Adobe - Photoshop (Basics)

Discover Adobe Photoshop in this basic training. Learn how to use layers, how to edit images and export them to the web.
Private session

This training is available in a private or personalized format. It can be provided in one of our training centres or at your offices. Call one of our consultants of submit a request online.

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  • Duration: 2 days
  • Regular price: On request

Course outline

Duration : 2 days

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Objectives

  • Know the Photoshop working environment.
  • Know and modify image types and modes.
  • Master selection methods.
  • Make color corrections.
  • Export for the Web.

Teaching method

Lectures - Demonstrations - Guided exercises.

Contents

Introducing Photoshop

  • The type of "bitmap" software
  • The working environment
  • Toolbox, palettes and menus
  • Software preferences
  • Image display
  • Rulers and guides
  • Tool options bar
  • History palette
  • Different save formats
Image preparation
  • Image cropping
  • Resolution and size calibration
  • Enlarge work area
Using selection
  • The different selection tools
  • Operations on selections
Using layers
  • Working with layers
  • Layer effects
  • Text layers
Color
  • Color modes
  • Background and foreground colors
  • Color selector
  • Color and swatch palettes
Retouching images
  • Levels
  • Color balance
  • Brightness and contrast
  • Hue and saturation
  • Buffer tool
  • Blur and sharpen tools
  • Light and shadow tools
  • Color replacement
  • Image modification options
  • Blur and sharpen filters
Export for the Web
  • Save images for the Web

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