AN INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOSHOP TRAINING COURSE

Course: ADOBE PHOTOSHOP, ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR

• Language: English

• Level: Foundation

This is an introductory Photoshop training provides a thorough overview of the interface, the
tools, the features, tricks, and tips for using Photoshop CC. The course is an ideal
combination of instructor-led demonstration and hands-on practice.

An Introduction to Photoshop Training Course Information

In this Photoshop training, you will learn how to:

• How to use photo correction techniques as well as different effects using the Photoshop
platform.
• Use Photoshop in professional projects.

An Introduction to Photoshop CC Training Course Prerequisites

• Practical working knowledge of computers and basic Mac OS X or Windows skills

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An Introduction to Photoshop Training Course Outline

Lesson 1: Understanding How Digital Images Work Course Information

I. About the format

Document Formats
• PDF (Portable Document Format)
• DOC/DOCX (Microsoft Word Document)
• TXT (Plain Text)
• ODT (OpenDocument Text)
• RTF (Rich Text Format)
Image Formats
• JPEG/JPG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)
• PNG (Portable Network Graphics)
• GIF (Graphics Interchange Format)
• BMP (Bitmap)
• TIFF (Tagged Image File Format)
Audio Formats
• MP3 (MPEG Layer 3)
• WAV (Waveform Audio File Format)
• AAC (Advanced Audio Coding)
• FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec)
• OGG (Ogg Vorbis)
Video Formats
• MP4 (MPEG-4 Part 14)
• AVI (Audio Video Interleave)
• MKV (Matroska Video)
• MOV (QuickTime Movie)
• WMV (Windows Media Video)

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 II. Understanding RGB and CMYK color models

Understand the Basics:

o Grasp the fundamental principles behind RGB and CMYK color models.
o Recognize the primary colors in each model and how they mix to create other
colors.

Applications and Uses:

o Identify where and how each color model is used (e.g., RGB for digital media,
CMYK for print).
o Understand the importance of selecting the correct color model based on the
medium.

Color Conversion:

o Learn how to convert colors between RGB and CMYK models.

o Understand the limitations and challenges of color conversion.

Color Theory Basics:

o Understand concepts such as additive and subtractive color mixing.

o Learn about complementary, analogous, and triadic color schemes.

Practical Implementation:

o Apply color models in real-world scenarios (e.g., designing for print vs. web).
o Utilize color models in various software applications (e.g., Adobe Photoshop,
Illustrator).

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III. Image size vs. Resolution - What’s the difference?

For Digital Media (Web, social media, etc.):

• Profile Pictures:
o Facebook: 180x180 pixels
o Instagram: 110x110 pixels
o LinkedIn: 400x400 pixels
• Cover Photos:
o Facebook: 820x312 pixels
o Twitter: 1500x500 pixels
o LinkedIn: 1584x396 pixels
• Post Images:
o Instagram: 1080x1080 pixels (square), 1080x1350 pixels (portrait), 1080x566
pixels (landscape)
o Facebook: 1200x630 pixels
o Twitter: 1024x512 pixels
o Pinterest: 1000x1500 pixels
• Web Banners:
o Full Banner: 468x60 pixels
o Leaderboard: 728x90 pixels
o Skyscraper: 160x600 pixels
o Large Rectangle: 336x280 pixels
• Standard Resolution for Web: 72 PPI (Pixels Per Inch)

For Print Media (Posters, Flyers, etc.):

• Flyers:
o A6: 105x148 mm (4.1x5.8 inches)
o A5: 148x210 mm (5.8x8.3 inches)
o A4: 210x297 mm (8.3x11.7 inches)
• Posters:
o Small (A3): 297x420 mm (11.7x16.5 inches)
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 o Medium (A2): 420x594 mm (16.5x23.4 inches)
o Large (A1): 594x841 mm (23.4x33.1 inches)
o Extra Large (A0): 841x1189 mm (33.1x46.8 inches)
• Brochures:
o Tri-Fold (8.5x11 inches or 215.9x279.4 mm)
o Bi-Fold (8.5x11 inches or 215.9x279.4 mm)
• Business Cards:
o Standard: 85x55 mm (3.5x2 inches)
• Standard Resolution for Print: 300 DPI (Dots Per Inch)

Image Size and Resolution Considerations

1. Digital Media:
o Lower resolution (72 PPI) is usually sufficient for digital displays to ensure fast
loading times and compatibility across devices.
o Maintain aspect ratios to avoid distortion.
2. Print Media:
o Higher resolution (300 DPI) is necessary for print to ensure sharp and clear
images.
o Use CMYK color model for accurate color reproduction in printing.
o Ensure the image size matches the physical dimensions of the printed material
to avoid quality loss.
3. Aspect Ratio:
o Pay attention to aspect ratios to ensure images look correct on different
platforms.
o Common aspect ratios: 1:1 (square), 16:9 (widescreen), 4:3 (standard).

