Basic Photoshop for Photographers

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 CS3 and CS4. 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:

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

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)
Basics of color proofing

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

Level: Beginning/Intermediate

Dates:

Saturdays, April 10th/17th/24th/May 1st, 2010 10 am - 12:30 pm
10 am to 12:30 pm

Tuition:

Members - $155.00
Non-Members - $165.00

Instructor:

Bill Guy

Bill is a Photoshop Instructor who has taught in a number of schools in Northern Colorado over the past several years including The Center for Fine Art Photography, Lifelong Learning in Boulder, and Longmont Free University. He has consulted with both professional photographers and local businesses concerning Photoshop and photography

http://www.psguy2.com