Adobe Photoshop CS3 - Intermediate UK training course

Adobe Photoshop CS3 - Two Day Intermediate Training Course— Bespoke

Adobe Photoshop CS3 is the standard image editing application used by the majority of design professionals throughout the world. It offers incredible creative freedom both in terms of manipulating exisiting images, creating new art work, and integrating all design elements. Photoshop CS3 also supports vector graphics, easy automation, and a wide range of other improved features, including the brilliant new Adobe Bridge, vanishing point effects, one-click red-eye correction and much more. If you’re serious about working in the creative industries, it’s no exaggeration to say that you must know this application.

In this two day intermediate course in Adobe Photoshop CS, you will build on your existing knowledge of Photoshop CS to become proficient in more advanced aspects of Photoshop image manipulation and creation.

By the end of this course you will have consolidated your existing knowledge of Photoshop and will have learnt about more advanced features in Photoshop.

(This course is also available as a one day course which covers most of the basics of the two day course but allows less time for experimenting and creating completed designs.)

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Adobe Photoshop CS3 - Two Day Intermediate Training Course Outline

The following is a general outline. The range of topics covered during your training is dependent upon student level, time available and preferences of your course booking.

Managing the Adobe Photoshop CS Environment

-Preferences (Enhanced in CS3)
-Exploring Photoshop CS’s Interface (Enhanced in CS3)
-Customize the Adobe Photoshop CS
-Workspace with Presets
-Customize Menus
-Work with Adobe Photoshop CS File
-Properties

Painting and Retouching Images

-Paint an Object
-Ruler and Count tool (New in CS3)
-Retouch an Image
-Create a Gradient
-Create a Pattern
-Creating Vector Shapes
-Apply Metadata and Keywords
-Output to Print

Image Manipulation
-Adjust the Tonal Range of an Image
-Brightness /Contrast (Enhanced in CS3)
-Levels
-Curves (Enhanced in CS3)
-Black and White Conversion (New in CS3)
-Use the Exposure Dialog Box
-Work with Filters
-High Density Range (Enhanced in CS3)
-Smart Filters (New in CS3)
-Photomerge with advanced alignment blending (New in CS3)

Working with Layers

-Create and Use Layers
-Create and Use Smart Objects
-Create Layer Styles
-Work with Multiple Layers
-Photomerge with advanced alignment blending (New in CS3)
-Create and Modify Selections
-Utilising Layer masks
-Adjustment Layers
-Blending Options
-Effects

Working with Selections

-Quick Selection tool (New in CS3)
-Refine Edges Feature (New in CS3)
-Magic Wand Tool
-Working with Oval and Circular Selections
-Selecting with the Lasso Tools
-Cropping an Image and Erasing with a Selection

Masks and Channels

-Creating a Quick Mask
-Editing a Quick Mask
-Saving a Selection
-Editing a Mask
-Extracting an Image
-Creating a Gradient Mask
-Applying Effects Using a Gradient Mask
-Correcting and Enhancing Digital Photos
-Vectors
-Clipping Masks

Library Presets

-Managing libraries by using the Preset Manager

Vectors

-The Pen Tool
-Creating Clipping Paths
-Shape Layers
-Vector Masks

Correcting Digital Photographs

-Editing with Vanishing Point (Enhanced in CS3)
-Correcting Image Distortion
-Creating a PDF Portfolio
-Next Generation Camera RAW (Enhanced in CS3)
-Processing Camera RAW Files

Typographic Design

-Creating a Clipping Mask From Type
-Creating a Design Element From Type
-Interactive Formatting Controls
-Warping Point Type
-Designing a Paragraph of Type
-Warping a Layer

Adobe Bridge

-Improved performance (Enhanced in CS3)
-Filter panel (New in CS3)
-Import photos from a digital camera card (New in CS3)
-Compare and preview images
-Compare multiple images in the Preview panel and use the Loupe tool to zoom in on image previews (New in CS3)
-Version Cue Inspector and Version Cue buttons (Enhanced in CS3)
-Workspace flexibility (Enhanced in CS3)

Related Adobe Photoshop CS3 training courses — Scheduled

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Advantages of learning Adobe Photoshop CS3 with XChangeTraining

-Our Adobe Photoshop CS3 trainers are experienced design professionals with excellent knowledge off all aspects of graphic design from creating artwork to guaranteeing successful output.
-It's bespoke and solutions based: before you come to XChange Training we agree the course content with you based on your needs.
-We take the time to work specifically on any files you bring along to the course, ensuring that you see benefits to your workflow immediately.
-XChange training focuses on real tasks that reflect how the software is used in professional situations.
-On-site and off-site training is available for the whole UK.
-Free email support service for 3 months after course.
-We get consistently good feedback from our clients.
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Training Pricing

On-site course pricing
Prices include a set of course notes per trainee, 3 months telephone and/or e-mail support service after the course and all refreshments including a light lunch if held at the training centre.

For training courses outside of London a standard return train fare and/or taxi fare may be applicable.

Training centre pricing
Pricing for training at the Britton Street facility:
1 person £795 for a 2 day course*
2 people £945 for a 2 day course*
3 people £1095 for a 2 day course
4 people £1245 for a 2 day course
5 people £1395 for a 2 day course
6 people £1545 for a 2 day course
All prices subject to VAT

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* For courses held outside of London for less than 3 trainees, there is an additional charge of £75, plus a standard return train fare and/or taxi fare may be applicable.