Overview/Description
Designers and photographers alike can use a variety of advanced Photoshop CS3 tools to enhance their images. This course explores the digital versions of techniques used in traditional photography darkrooms such as smudging, dodging and burning, and applying filters. It also demonstrates how Photoshop users can isolate or extract areas of an image by applying masks, selecting pixels within particular color ranges, or defining paths. In addition, the course describes Photoshop features such as the Healing Brush, Spot Healing Brush, and Patch tools used to rid images of imperfections. Gradients and patterns are also covered.
Target Audience
The audience predominantly comprises a range of in-training or established Graphic Design and IT professionals needing to learn how to use Adobe Photoshop CS3 without any experience with the specific product. Students should have basic computing and word-processing skills, familiarity with some web and design terminology, and experience working in a Microsoft Windows or Apple Macintosh environment.