Get ready to jump into the exciting world of Adobe Photoshop CS5. Geoff Blake's QuickStart! course will get you up to speed on this industry-standard image-editing software in no time at all. He will also demonstrate some of the amazing new features found inside the latest version including the new Refine Edge dialog box, inserting layered PSD Smart Objects, On Image editing, and more. You will learn the techniques and skills to masterfully handle photos, resize images, and create layered layouts. Finally, he'll show you Photoshop's powerful color correction tools, as well has how to non-destructively adjust images to look their best. Work files are included. Click on one of the movie links below to get started!
* VTC QuickStart! courses are available only to registered Online University members.
Course Overview
Overview
Getting Started with Photoshop
Techniques for Opening Files
Overview of the Interface
The Toolbox
The Palettes
Document & Multiple File Interfaces
The Options Bar & Visibility Options
Navigating within Images
Zooming In & Out
Navigating within Photos
The Navigator Palette
Screen Modes
Resizing & Cropping Images
Comparing Images
Understanding the Image Size Dialog
Resizing with Resampling
Resizing without Resampling
Cropping Images
Resizing the Canvas
Working with Selections
Getting Started with Selections
Moving & Duplicating Selections
Selections Based on Color
Using Free Transform
Combining Selection Tools
Using the Quick Selection Tool
Selection Options
Refining Selection Edges
A Look at Layers
Understanding Layers
Combining Images
Adjusting Layer Contents
Creating Additional Layers
Adding Layered Smart Objects
Color Correcting Photos
Auto Commands and Brightness/Contrast
Using Hue/Saturation
Introducing Levels
Adjustment Layers
On Image Editing
Conclusion
Wrap Up
Credits
About the Author