Week

1

Getting Started with Adobe Photoshop CS5

2

Working with Layers

      Examine and convert layers

·       Add and delete layers

·       Add a selection from one image to another

·       Organize layers with layer groups and colors

3

Making Selections

·       Make a selection using shapes

·       Modify a marquee

·       Select using color and modify a selection

·       Add a vignette effect to a selection

4

Incorporating Color Techniques

·       Work with color to transform an image

·       Use the Color Picker and the Swatches palette

·       Place a border around an image

·       Blend colors using the Gradient Tool

·       Add color to a grayscale image

·       Use filters, opacity, and blending modes

·       Match colors

5

Placing Type in an Image

·       Learn about type and how it is created

·       Change spacing and adjust baseline shift

·       Use the Drop Shadow style

·       Apply anti-aliasing to type

·       Modify type with the Bevel and Emboss style

·       Apply special effects to type using filters

·       Create text on a path

6

Using Painting Tools

·       Paint and patch an image

·       Create and modify a brush tip

·       Use the Smudge Tool

·       Use a library and an airbrush effect

7

Working with Special Layer Functions

·       Use a layer mask with a selection

·       Work with layer masks and layer content.

·       Control pixels to blend colors

·       Eliminate a layer mask

·       Use an adjustment layer

·       Create a clipping mask

8

Creating Special Effects with Filters

·       Learn about filters and how to apply them

·       Create an effect with an Artistic filter

·       Add unique effects with Stylize filters

·       Alter images with Distort and Noise filters

·       Alter lighting with a Render filter

9

Enhancing Specific Selections

·       Create an alpha channel

·       Use Extract to isolate an object

·       Erase areas in an image to enhance appearance

·       Use the Clone Stamp Tool to make repairs

·       Use the Magic Wand Tool to select objects

·       Learn how to create snapshots

·       Create multiple-image layouts

10

Adjusting Colors

·       Correct and adjust color

·       Enhance colors by altering saturation

·       Modify color channels using levels

·       Create color samplers with the Info palette

11

Using Clipping Masks, Paths, and Shapes

·       Use a clipping group as a mask

·       Use pen tools to create and modify a path

·       Work with shapes

·       Convert paths and selections

12

Transforming Type

·       Modify type using a bounding box

·       Create warped type with a unique shape

·       Screen back type with imagery

·       Create a faded type effect

13

Liquefying and Image

·       Use the Liquify tools to distort an image

·       Learn how to freeze and thaw areas

·       Use the mesh feature as you distort an image

14

Performing Image Surgery

·       Delete unnecessary imagery

·       Correct colors in an image

·       Tweak an image

15

Annotating and Automating an Image

·       Add annotations to an image

·       Create an action