Photoshop Essentials 2008

with Rob Sheppard

Take your Adobe Photoshop skill from “0 to 60” in our exciting lessons for photographers, by photographers! