Photoshop CS5 Level 2

Length
2 Days

Class Fees
1 Student	$695
2 Students	$1100
3 Students	$1450
4+ Students	Call

Note:  Those using CS4 can still benefit from this course.  There is only one significant and a few minor changes on the Level 2 outline from CS4 to CS5, and those changes will be pointed out to CS4 students.  There should be no confusion when returning to work and using CS4.

Note: Maximum class size at our Atlanta classroom is two students, though in most cases if you are the only one to sign up from your organization, you will be the only student. There is no extra charge for 1-on-1 training and no classes are cancelled. Three or more students must train on-site at their place of business. For more information, please read about our class sizes.

Note on Fees:  Multiple student discounts are for multiple students from one organization.

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Class Times
Classes can be held at any time per the customer's schedule, but unless arranged otherwise, classes run from 9 AM to 5 PM each day, with an hour for lunch.

Description
Art=Visual's Photoshop Level 2 course is a two day course that picks up where Level 1 left off.  You now have to retouching and basic compositing skills, now it's time to start creating advanced compositions from multiple images using masking, blend modes, and advanced layer techniques.  Use filters nondestructively utilizing Smart Objects, Smart Filters, and Smart Text.  This is essential for anyone working as a graphic or web designer.  These skills are used in the creation ALL advertisements, brochures, posters, CD covers, magazines, and other print and web graphics.

Prerequisites
Must have knowledge of the topics covered in Photoshop CS5 Level 1.

After completing this course a student will be able to
• Create colors for print and web
• Convert color images to black and white
• Add effects to layers using Layer Styles
• Work nondestructively with Smart Objects, Smart Filters, and Smart Text
• Create selections from soft edged objects such as hair and fur
• Create realistic compositions from multiple images
• Use masking and blending techniques, the key to all Photoshop creativity
• Utilize text features
• Add artistic filters to images
• Use vector drawing tools to create custom shapes
• Automate repetitive tasks with Action and the Image Processor

Class materials
Steve uses his own photographs and written materials for the class.  For students who did not take the Level 1 course, Art=Visual provides them with their own copy of Deke McClelland's Photoshop One-On-One book to use as a reference manual.

Art=Visual classes have plenty of hands-on practices that allow students to create real world art and compositions.

Course Outline

Lesson 1: Creating Colors
• RGB, CMYK, Grayscale, and Spot Color Definitions
• Document Color Modes
• Color Picker vs. Color Panel
• Eyedropper Tool
• Swatches Panel
• Creating Gradients (Enhanced for CS5)

Lesson 2: Black & White Conversions
• Grayscale Mode
• Gradient Map Command
• Black and White Filter

Lesson 3:  Advanced Layers
• Layer Styles
• Trimming layers
• Layer groups
• Creating layers from selections
• Layer Comps

Lesson 4: Smart Objects and Smart Filters
• Creating Smart Objects (Enhanced for CS5)
• Editing Smart Objects
• Importing Illustrator and PDFs

Lesson 5: Masking
• Layer Masks
• Adjustment Layer masks
• Using the Paint Brush to mask
• Using the Gradient Tool to mask
• Deleting and disabling masks
• Create real life compositions using advanced masking techniques

Lesson 6:  Blend Modes
• Practical uses for Blend Modes
• Effects using Blend Modes
• Creating compositions using Blend Modes

Lesson 7: Advanced Selections
• Extract subjects with hair or fur with Refine Edges (New to CS5)
• Background Eraser

Lesson 8: Filters
• Sharpening: Unsharp Mask and Smart Sharpen
• Blurring: Gaussian Blur and Motion Blur
• Creative Filters
• Smart Filters
• Vanishing Point Filter
• Liquefy Filter
• Puppet Warp Filter (New to CS5)

Lesson 9: Adding Text
• Text Tool
• Character and Paragraph Panels
• Typography Basics and Definitions
• Text Color
• Text Effects
• Text Warp
• 3D Repoussé (New to CS5)
• Smart Text
• Text and Clipping Masks

Lesson 10: Vector Shape Tool
• Vector vs. Bitmap
• Shape Tools
• Editing shapes
• Getting Custom Shapes from Adobe Exchange

Lesson 12:  Automation
• Actions
• Batch Processing
• Image Processor

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