Introduction to Adobe Photoshop CS2 Training

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In this video-based course, the instructor will discuss and demonstrate the basic tools of Adobe Photoshop. Students will learn how to use layers, colors, text and special effects to work with images. Photoshop is one of those programs that is so cool you just want to dive right in and start creating. This course takes you step-by-step through your mastery of Photoshop CS2.

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Package Includes:

4 CD-ROMs featuring live instructor-led classroom sessions with full audio, video and demonstration components
Printable courseware
Step-by-step hands-on labs
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Tracy Berry - Has been involved graphic and web design for more than 15 years. She has utilized Adobe Photoshop on many different forms including the commercial print industry, however over the past years she has focused devoted its use primarily to web production. She has designed over 200 web sites, and in doing so has discovered many tips & tricks to improve both production and efficiency. In addition to Adobe Photoshop she is also an expert in Macromedia Flash as well as many other Macromedia products. In fact, she has been using many of the Macromedia and Adobe products since their genesis. Over the years she has demonstrated great versatility in these products, producing content of many different forms for many different types of clients.

Course Features:

Main Menu
Move through hours of in-depth content - quickly and easily due to the efficient and organized structure.
PowerPoint
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Controls
Move forward, back, and repeat entire topics or just a section. A progress bar illuminates as you advance through exercises.
Full Motion Video
All courses feature full-motion videos of instructors teaching the information as if they are speaking directly to you. Our unique delivery simulates a one-on-one classroom environment creating a more personal lesson and learning experience.
Study Guides
Printable study guides for the entire course are available. This allows all material to be viewed, reviewed, and printed for viewing at a later date.
Review Exercises
Each section has a review quiz to aid in the learning process by validating the comprehension of the material covered before moving on to a new section.
Resume
All courses are resumed to where you left off last session allowing you to learn when it is convenient for you without the hassle of remembering where you where.
Live Demonstrations
Demonstrations are a way for the instructor to show and tell the user how to perform a task by actually doing it on screen in front of them. In this format it gives the user the power to see things done by a professional in the intended environment as many times as they would like.
Hands-on Labs - These labs were hand crafted and created by our expert instructor to help you learn the essential skills necessary to be successful. The detailed steps allow you to follow along with ease while gaining real-world experience.
Certificate of Completion
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Course Introduction

Chapter 1 - The Photoshop

The Photoshop Environment
Raster and Vector Graphics
Demo - Raster and Vector Graphics
Photoshop Environment
Navigating in Photoshop
Demo - Navigating in Photoshop
Using Palettes
Demo - Viewing the Palette Options
Smart Objects
Demo - Create a Smart Object
Undoing Previous Steps
Demo -Working with History Palette
Photoshop Help
The Adobe Help Center Window
Demo - Photoshop Help
Chapter 1 Review

Chapter 2 - Sizing Images and Adjusting Image Quality

Sizing Images and Adjusting Quality
Image Size and Resolution
Resizing an Image
Demo - Resizing an Image
Cropping
Cropping an Image
Adjusting Canvas Size
Demo - Cropping an Image
Histogram
Demo - View a Histogram
Levels Adjustment with the Histogram
Levels Adjustment Layer
Demo - Two Methods for Level Adjusting
Smart Sharpen
Demo - Smart Sharpen
Variations
Demo - Variations Method for Color
Chapter 2 Review

Chapter 3 - Selecting Image Areas

Selecting Image Areas
Rectangular & Elliptical Selection Tools
Demo - Create with the Selection Tools
Lasso Tools
Demo - Create with the Lasso Tools
Magic Wand Tool
Demo - Create with the Magic Wand
Saving a Selection
Loading a Selection
Demo - Save and Load Selections
Modify a Selection
Activating Selection Buttons
Demo - Modify Selections
Chapter 3 Review

Chapter 4 - Creating Image Composites with Layers

Creating Image Composites with Layers
Fixed vs. Floating
Demo - Floating VS Fixed Selections
Copy a Selection
Demo - Copy and Create New Layers
Layers
The Layer Palette Icons
Demo - Examine the Layers Palette
Linked Layers
Demo - Linking Layers
Transforming a Selection or Layer
Demo - Transform a Layer or Selection
Copy Between Images
Demo - Copy Between Images
Arrange Layers
Demo - Rearrange Layers
Saving in Photoshop Format
Demo - Save a File in Photoshop Format
Chapter 4 Review

Chapter 5 - Image Modes and Blending Composite Images

Image Modes and Blending Images
Defringing Edges
Defringing a Layer
Demo - Defringing Edges
Feathering
Demo - Feather Edges
Blending Modes
Demo - Blending Modes
Color Modes
Demo - Color Modes
Grayscale and Bitmap
Demo - Explore Grayscale and Bitmap
The Channels Palette
Demo - Examples of Channels
Chapter 5 Review

Chapter 6 - Color and Painting

Color and Painting
Color Palette
Select Color with the Color Palette
Demo - Selecting Colors
Painting Tools
Demo - Painting with the Paint Tools
Clone Stamp Tool
Demo - Clone Stamp Tool
Healing Brush
Demo - Healing Brush
Patch Tool
Demo - Patch Tool
Vanishing Point Filter
Vanishing Point Window
Demo - Vanishing Point
Chapter 6 Review

Chapter 7 - Enhancing Images with Text and Special Effects

Enhancing Images with Text and Effects
Creating Type Layers
Demo - Creating Type
Layer Effects
Demo - Layer Effects
Filters
Demo - Using Filters
Merge and Flatten Layers
Demo - Merge and Flatten Layers
Saving for Print
Saving an Image in TIFF Format for Print
Demo - Saving for Print
Saving for the Web
Demo - Saving for Web
Chapter 7 Review
Course Closure