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PRACTICAL TIPS

• Scaling Images: Avoid scaling up low-resolution images for print as this can lead to
pixelation and loss of quality.
• File Formats: Use appropriate file formats (JPEG for photos, PNG for images with
transparency, SVG for scalable vector graphics).
• Bleed and Margins: For print designs, include bleed areas (typically 3-5 mm) to ensure
no white edges appear after trimming. Maintain safe margins for important content.

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Lesson 2: Getting to Know the Work Area

• Restoring default preferences

• Starting to work in Adobe Photoshop
• Using Adobe tools
Move Tool Magic Wand Tool Brush Tool
Marquee Tools Crop Tool Clone Stamp Tool
Rectangular Slice Tool History Brush Tool
Marquee Tool Eyedropper Tool Eraser Tools
Elliptical Marquee Healing Brush Tools Eraser Tool
Tool Spot Healing Brush Background Eraser
Lasso Tools Healing Brush Tool Tool
Lasso Tool Patch Tool Magic Eraser Tool
Polygonal Lasso Tool Content-Aware Gradient Tool
Magnetic Lasso Tool Move Tool Paint Bucket Tool
Quick Selection Tool Red Eye Tool

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 Blur, Sharpen, and Path Selection Tools Ellipse Tool
Smudge Tools Path Selection Tool Polygon Tool
Dodge, Burn, and Direct Selection Line Tool
Sponge Tools Tool Custom Shape Tool
Pen Tool Shape Tools Hand Tool
Type Tool Rectangle Tool Zoom Tool
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• Sampling a color
• Working with tools and tool properties
• Undoing actions in Photoshop
• More about panels and panel locations

Lesson 3: Basic Photo Corrections

• Strategy for retouching

• Resolution and image size

• Opening a file with Adobe Bridge

• Straightening and cropping the image in Photoshop

• Adjusting the color and tone

• Using the Spot Healing Brush tool

• Applying a content-aware patch

• Repairing areas with the Clone Stamp tool

• Sharpening the image

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Lesson 4: Working with Selections

• About selecting and selection tools

• Using Cloud Documents

• Using the Magic Wand tool

• Using the Quick Selection tool

• Moving a selected area

• Using the Object Selection tool

• Manipulating selections

• Selecting with the lasso tools

• Rotating a selection

• Selecting with the Magnetic Lasso tool

• Selecting from a center point

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• Resizing and copying a selection

• Cropping an image

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Lesson 5: Layer Basics

• About layers

• Using the Layers panel

• Rearranging layers

o Applying a gradient to a layer

o Applying a layer style
o Adding an adjustment layer
o Updating layer effects

• Adding a border

• Flattening and saving files

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Lesson 6: Quick Fixes

• Improving a snapshot

• Adjusting facial features with Liquify

• Blurring a background

• Creating a panorama

• Filling empty areas when cropping

• Correcting image distortion

• Extending depth of field

• Removing objects using Content-Aware Fill

• Adjusting perspective in an image

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Lesson 7: Masks and Channels

• Working with masks and channels

• Using Select and Mask and Select Subject

• Creating a quick mask

• Manipulating an image with Puppet Warp

• Using an alpha channel to create a shadow

• Working with masks and channels

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Lesson 8: Typographic Design

• About type

• Getting started

• Creating a clipping mask from type

• Creating type on a path

• Warping point type

• Designing paragraphs of type

• Adding a rounded rectangle

• Adding vertical text

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Lesson 9: Vector Drawing Techniques

• About bitmap images and vector graphics About paths and the Pen tool
o Getting started
o Drawing a shape with the Pen tool
o Drawing a path traced from a photo

• Converting a path to a selection and a layer mask

• Creating a logo with text and a custom shape

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Lesson 10: Advanced Compositing

• Arranging layers

• Using Smart Filters

• Painting a layer

• Adding a background

• Using the History panel to undo edits

• Upscaling a low-resolution image

Lesson 11: Painting with the Mixer Brush

• About the Mixer Brush

• Getting started

• Selecting brush settings

• Mixing colors

• Mixing colors with a photograph

• Painting and mixing colors with brush presets

Lesson 12: Exploring Neural Filters

• Understanding Neural Filters

• Getting started with Neural filters

• Exploring the Neural Filters workspace

• Improving complexion with Skin Smoothing

• Combining Neural Filters

Lesson 13: Saving your files

• Understanding file types

• Choose the right options and file type

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Lesson 14: Print and Photography Course Outline

• Understand the features of new versions of adobe photoshop

• Understanding How Digital Images Work
• Adobe Bridge
• Camera RAW
• Advanced Compositing
• HDR
• Correcting Images
• Smart Objects
• Vanishing Point
• Adjustment Layers & Filters
• Layer Comps
• Actions & Scripts
• Painting with the Mixer Brush
• Producing and Printing Consistent Color

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IMPORTANT NOTES;

This document is prepared by LEWIS MKWABU and takes the full responsibility in
redistribution, circulation and reproduction.
Request the document through [email protected]
Any informal ownership, circulation and other without the consent of the owner can
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Use with care!

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