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Adobe Photoshop CS4 & CS3 Core Video Training (Mac/PC DVD)
 
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Adobe Photoshop CS4 & CS3 Core Video Training (Mac/PC DVD)

by Mediaroots Ltd
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  • Platform:    Windows Vista / XP, Mac OS X
  • Media: DVD-ROM
  • Item Quantity: 1

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Product Features

  • Accessible British narration and informal, yet motivational, presentation style
  • Convenient, PC and Mac compatible format – start learning in seconds
  • Clear, comprehensive and easy-to-follow instruction for students and creatives
  • Learn at your pace by watching all the way through or skipping to specific topics
  • Suitable for designers, illustrators, photographers, developers, animators, 3D artists and others of all abilities
  • Learn faster, understand better and retain more information through interactive, visual training
  • Reduce learning time by 80% by earning from home and from a professional trainer – a working UK creative
  • Learn faster through watching, listening and doing real-world exercises
  • Learn from UK presenters who are working creatives, and specialists in their fields
  • Learn individual tools and techniques, as well as how to apply them to real life briefs

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  • ASIN: B001PR0UT8
  • Release Date: 6 Mar 2009
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,543 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)

Product Description

Manufacturer's Description

Instructors: Mark Schlesinger
Format: DVD-ROM (Includes
Exercise Files)
Platform: PC and MAC

Level: Beginner to Advanced
Duration: 9 hours / 182 lessons

What is a Mediaroots Video Training DVD-Rom?
Mediaroots Video Training DVD-Roms are like having your own personal tutor. Just place the DVD-Rom into your PC or Mac and start watching! Watching the videos are like looking over the instructor's shoulder while they work, looking at their computer screen as they talk you through what they're doing.

Why use a Mediaroots product instead of going on a training course?
Courses at training centres cost upwards of £500 for just a two day course. Our training DVD-Roms give the flexibility to allow you to learn at your own pace, at a time good for you and the place you feel most comfortable.

Who are Mediaroots products targeted at?
Mediaroots products aren't targetted at any specific group, they are suitable for anyone looking to learn a piece of software, however they do provide a particular focus on teaching skills and techniques relevant to an academic course or job.

What skill level is required?
All of our Video Training DVD-Roms start with the very basics and work upwards to cover the more advanced techniques, so it doesn't matter if you've never even opened the program before, or already have a bit of experience.

Product Outline

Photographer, designer, illustrator... whatever your occupation or level of knowledge, this training DVD teaches you everything you need to know to get the most from this powerful imaging software, including the latest CS4 enhancements such as the revolutionary "Content-Aware Scaling" feature, and extended features such as 3D, animation and video tools.

This Video Training DVD-Rom is the perfect guide to learning Photoshop. The tutorials cover Photoshop CS4 and CS3, so you can follow along with what is being taught regardless of what version of Photoshop you have.

Mediaroots is the leading UK provider of video-based software training


Overview

Adobe® Photoshop® is the must-have image editing software for graphics professionals and amateur photographers alike. This comprehensive, engaging and professionally produced training DVD uses a logical, step-by-step approach to take the pain out of learning Photoshop® CS4 (including all the new features) and CS3. Photoshop® guru Mark Schlesinger takes you through everything from editing photos to creating complex, multi-layered designs and illustrations and, in the process, passes on a vast array of invaluable tips and tricks.

It’s easy to either progress through the complete course or jump straight to a particular topic. The DVD starts with the basics, including the toolbar, screen modes, and how to open and save documents, and then breaks down the software into key subjects such as "Working with Masks" and "Painting Tools". Each subject is then broken down into interesting sub-sections. For example, "Painting Tools" is sub-divided into "Working With Colour", "Fill and Gradients", "The Brush and Pencil Tools" and "The Eraser Tools".

