Photoshop CS4 One-on-One: Advanced

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Course name:

Photoshop CS4 One-on-One: Advanced

Author(s):

Deke McClelland

Duration (hr:min):

20:57

Released on:

5/1/2009

Exercise files:

Yes

Software works on:

Mac and Windows

Photoshop is one of the world’s most powerful image editors, and it can be daunting to try to use skillfully. Photoshop CS4 One-on-One: Advanced, the second part of the popular and comprehensive series, follows internationally renowned Photoshop guru Deke McClelland as he dives into the workings of Photoshop. He explores such digital-age wonders as the Levels and Curves commands, edge-detection filters, advanced compositing techniques, vector-based text, the Liquify filter, and Camera Raw. Deke also teaches tried-and-true methods for sharpening details, smoothing over wrinkles and imperfections, and enhancing colors without harming the original image. Exercise files accompany the course.

Recommended prerequisite: Photoshop CS4 One-on-One: Fundamentals.

Download Deke's customized keyboard layouts and color settings for Photoshop from the Exercise Files tab.

Topics include:

• Using blend modes, adjustment layers, and layer styles
• Organizing a layered composition so it is fluid and editable
• Creating and editing type in Photoshop
• Using blur effectively
• Using adjustment layers to add color
• Combining layers into a clipping mask
• Working with Camera Raw

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