The focus of this beginning course in Adobe Photoshop CS2 is to build a foundation of knowledge and to learn some of the basic fundamentals in the three main areas of the pixel-based environment of Photoshop: image preparation, image editing, and image creation. You’ll explore the Photoshop environment and become familiar with the workspace filled with tools, option bars, and palettes. You’ll learn a few basic fundamentals by studying examples, doing exercises, and following simple step-by step-instructions for practical projects. Find out how to create a new image, crop, transform, retouch, resize, use selection methods, and add artistic touches.
This online course is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and goes from Nov 17 2005 – Dec 23 2005. You can enroll at any time. An instructor leads the class and will assist you in the lessons as you learn how to use Microsoft Excel features and functions. HP Learning Center provides free online classes and courses in many areas.
Free Beginning Adobe Photoshop CS2 Online Class:
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What you’ll learn:
- Learn about the basic Adobe Photoshop CS2 tools and palettes
- Crop and transform images
- Select images using a variety of methods
- Resize images and change resolution
- Retouch photos
- Understand basic terminology: pixels, raster, vector, anti-alias, feathering, and color modes
Lessons:
Lesson 1: Overview of Adobe Photoshop CS2
In this lesson, you’ll learn about the pixel-based environment of Photoshop, sources of images, and the Photoshop workspace. You’ll learn to create a new image in Photoshop, select the entire image, and make an example to show the difference between a pixel image and a vector image. In addition, you’ll learn how to capture a screen image, crop the image, and perform some transformations.
Lesson 2: Selection and deletion methods
In this lesson, you’ll learn about selection and deletion tools and methods, which you’ll apply by creating mirrored and reflection images. Finally, you’ll learn how to create a vignette effect for an image and add an artistic background.
Lesson 3: Photo retouching and color adjustments
In this lesson, you’ll learn several techniques for touching up images using the Healing Brush, Patch, and Clone Stamp tools. In addition, you’ll learn basic information about color, how to change the color mode of an image, and explore the color correction options.
Lesson 4: Image resizing and resolution
In this lesson, you’ll be introduced to image size and resolution, and their importance in image preparation. You’ll learn about the size of digital images and how to resize images for print, onscreen presentations, and e-mail.