Computer Training

Photoshop - Intermediate

Course Length: 2 Days

Course Prerequisites

  • Required: Understanding of Photoshop Introduction topics.

Course Description

  • This course looks at masking and layers, vector paths, swatches, gradients and patterns, layer types and styles, and advanced masking. If time permits, additional colour correction and some tips & tricks will be covered

Detailed List of Topics

Masking and Clipping Layers

  • Erase a Background from Behind Complex Foreground Detail
  • Edit a Selection by Painting a Quick Mask Overlay
  • Save and Edit a Selection in an Alpha Channel
  • Create, View, and Edit a Layer Mask
  • Make Areas Within a Layer Semi-Transparent
  • Clip a Layer to the Shape of Another

Masking with Vector Paths

  • Create Vector Paths
  • Edit Paths
  • Mask an Image with a Path

Filling Image Areas

  • Fill Image Areas with Swatch Colors
  • Create Gradients
  • Create Patterns

Creating Special Effects

  • Distort Editable Type
  • Create Layer Comps
  • Control Cropping Precisely
  • Restore Photographs
  • Simulate Painted Effects

Actions

  • Create an Action
  • Manage Actions