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 Photoshop CS5.5 Bootcamp Training

Los Angeles Adobe Photoshop CS5 Training


Photoshop Bootcamp Training
Levels 1 & 2

Learn Adobe Photoshop from the ground up! The most popular graphics editing software in the world, the market leader for bitmap and image manipulation.

In this 4 day Intensive Training Class you can become a Photoshop Pro!

Learn about bitmap and vector images, how to manage your workspace, learn numerous selection tools, learn about layers, layer effects, layer masks, filters, typography, text styles, image manipulation, dropping out backgrounds, compositing images, creating drop shadows. Learn to properly output files for the web, image compositing, photoshop tips, tricks, shortcuts, techniques, advanced selection techniques, retouching, color correction, filter effects, working with the history brush, retouching old photos, creative effects, and more!

  Photoshop CS5 Training | Los Angeles | San Francisco | Sacramento | Newport

Photoshop Bootcamp Upcoming Classes

Location Length Dates Times Cost
Austin 4 days Tue-Fri Jun 26-29
Tue-Fri Aug 28-31
9am-4pm
$1595
Houston 4 days Mon-Thu Aug 20-23
9am-4pm
$1595
Live Online Training 4 days Mon-Thu Jun 11-14
Mon-Thu Jul 9-12
Mon-Thu Aug 13-16
9am-4pm
$1090
Los Angeles 4 days Mon-Thu Jun 11-14
Mon-Thu Jul 9-12
Mon-Thu Aug 13-16
9am-4pm
$1190
Newport Beach 4 days Mon-Thu May 28-31
Mon-Thu Jun 25-28
Mon-Thu Jul 23-26
9am-4pm
$1495
Phoenix 4 days Tue-Fri May 29-Jun 1
Mon-Thu Aug 27-30
9am-4pm
$1595



 Audience

Photoshop CS5: Bootcamp is for beginners who need an essential understanding of photo editing.

This course is a beginner level class that moves into advanced techniques for those new to Adobe Photoshop, although the seasoned user would probably gain useful information as well. Also recommended by Adobe for those planning to obtain the Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) status.

Prerequisites

  • Basic Computer Skills & File Management on Windows or Mac

 Adobe Photoshop CS5 Bootcamp Training Outline

Photoshop Level 1 Training in Los Angeles - Create an Apple Face using Layer Masks, Layer Styles, creating selections and more!

Introduction to Photoshop CS5

  • What is Photoshop?
  • The differences between Photoshop (raster based/bitmaps) & Illustrator (vector based)
  • Resolution: What is the correct PPI/DPI for print and onscreen projects
  • Images size versus Canvas size
  • Resizing images for the best result without loosing quality
  • Export file formats: EPS, TIFF, JPEG, BMP, GIF, PDF, PNG
  • Using Guides, Grids and Smart Guides in Photoshop CS5
  • Cropping images
  • Cropping images using non-distructive cropping, Cropping with Perspective

The New Photoshop Interface

  • Differentiating between the Application bar and the Control panel
  • Using the Workspace Switcher to customize workspaces
  • Managing images in the new Tabbed format
  • Navigation and Open GL: Zooming and panning
  • Rotating the canvas view without rotating the image

Color in Photoshop

  • The different color modes: RGB, CMYK, Bitmap, Grayscale, Indexed Color & Lab
  • Forground and Background colors and how they interact with the Swatches and Color panels
  • Color correction fundamentals
  • Changing Color with Hue and Saturation
  • Using Color Overlays

Colorize imagesm add filters, composite images and more in our Photoshop Level 1 Training Class!

Adobe CS5 File Bridge and Mini Bridge

  • Launching Mini Bridge and the differences between Mini Bridge and Bridge
  • Viewing linked Photoshop files within an InDesign document in Mini Bridge
  • Working with the File Bridge to view, search, sort, manage, rename and process image files
  • Searching by file name or keyword
  • How the Bridge works with Illustrator, InDesign & Acrobat files
  • Use Flags, Keywords and Editable Metadata within the File Bridge

Working with Layers, Layer Styles, Blend Modes & Adjustment Layers

  • Creating new Layers, Layer Sets & reordering the stacking order within the layers panel in Photoshop
  • Using the Transform functions to Scale, Rotate, Flip, Skew & Distort images and text
  • Linking & Aligning Layers within Photoshop
  • Grouping Layers
  • Transforming Images
  • Using Layer Styles to create Drop Shadows, Strokes, Bevels, Glows, and Color Overlays
  • Introduction to Adjustment Layers using Hue/Saturation and the CS5 Target Adjustment tool
  • Utilizing the new CS5 Adjustments' Panel for non-destructive alterations
  • Using Smart Objects to scale Illustrator files without losing quality
  • Turning a Photoshop layer into a Smart Object to allow for non-destructive transformations
  • Using Layer Blend Modes & how they affect layers underneath in the stacking order
  • Placing graphics from other applications as layers
  • Creating composites with layers

 

Learn how to use layer styles, adjustment layers, blend modes and more in our Beginning Photoshop Training Class!

