ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ~ The First Step

Adobe Photoshop is the most successful creative program in the digital, post-image processing era. This class will help remove the mystery behind it; there is no need to fear Photoshop! Elements users will understand their software from this seminar.

Here you will learn the concepts behind the application and learn some basic tools, including techniques and speed keys, that master time savings and improve the quality and content of images. Participants will learn a solid understanding of non-destructive editing, Photoshop navigation, the key palettes and menus, and how to utilize the program to advance their works. We also will set up files for continuous, forward work progress.

You will leave this short program with a correct set of steps to build a foundation for your photography to continue to grow. You will learn to:

      •    Adjust the image nondestructively
      •    Create layers and combine images
      •    Set color correctly
      •    the primary retouch and restore tools
      •    Layer pallette
      •    Learn which tools are most useful

Objective: Learn basic, nondestructive editing and ways to enhance the quality of your final digital output.

Class Limit: 8
Date: WEDNESDAY, MAY 12 / 19 / 26, 2010
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 PM, 3 Nights