Adobe Photoshop CS4 Level 1
Lesson 01 - Exploring the Photoshop Environment
Exploring the Photoshop Environment
What Is Photoshop?
The Photoshop Window
The Tools Panel
Demo: Exploring the Photoshop Interface
Navigation Tools
The NAVIGATOR Panel
Demo: Exploring the Navigation Tools
Workspaces
The Preset Manager
Keyboard Shortcuts and Menus
Preferences Dialog
Demo: Customizing the Photoshop Environment
Adobe Bridge
Adobe Bridge Components
Views from the Bridge
Sorting Options
Demo: Exploring Adobe Bridge and Help
Lesson 01 - Review
Lesson 02 - Determining Resolution and Graphic Type
Determining Resolution and Graphic Type
Pixels
What is a Raster Graphic?
What is a Vector Graphic?
Raster Graphics
Vector Graphics
Raster vs. Vector Graphics
Image Resolution
Image Size
Photoshop File Formats
Demo: Comparing Graphic Types and Resolution
Lesson 02 - Review
Lesson 03 - Working with Selections
Working with Selections
The New Dialog Box
Once Created
Selection Tools
Magnetic Lasso Options
Selection Tips
Demo: Creating a Selection
Channels
The Alpha Channel
Modifying Selections
Refine Edge and Feather Features
Demo: Saving and Modifying a Selection
Color in Photoshop
The Color Picker
The Eyedropper Tool
Demo: Applying Color
Lesson 03 - Review
Lesson 04 - Working with Layers
Working with Layers
Layers
The LAYERS Panel
Demo: Creating Layers
Type Layers and Options
Demo: Working with Type Layers
Free Transform Command
Transform Menu Commands
The Alignment and Distribution Options
Demo: Transforming Layers
Layer Styles
Predefined Layer Styles
Blending Modes
What About an “Oops”?
Demo: Applying Layer Styles
Layer Groups
Merging and Flattening Layers
Demo: Managing Layers
Lesson 04 - Review
Lesson 05 - Enhancing Images with Paint and Filters
Enhancing Images with Paint and Filters
The Brush Tool Options Bar
Filters
The Filter Gallery
Demo: Painting and Applying Filter Effects
Lesson 05 - Review
Lesson 06 - Exploring Image Modes and Color Adjustments
Exploring Image Modes and Color Adjustments
Color Basics
Duotone Options Dialog
Color Mode Basics
Photoshop Color Modes
RGB Color Mode & Channels
CMYK Color Mode & Channels
Color Tips and Insights
Color Adjustments
Color Adjustments Options
Demo: Applying Color Adjustments
Lesson 06 - Review
Lesson 07 - Saving Images for Web and Print
Saving Images for Web and Print
Images for Print
TIFF Options
Images for the Web
The Save for Web and Devices Command
Demo: Saving Images for Print and Web
Save Images as PDF
Demo: Saving Images to PDF
Lesson 07 - Review