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| intermediate | Design | 48 Hours |
| GETTING TO KNOW THE WORK AREA | BASIC PHOTO CORRECTIONS |
| Lesson overview Starting to work in Adobe Photoshop Using the tools Using the options bar and other panels Undoing actions in Photoshop Customizing the workspace Finding resources for using Photoshop Checking for updates Tools panel overview Review questions and answers |
Lesson overview Strategy for retouching Resolution and image size Getting started Adjusting the color in Camera Raw Straightening and cropping the image in Photoshop Replacing colors in an image Adjusting saturation with the Sponge tool Repairing areas with the Clone Stamp tool Using the Spot Healing Brush tool Using content-aware fill Applying the Unsharp Mask filter Saving the image for four-color printing Review questions and answers |
| WORKING WITH SELECTIONS | LAYER BASICS |
| Lesson overview About selecting and selection tools Getting started Using the Quick Selection tool Moving a selected area Manipulating selections Using the Magic Wand tool Selecting with the lasso tools Rotating a selection Selecting with the Magnetic Lasso tool Cropping an image and erasing within a selection Refining the edge of a selection Review questions and answers |
Lesson overview About layers Getting started Using the Layers panel Rearranging layers Applying a gradient to a layer Applying a layer style Flattening and saving files Review questions and answers |
| CORRECTING AND ENHANCING DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHS | MASKS AND CHANNELS |
| Lesson overview Getting started About camera raw files Processing files in Camera Raw Merging exposures and applying advanced color correction Correcting digital photographs in Photoshop Correcting image distortion Adding depth of field Review questions and answers |
Lesson overview Working with masks and channels Getting started Creating a mask Refining a mask Creating a quick mask Manipulating an image with Puppet Warp Working with channels Review questions and answers |
| TYPOGRAPHIC DESIGN | VECTOR DRAWING TECHNIQUES |
| Lesson overview About type Getting started Creating a clipping mask from type Creating type on a path Warping point type Designing paragraphs of type Review questions and answers |
Lesson overview About bitmap images and vector graphics About paths and the Pen tool Getting started Using paths with artwork Creating vector objects for the background Working with defined custom shapes Importing a Smart Object Review questions and answers |
| ADVANCED LAYERING | ADVANCED COMPOSITING |
| ADVANCED LAYERING Lesson overview Getting started Clipping a layer to a shape Setting up a Vanishing Point grid Creating your own keyboard shortcuts Placing imported artwork Adding artwork in perspective Adding a layer style Placing the side panel artwork Adding more artwork in perspective Adding an adjustment layer Working with layer comps Managing layers Flattening a layered image Merging layers and layer groups Stamping layers Review questions and answers |
Lesson overview Getting started Assembling a montage of images Applying filters Hand-coloring selections on a layer Applying Smart Filters Adding drop shadows and a border Matching color schemes across images Automating a multistep task Stitching a panorama Review questions and answers |
| PAINTING WITH THE MIXER BRUSH | WORKING WITH 3D IMAGES |
| Lesson overview About the Mixer Brush Getting started Selecting brush settings Mixing colors Creating a custom brush preset Mixing colors with a photograph Review questions and answers |
Lesson overview Getting started Creating a 3D shape from a layer Manipulating 3D objects Using the 3D panel to adjust lighting and surface texture Merging two-dimensional layers onto 3D layers Importing 3D files Merging 3D layers to share the same 3D space Adding a spot light Painting on a 3D object Using Repoussé to create 3D text Creating a 3D postcard Review questions and answers |
| PREPARING FILES FOR THE WEB | PRODUCING AND PRINTING CONSISTENT COLOR |
| Lesson overview Getting started Selecting a web design workspace Creating slices Exporting HTML and images Using the Zoomify feature Creating a web gallery Review questions and answers |
Lesson overview About color management Getting started Specifying color-management settings Proofing an image Identifying out-of-gamut colors Adjusting an image and printing a proof Saving the image as a CMYK EPS file Printing Review questions and answers |
