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System Requirements
- Platform: Windows Vista
- Media: DVD-ROM
- Item Quantity: 1
Product Features
- Learn how to non-destructively adjust image color
- Discover how to use layers to organize and lay out a poster
- See how to create and apply special effects
- Discover how to create and save intricate selections
- Learn how to set file format and image compression for use on the web.
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Description
Mastery of Adobe Photoshop CS4 requires a solid foundation in the fundamental tools and techniques used by the pros to create eye-popping effects, achieve stunning visuals. Total Training for Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended: Essentials is intended for the beginner to intermediate user as a guide through comprehensive tutorials on color correction, layout techniques, special effects and image touch up. This series will give you the confidence and know-how to achieve fantastic results using Photoshop CS4 new interface and enhanced tools.
The updates to Photoshop CS4 include the Adjustments and Masks panel, the 3D commands, annotations and an improved interface. In addition you will learn non-destructive color effects and color correction, how to set file format and image compression for use on the web and how to create and apply special effects.
By the time you've finished watching Total Training for Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended: Essentials, you will be proficient will the skills required for managing and manipulating images in Photoshop. You will know all about photo retouching, color correction and how to use the Quick Mask mode, work with selections, resize images and many more valuable and time saving techniques to use when working with Photoshop CS4.
COURSE OUTLINE
Lesson 1: INTRODUCTION TO ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CS4 (55 min)
1. Exploring the Toolbox
2. The New CS4 Applications Bar & the Options Bar
3. Exploring Panels & Menus
4. Creating & Viewing a New Document
5. Customizing the Interface
6. Setting Preferences
7. Zooming & Panning an Image
8. Working with Multiple Images, Rulers, Guides & Grids
9. Undoing Steps with History
10. Adjusting Color with the New Adjustments Panel
11. The New Masks Panel & Vibrance Color Correction Command
12. The New Note Tool & the Save for Web & Devices Interface
13. The New Auto-Blend & Auto-Align Layers Commands
14. The New 3D Commands
Lesson 2: EXPLORING ADOBE BRIDGE (16 min)
1. Browsing Images in Bridge
2. Metadata, Keywords & Filters
3. Building Collections & Smart Collections
4. Moving, Copying & Renaming Images
Lesson 3: RESIZING & CROPPING IMAGES (29 min)
1. Understanding Pixels & Resolution
2. The Image Size Command
3. Interpolation Options
4. Resizing for Print & Web
5. Cropping & Straightening an Image
6. Adjusting Canvas Size & Canvas Rotation
Lesson 4: WORKING WITH BASIC SELECTIONS (38 min)
1. Selecting with the Elliptical Marquee Tool
2. Using the Magic Wand & Free Transform Tool
3. Selecting with the Regular & Polygonal Lasso Tools
4. Combining Selections
5. Using the Magnetic Lasso Tool
6. Using the Quick Selection Tool & Refine Edge
7. Modifying Selections
Lesson 5: GETTING STARTED WITH LAYERS (55 min)
1. Understanding the Background Layer
2. Creating, Selecting, Linking & Deleting Layers
3. Locking & Merging Layers
4. Copying Layers, Using Perspective & Layer Styles
5. Filling & Grouping Layers
6. Introduction to Blending Modes
7. Blending Modes, Opacity & Fill
8. Creating & Modifying Text
Lesson 6: PAINTING IN PHOTOSHOP (43 min)
1. Using the Brush Tool
2. Working with Colors & Swatches
3. Creating & Using Gradients
4. Creating & Working with Brushes
5. Using the Pencil & Eraser Tools
6. Painting with Selections
Lesson 7: PHOTO RETOUCHING (31 min)
1. The Red Eye Tool
2. The Clone Stamp Tool
3. The Patch Tool & the Healing Brush Tool
4. The Spot Healing Brush Tool
5. The Color Replacement Tool
6. The Toning & Focus Tools
7. Painting with History
Lesson 8: INTRODUCTION TO COLOR CORRECTION (25 min)
1. Color Spaces & Color Modes
2. The Variations Command
3. The Auto Commands
4. Adjusting Levels
5. Adjust Curves, Non-Destructively, with Adjustment Layers
