Photoshop Basics: A "No Fear" Introduction

http://workshops.joeedelman.com/workshop_ps_intro.php

December 5th, 2009 (Chesapeake City, MD)

Photoshop: A No Fear Introduction

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To those who are new to the world of Photoshop, this introduction takes the fear out of getting started and learning the basics. I will explain the fundamental characteristics of digital images and image manipulation, and will demonstrate the basic tools, including:

* Sizing and cropping for prints, monitors and email

* Photoshop tools - what are they, and when to use them

* Lighting and darkening, controlling contrast

* Color manipulation and enhancement

* How and when to use filters and actions

* Simple adjustment layer techniques

* Red eye correction

* Pros and cons of shooting "Raw" vs. "JPEG" file formats

...and more

This workshop provides step-by-step instructions and practical photographic applications. You'll come away from this class with the ability to do basic image manipulation and with a foundation for moving to the next step in Photoshop.

(Instruction is given in Photoshop CS4, which can readily be applied to CS2 & CS3.)

Photoshop: A No Fear Introduction

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Who should take this workshop:

Beginners who are new to Photoshop (including anyone who wants to "move up" to the full-featured Photoshop program from other more limited or less convenient image editing programs such as Photoshop Express, Photoshop Elements, Paint Shop Pro, Picasa, etc.)

Location: Chesapeake City, MD

Cost: $175

Experience: A beginners desire to learn how to use Photoshop to improve your photographs.

Optional Recommended Equipment: Laptop with photoshop

Maximum Class Size: 12

Schedule: 10:00AM - 5:00PM (45 minute break for lunch)

Note: The next step in Photoshop is my class: "Making Your Images Sparkle," is given on the Sunday following this Saturday class.