Adobe Photoshop CS3 Advanced
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Course Description:
This excellent Photoshop CS3: Advanced course explores the endless possibilities of digital imaging with Photoshop CS3, and covers the advanced tasks which can be completed on Photoshop CS3. During this excellent Photoshop CS3 course learners will cover various advanced topics including: learn how to manage and organize your images using Adobe Bridge CS3, process your photos using Camera Raw 4, and more. Learn to create stunning compositions using Photoshop’s Smart Objects and the all-new non-destructive Smart Filters and edit images in perspective via the improved Vanishing Point Filter. Gain insider knowledge and a whole host of expert tips about Photoshop CS3 from a master!
Our learning material is available to students 24/7 anywhere in the world, so it’s extremely convenient. These intensive online courses are open to everyone, as long as you have an interest in the topic! We provide world-class learning led by IAP, so you can be assured that the material is high quality, accurate and up-to-date.
What are the requirements?
- You must be 16 or over
- You should have a basic understanding of English, Maths and ICT
- You will need a computer or tablet with internet connection (or access to one)
What skills will I gain?
- Discover the importance of non-destructive editing
- Learn photo retouching techniques how to use and manipulate Smart Objects
- Delve into the mechanics of Smart Filters, live video editing, and the Quick Selection Tool
- Find out how to clone in perspective with Vanishing Point
- Work with 3D objects and make black and white adjustments
Meet the Instructor:
Justin Seeley is an Adobe Certified Photoshop Expert and graphic designer with nearly a decade of experience in the creative media industry. A recognized Photoshop trainer known for his straight-forward teaching style and creative prowess, his techniques have been featured on podcasts such as the Adobe Creative Suite podcast and Photoshop TV, and his tutorials have appeared in publications such as Digit magazine.
Justin has been an avid Photoshop user since version 4.0 and hosts a variety of internet shows dedicated to teaching people around the world. He is the creator and host of the Photoshop Quicktips podcast which is consistently in the Top 10 Software How-To Pod-casts on the iTunes store. Justin is also the host and producer of the Photoshop Quick-tips: Special Effects and Quick Fixes training DVD.
In 2007 Justin co-founded the Photoshop Designers User Group, a non-profit organisation which helps further the education of students and other members of the community. Justin serves as President and Lead Instructor for the group and also presents several free mini-seminars on a variety of digital imaging topics.
A member of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals, Justin currently works for Murray State University as a Graphic Designer and Marketing Consultant. To learn more about Justin and his endeavours visit his websites at www.photoshopquicktips.com and
www.seeleymedia.com.
Course Outline:
Section 01:
- Module 01: Preferences & Settings
- Module 02: Working In Bridge® Cs3
- Module 03: Mastering Camera Raw
- Module 04: The Power Of Adjustment Layers
- Module 05: Smart Objects & Filters
- Module 06: The New Vanishing Point
- Module 07: Working With A Wacom® Tablet
Section 02:
- Module 01: Photoshop Cs3 Automation
- Module 02: Better Black & White Conversions
- Module 03: Using The Sharpening Filters
- Module 04: Retouching Secrets Revealed
- Module 05: Channels: The Untold Story
- Module 06: New Features Of Photoshop Cs3 Extended
How will I be assessed?
- You will have one assignment. Pass mark is 65%.
- You will only need to pay £19 for assessment.
- You will receive the results within 72 hours of submittal, and will be sent a certificate in 7-14 days.
What Certification am I going to receive?
Those who successfully pass this course will be awarded a Photoshop CS3: Advanced certificate. Anyone eligible for certification will receive a free e-certificate, and printed certificate.
What careers can I get with this qualification?
