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Adobe PhotoShop CS3:
Advanced
Duration: 2 Days
Method: Hands-on, Instructor-led
PSCS3ADV

General
Working with Adobe Bridge
History - linear vs. non-linear, the Log
Managing presets
Integration with other Creative Suite applications

Selection Techniques
Using the Pen tool to create paths
Using the Extract filter
Using channels to generate selections

Type
Understanding the type tools
Type on paths
Advanced typography
Type layers as masks and more

Design Techniques
Adjustment and fill layers
Working with layer groups
Using Blending modes
Working with Smart Objects
Creating custom vector shapes
Using the pen tool to create accurate Beziér curves
Transformations - pixels, paths and selections, tips and tricks with free transform, step and repeat
Working with complex brushes
Creating versions of a composition using Layer Comps
Creating animation for the web
Working with Video Layers

Masks
Layer masks - generating masks based on selections, gradients and other content
Working with Vector masks
Clipping Masks - applying transparency based masks to single or multiple layers

Effects and Filters
The Vanishing Point filter
Warp transformations
Smart Filters: converting layers, modifying parameters, masking
Layer styles - creating styles, going into depth with style parameters

Adjustments & Retouching
Using the Info palette
Selective adjustments
Retouching with filters and masks
Levels and Curves in detail
Working with Histograms and Color Samplers
The Black and White command
Photo Filters, Highlights and Shadows and the Channel Mixer
Opening files as Camera Raw; nondestructive adjustments with Camera Raw

Channels
Understanding colour channels
Saving selections as channels
Alpha channels - channel operations and other techniques
Using channels with filters

Colour management
Working with colour for the screen and for print
Customising colour settings
Embedding colour profiles

Automation
Creating and running Actions

Course Overview
This course covers a wide range of techniques for print and the screen, and goes into in-depth editing, design and production techniques.
Course Aims
Delegates will be able to use Photoshop with confidence and produce high quality and great looking images.
Course Pre-requisites
Delegates should have a strong understanding of standard PhotoShop techniques as can be gained from our Adobe PhotoShop CS3: Introduction.
Qualification Map
None.
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