Adobe Photoshop Advanced Training in South Africa

• Delegates should have a good working knowledge of Photoshop and be able to create and manipulate images, including:
• Cropping, straightening and rotating images
• Make, modify and work with selections
• Use layers, including layer styles and type layers
• Be able to use common retouching tools such as the Eraser and Spot Healing Brush
• Save files as different formats to export from Photoshop

• Control and composite images using various masking techniques
• Retouch images using some of Photoshop's more advanced tools such as Liquify and Puppet Warp
• Correct the lighting and exposure of images using different dodging and burning techniques
• Work with Smart Objects to improve workflow
• Use both raster and vector artwork in images
• Work with different automation tools and commands to speed up day-to-day tasks

Module 1 - Masking

• Layer masks
• Adjustment layers
• Clipping masks

Module 2 - Advanced retouching tools

• The Perspective Crop Tool
• Correcting image distortion
• The Liquify filter
• Using Content Aware Scale
• Working with Puppet Warp
• Cloning parts of an image
• Dodging and burning

Module 3 - Working with Smart Objects

• Creating Smart Objects
• Smart Filters
• Stacking modes

Module 4 - Working with vector graphics

• Vector terminology
• Working with shapes
• Using the Pen Tool

Module 5 - Automation

• Tool presets
• Actions
• Automations
• Batch Rename
• Scripts

Certification/Exams

This course, in conjunction with the Introduction course, will help prepare delegates for the Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) and Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) certification exams