This Advanced Photoshop CS3 course will give you an in depth education in Photoshop, and will give you a whole host of useful tips to take your work to the next level. With this certificate you could go on to higher level study of these programmes, or could get a job in a related field, like Graphic Design. The average salary of a Graphic Designer in the UK is £21,778, which goes up with experience (payscale.com). You could get a job in any of the following industries:
- Image editing
- Photography
- Graphic design
- Digital Design
Key Features
Gain an accredited UK qualification
Access to excellent quality study materials
Learners will be eligible for TOTUM Discount Card
Personalized learning experience
One year’s access to the course
Support by phone, live chat, and email
| Section 1 | |||
| 1: PREFERENCES & SETTINGS | |||
| 1. Setting Preferences | |||
| 2. Optimizing Color Settings | |||
| 3. Working in Different Color Spaces | |||
| 4. Changing the Workspace Color | |||
| 5. Saving Workspace Settings | |||
| 2: WORKING IN BRIDGE® CS3 | |||
| 1. Looking at Preferences & Color Management | |||
| 2. Customizing the Bridge Workspace | |||
| 3. Analyzing & Grouping Images | |||
| 4. Filtering in Bridge | |||
| 5. Adding Copyright Information | |||
| 6. Batch Renaming | |||
| 7. Using Slideshow Mode | |||
| 8. Creating Custom Contact Sheets | |||
| 3: MASTERING CAMERA RAW | |||
| 1. Exploring the Interface | |||
| 2. Adjusting White Balance | |||
| 3. Adjusting Exposure | |||
| 4. Working with Clipping Warnings | |||
| 5. Working with the Vibrance & Saturation Sliders | |||
| 6. Working with the HSL/Grayscale Sliders | |||
| 7. Using Split Tone Sliders | |||
| 8. Using the Retouch Tool | |||
| 9. Editing JPEGs & TIFFs | |||
| 4: THE POWER OF ADJUSTMENT LAYERS | |||
| 1. Non-Destructive vs. Destructive Edits | |||
| 2. Applying Blend Modes | |||
| 3. Making Single Layer Adjustments | |||
| 4. Making Selective Adjustments | |||
| 5. Copy a Layer Adjustment to Another Image | |||
| 6. Retouching in an Empty Adjustment Layer | |||
| 7. Creating a Duotone with a Gradient Map | |||
| 5: SMART OBJECTS & FILTERS | |||
| 1. Opening a File as a Smart Object | |||
| 2. Applying Smart Filters | |||
| 3. Working with Smart Filter Masks | |||
| 4. Making Pixel-Level Modifications | |||
| 5. Placing Vector Artwork | |||
| 6. Linking Smart Objects | |||
| 7. Applying Filters to Live Type | |||
| 8. Warping Smart Objects | |||
| 6: THE NEW VANISHING POINT | |||
| 1. Creating Planes | |||
| 2. Importing & Transforming Images | |||
| 3. Cloning an Image | |||
| 4. Adjusting Image Tonality | |||
| 5. Exporting the Grid | |||
| 6. Warping Objects to Multiple Planes | |||
| 7. Making Precise Image Measurements | |||
| 7: WORKING WITH A WACOM® TABLET | |||
| 1. Explaining the Versatility & Sensitivity of the Pen | |||
| 2. Adding Dimension with Shadows & Highlights | |||
| 3. Making a Collage | |||
| 4. Blending Images & Textures | |||
| 5. Restoring Photos | |||
| 6. Final Comments & Credits | |||
| Section 2 | |||
| 1: PHOTOSHOP CS3 AUTOMATION | |||
| 1. Understanding Actions | |||
| 2. Loading Existing Actions | |||
| 3. Creating New Actions | |||
| 4. Editing Actions | |||
| 5. Saving Actions | |||
| 6. Utilizing Snapshots | |||
| 7. Starting a Batch Process | |||
| 8. Using the Image Processor | |||
| 9. Understanding the Script Events Manager | |||
| 10. Creating PDF Presentations | |||
| 11. Working with Keyboard Shortcuts | |||
| 2: BETTER BLACK & WHITE CONVERSIONS | |||
| 1. Converting to Grayscale in One Step | |||
| 2. Using the Channel Mixer | |||
| 3. Converting to Grayscale with Calculations | |||
| 4. Using Lab Channels | |||
| 5. Using Black & White Adjustment Layers | |||
| 6. Applying a Color Tint to a Grayscale Image | |||
| 3: USING THE SHARPENING FILTERS | |||
| 1. One-Stop Sharpening | |||
| 2. Using Unsharp Mask | |||
| 3. The Power of Smart Sharpen | |||
| 4. More Accurate Smart Sharpening | |||
| 5. Correcting Motion Blur | |||
| 6. Using the Fade Command | |||
| 7. Emboss Filter Sharpening | |||
| 8. Eliminating Color Halos with Lab | |||
| 9. Sharpening Luminosity | |||
| 10. High Pass Sharpening | |||
| 4: RETOUCHING SECRETS REVEALED | |||
| 1. Painting with the History Brush | |||
| 2. Non-Destructive Cloning & Healing | |||
| 3. The Liquify Diet | |||
| 4. Smoothing Skin Tones with a Blur Filter | |||
| 5. Compositing Made Easy | |||
| 6. Correcting Color by Adjusting Threshold | |||
| 7. Removing a Color Cast | |||
| 8. Whitening Teeth | |||
| 9. Exploring the Selection Tools | |||
| 10. Using the New Quick Selection Tool | |||
| 11. Using Refine Edge | |||
| 12. Creating a Path with the Pen Tool | |||
| 13. Converting a Path to a Selection | |||
| 5: CHANNELS: THE UNTOLD STORY | |||
| 1. The Channels Palette | |||
| 2. Beginning a Channel Mask | |||
| 3. Adjusting the Levels to Fine-Tune the Mask | |||
| 4. Enhancing the Edges Using the Brush Tool | |||
| 5. Final Cleanup of the Channel Mask | |||
| 6. Creatively Implementing the Channel Mask | |||
| 7. Fixing Redeye Using the Channels Palette | |||
| 8. Improving the Color in the Lab Color Space | |||
| 6: NEW FEATURES OF PHOTOSHOP CS3 EXTENDED | |||
| 1. Working with Timeline & Frame Animation | |||
| 2. Painting & Cloning Video | |||
| 3. Animating a Photograph | |||
| 4. Color Correcting Video | |||
| 5. Working with 3D Objects | |||
| 6. Creating Slideshows with Sound | |||
| 7. Final Comments & Credits | |||
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