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Adobe Photoshop CS4: intermediate

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Class overview
		You've mastered the basics of Adobe Photoshop CS4; now it's time to dig a little deeper. Learn more about image preparation, editing and creation in a pixel-based environment. You'll review image resources and the basic Photoshop tools, then learn more about brushes, layers, filters, photo filters and the History palette, as well as how to add type to images and create special type effects. 47 Ratings » Read 29 reviews » Write a review

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What you'll learn

Learn some advanced brush features
Understand how to use layers
Discover the fundamentals of filters
Explore the History palette
Learn to work with type

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Lessons

»	Lesson 1: Learn to use Photoshop brushes

This lesson starts with a review of image resources and some of the basic Photoshop tools. Next, you'll explore brushes and their functions. You'll also learn how to use different brushes and set brush options to create a variety of effects.

Lesson 2: Layer and filter basics
The Layers palette is a powerful tool in the Photoshop toolbox. Learn how to organize and manage image elements, create new layers and explore the blending modes. You'll apply filter effects to enhance a layer, and correct color with an adjustment layer.

Lesson 3: The History palette and History brushes
In this lesson, you'll learn about the History palette and how to make a snapshot of a history state. You'll also learn how to use the History Brush tool and the Art History Brush tool to revert parts of an image to a prior state.

Lesson 4: Adding type to images
This final lesson shows you how to add and edit type in an image. You'll also learn some special creative techniques you can use with type, such as how to fill type with an image, add a drop shadow and use styles.

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Instructor

Marc Mantha Instructor		» Marc Mantha 51 Ratings Marc Mantha owns and manages a creative marketing agency that develops web and print media. He's a professional photographer well versed in digital arts and applications. Marc has also created and led numerous instructional seminars, training sessions and online courses in digital media. He likes world travel and hiking off the beaten path with photography gear always in tow.
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Class reviews

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Nov 24, 2009