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Photoshop Fast Track Course

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About the Course

In this 2 day hands-on course, participants learn to use Photoshop CS6 for everything from retouching and repairing images, to compositing images into artistic montages, to processing camera raw digital photography. The course covers lighting and textural effects, adjustments to contrast and colour balance, and file formats for print and web use.

Who should do this course?

This course is suitable for photographers, graphic artists, webmasters or designers with little or no experience using Adobe Photoshop. Suitable for students with little or no experience using Adobe Photoshop and that need to learn how to master the world's leading imaging software.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for attending this course; however participants are expected to have a general understanding of personal computers and the Windows operating system.

Course Details

$880 incl GST

  • Duration:2 Days
  • Max. Class Size:10
  • Avg. Class Size:5
  • Study Mode:
    Classroom Online Live
  • Level:Beginner
  • Course Times: Classroom: 9.00am to 5.00pm approx(Local Time) Online Live: 9.00am to 5.00pm approx(AEST or AEDT)
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Course Dates

Sydney Class Dates

Level 11, 32 Walker Street, North Sydney , NSW 2060

02 - 03 Apr 24 Tue - Wed Classroom
04 - 05 Apr 24 Thu - Fri Online Live
07 - 08 May 24 Tue - Wed Online Live
09 - 10 May 24 Thu - Fri Classroom
17 - 18 Jun 24 Mon - Tue Online Live
25 - 26 Jun 24 Tue - Wed Classroom
25 - 26 Jul 24 Thu - Fri Online Live
05 - 06 Aug 24 Mon - Tue Classroom
28 - 29 Aug 24 Wed - Thu Online Live
18 - 19 Sep 24 Wed - Thu Classroom
Melbourne Class Dates

Level 12, 379 Collins Street, Melbourne , VIC 3000

04 - 05 Apr 24 Thu - Fri Online Live
07 - 08 May 24 Tue - Wed Online Live
17 - 18 Jun 24 Mon - Tue Online Live
25 - 26 Jul 24 Thu - Fri Online Live
28 - 29 Aug 24 Wed - Thu Online Live
Brisbane Class Dates

Level 6, 371 Queen Street, Brisbane , QLD 4000

04 - 05 Apr 24 Thu - Fri Online Live
07 - 08 May 24 Tue - Wed Online Live
17 - 18 Jun 24 Mon - Tue Online Live
25 - 26 Jul 24 Thu - Fri Online Live
28 - 29 Aug 24 Wed - Thu Online Live
Canberra Class Dates

All courses facilitated in, Online Live format ,

04 - 05 Apr 24 Thu - Fri Online Live
07 - 08 May 24 Tue - Wed Online Live
17 - 18 Jun 24 Mon - Tue Online Live
25 - 26 Jul 24 Thu - Fri Online Live
28 - 29 Aug 24 Wed - Thu Online Live
Adelaide Class Dates

All courses facilitated in, Online Live format ,

04 - 05 Apr 24 Thu - Fri Online Live
07 - 08 May 24 Tue - Wed Online Live
17 - 18 Jun 24 Mon - Tue Online Live
25 - 26 Jul 24 Thu - Fri Online Live
28 - 29 Aug 24 Wed - Thu Online Live
Perth Class Dates

All courses facilitated in, Online Live format ,

04 - 05 Apr 24 Thu - Fri Online Live
07 - 08 May 24 Tue - Wed Online Live
17 - 18 Jun 24 Mon - Tue Online Live
25 - 26 Jul 24 Thu - Fri Online Live
28 - 29 Aug 24 Wed - Thu Online Live

Course Units

Unit 1: Introducing Photoshop CS6

  • What is Photoshop?
  • What's New in Photoshop CS6?
  • Opening and Finding Images
  • Creating a New File
  • The Photoshop Interface
  • Menus and Keystroke Shortcuts
  • The Toolbox
  • The Options Bar
  • Introduction to Palettes
  • Workspace Presets
  • Resizing Screen Views
  • Tool Presets
  • Navigator Palette
  • Other Navigation Tools
  • Rulers, Guides, and Grids
  • Reverting
  • Getting Help in Photoshop

Unit 2: Managing your Files

  • Opening Files
  • Using Bridge CS6
  • Working with Multiple Files and Windows
  • Displaying File Information with the Status Bar
  • Saving Files and Working with Multiple Versions
  • Understanding File Formats
  • Leaving Written Notes

