Photoshop Training Videos - Tutorials

Author: Deke McClelland | Running Time: 6.5 hours | Training Level : Intermediate

Based on the device-independent CIE specification from 1976, Lab color is frequently misrepresented as a techy, labor-intensive color space. In fact, Lab color performs certain types of color modifications more quickly and with better results than RGB. In Photoshop CS3 Mastering Lab Color, Deke McClelland explores how to use Lab color "to make bad photographs great and great photographs even better." He demonstrates image manipulations that are best suited to Lab, and walks through a typical, non-destructive Lab correction. Deke also shows how to correct lighting, apply selective color modifications, and reverse the effects of color cast. Exercise files accompany the course.

Author: Ted LoCascio | Running Time: 9 hours | Training Level : Intermediate

In this Desingers Photoshop CS3 Training Video, instructor Ted LoCascio teaches graphic designers how to effectively use Photoshop for image manipulation and processing. He covers how to incorporate raw images into design workflows, use tools for special effects and retouching, integrate Photoshop with other Adobe applications, and save images for print. Photoshop CS3 for Designers guides graphics professionals through every step of the production workflow. Exercise files accompany the course.

Author: Chris Orwig | Running Time: 10.25 hours | Training Level : Beginner

Some of the most compelling photographs are of people-portraits, family snapshots, wedding photos-and Photoshop helps make people look their best in pictures. In Photoshop CS3 Portrait Retouching Essentials, professional photographer and Photoshop expert Chris Orwig gives a hands-on tour of the retouching secrets used by pros. He demonstrates tricks for covering up skin flaws, correcting discrepancies in color and tone, removing backgrounds and other visual distractions, fixing teeth and hair, enhancing facial features, and sculpting body parts. This inspiring step-by-step training course is full of secrets that will help professionals and hobbyists alike create stunning photographs of people. Exercise files accompany the tutorials.

Author: Chris Orwig | Running Time: 8.5 Hours | Training Level : Intermediate

In Photoshop CS3 Portrait Retouching Techniques, instructor and professional photographer Chris Orwig teaches the entire process of retouching a portrait, from start to finish. From removing distractions and softening skin to improving the quality of light, Chris demonstrates how to enhance an image and achieve high-end professional results. Prior experience with Photoshop CS3 is recommended. Exercise files accompany the course.

Author: Deke McClelland | Running Time: 10.5 hours | Training Level : Intermediate

Real focus happens inside the camera's lens element. The sharpening features in Photoshop CS3 exaggerate the contrast along edges in a photograph to transform a well-focused image into an outstanding image. In Photoshop CS3 Sharpening Images, Deke McClelland teaches a host of sharpening and noise reduction techniques, including using filters such as Unsharp Mask, Smart Sharpen, High Pass, and Reduce Noise. The training teaches the essentials of sharpening, including what it does, why it's important, and how the filters function. Plus, the training covers Deke's recommended best practices, including the four distinct varieties of sharpening, which can be used independently or in combination with each other. Photoshop CS3 Sharpening Images is about how to transform images from looking good to looking their absolute best. Exercise files accompany the course.

Author: Eric Wexler | Running Time: 1.25 hours | Training Level : Intermediate / Advanced

In Photoshop CS3 Extended Projects: Research Methods and Workflows, veteran research scientist and Adobe Biomedical Image Advisory Group member Eric J. Wexler shows how to use Photoshop CS3 for detailed research and presentations with hands-on examples. Eric evaluates gel images, penetration model samples, autoradiographs, and measurement recording and workflows, he also demonstrates how to create and apply a standard curve. Exercise files accompany the course.

Author: Justin Seeley | Running Time: 8.5 hours | Training Level : Intermediate / Advanced

This Advanced Adobe Photoshop Training Video will Take your skills to new heights. With Adobe Certified Photoshop Expert Justin Seeley as your host, you'll learn how to manage and organize your images using Adobe Bridge CS3, process your photos using Camera Raw 4, create stunning compositions using Photoshop's Smart Objects and all-new non-destructive Smart Filters, edit images in perspective via the improved Vanishing Point Filter, and discover dozens of tips, tricks and time-saving workarounds to help you improve your creative workflow. These Photoshop Tutorials are presented in HD quality video and are available via the online training subscription.

Author: Justin Seeley | Running Time: 6.5 hours | Training Level : Intermediate

This Advanced Adobe Photoshop Training Video focuses on Channel & Masking. Knowing how to properly select an image is an essential Photoshop skill whether you're a graphic/web designer or digital photographer. Since Photoshop is equipped with so many choices of tools to isolate and select images, it's hard to know what works best for each situation. In this tutorial, Justin teaches you some sure-fire techniques for working with the Channel and Masking tools to achieve the optimal results regardless of how complex the image may be. This Training Video is presented in HD quality and the tutorials are available via the online subscription service.

