Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended: Essentials

Overview

Mastery of Adobe Photoshop CS4 requires a solid foundation in the fundamental tools and techniques used by the pros to create eye-popping effects and achieve stunning visuals. Total Training for Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended: Essentials is intended for the beginner to intermediate user as a guide through comprehensive tutorials on colour correction, layout techniques, special effects and image touch up. This series will give you the confidence and know-how to achieve fantastic results using Photoshop CS4’s new interface and enhanced tools.

The updates to Photoshop CS4 include the Adjustments and Masks panel, the 3D commands, annotations, and an improved interface. In addition you will learn non-destructive colour effects and colour correction, how to set file format and image compression for use on the web, and how to create and apply special effects.

By the time you’ve finished watching Total Training for Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended: Essentials, you will be proficient will the skills required for managing and manipulating images in Photoshop. You will know all about photo retouching, colour correction and how to use the Quick Mask mode, work with selections, resize images and many more valuable and time saving techniques to use when working with Photoshop CS4.

Learning with Study 365 has many advantages. The course material is delivered straight to you and can be adapted to fit in with your lifestyle. It is created by experts within the industry, meaning you are receiving accurate information, which is up-to-date and easy to understand. This course is comprised of professional learning material, all delivered through a system that you will have access to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for 365 days (12 months).

Course Curriculum

1: Introduction To Adobe Photoshop Cs4

2: Exploring Adobe Bridge

3: Resizing & Cropping Images

4: Working With Basic Selections

5: Getting Started With Layers

6: Painting In Photoshop

7: Photo Retouching

8: Introduction To Color Correction

9: Using Quick Mask Mode

10: Working With The Pen Tool

11: Creating Special Effects

12: Exporting Your Work

Who is it for?

• Image editors
• Photographers
• Photography students
• Graphic designers

Course Duration:

From the day you purchase the course, you will have 12 months access to the online study platform. As the course is self-paced you can decide how fast or slow the training goes, and are able to complete the course in stages, revisiting the training at any time.

Method of Assessment:

At the end of the course, you will have one assignment to be submitted (you need a mark of 65% to pass) and you can submit the assignment at any time. You will only need to pay £19 for assessment and certification when you submit the assignment. You will receive the results within 72 hours of submittal, and will be sent a certificate in 7-14 days if you have successfully passed.

Certification:

Successful candidates will be awarded a certificate for Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended: Essentials.

Presenter information:

Geoff Blake is a Toronto-based author, trainer, designer, and artist. For the past ten years, he’s provided a wide range of graphic design, artwork, consulting, in-class training, and web design services.

A professional public speaker since 1997, Geoff has taught desktop publishing, web design, and graphics courses in both the corporate and post-secondary environments, working closely with some of the largest training providers and colleges in the Toronto area. His appearances, in-class training, and consulting have taken him throughout North America, where he’s built a solid reputation for delivering otherwise jargony material in a fun, enjoyable, and entertaining way.