Mr. Coursey's Classroom Tutorials: Adobe Photoshop

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Adobe Photoshop Tutorials

Software Description:

An image editing software developed and manufactured by Adobe Systems Inc. Photoshop is considered one of the leaders in photo editing software. The software allows users to manipulate, crop, resize, and correct color on digital photos.

Resources:

Operating Systems

Mac
PC/Windows

Greate Software Sites

Go to http://www.photoshopessentials.com/basics/ and read some of the tutorials
www.dafont.com - download decorative fonts
Layer's Magazine - Photoshop Tutorials
Design Stacks - Photoshop Tutorials

Useful Files

Here are the resource files to go along with Photoshop Lessons 1-30: Un1Pt2_Photoshop.zip

Certification

Adobe Certified Associate Program - The Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) certification allows you to demonstrate proficiency in Adobe digital communications tools. Become a Certified Associate and stand apart from your peers, boost your confidence, and expand your career opportunities.
- Visual Communication Using Adobe Photoshop - Adobe conducted research to identify the foundational skills students need to effectively communicate using digital media tools. Based on feedback from educators, design professionals, businesses, and educational institutions around the world, the objectives cover entry-level skill expectations for visual communication.

Vocabulary:

Gradient, Bounding Box, Masking, Layer

Video Tutorials:

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Photoshop Overview
Adobe Photoshop Workspace & Overview
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ACTIVITY 1: Basic Image Editing
Opening & Cropping a New Image	Resizing an Image	Viewing an Image & Rulers/Guides
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ACTIVITY 2: Creating Images
Creating a New Image File	Creating a Custom Shape and Using Layer Styles	Stroke a Selection
Gradient Application	Creating a Gradient in a Selection
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ACTIVITY 3: Working with Type
Adding Type	Adding Type in a Bounding Box Part 1	Adding Type in a Bounding Box Part 2
Warping Text
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ACTIVITY 4: Using Selection Tools
Marquee Selection - Part 1	Marquee Selection/Filters - Part 2	Lasso Tool
Magnetic Lasso Tool	Magic Wand Tool
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ACTIVITY 5: Using Other Tools
Airbrush Tool	Clone Stamp Tool	Pattern Stamp Tool
Eraser & Eye Dropper Tools	Blur and Sharpen Tools	Dodge, Burn, & Sponge Tools
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ACTIVITY 6: Creating Special Effects/Layers
Creating Layers - Part 1	Creating Layers - Part 2	Filters- Distort
Filters - Textures	Creating a Layer Mask	Creating a Layer Mask P2
Creating a Quick Mask
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Additional Tutorials
Remove Color from an Image	Creating a Clipping Mask	Exporting Graphics as JPEG, GIF, & PNG
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Extra Tips:

Use www.dafont.com to download decorative fonts


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