Photoshop CS or Creative Cloud
Photoshop is perhaps the most important graphics software and is used in almost every graphics work flow. Whether you are a graphic designer, web developer, photographer, artist or hobbyist, having at least a good working knowledge of Photoshop is an important asset.
Bitmap vs. Vector vs. Page Layout
Understanding the file formats is key to knowing what software to use for a project. For a good explanation on this, please see my blog posting: So just what do I need to know?
Lessons and Training
As both a professional designer for print and web, and an amateur digital photographer, I have a broad, in depth knowledge of Photoshop to share. Many types of people including graphic designers, artists, web designers, photographers, students and business professionals have greatly improved their understanding of Photoshop through of our lessons. Our lessons will focus on your needs and the way you need to use Photoshop for your particular work. If you are just getting started or feel you have some gaps in your knowledge, I will help you with the fundamentals and help you round off your skills to reach higher levels. If you already know what you need, I will help answer your questions and get you past your hurdles.
Topics include but not limited to:
- Photoshop for graphic design, web design, photography and more
- Beginner to Advanced
- Learning and customizing the workspace
- Understanding resolution, image size and canvas size
- File formats
- Learning the tools and pallets
- Image retouching including levels, curves, color correction, sharpening and good work flow
- Cropping techniques
- Layers, adjustment layers and layer effects
- Selections
- Masking
- Compositing and collage
- Non-destructive editing
- Dodging and burning
- Type and type effects
- Filters
- Painting
- Using a drawing tablet
- Making digital art in Photoshop
- LOTS of real world graphics techniques, tips and tricks
- Batching and actions
- Slicing and preparing graphics for the web
- Soft proofing and color management
- CMYK for offset printing, or high quality inkjet printing.
- Scanning
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Adobe Bridge
- Lots more!
For pricing and more information, see Lessons and Training.