Author: Chad Perkins | Running Time: 8 hours | Training Level : Beginner

This Adobe Photoshop CS3 Training video will show you how to become proficient with this powerful graphics application from the comfort of your own home or office. Lessons are done at your own pace so you can start and stop the video segments at any time. From the basics of selecting colors and elements in photos, to the magic of special effects and layering, these Photoshop CS3 tutorials cover what you need to know to make your images dazzle. To provide customers with the highest possible quality, these Photoshop tutorials are presented in HD quality video which rivals that of DVD video.

Author: Justin Seeley | Running Time: 4.2 hours | Training Level : Intermediate

If you're already comfortable using the Photoshop tools, but want to fine tune your skill set to get even more out this versatile tool, these lessons were designed for you. Start by understanding how to optimize your settings - preferences, workspace, etc. Then dive into helpful timesavers for multi-image processing, as well as creating picture packages, web photo galleries, and PDF presentations. You will be amazed at the speed demon tips you learn from Justin.

Author: Eric Wexler | Running Time: 5.5 hours | Training Level : Beginner

Veteran pharmaceutical research scientist and member of Adobe's Biomedical Image Advisory Group, Eric J. Wexler shares his experience creating detailed biomedical imaging in Photoshop CS3 Extended for Biomedical Research. Eric shows how to use Photoshop CS3's selection, analysis, and editing tools to evaluate an image's color composition, modify images for research, optimize exposure with levels and curves, transform images with layers, and compensate for acquisition problems and limitations. Eric also explains how to add reference information to images, annotate and optimize DICOM animations, and share finished images with colleagues. Exercise files accompany the tutorials. NOTE: Actual biological research images are used for this title's examples. Some of these images, including those of internal organs and dissected animals, may be considered graphic or offensive to some viewers. Viewer discretion is strongly advised.

Author: Deke McClelland | Running Time: 33 hours | Training Level : Intermediate

The elusive alpha channel remains one of the most misunderstood yet powerful tools in Photoshop. Alpha channels are collections of luminance data that control the transparency of an image, and they inform just about every aspect of Photoshop. Selections, layer boundaries, the Quick Mask mode, layer masks, knockouts, and the Channels palette all rely on alpha channels. In Photoshop CS3 Channels and Masks, award-winning author and Photoshop expert Deke McClelland taps the vast capabilities of popular tools like layer masks, luminance blending, and paths. He also takes on many little known but very useful features, including Calculations, blue-screen masking, high dynamic range, and displacement masks. Plus, Deke teaches how to select and composite highlights, shadows, clouds, fabric, feathers, glass, flames, lights, eyes, and all kinds of hair. Exercise files accompany the tutorials.

This DVD-ROM Contains:
Photoshop CS3 Channels & Masks: The Essentials
Photoshop CS3 Channels & Masks: Advanced Techniques

Author: Justin Seeley | Running Time: 6.5 hours | Training Level : Intermediate

This Adobe Photoshop Training Video is aimed towards digital photographers, starting with an introduction to Photoshop it then moves on how to organize your photos using Adobe Bridge. The lessons examine Photoshop CS3's many tools including Adobe's Camera Raw 4, layer alignment, and impressive image correction tools. You'll learn how to correct various kinds of flaws including color, noise and perspective. This tutorials is ideal for the digital photographer who already has a basic understanding of using this application but who wants to learn the skills to create amazing effects in their digital portfolio. The training is presented in HD video that rivals the quality of DVDs.

Author: Ric Kasnoff | Running Time: 3 hours | Training Level : Beginner

Ric quickly gets you up to speed, introducing you to the Lightroom Interface and workspace, showing you how to set up your preferences and personalize Lightroom to suit your workflow. You will learn how to import, store and name files using keywords and discover the many features of the Lightroom Library and how to get the most from the Develop Module. Plus, explore all of the export options available using the Slideshow, Web and Print Modules to output your images professionally. This series will show you how to use Lightroom to quickly and efficiently import, manipulate and output your photos with ease - you'll wonder how you ever managed without it. Note: These tutorials cover topics that are relevant to both Lightroom 1.0 and Lightroom 1.1.

Author: Jan Kabili | Running Time: 8.5 hours | Training Level : Beginner

Covering everything from setting up the interface to optimizing photos to using tools like the Web Photo Gallery, Photoshop CS3 for the Web Training Essentials is a beginner course for anyone using Photoshop CS3 to create or edit images for the web. Instructor Jan Kabili explains the difference between web and print graphics, demonstrates how to create color swatches, discusses layers and slices, teaches how to create integral web page elements, and much more. Exercise files accompany the tutorials.