Photoshop CS3 Basics Four 2 1/2 Hour Sessions This course is offered once a month. October Saturdays - Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 2009 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Instructor: Bill Guy

Tuition:
Members - $175.00
Non Members - $195.00

Location: IBMC (New Location)
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Classes limited to 12 participants per Session

Course Description:
Learn the fundamentals of working in the digital darkroom in a logical and progressive manner, whether using film or digital camera.

Most of what you learn in this course is also applicable to Photoshop 6 and 7 and the latest Elements. Photoshop offers almost limitless creative opportunities. The goal of this workshop is to provide instruction in basic Photoshop skills and to offer a preview of intermediate skills. Students work at an individual computer station and follow along with the instructor.

The following topics are incorporated into the classroom sessions:

• General orientation to the work area • Understanding palettes • Working with tools • Using context menus • Exploring file management • Image re-touching • Image resolution - issues and selection • Straightening and cropping • Adjusting tonal range (light to dark) • Removing unwanted color casts

• Adjusting saturation • Sharpening images • Making selections • Introduction to using layers • Flattening and saving files • Use of history tool • Optimizing file formats • Monitor calibration • Basics of color proofing

Requirements: a basic understanding of how to use a computer and mouse.