Adobe Photoshop

Course Overview

Title:
Adobe Photoshop
Type:
NewsU Tech Course

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The power of photographs and images is undeniable -- whether you are putting together a print or online product. The 32 courses in this Adobe Photoshop training program provide detailed instructions for both Macintosh and PC users at beginner and advanced levels. You will learn everything from basic image sharpening to highly advanced functions such as creating animation for the Web. This comprehensive course will teach you how to manage photos effectively and efficiently, with tips and training on shortcuts and quick keys.

This course has 41 sections:

  • Photoshop CS4: New Features (1 hour) Explore the new tools and features in the Photoshop CS4 interface.
  • Photoshop CS4: Level 1 (5 hours, 30 minutes) Learn to use layers to create special effects.
  • Photoshop CS4: Level 1 (Macintosh) (6 hours) Learn to use layers to create special effects.
  • Photoshop CS4: Level 2 (5 hours) Create accurate masks and image effects, retouch images, work with video files.
  • Photoshop CS4: Level 2 (Macintosh) (5 hours) Create accurate masks and image effects, retouch images, work with video files.
  • Photoshop CS4: Photo Printing and Color (8 hours, 20 minutes) Use color management techniques and color correct images to ensure optimal print output.
  • Photoshop CS4: Photo Printing and Color (Macintosh) Use color management techniques and color correct images to ensure optimal print output.
  • Photoshop CS4: Web Production (5 hours, 30 minutes) Create finished Web pages and export individual slices and create an HTML Web page that displays a table containing the sliced sections.
  • Photoshop CS4: Web Production (Macintosh) (5 hours, 15 minutes) Create finished Web pages and export individual slices and create an HTML Web page that displays a table containing the sliced sections.
  • Photoshop CS3: Level 1 (6 hours) A prerequisite for more advanced CS3 courses, you will learn the basic tools and editing features.
  • Photoshop CS3: Level 2 (5 hours, 30 minutes) Now you’re ready to work with advanced tools and features to enhance images and to work with video.
  • Photoshop CS3: Photo printing and color (9 hours, 30 minutes) New users will learn how to get the same consistent, high-quality images that professionals do.
  • Photoshop CS3: Web Production (7 hours) You will learn how to put components on a Web page and add interactivity to them.
  • Photoshop CS2: Exploring Photoshop CS2 (2 hours) Entry-level course teaches you how to customize Photoshop for your personal use.
  • Photoshop CS2: Automating Tasks (2 hours) Learn how to get the most out of Photoshop with these tips on creating shortcuts and quick keys.
  • Photoshop CS2: Designing Web Page Layouts (3 hours) Learn how to create a Web page layout and how to slice and export images.
  • Photoshop CS2: Creating Animations for the Web (1 hour, 20 minutes) Create the basic sequence of animation by using layers.
  • Photoshop CS2: Enhancing Images with Color and Special Effects (4 hours, 20 minutes) Learn to add realism and depth by painting image with color and also learn to create gradients and patterns.
  • Photoshop CS2: Enhancing Images with Text and Color (6 hours, 30 minutes) Learn the different image modes that allow you to apply colors to images and enhance them with text and special effects.
  • Photoshop CS2: Exploring Color Management (3 hours) Learn how to calibrate your monitor and use color management profiles. You will also learn about preparing images for commercial printing.
  • Photoshop CS2: Masking Images (13 hours) Discover the various techniques for creating and editing masks using vector paths.
  • Photoshop CS2: Preparing Images for the Web (4 hours, 30 minutes) Learn about the factors that affect file sizes. Also explore the different formats that can be used to get the best quality images on the Web.
  • Photoshop CS2: Using Advanced Image Enhancement Techniques (3 hours) Now you’re ready to take your Photoshop skills to the next level – incorporating photo and video content on your Web page.
  • Photoshop CS2: Working with Advanced Color Settings for Print Images (7 hours, 20 minutes) Get your photos in the best shape for high-quality CMYK separations for commercial printing. Also learn about converting color to grayscale and getting the best contrast in your photos.
  • Photoshop CS2: Working with Images (7 hours) Learn to size your images for the best result as well as how to create and edit composites.
  • Photoshop CS3: Level 1 for Macintosh (5 hours) A prerequisite for more advanced CS3 courses, you will learn the basic tools and editing features.
  • Photoshop CS3: Level 2 for Macintosh (5 hours) Now you’re ready to work with advanced tools and features to enhance images and to work with video.
  • Photoshop CS3: Photo printing and color for Macintosh (7 hours) New users will learn how to get the same consistent, high-quality images that professionals do.
  • Photoshop CS3: Web Production for Macintosh (5 hours, 40 minutes) You will learn how to put components on a Web page and add interactivity to them.
  • Photoshop CS2: Exploring Photoshop CS2 for Macintosh (2 hours) Entry-level course teaches you how to customize Photoshop for your personal use.
  • Photoshop CS2: Level 1 for Macintosh (Part 1) (19 hours, 30 minutes) Learn tools for painting, retouching and enhancing images.
  • Photoshop CS2: Level 1 for Macintosh (Part 2) (8 hours) Continue working with tools for painting, retouching and enhancing images. Also work with layers and layer selection.
  • Photoshop CS2: Level 1 for Macintosh (Part 3) (4 hours) Keep advancing your work with tools and layers.
  • Photoshop CS2: Level 1 for Macintosh (Part 4) (5 hours, 30 minutes) As you advance in your work with tools and layers, you’ll be able to apply what you have learned to get better images.
  • Photoshop CS2: Level 2 for Macintosh (Part 1) (6 hours) Learn to create images for the Web and cross-platform viewing. Learn the difference in preparing an image for print and for the Web.
  • Photoshop CS2: Level 2 for Macintosh (Part 2) (1 hour, 20 minutes) How to manipulate color settings so that an image looks the same regardless of output device or platform.
  • Photoshop CS2: Level 2 for Macintosh (Part 3) (3 hours) Explore the advance features in CS2 and how to automate tasks using actions, scripts and variables.
  • Photoshop CS2: Working with Images for Macintosh (6 hours) Learn to size images for the best results. Create and edit composite images.
  • Photoshop CS2: Enhancing Images with Text and Color for Macintosh (5 hours) Learn the different modes to get professional quality images and special effects.
  • Photoshop CS2: Automating Tasks for Macintosh (2 hours) Learn about time-saving features that allow you to assign keyboard shortcuts to frequently performed tasks.
  • Photoshop CS2: Enhancing Images with Color and Special Effects for Macintosh (5 hours) Use various tools and techniques to digitally enhance photos and add special effects.
  • Photoshop CS2: Enhancing Images with Color and Special Effects for Macintosh (5 hours) Use various tools and techniques to digitally enhance photos and add special effects.Photoshop
Who should take this course:

Anyone who wants to create the highest quality images – in the most efficient way possible -- for print or for the Web. The course includes beginner and advanced segments for Macintosh and PC users in Photoshop CS2, CS3 and CS4.

Training Partner:

Element K

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Technical Requirements:
  • This course requires Flash Player 8 or higher. After signing in, you may be prompted to install the latest version of Flash or Shockwave the first time you launch a course.
  • For Mac users, we recommend accessing this course with Firefox or Safari 2.x or higher.
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