084052 Adobe® Photoshop® CS4: Level 2
Course Description
You familiarized yourself with the basic image editing tools of
Adobe® Photoshop® CS4. Now, you may want to enhance images and work
with videos. In this course, you will work with the advanced tools
and features available in Photoshop CS4.
Course Objective:
You will enhance your ability to create accurate masks and image
effects, retouch images, work with video files, automate repetitive
tasks, and integrate with other Adobe applications.
Target Student:
This course is intended for the intermediate and advanced users
of Photoshop.
Prerequisites:
Before taking this course, students should have taken the Adobe®
Photoshop® CS4: Level 1 course or have equivalent knowledge.
Performance-Based Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able
to:
- use the tools available in Adobe Photoshop to enhance an
image.
- create and edit vector paths.
- create custom fills and patterns.
- work with layers.
- automate tasks in Adobe Photoshop.
- use the video tools available in Adobe Photoshop to edit and
export video files.
- work with other Adobe applications.
Course Content
Lesson 1: Enhancing Images
- Topic 1A: Retouch Images
- Topic 1B: Adjust Tonal Range Using Adjustment Layers
Lesson 2: Working with Vector Paths
- Topic 2A: Create Vector Paths
- Topic 2B: Edit Paths
Lesson 3: Applying Custom Fills
- Topic 3A: Create Swatches and Gradients
- Topic 3B: Create Custom Patterns and Brushes
Lesson 4: Working with Layers
- Topic 4A: Blend Layers
- Topic 4B: Work with Shape Layers
- Topic 4C: Work with Masks
- Topic 4D: Apply Special Effects to a Layer
Lesson 5: Automating Tasks
- Topic 5A: Work with Actions
- Topic 5B: Automate Tasks in Adobe Bridge
Lesson 6: Working with Video Files
- Topic 6A: Edit Video Files
- Topic 6B: Export Video Files
Lesson 7: Integrating with Other Adobe
Applications
- Topic 7A: Integrate with Adobe Illustrator
- Topic 7B: Edit a Photoshop File with Adobe Acrobat