Objectives:

• Identify the differences between raster and vector graphics, and manipulate Photoshop's various graphic tools and controls

• Select appropriate resolutions for different image and output types, and resize and crop image areas

• Select image areas using the Lasso, Marquee, and Magic Wand tools

• Create and manipulate multiple layers to composite images easily

• Apply blending and shading effects to create realistic composites

• Identify the characteristics of bitmap, greyscale, duotone, and colour images

• Select colours using the Colour palette, Colour Picker, and Eyedropper tool, and use Photoshop’s painting tools to create artwork or to retouch photographs

• Add and format text within an image, and apply layer effects and filters to create special effects including lighting effects and textures

• Modify the brightness, contrast, colour balance, hue, and saturation of images

• Save images in file formats for use with other applications and the Web

Photoshop’s Environment

• Raster and Vector Graphics

• Photoshop Environment Elements

• Navigating in Photoshop

Sizing Images

• Image Size and Resolution

• Cropping

Selecting Image Areas

• The Rectangular and Elliptical Marquee Tools

• The Lasso Tools

• Saving Selections

• The Magic Wand Tool

• The Magnetic Lasso Tool

• Modifying Selections

Layers

• Floating vs. Fixed Selections

• Undoing Previous Steps

• Copying Selections

• Creating Layers

• Transforming Layers

• Copying Layers Between Images

• Saving Images in Photoshop Format

• Arranging Layers

Blending and Compositing

• Defringing

• Opacity and Blending Modes

• Feathering Edges

Image Modes

• Mode Characteristics

• Grayscale and Bitmap Modes

• Colour Modes

Colour and Painting

• Selecting Colours

• Painting Tools

• The Clone Stamp Tool

Text, Layer Effects, & Filters

• Type Layers

• Layer Effects

• Filters

• Merging and Flattening Layers

Adjusting Images

• Brightness/Contrast

• Levels Adjustment Layers

• Toning Tools

• Hue/Saturation

Saving Completed Images

• Saving for Use in Print Applications

• Saving for the Web

This is just a 'sample' of a possible customised training course for your staff. 

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