Photoshop Advanced Print (1 Day)

Course Description

This 1-day course provides a focused overview for experienced users who wish to further their effectiveness on Photoshop for print production. The course trains photographers and designers how to work with color spaces, precision selections and masks, Smart Objects, perspective tools, and professional color management for print. This course is an ideal combination of instructor-led demonstration and hands-on practice.

Who Should Attend

Designers and production artists who use Photoshop to prepare images for print.

Prerequisites:

Practical working knowledge of computers and basic Mac OS X or Windows skills.
Photoshop Fundamentals: An Introduction to Photoshop class or equivalent experience is recommended.

Course Outline:

Note: The curricula below comprise activities typically covered in a class at this skill level. The instructor may, at his/her discretion, adjust the lesson plan to meet the needs of the class.

Lesson 1: Digital Image Fundamentals & Color Spaces

Understanding RGB and CMYK color models
Image size vs. Resolution & Pixel Aspect Ratio
Bits per Channel and Alpha Channels

Lesson 2: Precision Selection & Masking

Selecting by Focus Area, Color, and Channels
Quick Mask Mode vs. Pen Tool vs. Selection Tools
Using the Select & Mask workspace
Working with Raster Masks, Vector Masks, and Adjustment Layer masks

Lesson 3: Non-Destructive Workflows & Smart Objects

Creating, editing, copying, and placing Smart Objects
Releasing Smart Objects to layers and removing transformations
Exporting, replacing, and rasterizing Smart Object contents

Lesson 4: Perspective Manipulation & Automation

Setting up a Vanishing Point grid
Placing artwork, healing, and copying in perspective
Understanding, creating, and using Actions
Batch processing files and utilizing Scripts

Lesson 5: Professional Color Management & Print Output

Understanding color management principles
Specifying color-management settings
Soft proofing images on screen and identifying out-of-gamut colors
Preparing files for professional printing
Converting images to CMYK and saving CMYK EPS files
Printing CMYK images directly from Photoshop