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Adobe Photoshop CS3 - Level II Cost: $800 REGISTER NOW!
 

Adobe Photoshop CS3

Course Description

In this course, students work with more advanced tools and features available in Photoshop CS3. They will learn to create and utilize layer masks, learn more sophisticated retouching techniques, use Camera Raw, automation and printing features.

Who Should Attend

This course is intended for intermediate users of Photoshop, and those students Who wish to continue preparation for the Adobe Certified Expert Exam in CS3.

Textbooks Provided:

Adobe Photoshop CS3 Classroom in a Book (Adobe Press)

What You Will Learn

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Use the tools to create layer and clipping masks
  • Create and utilize vector-based paths
  • Enhance images through the use of adjustment layers and retouching tools
  • Create special effects
  • Use Camera Raw for processing images
  • Automate repetitive tasks
  • Learn proper printing workflow for optimum results.

Prerequisites or Equivalent Knowledge:
Photoshop CS3 - Level I

  
 

Course Outline
Topic Description

Lesson 1
Masking and Clipping Layers

Edit an Image Using Quick Mask Overlay
Save and Edit a Selection as an Alpha Channel
Work with Layer Mask
Clip a Layer

Lesson 2
Masking with Vector Paths

 Understanding and using Vector Paths
How to draw and edit Paths
Mask Images with Paths

Lesson 3
Enhancing Photographs

 Retouch Photographs using Photoshop Tools
Adjust Tonal Range using Adjustment Layers
Create Patterns, Swatches and Gradients
Using Smart Objects and Smart Filters

Lesson 4
Creating Special Effects

 Warp an image and correct distortion
Liquify Filter
Using Vanishing Point

Lesson 5
Using Camera Raw

 Why use Camera Raw format?
ACR Interface
Processing Raw files

Lesson 6
Automating Tasks

 Create an Action or Droplet
Manage Actions and batch processing
Automating Tasks in Adobe Bridge

Lesson 7
Printing Images

 Basic Color Management Principles
Proper Color-Managed Workflow using Custom Color Profiles
Sharpening for print output
Soft-Proofing your images