Introduction to Photoshop CS3
Get started with Photoshop CS3. Learn a non-destructive workflow and creative techniques that can be used for print, web, and design. Software required: Photoshop CS3.
What you'll learn
Get started with Photoshop CS3. Learn a non-destructive workflow and creative techniques that can be used for print, web, and design. Contains over six hours of project-based training. Great for those new to Photoshop CS3 and seeking time-saving tips. Popular highlights include: Tool Overview; Palette Overview; Print / Web / Design Workflows; Non-Destructive Workflow; Managing Multi-layer Documents; Creating Effects; Restoring Photographs; Enhancing Photographs; Color Adjustments and Correction; Utilizing Automation Scripts; Creating Actions; Building Web Galleries; Using Photomerge; Using Bridge; Working with Camera Raw Images; Compressing Images for Web; Working with Smart Objects & Smart Filters; Importing Adobe Illustrator Files. Software required: Photoshop CS3.
Table of contents
- Overview of Workspace and UI 3m
- Creating Documents / Opening Documents 4m
- Mastering the Marquee Tool 6m
- Using the Move Tool and Some of the Shortcuts Associated with It 4m
- Making Selections Using the Lasso Tool 7m
- Working with the Magic Wand and Quick Select Tools 7m
- Cropping Images 3m
- Slicing Images for the Web 2m
- Repairing Images with the Heal Brush 9m
- Painting with the Brush Tool 7m
- Modifying Brushes with the Brush Palette 13m
- Changing Colors Using the Color Replacement Tool 5m
- Fixing Images with the Clone Tool 7m
- Painting in Time with the History Brush 4m
- Erasing Pixels - Tools and Workflows 10m
- Using and Customizing Gradients 10m
- Filling Selections with the Paint Bucket 4m
- Blurring and Sharpening an Image 4m
- Smearing Images with the Smudge Tool 4m
- Dodging and Burning Images 6m
- Enhancing Images with the Sponge Tool 3m
- Creating Paths with the Pen Tool 9m
- Creating Organic Shapes with the Freeform Pen Tool 3m
- Creating Shapes Using the Shape Tool 6m
- Creating Text in Your Document Using the Text Tool 8m
- Modifying the Text Using the Character Palette 8m
- Loading Your Own Shape Tools 9m
- Creating Custom Vector Shapes 6m
- Leaving Notes in Your Image Using the Annotation Tool 3m
- Sampling Colors - Tools and Shortcuts 4m
- Measuring and Counting Objects in Your Image 4m
- Panning and Zooming Your Image 5m
- Picking the Right Color Using the Color Picker 4m
- Making Selections Using the Quickmask Mode 8m
- Mastering the Layer Palette 8m
- Continuing with the Layer Palette 12m
- Storing Selections Using Alpha Channels 5m
- Creating Paths from Selections 1m
- Working with the Navigator; Histogram and Info Palette 4m
- Selecting and Storing Colors; Creating Custom Styles 8m
- Creating Snapshots and Using Actions 8m
- Building a Preset Tool Library 5m
- Creating Multiple Layouts Using the Layer Comp Palette 3m
- Publishing Your Images to the Web as a Gallery 7m
- Creating Panoramic Images Using Photomerge 4m
- Saving Images for the Web Using Various Compression Settings 9m
- Working with GIF Images 3m
- Animating Graphics in Photoshop 7m
- Using the New Timeline Feature 4m
- Working with Video in Photoshop 3m
- Resizing Images and Cropping 8m
- Adjusting Tonal Value with Levels 6m
- Using the Brightness and Contrast Adjustments 2m
- Tinting Images with the Photo Filter 3m
- Matching Colors Between Different Images 2m
- Using Gradient Mapping to Remap Colors 2m
- Creating Rich Black and White Images 5m
- Mastering the Layer Mask 11m
- Non-destructive Editing with Smart Objects 6m
- Using Smart Filters to Stack Filters 8m
- Having Fun with Liquify 9m
- Working with Camera Raw 6m
- Extracting Images from the Background 3m
- Using Guides; Snapping and Aligning 5m
- Clipping Layers and Grouping 9m
- Conclusion 1m
