An Introduction to Photoshop Training Course

Course Outline

This 3-day hands-on introductory Photoshop training provides a thorough overview of the interface, the tools, the features, tricks, and tips for using Photoshop CC. The course is an ideal combination of instructor-led demonstration and hands-on practice.

An Introduction to Photoshop Training Course Benefits

In this Photoshop training, you will learn how to:
- How to use photo correction techniques as well as different effects using the Photoshop platform.
- Use Photoshop in professional projects.
An Introduction to Photoshop CC Training Course Prerequisites
- Practical working knowledge of computers and basic Mac OS X or Windows skills

Introduction to Photoshop Training Course Outline

Lesson 1: Understanding How Digital Images Work

About the PDF file format
Understanding RGB and CMYK color models
Image size vs. Resolution - What’s the difference?
Pixel Aspect Ratio - Are all pixels square?
Bits per channel - What does that mean?
Alpha Channel - Why is this important to us?

Note: The curricula above comprise activities typically covered in a class at this skill level. The instructor may, at their discretion, adjust the lesson plan to meet the needs of the class.

Lesson 2: Getting to Know the Work Area

Restoring default preferences
Starting to work in Adobe Photoshop
Using the tools
Sampling a color
Working with tools and tool properties
Undoing actions in Photoshop
More about panels and panel locations

Lesson 3: Basic Photo Corrections

Strategy for retouching
Resolution and image size
Opening a file with Adobe Bridge
Straightening and cropping the image in Photoshop
Adjusting the color and tone
Using the Spot Healing Brush tool
Applying a content-aware patch
Repairing areas with the Clone Stamp tool
Sharpening the image

Lesson 4: Working with Selections

About selecting and selection tools
Using Cloud Documents
Using the Magic Wand tool
Using the Quick Selection tool
Moving a selected area
Using the Object Selection tool
Manipulating selections
Selecting with the lasso tools
Rotating a selection
Selecting with the Magnetic Lasso tool
Selecting from a center point
Resizing and copying a selection
Cropping an image

Lesson 5: Layer Basics

About layers
Using the Layers panel
Rearranging layers
Applying a gradient to a layer
Applying a layer style
Adding an adjustment layer
Updating layer effects
Adding a border
Flattening and saving files

Lesson 6: Quick Fixes

Improving a snapshot
Adjusting facial features with Liquify
Blurring a background
Creating a panorama
Filling empty areas when cropping
Correcting image distortion
Extending depth of field
Removing objects using Content-Aware Fill
Adjusting perspective in an image

Lesson 7: Masks and Channels

Working with masks and channels
Using Select and Mask and Select Subject
Creating a quick mask
Manipulating an image with Puppet Warp
Using an alpha channel to create a shadow
Working with masks and channels

Lesson 8: Typographic Design

About type
Getting started
Creating a clipping mask from type
Creating type on a path
Warping point type
Designing paragraphs of type
Adding a rounded rectangle
Adding vertical text

Lesson 9: Vector Drawing Techniques

About bitmap images and vector graphics
About paths and the Pen tool
Getting started
Drawing a shape with the Pen tool
Drawing a path traced from a photo
Converting a path to a selection and a layer mask
Creating a logo with text and a custom shape

Lesson 10: Advanced Compositing

Arranging layers
Using Smart Filters
Painting a layer
Adding a background
Using the History panel to undo edits
Upscaling a low-resolution image

Lesson 11: Painting with the Mixer Brush

About the Mixer Brush
Getting started
Selecting brush settings
Mixing colors
Mixing colors with a photograph
Painting and mixing colors with brush presets

Lesson 12: Exploring Neural Filters

Understanding Neural Filters
Getting started
Exploring the Neural Filters workspace
Improving complexion with Skin Smoothing
Combining Neural Filters