Adobe Photoshop courses
in Midrand
- Photoshop Beginner Course
- Photoshop Advanced Course
Course Date | City | Course Times | Cost | |
18 Sep - 19 Sep | Midrand | 0830 - 1600 | R4900 | Book |
13 Nov - 14 Nov | Midrand | 0830 - 1600 | R4900 | Book |
We offer these courses in Midrand.
Photoshop CS5, CS6, CC beginner course in Midrand
Course Description:
This course is for anyone who needs to learn how to create raster based images for print, video or web. This application is a must for anyone in digital media content creation.
Course Topics:
- Navigate through the Photoshop interface
- Set up the application
- Work with Photoshop color
- Understand pixels vs. vectors
- Select artwork
- Use Layers
- Utilize Masks
- Understand Channels
- Use Type
- Work with Filters
- Optimize Images for the Web
- Create Rollovers and Slice Images
- Use ImageReady to create web graphics
Photoshop level 1 beginner course in Midrand
Course Details:
Lesson 1: Getting to Know the Work Area
- Starting to work in Adobe Photoshop
- Using the tools
- Using the options bar and other panels
- Undoing actions in Photoshop
- Customizing the workspace
- Finding resources for using Photoshop
- Checking for updates
Lesson 2: Basic Photo Corrections
- Strategy for retouching
- Resolution and image size
- Getting started
- Adjusting the color in Camera Raw
- Straightening and cropping the image in Photoshop
- Replacing colors in an image
- Adjusting saturation with the Sponge tool
- Repairing areas with the Clone Stamp tool
- Using the Spot Healing Brush tool
- Using content-aware fill
- Applying the Unsharp Mask filter
- Saving the image for four-color printing
Lesson 3: Working with Selections
- About selecting and selection tools
- Getting started
- Using the Quick Selection tool
- Moving a selected area
- Manipulating selections
- Using the Magic Wand tool
- Selecting with the lasso tools
- View Sample
- Rotating a selection
- Selecting with the Magnetic Lasso tool
- Cropping an image and erasing within a selection
- Refining the edge of a selection
Lesson 4: Layer Basics
- About layers
- Getting started
- Using the Layers panel
- Rearranging layers
- Applying a gradient to a layer
- Applying a layer style
- Flattening and saving files
Lesson 5: Correcting and Enhancing Digital Photographs
- Getting started
- About camera raw files
- Processing files in Camera Raw
- Merging exposures and applying advanced color correction
- Correcting digital photographs in Photoshop
- Correcting image distortion
- Adding depth of field
Lesson 6: Masks and Channels
- Working with masks and channels
- Getting started
- Creating a mask
- Refining a mask
- Creating a quick mask
- Manipulating an image with Puppet Warp
- Working with channels
Lesson 7: Typographic Design
- About type
- Getting started
- Creating a clipping mask from type
- Creating type on a path
- Warping point type
- Designing paragraphs of type
Lesson 8: Vector Drawing Techniques
- About bitmap images and vector graphics
- About paths and the Pen tool
- Getting started
- Using paths with artwork
- Creating vector objects for the background
- Working with defined custom shapes
- Importing a Smart Object
Our outlines are a guide to the content covered on a typical course. We may change or alter the course topics to meet the objectives of a particular course.
Course Date | City | Course Times | Cost | |
18 Sep - 19 Sep | Cape Town | 0830 - 1600 | R4900 | Book |
13 Nov - 14 Nov | Cape Town | 0830 - 1600 | R4900 | Book |
17 Sep - 18 Sep | Durban | 0830 - 1600 | R4900 | Book |
19 Nov - 20 Nov | Durban | 0830 - 1600 | R4900 | Book |
17 Sep - 18 Sep | Live Online | 0900 - 1600 | R4900 | Book |
29 Oct - 30 Oct | Live Online | 0900 - 1600 | R4900 | Book |
02 Dec - 03 Dec | Live Online | 0900 - 1600 | R4900 | Book |
18 Sep - 19 Sep | Midrand | 0830 - 1600 | R4900 | Book |
13 Nov - 14 Nov | Midrand | 0830 - 1600 | R4900 | Book |
26 Sep - 27 Sep | Port Elizabeth | 0830 - 1600 | R4900 | Book |
21 Nov - 22 Nov | Port Elizabeth | 0830 - 1600 | R4900 | Book |
Course Date | City | Course Times | Cost | |
14 Oct - 15 Oct | Midrand | 0830 - 1600 | R4900 | Book |
04 Dec - 05 Dec | Midrand | 0830 - 1600 | R4900 | Book |
We offer these courses in Midrand.
