Professional looking photographs and images can now be produced on your own computer with the use of Photoshop. Retouch images to remove dust, scratches, blemishes, wrinkles, and other flaws to create an amazing image. Add whatever special effects you can dream up to images such as grass beneath children's feet or halos above their heads using Photoshop's creative tools.
Improve the aesthetic look of an image with professional results using Photoshops many tools.
Learn to select a portion of an image to work on. Then apply other Photoshop tools to the selected area, altering its color, shape, texture, position and/or other attributes, while leaving the rest of the image untouched.
Learn Photoshop online and we will teach you to:
- Select part on an image using the Marquee, Magic Wand, Pen and Lasso selection tools
- Remove flaws with the Healing Brush and Patch Tool
- Copy a portion of an image and reapply it repeatedly to cover an unwanted portion of an image using the Clone Stamp
Place images on top of one another to create a layered look in Photoshop.
Combine multiple images using any combination of photographs, text, or graphics to create unique layout. Layers is one of the most powerful tools in Photoshop and the possibilities with it are endless.
Use Photoshop to:
- Create new images and layer masks using the Pen Tool
- Add adjustments to an image using layers and apply Layer styles
- Maximize flexibility in editing images using layers
- Adjust colors using the Layer Blend Modes
Photoshop will help you effortlessly create custom images.
Use Photoshop's creative tools to:
- Create blurred areas on images or allow for a brushed look using the Brush and Blue tools
- Add special effects to images such as a chiseled edge or water ripples using filters
- Add or create new patterns with the Pattern Stamp
- Convert color images to black and white
- Edit images using the painting, pen and drawing tools
- Undo previous changes using the History Palette
Learn to navigate through the Photoshop environment and how to use the file browser. Prepare images for web sites or for sending to a professional printing service to be included in printed documents.
Create your own custom project in this class in Photoshop.
Prerequisites
Students should be familiar with browsing the internet, uploading files and using their operating system.
Requirements
Students will need a copy of Photoshop. A 30-day trial version is available.