Adobe PhotoShop CS6 - Introduction
Course Objective
You will explore the Photoshop CS6 interface and use several tools for selecting parts of images. You will learn to use layers and to apply layer effects and filters to create special effects. Additionally, you will use painting tools and blending modes to create shading effects. Finally, you will save images in print and web formats.
Target Student
This course is designed to cover the basic image editing features of Adobe Photoshop CS6. It is also designed as one in a series of courses for students pursuing the Adobe Certification Exam for Adobe Photoshop CS6, and it is a prerequisite to taking more advanced courses in the Adobe Photoshop CS6 series.
Prerequisites
Before taking this course, students should be familiar with the basic functions of their computer's operating system, such as creating folders, launching programs, and working with windows. They should also have basic Windows application skills, such as copying and pasting objects, formatting text, saving files, etc. The students should also be familiar with the basic features/functions and terminology of image editing.
Course Outline
Lesson 1 – Getting to Know the Work Area
- Starting to Work in Adobe Photoshop
- Using the Tools
- Using the Options Bar and Panels
- Undoing Actions in Photoshop
- Customizing the Workspace
- Finding Resources for Using Photoshop
- Tools panel overview
Lesson 2 - Basic Photo Corrections
- Getting started
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Adjusting the color in Camera Raw
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Straightening and Cropping an Image in Photoshop
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Replacing Colors in an Image
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Adjusting Saturation with the Sponge tool
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Repairing Areas with the Clone Stamp tool
- Applying the Unsharp Mask filter
Lesson 3 - Working With Selections
Lesson 4 - Layer Basics
- Using the Layers panel
- Rearranging layers
- Applying a gradient to a layer
- Applying a layer style
- Flattening and saving files
Lesson5 - Masks and Channels
- Creating a mask
- Refining a mask
- Creating a quick mask
- Manipulating an image with Puppet Wrap
- Working with channels
Lesson6 - Typographic Design
- Creating a clipping mask from type
- Creating type on a path
- Warping Point Type
- Designing a paragraph of type
Lesson7 - Vector Drawing Techniques
- About bitmap images and vector graphics
- About paths and Pen tool
- Using paths with artwork
- Creating vector objects for the background
- Working with defined custom shapes
- Import a Smart Object
Lesson8 - Painting with the Mix Brush
- Selecting brush settings
- Mix colors
- Creating a custom brush preset
- Mixing colors with a photograph
Lesson9 - Preparing Files for the Web
- Selecting a web design workspace
- Creating slices
- Adding animation
- Exporting HTML and images
- Using the Zoomify feature
- Creating a web gallery
Lesson 10 - Producing and Printing Consistent Color
- About color management
- Specifying color-management settings
- Proofing an image
- Identifying out-of-gamut colors
- Adjusting an image and printing a proof
- Saving the Image as a CMYK EPS file
- Printing