the file browser.
* Working with native Photoshop files.
* Creating and saving a new document.
* The menu and status bar.
* Understanding different file formats.
* Importing and scanning images and artwork.
* Keyboard shortcuts.
* Understanding individual tools.
* The tool options bar and preset manager.
* Working with palettes and context menus.
* Working with resolution.
* Aligning images.
* Using the unsharp mask.
* Creating and optimizing thumbnails and images.
* Understanding the basics of color modes.
* The color picker.
* The color and swatches palettes.
* Using the eyedropper.
* Using the info and navigator palettes.
* An overview of the selection tools.
* Working with selections.
* Transforming selections and content.
* Understanding quick masks.
* The in's and out's of layers.
* Layer blending modes and opacity.
* Adding creativity with layer styles.
* Working with the history palette.
* Basic image retouching.
* Painting tools and techniques.
* Creating patterns and the pattern stamp tool.
* All about gradients.
* Basic color correction and color theory.
* Working with color creatively.
* Hand-coloring images and graphics.
* An introduction to type.
* The type tool.
* The character and paragraph palettes.
* Transforming type.
* Warp type.
* Type styles and effects.
* Using filters creatively.
* All about vector shapes.
* Automating tasks using actions.
* Designing creative buttons.
* Creating navigation bars.
* Creating photographic edges and frames.
* Final project.
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