Adobe Photoshop CS4 Professional Essentials - I
2 Hours/Session (5 Days)

Part 1: INTRODUCTION TO ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CS4
1. Exploring the Toolbox
2. The New CS4 Applications Bar & the Options Bar
3. Exploring Panels & Menus
4. Creating & Viewing a New Document
5. Customizing the Interface
6. Setting Preferences
7. Zooming & Panning an Image
8. Working with Multiple Images, Rulers, Guides & Grids
9. Undoing Steps with History
10. Adjusting Color with the New Adjustments Panel
11. The New Masks Panel & Vibrance Color Correction Command
12. The New Note Tool & the Save for Web & Devices Interface
13. The New Auto-Blend & Auto-Align Layers Commands
14. The New 3D Commands

Part 2: EXPLORING ADOBE BRIDGE
1. Browsing Images in Bridge
2. Metadata, Keywords & Filters
3. Building Collections & Smart Collections
4. Moving, Copying & Renaming Images

Part 3: RESIZING & CROPPING IMAGES
1. Understanding Pixels & Resolution
2. The Image Size Command
3. Interpolation Options
4. Resizing for Print & Web
5. Cropping & Straightening an Image
6. Adjusting Canvas Size & Canvas Rotation

Part 4: WORKING WITH BASIC SELECTIONS
1. Selecting with the Elliptical Marquee Tool
2. Using the Magic Wand & Free Transform Tool
3. Selecting with the Regular & Polygonal Lasso Tools
4. Combining Selections
5. Using the Magnetic Lasso Tool
6. Using the Quick Selection Tool & Refine Edge
7. Modifying Selections

Part 5: GETTING STARTED WITH LAYERS
1. Understanding the Background Layer
2. Creating, Selecting, Linking & Deleting Layers
3. Locking & Merging Layers
4. Copying Layers, Using Perspective & Layer Styles
5. Filling & Grouping Layers
6. Introduction to Blending Modes
7. Blending Modes, Opacity & Fill
8. Creating & Modifying Text

Part 6: PAINTING IN PHOTOSHOP
1. Using the Brush Tool
2. Working with Colors & Swatches
3. Creating & Using Gradients
4. Creating & Working with Brushes
5. Using the Pencil & Eraser Tools
6. Painting with Selections

Part 7: PHOTO RETOUCHING
1. The Red Eye Tool
2. The Clone Stamp Tool
3. The Patch Tool & the Healing Brush Tool
4. The Spot Healing Brush Tool
5. The Color Replacement Tool
6. The Toning & Focus Tools
7. Painting with History

Part 8: INTRODUCTION TO COLOR CORRECTION
1. Color Spaces & Color Modes
2. The Variations Command
3. The Auto Commands
4. Adjusting Levels
5. Adjust Curves, Non-Destructively, with Adjustment Layers

Part 9: USING QUICK MASK MODE
1. Quick Mask Options
2. Painting a Selection
3. Saving & Removing a Selection from the Background

Part 10: WORKING WITH THE PEN TOOL
1. Understanding Paths & the Pen Tool
2. Creating Straight & Curved Paths
3. Creating Combo Paths
4. Creating a Clipping Path

Part 11: CREATING SPECIAL EFFECTS
1. Getting Started with Photoshop Filters
2. Smart Filters
3. Creating Text Effects
4. Applying Gradients to Text

Part 12: EXPORTING YOUR WORK
1. Saving with Different File Formats
2. Saving for Web & Devices
3. Printing Options

Courses can be schedule:

Monday to Friday
Session 1: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Session 2: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Session 3: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Session 4: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Please Note:
Sessions must be completed within 30 days.
Courses are filled on a first come, first served basis and seats availability.
Complete the online registration or call (416) 652-1881 to register.
Depending on course registration levels, times may change or classes may be rescheduled or cancelled.

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