Adobe® Photoshop® and Colour Printing: Basics and Beyond

Learn how to use Photoshop to create professional-looking images for both print & the Web. Identify the components of the Photoshop environment, learn about the differences between raster & vector graphics, & learn how to use Adobe Bridge...

Course Outline

This course provides instruction on how to use Photoshop to create professional-looking images for both print and the Web. In this course, students will identify the components of the Photoshop environment, learn about the differences between raster and vector graphics, and learn how to use Adobe Bridge. Students will explore various methods of ing image areas and will learn how to modify and manipulate ions. In addition, students will learn how to work with text, layers, and layer effects how to adjust, retouch, and resize images and how to prepare images for printing and the Web.

Course Outline Getting started

• File types
• The Photoshop environment
• Getting help

Working with image ions

• ion techniques
• Topic B: Modifying ions

Working with layers

• Creating layers
• Modifying layers
• Using Type layers
• Using layer effects

Adjusting images

• Image modes
• Hue/Saturation and Vibrance adjustments
• Levels adjustments

Retouching images

• Repairing image defects
• Painting
• Using the Background Eraser
• Using filters

Resizing images

• Image resolution
• Image canvas size

Preparing finished images

• Images for Web use
• Images for print use
• Outputting images
• Printing an image
• Importing images

Day 2 In day 2, students will learn how to use color fills, gradients, patterns, and overlays. Students will also create layer masks, grayscale masks, and clipping masks to show or hide various parts of an image. Students will then learn how to create and edit paths and convert type to paths. In addition, students will learn how to apply a variety of creative effects, use the Vanishing Point feature and Smart Filters, create layer comps, and prepare images for use in video productions. Finally, students will learn how to work more efficiently in Photoshop.

Fills and overlays

• Filling image areas
• Gradients and patterns
• Layer overlays

Masks

• Mask channels
• Layer masks
• Grayscale masks
• Clipping masks

Vector paths

• Creating vector paths
• Editing vector paths
• Vector masks
• Paths for creative imagery

Creative image effects

• Painted effects
• Warping
• Efficient compositing
• Vanishing Point
• Smart Filters
• Layer comps
• Images for video

Automating tasks

• Actions
• Organizing actions
• Batch processing
• Customizing Photoshop

Day 3 Day 3 focuses on the specific information needed to create professional-looking images for high-end business printers and commercial print shops. In this course, students will learn how to optimize color management for print. They will explore various techniques for adjusting the quality of an image and making color adjustments. Students will learn how to use CYMK separations for prepress, customize ink options, and adjust CYMK curves. Students will also explore various options for using grayscale, spot-color, and duotones.

Color management

• Color management basics
• Calibration and synchronization
• Color space conversion
• Printing with color management

Photographic techniques

• Digital photo quality
• Photographic adjustments
• Lens adjustments
• Merging images

RGB image adjustments

• Color correction principles
• Measuring color
• Automatic adjustments
• Curves adjustments
• Hand-retouching color
• Color replacement

CMYK separations

• Prepress color settings
• Creating color separations
• CMYK image adjustments
• Sharpening

Grayscale and spot colors

• Grayscale conversion
• Spot-color images
• Duotones

Additional Details

Pre-Requisites

Certificates offered

Certificate of completion

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations less than 2 business weeks before the expected delivery date are eligible for a 50% refund, or a credit voucher will be provided for regularly scheduled courses (choice being that of the registrant). Credit Vouchers are transferable within the same company. Please send your cancellation notice to info@itplanit.com.

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A very interesting course. Claude Gerin, our instructor, was excellent in making this a very interesting and learning experience. THANKS!

Reviewed by Oleg T. 2012