Photoshop CS5, CS6, CC advanced course
Course Description:
This course is for anyone who creates and works with digital images and seeks to advance beyond the basic skill sets.
Course Topics:
- Color correction of Master Images
- Photo composition
- Photo retouching
- Color management
- Advanced layer techniques
- Color matching
- Advanced halftone techniques
- Advanced tool techniques
- Automation techniques
- Photoshop workflow
Photoshop level 2 advanced course
Course Details:
Lesson 1: New Feature Overview
- Improved Interface
- Adjustment Layer Panel
- Mask Panel
- Improved Dodge, Burn and Sponge Tools
- Enhanced Photomerge technologies including 360° panoramics
- Content Award Scaling
- Fluid Motion Canvas rotation, Zooming and Panning
- Enhanced 3d graphics editing
Lesson 2: Tool and Palette Primer
- Preparing your workspace
- Working with screen modes
- Navigating your document
- Picking colors
- Basic editing tools
- Adobe Bridge
- Editing menus
- Editing keyboard shortcuts
Lesson 3: Selection Primer
- Basic selection tools
- Magic Wand tool
- Quick Select tool
- Refining a selection
- The Select menu
- Quick Mask mode
Lesson 4: Resolution Solutions
- Understanding pixel size
- Resizing images and Pixel Interpolation
- Printing Considerations
Lesson 5: Using Camera Raw
- The Camera Raw dialog box
- Adjusting Multiple images
- Finishing touches
Lesson 6: Color Manipulation
- Using the color wheel
- The Hue/Saturation dialog box
- Replacing color
- Color Balance
- Levels/Curves
- Color Replacement tool
- Channel Mixer
- Gradient Map
Lesson 7: Adjustment Layers
- Using Adjustment Layers
- Photo filter adjustments
- Blending Modes
- Adjusting isolated areas
- Potential problems
- Limitations of Adjustment Layers
Lesson 8: Noise Removal and Sharpening
- Removing film grain and scanner/camera noise
- Compression noise
- How sharpening works
- Selective Sharpening
Lesson 9: Advanced Masking
- The NEW Mask panel
- The Background Erase tool
- The Extract filter
- The Blending sliders
- Creating a mask from Channels
- Vector Masks
- Layer Masks
Lesson 10: Collage
- Creating a panoramic image with photomerge
- Clipping Masks
- Blending Sliders
- Layer Masks
- Vector Masks
- Smart objects
- Warping
- Creating complex collages
Lesson 11: Retouching and Restoration
- Patch tool
- Healing Brush tool
- Spot Healing Brush tool
- Vanishing point
- NEW IMPROVED Dodge, Burn and Sponge tools
- Blur and Sharpen tools
- Lens Correction filter
- Liquify filter
Lesson 12: The Master Image Workflow
- Image capture - resolution
- Initial rough crop and straighten
- Spotting
- Global tonal adjustments
- Global color adjustments
- Reduce or remove noise/grain
- Local tonal adjustments
- Fine-tune localized colors
- Interpret colors
- Double and triple check masks
- Retouching
- Creative effects
- Save master file * Create output specific files
Lesson 13: Working with 3D graphics
- Using 3D shapes presets
- Importing 3D files
- Manipulating 3D objects
- Adjusting 3D lighting and surface textures
- Compositing 3D objects with 2D images
Our outlines are a guide to the content covered on a typical course. We may change or alter the course topics to meet the objectives of a particular course.
Course Date | City | Course Times | Cost | |
14 Oct - 15 Oct | Cape Town | 0830 - 1600 | R4900 | Book |
04 Dec - 05 Dec | Cape Town | 0830 - 1600 | R4900 | Book |
24 Oct - 25 Oct | Live Online | 0900 - 1600 | R4900 | Book |
04 Dec - 05 Dec | Live Online | 0900 - 1600 | R4900 | Book |
14 Oct - 15 Oct | Midrand | 0830 - 1600 | R4900 | Book |
04 Dec - 05 Dec | Midrand | 0830 - 1600 | R4900 | Book |
22 Oct - 23 Oct | Port Elizabeth | 0830 - 1600 | R4900 | Book |
12 Dec - 13 Dec | Port Elizabeth | 0830 - 1600 | R4900 | Book |