Complete Training for Adobe Photoshop CS5 (Institutional Use)

Watch Complete Training for Adobe Photoshop CS5 (Institutional Use)

  • 2010
  • 1 Season

Complete Training for Adobe Photoshop CS5 (Institutional Use) from Class on Demand is a comprehensive guide to mastering one of the most widely-used programs in the digital world. Aimed specifically at institutional use, this series covers all aspects of Adobe Photoshop CS5 from beginner to advanced levels.

Over the course of 86 lessons, users will learn about the program's user interface, how to work with layers, how to make adjustments to images, and much more. Each lesson is easy to follow and comes complete with a downloadable PDF guide that provides a step-by-step walkthrough of the process.

The course begins with an introduction to the program, explaining the basics of the Photoshop user interface, including how to create new documents, how to navigate the software, and how to save your work. Classes then provide an overview of the different types of layers in Photoshop and how they can be used to create complex compositions.

Subsequent lessons cover the different tools used in the program, such as the marquee, lasso, and magic wand tools. Students learn how to work with text, adjusting its size, color, and position. They will also learn how to work with paths and shapes, and how to use gradients and patterns to create unique designs.

The lessons on filters and effects are particularly enlightening, highlighting the different options available and showing how they can be used to alter images. Students are shown how to create a variety of effects, including blurs, sharpening, and noise reduction.

Adjustment layers are also given especial attention as they help users to make changes to an image without affecting the original image data. Users learn how to use tools like Levels and Curves to adjust brightness, contrast, and color balance.

The course also covers more advanced topics, such as working with 3D layers and using the Content-Aware Fill feature to replace unwanted areas of an image. Furthermore, students will learn how to create custom brushes and how to use layer masks to create sophisticated designs.

Instructors also explain how to work with advanced selection techniques, including creating selections based on color range and using the Select and Mask dialog box to refine selections. Furthermore, users are provided with the tools required to enable them to work with Camera RAW files, including adjusting exposure and color temperature.

At the end of the course, users will also learn how to automate a range of tasks with scripts and actions, making it possible to do repetitive tasks quickly and efficiently.

Complete Training for Adobe Photoshop CS5 (Institutional Use) from Class on Demand is an ideal resource for anyone wanting to master this critical software for photography and design. With a combination of hands-on tutorials, downloadable guides, and expert tips, users will develop the skills necessary to work confidently and efficiently with Adobe Photoshop CS5.

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Seasons
7.0: Special Techniques (Institutional Use)
7. 7.0: Special Techniques (Institutional Use)
October 17, 2010
7.0: Special Techniques 7.1: Introduction 7.2: Paste Into 7.3: Content-aware Scaling 7.4: Content-aware Fill 7.5: Puppet Warp 7.6: Warp Tool 7.7: Filter Gallery 7.8: Faux HDR 7.9: Lens Correction 7.10: Vanishing Point 7.11: Creating Panoramas
6.0: Editorial Techniques (Institutional Use)
6. 6.0: Editorial Techniques (Institutional Use)
October 17, 2010
6.0: Editorial Techniques 6.1: Introduction 6.2: Editorial Layout 6.3: Photo Compositing 6.4: Tilt-Shift Effect 6.5: 3D Effects 6.6: Image Distressing
5.0:  Retouching Techniques (Institutional Use)
5. 5.0: Retouching Techniques (Institutional Use)
October 17, 2010
5.0: Retouching Techniques 5.1: Introduction 5.2: Photo Retouching 5.3: Beauty Retouching with Liquify 5.4: Photo Restoration
4.0: Web Graphics (Institutional Use)
4. 4.0: Web Graphics (Institutional Use)
October 17, 2010
4.0: Web Graphics 4.1: Introduction 4.2: Creating Web Layouts 4.3: Optimizing Graphics for the Web 4.4: Using the Animation Palette 4.5: Favicons, Seamless Tiles, Batching, and Zoomify
3.0:  Styles, Adjustment Layers & Layer Masks (Institutional Use)
3. 3.0: Styles, Adjustment Layers & Layer Masks (Institutional Use)
October 17, 2010
3.0: Styles, Adjustment Layers & Layer Masks 3.1: Introduction 3.2: Special Effects with Styles 3.3: Color, Gradient, and Pattern Adjustment Layers 3.4: Tonal Correction Adjustment Layers 3.5: Layer Masks
2.0:  Photoshop Tools (Institutional Use)
2. 2.0: Photoshop Tools (Institutional Use)
October 17, 2010
2.0: Photoshop Tools 2.1: Introduction 2.2: Selection Tools 2.3: Transformation Tools 2.4: Paint Tools 2.5: Retouching Tools 2.6: Text Tools 2.7: Pen Tools
1.0: Photoshop Overview (Institutional Use)
1. 1.0: Photoshop Overview (Institutional Use)
October 17, 2010
1.0: Photoshop Overview 1.1: Introduction 1.2: Workspace Overview 1.3: Working with Documents 1.4: Using the Layers Panel Effectively 1.5: The History and Actions Panels
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  • Premiere Date
    October 17, 2010