This class is SELF STUDY. It was originally written as an instructor led class, so you will find references to message boards and posting homework. Self Study courses have no instructor support and you are not required to post any homework. There is no message board, and certificates are not awarded. You will be able to download the whole course and supporting materials all at once and work at your own pace.
Adobe
Photoshop Elements: Photo Correction
This class is all new for Photoshop Elements 6 and 7! Learn to correct your photos for color and exposure problems, and to use the new tools in PSE 6 and 7 for great results! Learn to convert your photos to make dramatic black and white images and use levels, color curves, and much more. Learn many sharpening secrets and how to use the new Adjust Sharpness filter.
Prerequisites:
We will be using layers and text, so you should have taken the basics classes first unless you are already very familiar with these features, as they will not be covered in detail in this course. You will need web space if you intend to post homework. Homework can be posted to your own site, or students have the option of using the Student Upload Area or free web hosting made available for LVS students. Details are provided in the classroom.
Enrollment:
Enrollment information can be found here.
Syllabus
Week 1
First Class Info
What is covered in this class?
Copyright Issues
Workspaces
Quick Edit Workspace
Project Bin
Full Edit Auto Corrections
Auto Smart Fix
Auto Levels
Auto Color
Auto Contrast
Photo Filter
Using Layer Blend Modes to Fix Exposure
What is Opacity?
Using the Magic Wand Tool
What is Tolerance and why is it Essential?
Correcting with Multiple Blend Modes
Shadow/Highlights Filter
Week 2
Using a Histogram
Diagnosing and Fixing Exposure
Info Palette
Brightness/Contrast
Using and Understanding Levels
Color Curves Review
Isolating Shadows and Hightlights for Correcting
Straightening Crooked Photos
Scan and Divide
Desaturate vs. Grayscale: What's the Difference?
Using the Convert to B&W Filter
Adjust Color for Skin Tone Command
Week 3
A Word about Graphics Tablets
New Images: Layer vs. Background
Brush settings: Not Just for Painting!
If the Brush Tool Acts Up
Signature Brush
Saving Individual Brushes with the Preset Manager
Creating Brushes from Presets
Saving Brush Libraries with the Preset Manager
The Toning Tools: Burn and Dodge
Using Burn and Dodge for Shading
The Focus Tools: Blur and Sharpen
Using the Sponge and Smudge Tools
Using the Healing and Spot Healing Tools
The Clone Stamp Tool in Depth
Week 4
Selection Tools
Select Menu
Refine Edge
Layer Selection
Using the Eraser Tool
Using theMagic Eraser Tool
Using the Background Eraser Tool
The Defringe Command
Replacing a Dull Sky
Adding and Editing File Info
Saving and Applying Custom Metadata Templates
Batch Processing: Using the Process Multiple Files Command
Week 5
Using Quick Fix Sharpening
Sharpening Basics
Using Unsharp Mask
Using Adjust Sharpness
Sharpening with the Emboss Filter
Sharpening with the Highpass Filter
Using an Edge mask
Splitting the Sharpening
Contrast Masking
Correcting Camera Distortion
Layer Styles
Week 6
Digital Noise Removal with the Reduce Noise Filter
Smoothing with the Dust & Scratches Filter
Using Luminosity Blend Mode to Reduce Texture
Glasses Glare
Fixing Hotspots
Creating Poster Size Photos from your Digital Camera
Photomerge Faces
Photomerge Group Shot
Photomerge Panorama
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