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Selections

  • Creating Selections in Photoshop, adding and subtracting selections
  • Transforming Selections
  • Using the Quick Select tool
  • Improving edges of selections with Refine Edge 
  • Adding to selections, subtracting from selections, and saving selections to an Alpha Channel
  • Using Photoshop's Quick Masks to make selections
  • Feathering selections to create a soft edge
  • More advanced selections
  • Saving Selections

 

Layer Masks, Filters, Transformations

  • Introduction to the use of Layer Masks to hide or reveal a portion of an image
  • Managing the Masks panel for Pixel or Vector masks
  • Refining masks with the Paintbrush or Color range
  • Using Refine Edge to clean up selections or to automatically output to a Layer Mask
  • Using Filters to create various effects, blurs, drop shadows
  • Changing Layer Opacity

Create this Advertisement in Photoshop Training Level 1 in Los Angeles

Using Text in Photoshop CS5

  • Working with text as Vector based, as opposed to Raster based
  • Creating Warped text
  • Using kerning, tracking & other new text features
  • Rasterizing Text Layers to turn them from a Vector to a Bitmap Gradients
  • Applying Layer Styles, dupicating layers
  • Transforming Text

Transform Text, Use Filters, Distort Images, create gradients and more in in our beginning Photoshop Training

Gradients

  • Creating multiple-colored gradients including transparent areas in Photoshop
  • Working with the Fade feature to use half of a gradient, or even change the color mode of each

Intro to Web Graphics

  • What is the best format for my needs?
  • Using the Photoshop Save for Web feature for GIF, JPEG and PNG files
  • Adjusting images for the web & using the Slice tool
  • Dither transparencies to achieve partial transparent effects
  • Optimizing web graphics in Photoshop

The History panel

  • The History panel vs. Undo
  • How Photoshop saves Snapshots on the History panel

Intro to Smart Filters

  • Turn layers in to Smart Objects for Smart Filtering

MORE ADVANCED SELECTION TECHNIQUES

  • Using the Color Range command to select colors
  • Refine Edge Tool
  • Selecting Similar Colors
  • Saving Selections

Photoshop level 2 Training | Advanced Selections, Compositing Images, Blend Modes and More!

 Advanced Image Compositing

  • Working with Layer Masks and Clipping Masks
  • Blend Modes
  • Layer Effects
  • Adjustment Layers
  • Filters
  • Gradient Masks

Retouching and Compositing in Adobe Photoshop Training in Los Angeles

Photoshop Image Compositing - River Rafting in the City

River Rafting in the City!
Composite Photos using Masking and Clone Techniques!

 

 Photo Retouching

  • Using the Clone Tool and the Pattern Stamp
  • Using the Healing Brush and the Patch Tool
  • Red Eye Tool
  • Digital Plastic Surgery (look younger in minutes!)
  • Retouching Old Photos

Retouching Photos, Digital Plastic Surgery, Color Correction in our Photoshop Level 2 Training

Retouching Old Photos, Digital Plastic Surgery, Coloring Black and White images in our Photoshop Level 2 Training

 

COLOR CORRECTION

  • Adjustment Layers
  • Using Levels
  • Using Hue and Saturation
  • Using Color Balance
  • Changing Eye Color
  • Whitening Teeth
  • Colorizing Black and White Photos

Remove Blemishes, Whiten Teeth, Change Eye Color and more in Photoshop Level 2 Training!

Getting Creative with BLENDING MODES

  • Using Blending modes for layers
  • Using Blending modes to apply paint
  • Using Blending modes for touch-ups
  • Using Blending modes for compositing

THE HISTORY BRUSH AND HISTORY PALETTE

  • Using the history brush to restore from History states

TRANSFORMING PIXELS

  • Using the Free Transform command
  • Distorting, Scaling, Skewing, Rotating, Warping

WORKING WITH QUICK MASK for Advanced Selections

  • Creating and Saving Selections
  • Transforming Selections
  • Loading Selections
  • Creating Textures

THE BRUSH TOOL

  • Painting with the airbrush
  • Using Various Brushes
  • Loading Different Brush Palettes
  • Using Burn and Dodge
  • Using the History Brush
Photoshop Training Class - Learn how to apply filters, textures, create drop shadows and more!

THE GRADIENT TOOL

  • Using the gradient tool
  • Creating gradients

TEXT & EFFECTS

  • Using the text tool
  • Layer Styles and the Styles Palette
  • Creating Organic Drop Shadows
  • Adding Glints
  • Masking Effects with Text
  • Applying Filters
  • Smart Filters

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