Introduction to Adobe Photoshop Web CS2 Training

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In this video-based course, the instructor will discuss and demonstrate the basic web tools used in Adobe Photoshop CS2 and how Photoshop is used in web production. Students will learn how to prepare images and text for web optimization, create web page layouts, create and edit animation, as well as creating basic shapes and drawing vector paths. 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 may 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 this 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 Environment

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 - Web Image Preparation & Optimization

Web Image Preparation & Optimization
Web Image Resolution
Image Resizing
Demo - Image Resizing and Resolution
File Size Considerations
Demo - File Size Considerations
Color Modes
Color Palette
Demo - Choosing Colors
Web Safe File Names
Image File Types
Demo - Choosing File Names & Types
Storing Images
Demo - Creating a Folder Structure
Chapter 2 Review

Chapter 3 - Text Optimization for Web

Text Optimization for Web
Creating Basic Text
Demo - Creating Type/Exploring Options
WYSIWYG Font Menu
Demo -WYSIWYG Font Menu
Text Optimization Types
Demo - Text Optimization Types
Type Masks
Demo - Creating a Type Mask
Text Effects
Demo - Text Effects
Rasterizing Text
Demo - Rasterizing Text and Why
Chapter 3 Review

Chapter 4 - Drawing Shapes and Formatting Vector Paths

Drawing Shapes/Formatting Vector Paths
Pen Tool
Demo - Creating with the Pen Tool
Path Selection Tool
Drawing Shapes
Demo - Creating Shapes
Working with Vector Mask Thumbnail
Edit a Layer Mask
Demo - Vector Mask Thumbnail
Changing Shape Color
Demo - Changing Shape Color
Converting a Shape into a Selection
Demo - Convert a Shape into a Selection
Chapter 4 Review

Chapter 5 - Creating Web Page Layouts

Creating Web Page Layouts
Planning Slices
Slice Types
Creating Slices
Slice Options
Specifying Links & Alt Text
Demo - Create and Review Slice Options
Saving Slice Images
Slice Output Options
Demo - Saving Slices
View Slice HTML Page
Modifying HTML Page
Demo - View and Edit the HTML Page
Chapter 5 Review

Chapter 6 - Animation

Animation
Creating Animation
The Animation Palette
Animation Palette Controls
Adding Frames
Demo - Creating Animation
Editing Frames
Set Frame Delay
Tweening Frames
Demo - Edit and Set the Delay
Preview Animation in Photoshop
Preview Animation in Browser
Saving Animation
Demo - Preview and Save Animation
Chapter 6 Review
Course Closure