Photoshop Advanced Print (1 Day)

Course Outline

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