All of the new CS4 features are covered in depth, making this DVD the quickest way to get up to speed on the latest Photoshop enhancements, including the new tabbed interface for improved usability, the revolutionary Content-Aware Scaling feature for perfect cropping, improved toning tools and all the other new and enhanced features. Plus, because nothing beats practical experience, you’ll be guided through everything from designing your own magazine cover to making a web banner through a series of practical exercises. Learn from the comfort of your own home, at your own pace. Order today and learn Photoshop® CS4 and CS3 inside out.



Mediaroots teach using
real-world exercises and projects
Mediaroots use only presenters sourced from the British creative industry

Course Outline

1. Introduction

  • Welcome

2. Introduction to Adobe Bridge 2.0

  • Introduction to Adobe Bridge Part 1
  • Introduction to Adobe Bridge Part 2

3. Interface

  • The New Interface
  • The New Interface (CS4)
  • Using the Workspace
  • Document Window
  • Tabbed Windows (CS4)
  • The Toolbox
  • Palettes
  • Screen Modes
  • Performance Options
  • Spring-loaded Keys (CS4)

4. Navigation

  • Navigation and Viewing
  • Zooming
  • Smooth Zooming (CS4)
  • Quick Jump Tool (CS4)
  • Rotate Canvas (CS4)
  • Scrolling and Panning
  • Resolution and Image Size - Part 1
  • Resolution and Image Size - Part 2

5. Creating, Saving and Opening Documents

  • Creating a Document
  • Saving a PSD
  • Opening Documents
  • Extra Import Formats (CS4)

6. Working with Documents

  • Resizing Documents/Canvas
  • Undoing
  • Copy and Pasting

7. Transformation

  • Transform Options
  • Free Transform
  • Rotating and Flipping
  • Content Aware Scale Tool (CS4)
  • Protect Skin Tone in Scaling (CS4)
  • Arbitrary Rotation
  • Smart Objects

8. Selection Tools

  • Marquees
  • Lasso Tools - Part 1
  • Lasso Tools - Part 2
  • The Magic Wand Tool
  • The Quick Selection Tool
  • Inverting a Selection
  • Using Refine Edge
  • Feathering and Anti-aliasing

9. Cropping Tool

  • Cropping
  • Crop and Rotate
  • Crop Perspective

10. Color Tools

  • Colour Palettes
  • Creating Swatches
  • Colour Picker and Eyedropper

11. Painting Tools

  • Working with Colour
  • Fill and Gradient
  • The Brush and Pencil Tools
  • The Eraser Tools

12. Drawing Tools

  • The Pen Tool
  • Editing Paths
  • Clipping Paths
  • Vector Shapes

13. Editing Tools

  • The Dodge Tool
  • Clone Stamp Tool
  • Cloning and Healing
  • Patch Tool
  • The Burn Tool
  • The Sponge Tool
  • Smudge and Sharpen
  • Enhanced Burn, Dodge, Sponge (CS4)

14. Working with Type

  • The Type Tools
  • Formatting Type
  • Wrapping and Warping Text
  • Working with Type on a Path
  • Editing and Rasterizing

15. History Palette

  • The History Palette
  • Creating Snapshots
  • The History Brush Tool

16. Working with Layers

  • How Layers Work
  • Creating Layers and Moving Layers
  • Blending Layers and More
  • Opacity and Fills
  • Layer Blending Modes
  • Adjustment Layers
  • Edit Adjustment Layers
  • Adjustment Layers in Adjustment Panels (CS4)
  • Layer Styles
  • Layer Groups

17. Working with Masks

  • Understanding Masks
  • Clipping Masks
  • Type Masks
  • Quick Mask
  • The New Mask Panel (CS4)

18. Guides and Rulers

  • Adjusting the Rulers
  • Creating and Modifying Guides

19. Colour Correction

  • Using the Histogram
  • Adjusting Curves
  • Adjusting Levels
  • Adjust Hue/Saturation
  • Adjust Brightness/Contrast
  • Matching Colour
  • Using Photo Filters
  • Black and White
  • Creating Duotones
  • Inverting Colors
  • Colour Replacement Tool
  • Working with Variations
  • Adjustment Panel (CS4)
  • Vibrance (CS4)

