All of our workshops are presented in a class setting enabling students to work along with the instructor Joe Robbins as he is demonstrating the lesson. PC or Mac computers are provided, but if you prefer, you are welcome to bring your own laptop and you will receive an additional 10% course discount. Students will be provided with a lesson booklet to follow along in each lesson with the instructor. These booklets are yours to keep and take home for further review and practice.

Using the latest version of Photoshop, CS3, our workshops are taught in several different formats, insuring that you learn and understand all the important features you need. Classes will consist of informative demos and plenty of hands-on time to learn the techniques with Q & A throughout the sessions.

Our Learn Photoshop workshops are not like those mini seminars many people have attended only to forget most of what they've seen and heard. Each course will provide you with the ability to immediately begin using and enjoying Photoshop.

The Photoshop LAYERS Workshop

The workshop that will have you mastering all the important editing techniques that layers are famous for!

If you have been using some of the features in Photoshop but have not yet become proficient with "Layers", you are in for a whole new world of experiences using Photoshop. The editing possibilities are amazing.

The Photoshop LAYERS workshop will cover:

     1. Creating, Cloning & reordering layers.
     2. Moving, scaling, rotating & aligning layers.
     3. Converting layers to selections.
     4. Merging and Flattening layers.
     5. Locking layer transparency, movement & editing.
     6. Working with Smart Objects.
     7. Making drop shadows, halos, bevels & other effects.
     8. Combining layers using links and groups.
     9. Working with layer masks.
    10. Pasting inside a selection.
    11. Creating editable text layers
    12. Working with Adjustment layers.
    13. Warping the contents of a layer.
    14. Making layer specific masks - clipping.
    15. Blending modes & advanced blending.
    16. Creating vector shapes.

Prerequisites:
    This is not a beginner Photoshop class. You are expected to be capable with basic Photoshop knowledge and familar with the Photoshop desktop, creating and opening new files, selection techniques, color picker and fill techniques, etc. Please call if you are concerned regarding your knowledge of Photoshop with the Layers Workshop.

One-Day Fast-Track Workshop

Have you been looking for a class to learn just the things you need to get up and going with Photoshop, quickly and affordably?  Then this class is meant for you!

Classes will run from 9am - 5:30pm. Tuition for the class is 199.00. Class is limited to twelve students.  PC’s or Mac’s are provided.  Bring your own laptop and get an additional 10% off.  Handouts to follow along in class and take home for
review, as always, will be provided.

Everything You Need Now, To Get Going With Photoshop
Will Be Covered. Here Is What This Class Gives You:

One-Day FastTrack Workshop
1. Photoshop workspace; Image Management: create,
    open, save as, resize, crop, rotate & duplicate files
    and bringing in files from a digital camera; RAW.
    Understanding resolution (DPI). Bridge

2. Editing with the Marque & Lasso selection tools;
    modifying selection techniques for cut & paste or
    isolating elements of an image to apply edits;
    Pen tool for paths – a fast and accurate approach to
    creating better selections.

3. Retouching - applying the Clone Stamp tool and the
    Healing Brush to retouch / restore photographic images.

4. Learn to use layers and the layers palette and add
    more flexibility to image editing and compositing;
    Understand layer transparency, opacity, linking,
    merging, layer groups and more.

5. Understand how to identify and make color
    corrections and brightness & contrast image
    adjustments; Learn to add aharpness to an image.

Multiple Workshop - 10 week Classes



Class No. 01: Introduction to Photoshop - a must for NEW Users
Become familiar with the Workspace & Navigation inside Photoshop. Window menus; Preference settings; File Browser; Image Management: create, open, save, resize, crop, rotate & duplicate files. Understand resolution, DPI, scanning, digital camera issue.

Class No. 02: Selection Techniques / Channels & Masks
Learn everything about the Marquee, lasso, magic wand selection tools. Become familiar with all the best ways to apply and modify your selections. Demystify working with channels & masks.

Class No. 03: Layers / Making a multi-layered Image
Learn all of the basics in creating and editing layers in your image. Undertand how layers work independently; layer transparency, opacity, linking, merging, layer groups, layer styles and more; everything to get you going using the layers palette.

Class No. 04: Advanced Layers Techniques
Beyond the basic understanding of layers, we now move into layer masks, clipping groups, layer comps and smart objects, taking Photoshop to the next level of creativity and productivity in our usage of layers.

Class No. 05: Painting / Color Picker / Color Filling / Etc.
Understand Color Sampling, filling w/ color. Master the paint brush tools and mighty brushes palette. Examine the editing tools: red eye, sharpen, blur, burn & dodge & gradient.

Class No. 06: Retouching Techniques / Undo History
Mastering the Clone Stamp tool, the Healing Brush, the Patch tool and all the “Must Know” techniques to retouch and restoration photos. Maximize image editing flexibility by learning all the techniques using the History palette and History Brush.

Class No. 07: Vector Imaging: Paths • Shapes • Type
Although a bitmap pixel based program, Photoshop has three vector tools enabling the creation and editing of Paths, Shapes and Type. We will learn how to create with these outstanding tools.

Class No. 08: Image Adjustments: Brightness • Contrast • Color
Understand what to look for and how to make color corrections, control brightness & contrast and produce outstanding digital images using all of the professional adjustment features in Photoshop, including Adjustment Layers.

Class No. 09: Filters / Image altering Techniques
In this session learn basic filters like sharpening and advanced filters that can dramatically enhance your image. Filters to create dramatic backgrounds, lighting effects, reduce noise, correct lens distortion, make textures and other special effects.

Class No. 10: Color Management / Print Output / Using Actions
Understand and apply proper computer and Photoshop settings necessary for successful print output. Learn about the Color Settings command; converting color space; embedding profiles, monitor calibration, and more. Learn about Actions to automate workflow.

Group No. One - Basic Photoshop Techniques (Two 1-Day Classes: 9/13 & 9/27)

• Introduction to Photoshop
• Painting / Filling / Brush Options / Color Options
• Selection Tools & Techniques
• Retouching / History Undo’s / Basic Image Adjustments
• Layers - Creating & Editing

		The LAYERS Workshop              -$99.00   One-Day Fast Track Workshop     -$199.00 *Group One  - Basic Photoshop    - $329.00     *Group Two - Advanced              - $329.00      Groups One & Two                     - $579.00**     **You may opt to attend Group Two classes following     the Group One session or anytime you choose in the     future when these workshops are offered.         • Bring your own Laptop - get 10% discount (you must have your own copy of Photoshop loaded) • You may enroll for just the Basic group of five classes if you prefer; enroll for just the Advanced group if you are confident that you already understand the basic material, or enroll for the complete workshop of two groups. If you sign up initially for only the Basic group of classes you still have until week three to enroll for the Advanced group and receive the $579 discounted fee for both groups. You can opt to attend the Group Two Advanced classes right away after the Basic sessions or skip and take them at a later date. Requirements: • Good computer literacy skills: Familiar with - opening and saving files and navigating through the hard drive of your computer • • Own Photoshop CS2 or CS3* Sufficient time in your schedule to practice the materials covered in the workshop Recommended Text: The Photoshop CS3 Bible      100% Money-Back Guarantee: If you are not satisfied with the workshop, return the course workbook and we will give you a full refund.   Cancellations: Cancellations received up to seven working days before your session are refundable. Cancellations after that are not refundable, but can apply to a future session less a $12 registration fee. If you registered but do not attend and have not canceled, you are still responsible for payment. To Top of Page