Showing posts with label photoshop. Show all posts
Showing posts with label photoshop. Show all posts

Monday, January 26, 2015

Using Adobe Bridge CS5 and Customizing the Photoshop CS5 Workspace Video Tutorials

Here are some video tutorials on using Adobe Bridge CS5 to organize images and how to customize the Photoshop CS5 workspace. These Photoshop CS5 video tutorials are from the Adobe Photoshop CS5 Pro User Skill Sets Training Course by the VTC Online University. Click on the movie links below to watch the videos.

The rest of the training course focuses on more advanced Photoshop CS5 tutorials on topics such as using Photoshop CS5 for print and web layouts, painting techniques, the pen tool, and creating special effects. You can access the rest of the training course by signing up for a VTC Online University membership.

About the Course


Course: Adobe Photoshop CS5 Pro User Skill Sets
Author: Geoff Blake
Release Date: 2011-02-03
Duration: 8 hrs

Course Description


Ready to take your Photoshop skills to the next level? Dive in with award-winning software trainer, artist, and designer Geoff Blake, and learn how to take your Photoshop skills to the max. First, youll see how to sort and organize your images in Bridge and how to customize Photoshop to suit your needs. Then, Geoff will show you how to use Photoshop for both print design and web design, using a step-by-step approach to creating sleek, contemporary layouts. Next, you will master Photoshops Pen tool and put your new-found skills to use when you learn how to make accurate selections and work along with InDesign. Finally, youll discover techniques for creating eye-popping special effects and how to output your work in both the print and web environments. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.

About the VTC Online University


The VTC Online University is one of the worlds leading software training sites. They have been providing top-quality online training since 1999. Their company offers over 900 video training courses on various topics including animation & 3D, game design & development, graphics & page layout, multimedia & video, networking & security, programming, business applications, and more.

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Course Topics


Overview

Organizing Images with Adobe Bridge
A Look at Mini Bridge
Touring the Mini Bridge Interface
Previewing in Mini Bridge
Mini Bridge View Options
Navigating with Mini Bridge
Touring the Adobe Bridge Interface
Previewing Images
Image Metadata
Keywords & Keyword Searches
Filtering Your Images
Creating Folders & Moving Images
Collections & Smart Collections

Customizing Photoshop
Review: Workspaces
Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts
Customizing Photoshop Menus

If you would like to have access to the rest of the videos, sign up for a VTC Online University membership today! For $30, youll get one month access to ALL of their training courses. Thats over 900 video training courses! No long-term commitment required.

Using Photoshop for Print Layout
Getting Ready for Layout
Setting Photoshops Unit of Measurement
Creating & Managing Guides
Using the Grid & Snapping
Creating the Disc Template
A Trick for Setting Up Guides
Finishing the Template
Inserting Design Elements
Photoshop Typography Options
Typography & Layer Styles
Applying a Saved Style
Illustrator Smart Objects pt. 1
Illustrator Smart Objects pt. 2
Finishing Up the Layout


Using Photoshop for Web Layout
Setting Up a Web Layout File
Inserting the Design Elements
Building a Web Menu
Finishing Off the Layout

Photoshop Painting Techniques
Setting Up Layers for Painting
Using Photoshops Brush Tool
Paint Brush Tool Techniques
Painting with Multiple Colors
Sampling with the Eyedropper Tool
Mixing Colors in the Color Panel
Saving Color Swatches
Mixing with Photoshops Color Picker
Saving & Loading Swatches pt. 1
Saving & Loading Swatches pt. 2
Introducing Gradients
Using the Gradient Editor
Applying a Gradient to the Artwork
Using the Eraser Tool
Creating Custom Brushes


Photoshop Pen Tool Mastery
Understanding Paths & the Pen Tool
Creating Straight Path Segments
Creating Curved Path Segments pt. 1
Creating Curved Path Segments pt. 2
Creating Combination Paths pt. 1
Creating Combination Paths pt. 2
Continuing Paths & Adding Anchors
Manipulating Paths & Anchor Points
Using Paths To Create Selection pt. 1
Using Paths To Create Selection pt. 2
Clipping Paths for InDesign pt. 1
Clipping Paths for InDesign pt. 2


