• Course length - 8 hours

In this course you will build over what has been taught in Basic classes. Our Instructor will provide countless tips and techniques to help you become more productive and start working on Photoshop.

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In the next two sessions we will learn how to:

• Use and apply Type to a design or image
• Draw and utilize Vector-based images
• Advanced use of Layers for adjustment and compositing
• Advanced techniques for Compositing/collaging images
• Preparing Files for the Web
• Producing and Printing Consistent Color output

This class is for the students who want to learn more advanced skills with Basic PhotoShop knowledge.

• Basic knowledge of Photoshop
• Looking for advanced PhotoShop skills

• 7. Type Design with Photoshop
  • A. Using Guides to position type
  • B. Making a Clipping Mask using type
  • C. Merging type with layers
  • D. Using Layer Styles with text
  • E. Previewing Typefaces
  • F. Controlling type and positioning
  • G. Warping type on 3D layers
• 8. Vector Drawing Techniques
  • A. Bitmap vs. Vector graphics
  • B. The Pen Tool-Drawing and saving paths
  • C. The Shape Tool-Drawing, editing and customizing layer shapes
  • D. Importing and editing Smart Objects from Adobe Illustrator
• 9. Advanced Layering
  • A. Import Layers from another file
  • B. Clip a Layer
  • C. Create and Edit Adjustment Layers
  • D. Using Vanishing Point 3D Effects with Layers
  • E. Using Layer Comps and managing Layers
  • F. Flatten Layers, Merge and Stamp Layers
• 10. Advanced Compositing
  • A. Record and play back Actions to automate steps
  • B. Adding Guides for critical alignment
  • C. Save Selections and Load as Masks
  • D. Applying color effects to unmasked areas
  • E. Using Adjustment Layers to color-correct a selection
  • F. Applying Filters to Selections
  • G. Adding Layer Styles for editable Special Effects
  • H. Blend images to create a panorama
• 11. Preparing Files for the Web
  • A. Slice and image for web use
  • B. Links slices to HTML pages or locations
  • C. Define Rollover States and Preview to reflect mouse actions
  • D. Create Animated GIF files using layers
  • E. Preview Animation in web browser
  • F. Optimize images for the web
  • G. Export high-res files that tile, zoom, and pan
• 12. Working with 3D Images
  • A. Create a 3D shape from a layer
  • B. Manipulate #D objects using the 3D Orbit tool
  • C. Adjust the position of lighting using the Rotate Light Tool
  • D. Configure options in the 3D Panel
  • E. Adjust light sources
  • F. Import 3D Objects
  • G. Manipulate objects using the 3D Axis Tool
  • H. Paint on a 3D object
  • I. Apply the 3D postcard effect
  • J. Animate a 3D File
• 13. Using Bridge, measuring and working with Scientific Images
  • A. Use Adobe Bridge to add metadata and keywords
  • B. Search a collection with Bridge
  • C. Label, rank, and sort images in Bridge
  • D. Enhance images for analysis and presentation
  • E. Using the Measurement Tool (only in CS5 Extended version)
  • F. Measure in perspective using Vanishing Point
  • G. Animate a presentation
• 14. Producing and Printing Consistent Color Output
  • A. Define Color Spaces- RGB, CMYK, Grayscale
  • B. Prepare images for printing on Postscript output devices
  • C. Proof images for printing
  • D. Create and print 4-color separations
  • E. Understand how images are prepared for printing presses