Understanding Photoshop

• Navigation Shortcuts
• Introduction to the Toolbar
• Panels & Workspace
• Exploring Workspaces
• Undo & History Palette
• Colour Picker Guides & Rulers
• Understanding Guides
• Showing & Locking
• Clearing & Custom
• Changing Ruler Units
• Snap Options
• Show Options

Image Size & Resolution

• The Importance of Resolution
• Print & Screen Option
• Colour Mode Options
• Dimensions & File Size

Canvas Size

• Increasing Canvas Size
• Canvas Size Options

Cropping

• Cropping Options
• Saving Custom Crop Sizes
• Duplicating Images

Working with Layers

• Importing images
• Layers and Selections
• Basic Blending Modes
• Transforming Layer Objects
• Building Layered Compositions
• Applying Transparency
• Using Smart Objects

Working with Selections

• Overview of Selection Tools
• Marquee and Lasso tools
• Magic Wand & Quick Select
• Adjusting Selections
• Combining Tools for Complex Shapes
• Feathering a Selection

Image Adjustments

• Essential adjustments
• Using Levels and Curves
• Hue & Saturation controls
• Other Adjustments

Filters

• Exploring the Filter Gallery
• Essential Filters
• Other Filters

Saving Files

• File Types
• Saving Options

Classroom Training

This course is delivered as classroom training for a group of up to 8 delegates. It is held in Hatfield, easily accessible by road from areas like Harlow, Luton, St. Albans, Barnet, Stevenage, Letchworth and Welwyn Garden City. Hatfield is approximately 25 mins by train from London's Kings Cross station and on a direct route from London's Moorgate station.