20. Channels

  • The Channels Palette
  • Using Channels
  • Alpha Channels

21. Using Filters and Effects

  • Working with the Filter Gallery
  • Textures
  • Lighting Effects
  • Blur Tools
  • Smart Filters
  • Smart Filter Masks
  • Vanishing Point 2.0

22. Automated Tools

  • Auto Align Layers
  • Auto Blend Layers
  • Photomerge

23. Using Photoshop for the Web

  • Slicing

24. Using Camera Raw

  • Introduction to Camera Raw
  • Overview of Using Camera Raw

25. File Formats, Exporting and Printing

  • Saving Documents in Different Formats
  • Exporting to Various Programs
  • New Export Formats (CS4)
  • Printing Documents
  • Enhanced Printing (CS4)

26. Exercises

  • Facial Touch Ups
  • Photo Restoration Work
  • Making a Simple Magazine Cover - Part 1
  • Making a Simple Magazine Cover - Part 2
  • Whitening Teeth
  • Making a Web Banner
  • Colour Replacement
  • Using Filters
  • Making a CD Cover - Part 1
  • Making a CD Cover - Part 2
  • Simple Animated GIF
  • A5 Flyer for a Custom Brand

27. Photoshop CS3/CS4 Extended

  • Introduction

28. Working with 3D Tools

  • Compatible 3D File Formats
  • Importing 3D Content
  • Working with 3D Object Tools - Part 1
  • Working with 3D Object Tools - Part 2
  • Using 3D Cameras
  • 3D Lighting
  • Applying Layer Styles to 3D Objects
  • Layer Masks with 3D Objects
  • 3D Widgets, Drawing on Objects (CS4)
  • Turning 2D Objects into 3D (CS4)

29. New Animation Tools

  • Animation
  • The Animation Palette - Part 1
  • The Animation Palette - Part 2
  • Animating Position
  • Animating Layer Styles
  • Animating Opacity
  • Animating Global Lighting
  • Managing Keyframes
  • Controlling Keyframe Interpolation
  • Onion Skinning

30. Working with Video

  • Importing and Viewing Video
  • Shortcut Keys for Video
  • Trimming and Splitting
  • Lifting and Extracting
  • Timeline Edits
  • Replacing Footage
  • Converting to Frame-based Animation
  • Flattening Footage
  • Interpreting Footage
  • Favourite Layers

31. Advanced Video Techniques

  • Working with Light Effects
  • Using Filters on Video
  • Cloning, Patching and Healing Footage
  • Restoring Changes
  • Compositing Video

32. DICOM Image Support

  • Importing DICOM Images
  • Arranging Images
  • Datasets and Anonymous Options
  • Window Level Tool
  • Viewing Image Sequences

33. Analysis Tools

  • Measurement Scale
  • Measuring Lengths and Areas
  • Recording and Exporting Measurements
  • The Count Tool

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    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Training!, 18 Mar 2009
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    This review is from: Adobe Photoshop CS4 & CS3 Core Video Training (Mac/PC DVD) (DVD-ROM)
    Was Stuck between jobs... Had No thoughts of what I wanted to do with Myself.. Thought my skills had hit a dead end... Until I purchased the CS3 / CS4 training for Photoshop Created by Mediaroots. With the simple layout and easy to listen to trainers, I immediately learnt skills which I thought I was too Old to learn.

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    4.0 out of 5 stars Very good but a bit dull, 16 July 2010
    This review is from: Adobe Photoshop CS4 & CS3 Core Video Training (Mac/PC DVD) (DVD-ROM)
    This is a very informative DVD demonstrating everything you need to know about Photoshop. It is very thorough, demonstrating every tool, filter and effect one by one. The only slight problem I had with it was it was a bit...dull. The tutor has such a bland way of speaking, I found myself dozing off in places. And the volume keeps changing between chapters. But you won't get more detailed and complete instruction for your money. Hell of a lot cheaper than booking an official Adobe training course - and this way, if you don't get something, just rewind and watch that bit again. Recommended.
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