An Introduction to Photoshop Training Course
Course 2952
3 DAY COURSE

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 

Lesson 13: Saving your files

• Understanding file types 
• Choose the right options and file type