Students will learn photo project basics and how to create layer comps. They will also learn how to optimize color management for print. They will explore various techniques for adjusting the quality of an image and making color adjustments.
Students will learn how to use CYMK separations for prepress, customize ink options, and adjust CYMK curves. Students will also explore various options for using grayscale, spot-color, and duotones. Finally, they will learn how to optimize images for the Web, balancing quality and file size, and how to prepare images for use in video productions.
Course Outline
Basic Photo Corrections
- Retouching and Repairing Images
- Sharpening the Image
Quick Fixes
- Creating a Panorama
- Correcting Lens Distortion
- Adding Depth of Field
- Moving Objects Seamlessly
- Adjusting Perspective
Masks and Channels
- Remove a Subject from a Background
- Refine Edge
- Puppet Warp
- Saving a Selection as an Alpha Channel
Advanced Compositing
- Smart Filters
- Liquify Filter
Producing and Printing Consistent Color
- RGB vs. CMYK
- Color Management
- Preparing and Saving an Image for Print
Printing 3D Files
- Understanding the 3D Environment
- Create and Positioning a simple 3D Object
- Prepare and Export a 3D File for Printing
This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.
Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.