Photoshop CS4 Advanced

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Photoshop courses are conducted using CS4, however these courses are suitable for users of earlier or later versions.

 

 

General Course Information

In this 2 day program, participants will gain the knowledge and skills to allow them to use more advanced techniques for creating image effects.

 

You will learn to

Ø  Add colours to the Swatches palette; apply colours to selections and as fill layers; apply patterns and gradients; use the Preset Manager to save presets; and apply colours and gradients by using overlay layer styles.

Ø  Paint in Quick Mask mode and in an alpha channel to specify a selection; create layer masks to hide layer content; create grayscale masks to partially mask part of an image; and use a clipping mask to conform one layer to the shape of another.

Ø  Use the path tools and commands to create and edit vector paths; use paths to create vector masks and clipping paths; convert type to paths and wrap type along a path; and use paths to create vector-based artwork.

Ø  Use painting tools, filters, and blending modes to simulate different media; warp text and layers; group layers and create Smart Objects; edit images by using the Vanishing Point filter; apply Smart Filters and mask Smart Filter effects; and create layer comps.

Ø  Use the Actions palette to record, play, and edit actions; display actions as buttons and organize actions into action sets; use actions to batch-process images; and customize keyboard shortcuts and menus.

 

What skills you need

The ability to use the basics of Photoshop to create and modify images to the level covered in the Photoshop CS3 Introduction course.

 

Electus training

Electus is a South Australian company with 20 years of experience in training.  Trainers and facilitators at Electus are chosen for their expertise, practical and broad experience in their field and a relaxed and friendly manner.

 

Training includes

Each participant receives a training reference manual/workbook and supplementary training materials. 

Refreshments and lunch are provided.

 

Duration

2 days

9:00am-4:30pm

 

 

Who needs to come

Anyone who is currently using Photoshop to modify images, who would like to learn additional skills for creating image special effects.

 

Regular venue

37 Angas Street

Adelaide SA

(near Victoria Square)

 

 

How to book

Contact Electus by
phone: (08) 8221 5517
fax: (08) 8221 5518
email: mail@electus.com.au

 

 

Course dates

Visit www.electus.com.au for the latest course schedule or ring us on (08) 8221 5517.

 

 

 

 

Electus– Now offering 44 nationally recognised qualifications                                                           37 Angas Street, Adelaide SA 5000

                                                                                                                                                                                        Telephone: 08 8221 5517

                                                                                                                                                                                          Facsimile: 08 8221 5518

                                                                                                                                                                                 Email: mail@electus.com.au

                                                                                                                                                                                              www.electus.com.au


 

Photoshop CS4 Advanced

 

 

Course Content

 

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

·         Organising actions

·         Batch-processing

·         Batch-processing files

·         Customising Photoshop

 

ACE Exam Objectives Map

·         Comprehensive exam objectives

 

 

 

 

 

 

Electus– Now offering 44 nationally recognised qualifications                                                           37 Angas Street, Adelaide SA 5000

                                                                                                                                                                                        Telephone: 08 8221 5517

                                                                                                                                                                                          Facsimile: 08 8221 5518

                                                                                                                                                                                 Email: mail@electus.com.au

                                                                                                                                                                                              www.electus.com.au