Intermediate Photoshop for Working Photographers

LAYERS, LAYERS, LAYERS!
For creativity and efficiency …
Al Audleman, M.Photog., Cr., CPP, API, FDPE, FSA, GFD

PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST KNOW PHOTOSHOP for this class!

Class  Outline …

Day One:
Morning:   Overview and refresher of basic techniques
                Discussion of general knowledge and understanding level of class
Afternoon:        Using layers
                Working in Layers – How, when and why to make new layers
                Layer masking for speed and ease

Day Two:
Morning:   Review of Layer Masking Techniques
Using Adjustment Layers for exposure, color and tonal corrections
Afternoon:        Continuation of Layer Masking Techniques
                Using Layer Masks for retouching

Day Three:
Morning:   Realistic Retouching Techniques
                Use of selections and techniques for using selections tools
Afternoon:        Batch Processing, Creating Actions & Droplets
                Introduction to Image Compositing Techniques

Day Four:
Morning:   Making Composite Images for Increasing Sales
Afternoon:        Production Tools for creative compositing and efficient workflow

Day Five:
Morning:   Using the PhotoMerge features of CS3/4
                Review of week and Q&A session