Photoshop CS4 Extended - Level 1

Overview
In this course, you will work with some of the tools and features to edit images using Photoshop CS4. New features in this version include 3D painting and compositing, 3D object and property editing, content aware scaling, a new live and dynamic Adjustments panel and a new Masks panel.

Comments
Basic PC skills: a basic understanding of a computer operating system, launching an application, creating and saving files, and copying files from CDs and other media.

Next Step: Photoshop CS4 - Level 2

Lesson 1: Exploring Photoshop Environment

• Differentiate Raster and Vector Graphics
• Explore the Photoshop Environment
• Customize the Photoshop Environment
• Work with Navigation Tools
• Customize Menus
• Explore Adobe Bridge
• Apply Metadata and Keywords

Lesson 2: Sizing Images

• Determine Display and Print Resolution
• Crop an Image

Lesson 3: Selecting Image Areas

• Select Image Areas with the Marquee Tools
• Select Image Areas with the Lasso Tools
• Save Selections
• Select Image Areas with the Magic Wand Tool
• Select Image Areas with the Magnetic Lasso Tool
• Modify Selections

Lesson 4: Creating Image Composites

• Make Floating Versus Fixed Selections
• Undo Previous Steps
• Create Layers
• Create Smart Objects
• Transform Layers
• Copy Layers Between Images
• Save Images in Photoshop Format
• Work with Multiple Layers
• Arrange Layers

Lesson 5: Blending Composite Images

• Defringe Images
• Simulate Transparency with Opacity and Blending Modes
• Feather Edges

Lesson 6: Exploring Image Modes

• Examine Mode Characteristics
• Explore Grayscale and Bitmap Modes
• Explore Color Modes

Lesson 7: Applying Colors

• Select Colors
• Work with Painting Tools
• Clone Image Areas with the Clone Stamp Tool

Lesson 8: Enhancing Images with Text and Special Effects

• Create Type Layers
• Apply Layer Effects
• Work with Filters
• Merge and Flatten Layers

Lesson 9: Adjusting Images

• Create Levels Adjustment Layers
• Enhance Images Using Toning Tools
• Change the Hue/Saturation of Images

Lesson 10: Saving Completed Images

• Save Images as PDF
• Save Images for Use in Print Applications
• Save Images for the Web

Photoshop CS4 - Level 2

Overview
In this course, you will learn skills to enhance your ability to create accurate masks; image effects; retouch images; and automate repetitive tasks. New features in this version of  Photoshop include 3D painting and compositing, 3D object and property editing, content aware scaling, a new live and dynamic Adjustments panel and a new Masks panel.

Comments
Basic PC skills, a basic understanding of a computer operating system, creating and saving files, and copying files from CDs and other media recommended.

Prerequisite: Photoshop CS4 - Level 1

Lesson 1: Masking and Clipping Layers

• Erase a Background
• Edit a Selection by Painting a Quick Mask Overlay
• Save and Edit a Selection in an Alpha Channel
• Work with Layer Masks
• Make Areas Within a Layer Semitransparent
• Clip a Layer to the Shape of Another

Lesson 2: Masking with Vector Paths

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

Lesson 3: Filling Image Areas

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

Lesson 4: Creating Special Effects

• Distort Editable Type
• Warp an Image
• Create Layer Comps
• Crop Images Precisely
• Restore Photographs
• Simulate Painted Effects

Lesson 5: Automating Tasks

• Create an Action
• Manage Actions