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Understanding Adobe Photoshop

Understanding Adobe Photoshop

Thursday, March 18, 2010 

9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (half day)

 Objective, Audience/Expected Skill Level, and Format
 

Objective:  To gain a comprehensive understanding of the most powerful features of Adobe Photoshop that are often missed or overlooked. 


Audience/Expected Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate users of Adobe Photoshop who need to integrate it into their professional workflow.

 

Format: Lab

 

 Seminar Description

 

Overview: This seminar focuses on filling in the gaping holes many Photoshop users don't realize they have.  Whether it's understanding resolution and color space or more advanced topics like color correction and selections, this seminar will tackle them all.  Learn practical advice to cut through the clutter of Adobe Photoshop. 

 

Highlights:

  • Learn how to customize Photoshop's workspace
  • Discover how to precisely size images and level the power of smart objects
  • Make advanced selections and accurate adjustments
  • Learn the art of non-destructive color correction
  • Composite layers with professional masking techniques
  • Add and stylize text to your designs
  • Automate repetitive tasks with actions and scripts

 Text Provided

 Helpful Links
  PD Spring 2010 Brochure in PDF format
  How to Register (cost, waiting list policy, etc.)
  Contact the Registrar

 Instructor Profile
 
Richard Harrington
 
 
 
 

A certified instructor for Adobe and Apple, Richard Harrington is a practiced expert in motion graphic design and digital video. Starting his career out in the world of broadcast journalism, Rich has always had great interest in visual communications.  Harrington is a member of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals Instructor Dream Team, and a popular speaker on the digital video circuit.  He has chaired conferences since 2003 for the National Association of Broadcasters.  Harrington is also an internationally published author.  His book, Photoshop for Video, was the first of its kind to focus on Photoshop’s application in the world of video. He is also a contributing author for Apple’s Aperture, iLife ’09 and iWork ’09, Final Cut Pro On the Spot, Video Made on a Mac, After Effects at Work, and Producing Video Podcasts.