Unit 3: Understanding the Selection Tools

  • Using the Marquee Tools
  • Adding to a Selection
  • Subtracting From a Selection
  • Rotating a Selection
  • Moving a Selection
  • Deleting a Selection
  • Deselecting a Selection
  • Saving a Selection
  • Selecting an Entire Image
  • Moving a Selection Border
  • Cutting, Copying and Pasting a Selection
  • Selecting with the Magic Wand Tool
  • Selecting with the Colour Range Command
  • Selecting with the Lasso Tool
  • Selecting with the Polygonal Lasso Tool
  • Selecting with the Magnetic Lasso Tool
  • Inverting a Selection
  • Expanding or Contracting a Selection
  • Content Aware Fill
  • Skewing or Distorting a Selection
  • Using Refine Edge a Selection

Unit 4: Working with Pixels

  • Understanding Bitmaps and Vectors
  • Image Pixels Versus Screen Pixels
  • Adjusting an Image's Resolution
  • Changing an Image's Resolution Automatically
  • Changing an Image's Pixel Dimensions
  • Changing Image size using Content Aware Scale
  • Changing an Image's Print Dimensions
  • Changing the Canvas Size
  • Rotating and Flipping the Canvas
  • Cropping an Image Using a Marquee
  • Applying the Unsharp Mask Filter

Unit 5: Understanding Colour

  • Two Types of Colour
  • Colour Settings
  • The Colour Palette
  • Using the Colour Ramp
  • Using the Colour Picker
  • The Paint Bucket Tool

Unit 6: Layers

  • Exploring Layers
  • Creating a Layer
  • Renaming a Layer
  • Deleting a Layer
  • Linking Layers
  • Adjustment Layers
  • Merging Layers
  • Grouping Layers
  • Using Layer Via Cut and Layer Via Copy
  • Creating a Type Layer
  • The Character Palette
  • Type Setting with Smart Warping
  • Modifying a Type Layer

Unit 7: Channels and Masks

  • The Channels Palette
  • Saving a Selection as a Channel
  • Loading a Channel as a Selection
  • Using Quick Masks
  • Adding a Layer Mask
  • Moving a Layer Mask
  • Creating a Clipping Group

Unit 8: Retouching Images

  • Adjusting Brightness and Contrast
  • Using the Blur and Sharpen Tools
  • Using the Dodge and Burn Tools
  • Adjusting Hue and Saturation
  • Using the Sponge Tool
  • Adjusting Levels
  • Using the Clone Stamp Tool
  • Using the Pattern Stamp
  • Using the Spot Healing Brush
  • Using the Patch Tool

Unit 9: Drawing and Painting

  • Foreground and Background Colour
  • Lifting Colour
  • Using the Shape and Line Tools
  • Using the Custom Shape Tool
  • Using the Brush Tool
  • Changing Brush Styles
  • Creating a Custom Brush
  • Create a Custom Brush Tip from an Image
  • Using the Pencil Tool
  • Using the Paint Bucket Tool
  • Applying a Gradient
  • Creating a Stroke Around a Selection
  • Using the Eraser Tool

Unit 10: Advanced Colour

  • Using the Colour Balance Command
  • Using the Variations Dialog Box
  • Using the Image Mode Function
  • Converting Images to Grayscale

Unit 11: Working with Filters

  • Introduction to Filters
  • Applying a Filter to Part of an Image
  • Converting a Photograph into a Drawing
  • Liquifying an Image
  • Freezing and Thawing an Image
  • Reconstructing a Distortion
  • Viewing a Mesh and Saving a Distortion
  • Artistic Filters
  • Blur Filters
  • Brush Stroke Filter
  • Distort Filters
  • Pixelate Filters
  • Render Filters and Sharpen Filters
  • Sketch Filters
  • Stylize Filters and Texture Filters

Unit 12: Printing with Photoshop CS6 Print Interface

  • Printing Basics
  • Selecting a Printer and Previewing Imaging Position
  • Editing Print Options
  • Printing Part of an Image

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Course Reviews

(5.00 out of 5) [ 11 December, 2023 ]

The course was an excellent introduction to the basic tools of Photoshop. Pandy gave practical advice as to how a beginner could efficiently navigate this complex program and make a start that would not be demoralising.

(4.00 out of 5) [ 06 September, 2023 ]

Really helpful course for people who haven't really used much photoshop. A great way to do hands-on learning and following along with the trainer.

(4.80 out of 5) [ 10 July, 2023 ]

I think this course provided incredible insight into the basics of Photoshop. John was really great methodically going through each step and provided different ways to solve the solve the same problem.

(4.60 out of 5) [ 10 July, 2023 ]

Course was really helpful for me as someone who's new to Photoshop. The instructor shared some tips and techniques on how to use the tools and in what instance they're most suitable for. Course is highly recommended for anyone who's starting out with PS.

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