Comprehensive Photoshop CS3 Training (5 days)

Comprehensive Photoshop CS3 Training Overview

This comprehensive Adobe Photoshop training course will take students new to Photoshop CS3 through the basics of modifying existing photographs and create their own graphics up through using advanced layer and compositing techniques and learning to produce consistent color for print output.

Comprehensive Photoshop CS3 Training Course Goals

• Get to know the Photoshop CS3 workarea
• Learn to touch up existing photos
• Learn to work with the different selection tools
• Learn to use Photoshop layers effectively
• Learn to work with masks and channels
• Learn to correct and enhance digital photographs
• Learn to work with type
• Learn to use the Pen tool effectively
• Learn to work with vector masks, paths, and shapes
• Learn advanced layer techniques
• Learn advanced compositing techniques
• Learn to prepare files for the web
• Learn to work with scientific images
• Learn to produce and print consistent color

Comprehensive Photoshop CS3 Training Course Prerequisites

Experience in the following areas is required:

• Experience with basic software programs such as Microsoft Word

Comprehensive Photoshop CS3 Training Course Outline

1. Getting to Know the Photoshop CS3 Work Area
   1. Starting to Work in Adobe Photoshop CS3
   2. Using the Tools
   3. Using the Tool Options Bar and Other Palettes
   4. Undoing Actions in Photoshop CS3
   5. Customizing the Workspace
   6. Using Photoshop CS3 Help
   7. Using Adobe Online Services
2. Basic Photo Correctionsin Photoshop CS3
   1. Strategy for Retouching
   2. Resolution and Image Size
   3. Straightening and Cropping an Image
   4. Making Automatic Adjustments
   5. Manually Adjusting the Tonal Range
   6. Removing a Color Cast
   7. Replacing Colors in an Image
   8. Adjusting Lightness with the Dodge Tool
   9. Adjusting Saturation with the Sponge Tool
   10. Applying the Unsharp Mask Filter
   11. Comparing Automatic and Manual Results
   12. Saving the Image for Four-color Printing
3. Retouching and Repairingin Photoshop CS3
   1. Repairing Areas with the Clone Stamp Tool
   2. Using the Spot Healing Brush Tool
   3. Using the Healing Brush and Patch Tools
   4. Retouching on a Separate Layer
4. Working with Selectionsin Photoshop CS3
   1. About Selecting and Selection Tools
   2. Using the Magic Wand with Other Selection Tools
   3. Working with Oval and Circular Selections
   4. Selecting with the Lasso Tools
   5. Rotating a Selection
   6. Cropping an Image and Erasing within a Selection
   7. Making a Quick Selection
5. Layer Basicsin Photoshop CS3
   1. About Layers
   2. Using the Layers Palette
   3. Rearranging Layers
   4. Applying a Layer Style
   5. Flattening and Saving Files
6. Masks and Channelsin Photoshop CS3
   1. Working with Masks and Channels
   2. Creating a Quick Mask
   3. Editing a Quick Mask
   4. Saving a Selection as a Mask
   5. Viewing Channels
   6. Adjusting Individual Channels
   7. Loading a Mask as a Selection
   8. Applying Filters to a Mask
   9. Applying Effects Using a Gradient Mask
   10. Resizing the Canvas
   11. Extracting the Paper Texture
   12. Moving Layers Between Documents
   13. Colorizing with an Adjustment Layer
   14. Grouping and Clipping Layers
   15. Applying a Mask from a Saved Selection
   16. Using Type as a Mask
7. Correcting and Enhancing Digital Photographsusing Photoshop CS3
   1. About Camera Raw
   2. Processing Camera Raw Files
   3. Correcting Digital Photographs
   4. Editing Images with a Vanishing-Point Perspective
   5. Correcting Image Distortion
   6. Creating a PDF Portfolio
8. Typographic Designin Photoshop CS3
   1. About Type
   2. Creating a Clipping Mask from Type
   3. Creating a Design Element from Type
   4. Using Interactive Formatting Controls
   5. Warping Point Type
   6. Designing a Paragraph of Type
   7. Warping a Layer
9. Vector Drawing Techniques in Photoshop CS3
   1. About Bitmap Images and Vector Graphics
   2. About Paths and The Pen Tool
   3. Using Paths with Artwork
   4. Creating Vector Objects for the Background
   5. Working with Defined Custom Shapes
   6. Importing a Smart Object
10. Advanced Layeringusing Photoshop CS3
    1. Clipping a Layer to a Shape
    2. Setting Up a Vanishing Point Grid
    3. Creating Your Own Keyboard Shortcuts
    4. Placing Imported Artwork
    5. Filtering Smart Objects
    6. Adding a Layer Style
    7. Placing the Side Panel Artwork
    8. Adding More Artwork in Perspective
    9. Adding an Adjustment Layer
    10. Working with Layer Comps
    11. Managing Layers
    12. Flattening a Layered Image
    13. Merging Layers and Layer Groups
    14. Stamping Layers
11. Advanced Compositingusing Photoshop CS3
    1. Automating a Multistep Task
    2. Applying Smart Filters
    3. Setting Up a Four-Image Montage
    4. Hand-Coloring Selections on a Layer
    5. Changing the Color Balanceusing Photoshop CS3
    6. Applying Filters
    7. Moving a Selection
    8. Creating a Cutout Effect
    9. Matching Color Schemes Across Images
12. Preparing Files for the Webusing Photoshop CS3
    1. Setting Up a Web Design Workspace
    2. Creating Slices
    3. Adding Animation
    4. Animating a Layer Style
    5. Exporting HTML and Images
    6. Adding Interactivity
13. Working with Scientific Imagesin Photoshop CS3
    1. Viewing and Editing Files in Adobe Bridge
    2. Brightening and Boosting Color in an Image
    3. Creating a Map Border and Work Area
    4. Making a Custom Border
    5. Measuring Objects and Data
    6. Exporting Measurements
    7. Creating a Cross Section
    8. Measuring in Perspective
    9. Using the Vanishing Point Filter
    10. Adding a Legend
    11. Creating a Slide Show
14. Producing and Printing Consistent Colorin Photoshop CS3
    1. Reproducing Colors
    2. Specifying Color-Management Settings
    3. Proofing an Image
    4. Identifying Out-of-Gamut Colors
    5. Adjusting an Image and Printing a Proof
    6. Saving the Image as a Separation
    7. Printing

Comprehensive Photoshop CS3 Training Course Materials

Each student will receive a copy of Adobe Photoshop CS3 Classroom in a Book by the Adobe Creative Team, which will serve as a guide for the class.

Each student will also receive a one-year subscription to Webucator's online reference library, which contains hundreds of the most current electronic technology books - a $149.95 per student value.

Comprehensive Photoshop CS3 Training Technical Requirements

1. Operating Systems Options
   • Operating System Options
     • Windows Vista
     • Windows XP with Service Pack 2
   • Macintosh
2. Adobe Photoshop CS3
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   • System Requirements
3. Browser Options
   • Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
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Class Files for Comprehensive Photoshop CS3 Training

The class files for this course are included on a CD that is shipped with the book.