Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended: Essentials

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Mastery of Adobe Photoshop CS4 requires a solid foundation in the fundamental tools and techniques used by the pros to create eye-popping effects, achieve stunning visuals. Total Training for Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended: Essentials is intended for the beginner to intermediate user as a guide through comprehensive tutorials on color correction, layout techniques, special effects and image touch up. This series will give you the confidence and know-how to achieve fantastic results using Photoshop CS4 new interface and enhanced tools.This self-directed course can be completed within 90 days or sooner depending on time and learning capabilities of the student. Bonus--1 year full course access.

Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended: Essentials Ranging from casual hobbyists to the most seasoned professionals, our users quickly learn new software applications and broaden their knowledge of programs currently used. Narrated in an entertaining format by industry experts and leading authors, our video-based software training titles are critical tools for anyone wanting to learn tips, techniques, and best practices from the most respected names in the business. Mastery of Adobe Photoshop CS4 requires a solid foundation in the fundamental tools and techniques used by the pros to create eye-popping effects, achieve stunning visuals. Total Training for Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended: Essentials is intended for the beginner to intermediate user as a guide through comprehensive tutorials on color correction, layout techniques, special effects and image touch up. This series will give you the confidence and know-how to achieve fantastic results using Photoshop CS4 new interface and enhanced tools. The updates to Photoshop CS4 include the Adjustments and Masks panel, the 3D commands, annotations and an improved interface. In addition you will learn non-destructive color effects and color correction, how to set file format and image compression for use on the web and how to create and apply special effects. By the time you?ve finished watching Total Training for Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended: Essentials, you will be proficient will the skills required for managing and manipulating images in Photoshop.
You will know all about photo retouching, color correction and how to use the Quick Mask mode, work with selections, resize images and many more valuable and time saving techniques to use when working with Photoshop CS4. The student will have access to this course for 1 year. This self-directed course can be completed within 90 days or sooner depending on time and learning capabilities of the student.
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Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended: Essentials
Outcomes By completing this course you will:
  1. Learn how to non-destructively adjust image color.
  2. Discover how to use layers to organize and lay out a poster.
  3. See how to create and apply special effects.
  4. Discover how to create and save intricate selections.
  5. Learn how to set file format and image compression for use on the web.
Assessment Project files are included with this course to aid in your learning. There are no exams or tests. Course Outline Lesson 1: INTRODUCTION TO ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CS4 (55 min)
  • Exploring the Toolbox
  • The New CS4 Applications Bar & the Options Bar
  • Exploring Panels & Menus
  • Creating & Viewing a New Document
  • Customizing the Interface
  • Setting Preferences
  • Zooming & Panning an Image
  • Working with Multiple Images, Rulers, Guides & Grids
  • Undoing Steps with History
  • Adjusting Color with the New Adjustments Panel
  • The New Masks Panel & Vibrance Color Correction Command
  • The New Note Tool & the Save for Web & Devices Interface
  • The New Auto-Blend & Auto-Align Layers Commands
  • The New 3D Commands
Lesson 2: EXPLORING ADOBE BRIDGE (16 min)
  • Browsing Images in Bridge
  • Metadata, Keywords & Filters
  • Building Collections & Smart Collections
  • Moving, Copying & Renaming Images
Lesson 3: RESIZING & CROPPING IMAGES (29 min)
  • Understanding Pixels & Resolution
  • The Image Size Command
  • Interpolation Options
  • Resizing for Print & Web
  • Cropping & Straightening an Image
  • Adjusting Canvas Size & Canvas Rotation
Lesson 4: WORKING WITH BASIC SELECTIONS (38 min)
  • Selecting with the Elliptical Marquee Tool
  • Using the Magic Wand & Free Transform Tool
  • Selecting with the Regular & Polygonal Lasso Tools
  • Combining Selections
  • Using the Magnetic Lasso Tool
  • Using the Quick Selection Tool & Refine Edge
  • Modifying Selections
Lesson 5: GETTING STARTED WITH LAYERS (55 min)
  • Understanding the Background Layer
  • Creating, Selecting, Linking & Deleting Layers
  • Locking & Merging Layers
  • Copying Layers, Using Perspective & Layer Styles
  • Filling & Grouping Layers
  • Introduction to Blending Modes
  • Blending Modes, Opacity & Fill
  • Creating & Modifying Text
Lesson 6: PAINTING IN PHOTOSHOP (43 min)
  • Using the Brush Tool
  • Working with Colors & Swatches
  • Creating & Using Gradients
  • Creating & Working with Brushes
  • Using the Pencil & Eraser Tools
  • Painting with Selections
Lesson 7: PHOTO RETOUCHING (31 min)
  • The Red Eye Tool
  • The Clone Stamp Tool
  • The Patch Tool & the Healing Brush Tool
  • The Spot Healing Brush Tool
  • The Color Replacement Tool
  • The Toning & Focus Tools
  • Painting with History
Lesson 8: INTRODUCTION TO COLOR CORRECTION (25 min)
  • Color Spaces & Color Modes
  • The Variations Command
  • The Auto Commands
  • Adjusting Levels
  • Adjust Curves, Non-Destructively, with Adjustment Layers
Lesson 9: USING QUICK MASK MODE (13 min)
  • Quick Mask Options
  • Painting a Selection
  • Saving & Removing a Selection from the Background
Lesson 10: WORKING WITH THE PEN TOOL (18 min)
  • Understanding Paths & the Pen Tool
  • Creating Straight & Curved Paths
  • Creating Combo Paths
  • Creating a Clipping Path
Lesson 11: CREATING SPECIAL EFFECTS (27 min)
  • Getting Started with Photoshop Filters
  • Smart Filters
  • Creating Text Effects
  • Applying Gradients to Text
Lesson 12: EXPORTING YOUR WORK (16 min)
  • Saving with Different File Formats
  • Saving for Web & Devices
  • Printing Options
  • Credits
Contact Hours: 6
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