Advanced Photoshop CS3 Training (2 days)

Advanced Photoshop CS3 Training Course Overview

In this Adobe Photoshop training course, students will learn advanced features of Photoshop CS3 that will help them work with the tool more efficiently and effectively.

Advanced Photoshop CS3 Training Course Goals

• Learn to work with vector masks, paths, and shapes
• Learn advanced layer techniques
• Learn advanced compositing techniques
• Learn to prepare files for the web
• Learn to work with scientific images
• Learn to produce and print consistent color

Advanced Photoshop CS3 Training Course Prerequisites

Experience in the following areas is required:

• Experience with the basics of Photoshop CS3 as taught in Webucator's Introduction to Photoshop Training course.

Advanced Photoshop CS3 Training Course Outline

1. Vector Drawing Techniques in Photoshop CS3
   1. About Bitmap Images and Vector Graphics
   2. About Paths and The Pen Tool
   3. Using Paths with Artwork
   4. Creating Vector Objects for the Background
   5. Working with Defined Custom Shapes
   6. Importing a Smart Object
2. Advanced Layeringusing Photoshop CS3
   1. Clipping a Layer to a Shape
   2. Setting Up a Vanishing Point Grid
   3. Creating Your Own Keyboard Shortcuts
   4. Placing Imported Artwork
   5. Filtering Smart Objects
   6. Adding a Layer Style
   7. Placing the Side Panel Artwork
   8. Adding More Artwork in Perspective
   9. Adding an Adjustment Layer
   10. Working with Layer Comps
   11. Managing Layers
   12. Flattening a Layered Image
   13. Merging Layers and Layer Groups
   14. Stamping Layers
3. Advanced Compositingusing Photoshop CS3
   1. Automating a Multistep Task
   2. Applying Smart Filters
   3. Setting Up a Four-Image Montage
   4. Hand-Coloring Selections on a Layer
   5. Changing the Color Balance using Photoshop CS3
   6. Applying Filters
   7. Moving a Selection
   8. Creating a Cutout Effect
   9. Matching Color Schemes Across Images
4. Preparing Files for the Web using Photoshop CS3
   1. Setting Up a Web Design Workspace
   2. Creating Slices
   3. Adding Animation
   4. Animating a Layer Style
   5. Exporting HTML and Images
   6. Adding Interactivity
5. Working with Scientific Images in Photoshop CS3
   1. Viewing and Editing Files in Adobe Bridge
   2. Brightening and Boosting Color in an Image
   3. Creating a Map Border and Work Area
   4. Making a Custom Border
   5. Measuring Objects and Data
   6. Exporting Measurements
   7. Creating a Cross Section
   8. Measuring in Perspective
   9. Using the Vanishing Point Filter
   10. Adding a Legend
   11. Creating a Slide Show
6. Producing and Printing Consistent Color in Photoshop CS3
   1. Reproducing Colors
   2. Specifying Color-Management Settings
   3. Proofing an Image
   4. Identifying Out-of-Gamut Colors
   5. Adjusting an Image and Printing a Proof
   6. Saving the Image as a Separation
   7. Printing

Advanced Photoshop CS3 Training Course Materials

Each student will receive a copy of Adobe Photoshop CS3 Classroom in a Book by the Adobe Creative Team, which will serve as a guide for the class.

Advanced Photoshop CS3 Training Course Technical Requirements and Setup Instructions

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