Lesson 9: USING QUICK MASK MODE (13 min)
1. Quick Mask Options
2. Painting a Selection
3. Saving & Removing a Selection from the Background
Lesson 10: WORKING WITH THE PEN TOOL (18 min)
1. Understanding Paths & the Pen Tool
2. Creating Straight & Curved Paths
3. Creating Combo Paths
4. Creating a Clipping Path
Lesson 11: CREATING SPECIAL EFFECTS (27 min)
1. Getting Started with Photoshop Filters
2. Smart Filters
3. Creating Text Effects
4. Applying Gradients to Text
Lesson 12: EXPORTING YOUR WORK (16 min)
1. Saving with Different File Formats
2. Saving for Web & Devices
3. Printing Options
4. Credits
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
The quality of the training is of a high standard, but I got really frustrated with the strong American accent of the presenter and some of the stuff he was coming out with, I just didn't get it, even though it was not to do with the program itself, but American culture! For customers in the UK I'd suggest that training from a British company such as Mediaroots may be more relevant.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
I bought this DVD after doing the first lesson online and I wasn't disappointed. I now understand things like channels, masks and layers that I only vaguely understood before.
There's one mistake in the product listing. It says this is for a PC but it is also Mac compatible -- in fact, half of the lessons in the videos are done on a Mac!
There's one mistake in the product listing. It says this is for a PC but it is also Mac compatible -- in fact, half of the lessons in the videos are done on a Mac!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Best way to start learning Photoshop.
16 Sep 2009
As someone who knows a little about Photoshop I still managed to learn a few little neat tricks. Geoff goes in depth about the majority of the tools in photoshop and all the different ways to access them. One cool trick I can mention is holding Ctrl and SpaceBar and then clicking and dragging a square to zoom to that square(you can also just single click on the canvas). Previously i would press Ctrl + a few times to zoom and then pan to the location.
Little things like that are through out the whole DVD. Following along with the project files make learning Photoshop so much easier than reading a book. If you have two monitors watch the DVD on one and then follow along in Photoshop on the other.
The structure of the DVD is great and you can even skip lessons and go to only what you need to know with an easily accessible menu.
As an intermediate user of Photoshop i found some lessons a little boring and some things get repeated a few times. I can't wait to get my hands on the "Advanced" DVD. If you're new to Photoshop i highly recommend giving this a go. You will not regret it.
I wish i knew about the Total Training DVD's years ago when i was learning Photoshop.
This DVD is suited for MAC and WINDOWS users. Geoff alternates between a WINDOWS and MAC machine every lesson. Whenever he presses ctrl he makes sure to mention for MAC users to press command and vice versa.
The reason i gave 4 stars is because i wanted a little more for what i paid. I didn't want the lessons to end.
Little things like that are through out the whole DVD. Following along with the project files make learning Photoshop so much easier than reading a book. If you have two monitors watch the DVD on one and then follow along in Photoshop on the other.
The structure of the DVD is great and you can even skip lessons and go to only what you need to know with an easily accessible menu.
As an intermediate user of Photoshop i found some lessons a little boring and some things get repeated a few times. I can't wait to get my hands on the "Advanced" DVD. If you're new to Photoshop i highly recommend giving this a go. You will not regret it.
I wish i knew about the Total Training DVD's years ago when i was learning Photoshop.
This DVD is suited for MAC and WINDOWS users. Geoff alternates between a WINDOWS and MAC machine every lesson. Whenever he presses ctrl he makes sure to mention for MAC users to press command and vice versa.
The reason i gave 4 stars is because i wanted a little more for what i paid. I didn't want the lessons to end.
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