Adobe Photoshop courses
in Woodmead
- Photoshop Beginner Course
- Photoshop Advanced Course
Sorry, we currently do not have any public courses scheduled for the Photoshop level 1 course in Woodmead. Please contact us to see if we can put one on the schedule for you.
We offer these courses in Woodmead.
Photoshop CS5, CS6, CC beginner course in Woodmead
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 Woodmead
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 | |
| 16 Jan - 17 Jan | Cape Town | 0830 - 1600 | R4900 | Book |
| 13 Mar - 14 Mar | Cape Town | 0830 - 1600 | R4900 | Book |
| 12 May - 13 May | Cape Town | 0830 - 1600 | R4900 | Book |
| 01 Jul - 02 Jul | Cape Town | 0830 - 1600 | R4900 | Book |
| 18 Sep - 19 Sep | Cape Town | 0830 - 1600 | R4900 | Book |
| 13 Nov - 14 Nov | Cape Town | 0830 - 1600 | R4900 | Book |
| 16 Jan - 17 Jan | Midrand | 0830 - 1600 | R4900 | Book |
| 13 Mar - 14 Mar | Midrand | 0830 - 1600 | R4900 | Book |
| 12 May - 13 May | Midrand | 0830 - 1600 | R4900 | Book |
| 01 Jul - 02 Jul | Midrand | 0830 - 1600 | R4900 | Book |
| 18 Sep - 19 Sep | Midrand | 0830 - 1600 | R4900 | Book |
| 13 Nov - 14 Nov | Midrand | 0830 - 1600 | R4900 | Book |
| 28 Jan - 29 Jan | Port Elizabeth | 0830 - 1600 | R4900 | Book |
| 02 Apr - 03 Apr | Port Elizabeth | 0830 - 1600 | R4900 | Book |
| 09 Jul - 10 Jul | Port Elizabeth | 0830 - 1600 | R4900 | Book |
| 26 Sep - 27 Sep | Port Elizabeth | 0830 - 1600 | R4900 | Book |
| 21 Nov - 22 Nov | Port Elizabeth | 0830 - 1600 | R4900 | Book |
Sorry, we currently do not have any public courses scheduled for the Photoshop level 2 course in Woodmead. Please contact us to see if we can put one on the schedule for you
We offer these courses in Woodmead.
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 | |
| 12 Dec - 13 Dec | Port Elizabeth | 0830 - 1600 | R4900 | Book |
| 14 Feb - 15 Feb | Port Elizabeth | 0830 - 1600 | R4900 | Book |
| 30 Apr - 01 May | Port Elizabeth | 0830 - 1600 | R4900 | Book |
| 17 Jul - 18 Jul | Port Elizabeth | 0830 - 1600 | R4900 | Book |
| 22 Oct - 23 Oct | Port Elizabeth | 0830 - 1600 | R4900 | Book |
