Photoshop CS2 Introduction

2 days

Overview

You are starting to familiarize yourself with image editing using Photoshop. You would like to learn about the tools and features available to you in Photoshop CS2. In this course, you'll work with some of the tools and features to edit images using Photoshop CS2.

Course Objective

You will use Photoshop CS2 tools for painting, retouching, and enhancing images. In addition, you will work with layers and layer selections. You will work with advanced image handling tools and features available in Photoshop CS2.

Target student

The design professional who wants to create and design graphics using Photoshop CS2 for final print and web output. Target customers are advertising agencies, marketing agencies, production houses, or departments that work in such disciplines within the larger organization.

Prerequisites

Basic PC skills are necessary to complete this course. These skills include a basic understanding of a computer's operating system, launching an application, creating and saving files, and copying files from CDs and other media.

Exploring Photoshop

Explore the Photoshop Environment
Customize the Photoshop Workspace with Presets
Customize Menus
Explore Adobe Bridge
Work with Photoshop File Properties

Painting and Retouching Images

Paint an Object
Retouch an Image
Create a Gradient
Create a Pattern
Create a Vector Object
Apply Metadata and Keywords
Output to Print

Enhancing an Image

Adjust the Tonal Range of an Image
Use the Exposure Dialog Box
Work with Filters

Working with Layers and Selections

Create and Use Layers
Create and Use Smart Objects
Create Layer Styles
Work with Multiple Layers

Creating Images for the Web

Optimize Images for the Web
Slice Images
Create an Animation in Photoshop

Preparing for Cross-Platform Viewing of Images

Explore Web Color Management
Compensate for Display Differences Across Platforms

Managing Color

Apply Color Management Settings
Configure Color Settings
Apply a Color Handling Method
Correct Image Color

Using Advanced Image and Video Support

Create High Dynamic Range Images
Use the Camera Raw Format
Preview an Image on a Video Monitor

Automating Photoshop Tasks

Automate Photoshop Tasks
Using Scripts in Photoshop

Integrating Variables with Photoshop

Create Data Sets Using Variables