Chad Perkins is an Adobe Certified Instructor in Photoshop. He has been teaching graphics applications at advanced levels for five years and has a very charismatic and humorous approach to teaching that keeps students entertained and enlightened. Chad served for over two years as the Digital 3D and Animation Specialist at a leading lenticular art creation facility in Southern California, where he produced finished art for Warner Brothers, Paramount, and Disney, among others.
Platform: Windows & MAC OS
Format: DVD-ROM & Online
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Description:
Learn how to use Adobe Photoshop CS3 proficiently from the comfort of your own home or office. Lessons are done at your own pace so you can start and stop the video segments at any time. From the basics of selecting colors and elements in photos, to the magic of special effects and layering, these Photoshop CS3 tutorials cover what you need to know to make your images dazzle.
Total Running Time: 8 Hrs, 2 DVDs
Project Files: Included
Note: These tutorials cover topics that are relevant to both Photoshop CS3 & Photoshop CS3 Extended.
Highlights
* Open your eyes to the wonders of Photoshop CS3: image manipulation, design layouts, and more.
* Sharpen your Photoshop skills with document basics and keyboard shortcuts for Mac & PC.
* Understand the importance of using layers with every project.
* Save time with automation tools for saving and loading, cropping, PhotoMerge, and web galleries.
Disc Contents:
DISC 1 - Photoshop Fundamentals
Lesson 1: THE GLORY OF PHOTOSHOP (27 min)
1. Color Correction
2. Editing Non-Destructively
3. Painting with Digital Paint
4. Doctoring Images
5. Using Special Effects
6. Automating Your Workflow
7. Sorting & Organizing Photos in Adobe Bridge
8. Understanding Industry-Specific Work
9. Integration with Other Programs
Lesson 2: PREPARING TO USE PHOTOSHOP (36 min)
1. Using the New CS3 Interface
2. Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts
3. Customizing Menus
4. Customizing Your Workspace
5. Creating a New Document
6. Examining the Document Window
7. Navigating Documents
8. Using Essential Keyboard Shortcuts
9. Differences between Mac & PC Functionality
Lesson 3: SELECTION BASICS (34 min)
1. Introducing Selecting
2. Using the Marquee Tools
3. Using the Lasso Tools
4. Experimenting with Selection Tricks
5. Manipulating Selections
6. Using the Magic Wand Tool
7. Using the Quick Selection Tool
8. Refining Selection Edges
9. Saving Selections
Lesson 4: LAYER BASICS 26:59 min)
1. Utilizing Layers Will Save Your Life
2. Stacking Order
3. Renaming & Duplicating Layers
4. Applying Layer Locks
5. Understanding Opacity
6. Selecting & Linking Multiple Layers
7. Creating a Layer Group
8. Learning My Favorite Trick
Lesson 5: COLOR THEORY & COLOR CORRECTION (48 min)
1. Understanding Color Theory
2. Using the Adobe Color Picker
3. Creating & Using Swatches
4. Using Tools for Correcting Luminance
5. Using Commands for Correcting Luminance
6. Using Tools for Correcting Color
7. Using Commands for Correcting Color
8. Making Black & White Adjustments
Lesson 6: PAINTING 101 (27 min)
1. Discovering the Power of Brushes
2. Creating a Soft-Edged Brush
3. Changing the Brush Tip
4. Using Brushes with Other Tools
5. Previewing Advanced Brushes
6. Creating Brushes from Scratch
7. Using the Eyedropper Tool
Lesson 7: UNDO OPTIONS & THE HISTORY PALETTE (17 min)
1. Undoing Mistakes
2. Changing History State Preferences
3. Using the History Palette
4. Allowing Non-Linear History
5. Using Scratch Disks
Lesson 8: GUIDES, RULERS & THE HELP VIEWER (22 min)
1. Referencing the Adobe Help Viewer
2. Using Rulers
3. Working with Guides
4. Choosing Color Samples
5. Using the Count Tool
6. Using the Ruler Tool
7. Using the Annotation Tools
Lesson 9: RASTER VS. VECTOR-BASED IMAGES (32 min)
1. Contrasting Raster & Vector Images
2. Making Shapes
3. Creating Text
4. Learning Typography Basics
5. Warping Type
6. Final Comments & Credits
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