Creating Special Effects
Invert Posterize & Threshold
Creating Black & White Images pt. 1
Creating Black & White Images pt. 2
Creating Black & White Images pt. 3
Creating Duotone Effects pt. 1
Creating Duotone Effects pt. 2
Creating Glow Effects pt. 1
Creating Glow Effects pt. 2
Creating Glow Effects pt. 3
Creating Glow Effects pt. 4
Creating Chiseled Ice pt. 1
Creating Chiseled Ice pt. 2
Creating Chiseled Ice pt. 3
Creating Chiseled Ice pt. 4


Using Photoshop for Print Design
Photoshop Print Workflow pt. 1
Photoshop Print Workflow pt. 2
Photoshop Print Workflow pt.3
Layer Comps with InDesign pt. 1
Layer Comps with InDesign pt. 2


Using Photoshop for Web Design
Understanding Web File Formats
Using the Save For Web & Devices Dialog
Setting JPEG Optimization
Setting GIF Optimization
Setting PNG Optimization
Smart Objects with Dreamweaver pt. 1
Smart Objects with Dreamweaver pt. 2
Creating Web 2.0 Style Buttons pt. 1
Creating Web 2.0 Style Buttons pt. 2
Using Photoshop & Flash Together



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Saturday, January 17, 2015

Adobe Photoshop CS6 Video Tutorials for Beginners

Adobe has just recently released Creative Suite 6, and with it comes a new version of the highly popular Adobe Photoshop photo editing software. Adobe Photoshop CS6 comes with new improvements to Camera RAW, the layers panel, adjustment techniques, content-aware retouching, and more. If youre new to Photoshop, I recommend that you watch the free videos below. These are Adobe Photoshop CS6 video tutorials for beginners, and will most definitely help you get started on learning how to use this amazing application.

What is Adobe Bridge? - Adobe Photoshop CS6 Video Tutorials for Beginners


Viewing images in Full Screen Preview mode - Adobe Photoshop CS6 Video Tutorials for Beginners


Saving images in collections - Adobe Photoshop CS6 Video Tutorials for Beginners


Using smart collections - Adobe Photoshop CS6 Video Tutorials for Beginners


Comparing RAW and JPEG files - Adobe Photoshop CS6 Video Tutorials for Beginners


Fixing color casts with the White Balance tool - Adobe Photoshop CS6 Video Tutorials for Beginners


Retouching blemishes with the Spot Removal tool - Adobe Photoshop CS6 Video Tutorials for Beginners


Saving variations within a single file with the Snapshot command - Adobe Photoshop CS6 Video Tutorials for Beginners


Understanding Resize vs. Resample - Adobe Photoshop CS6 Video Tutorials for Beginners


Preserving important elements with Content-Aware Scale - Adobe Photoshop CS6 Video Tutorials for Beginners


Introducing adjustment layers - Adobe Photoshop CS6 Video Tutorials for Beginners


Body sculpting with Liquify - Adobe Photoshop CS6 Video Tutorials for Beginners


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These videos are from a 10-hour video training series called Photoshop CS6 Essential Training, and is produced by lynda.com, one of the best software training providers on the web today. Photoshop CS6 Essential Training has 22 informative chapters that will help you get the most out of Photoshop as a beginner. You can learn more about the course by visiting the course details page. As a visitor of this site, you can also sign-up for a free 7-day trial pass to gain full access to the course, along with the ENTIRE lynda.com training library of over 1000 courses. If you want to keep learning after the trial, lynda.com offers an affordable subscription for $25/month. A subscription gives you access to the entire training library at any time so you can learn at your own pace. So sign-up for a lynda.com membership today to start watching this complete set of Adobe Photoshop CS6 video tutorials for beginners.

CHAPTER LIST
  1. It Begins in Bridge
  2. Whittling Down to Keepers
  3. Camera Raw Essentials
  4. Fixing Common Problems Using Camera Raw
  5. Retouching and Creative Techniques in Camera Raw
  6. Automating Camera Raw
  7. Photoshop Interface Essentials
  8. Documents and Navigation
  9. Digital Image Essentials
  10. Cropping and Transformations
  11. Working with Layers
  12. Selections and Layer Masks
  13. Tone and Color with Adjustment Layers
  14. Options for Tone and Color Correction
  15. Retouching Essentials
  16. Combining Multiple Images
  17. Essential Filters
  18. Essential Blend Modes
  19. Type Essentials
  20. Layer Effects and Styles
  21. Sharing Images
  22. Video in Photoshop
MORE PHOTOSHOP CS6 TRAINING
  • Photoshop CS6 One-on-One: Fundamentals
  • Photoshop CS6 for Photographers

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