Adobe Photoshop Core Skills: Level 2 (Live Online)

Adobe software is virtually the same on the Mac and PC platforms. When taking this class from one of our locations, it will be taught using PC hardware with Windows software. Minor Mac keyboard and interface differences will be highlighted by the instructor. When taking this course from home or office, students can use either PC or Mac hardware to attach to the hosted Windows-based Adobe software.OverviewOnce you gain a foundation and some experience using Core Skills, you are ready for Level 2 training. IMPORTANT: To ensure you have the necessary skills for successful participation in the Level 2 training for Photoshop, please carefully review the topics included in the Level 1 course for Photoshop.In Level 2 classes, content is covered at a faster pace and additional focus is placed on use of shortcuts and real world 'tips and tricks' to improve your workflow.Each lesson includes unique and challenging project files. The Level 2 class also goes more thoroughly into advanced topics with some of the project files from our Level 1 courses.*** Version Note ***Our Adobe classes are for users of the CC and CS6 versions. These classes are run on the CC version of the software but are relevant for CS6 users as well. In addition, we upgrade our software shortly after new training materials are released from Adobe. Typically new content is available within 2 to 4 months of a software release.PrerequisitesStudents should have experience with Photoshop and working knowledge of the skills covered in Core Skills: Level 1. Specifically, you should know the work area, be able to do basic photo selections and corrections, as well as understand layering, masks and channels. Course OutlineQuick FixesGetting startedImproving a snapshotAdjusting facial features with LiquifyBlurring a backgroundCreating a panoramaFilling empty areas when croppingCorrecting image distortionExtending depth of fieldMoving objects with the Content-Aware Move toolAdjusting perspective in an imageVector Drawing TechniquesAbout bitmap images and vector graphicsAbout paths and the Pen toolGetting startedDrawing with the Pen toolWorking with defined custom shapesImporting a Smart ObjectAdding color and depth to a shape using layer stylesAdvanced CompositingGetting startedArranging layersUsing Smart FiltersPainting a layerAdding a backgroundUsing the History panel to undo editsUpscaling a low-resolution imagePainting with the Mixer BrushAbout the Mixer BrushGetting startedSelecting brush settingsMixing colorsCreating a custom brush presetMixing colors with a photographEditing VideoGetting startedAbout the Timeline panelCreating a new video projectAnimating text with keyframesCreating effectsAdding transitionsAdding audioMuting unwanted audioRendering videoWorking with Camera RawGetting startedAbout camera raw filesProcessing files in Camera RawApplying advanced color correctionPreparing Files for the WebGetting startedUsing layer groups to create button graphicsAutomating a multistep taskDesigning with artboardsProducing and Printing Consistent ColorPreparing files for printingPerforming a “zoom test”Identifying out-of-gamut colorsAdjusting an imageConverting an image to CMYKAbout color managementSpecifying color-management settingsProofing an image on screenSaving the image as a CMYK EPS filePrinting a CMYK image from Photoshop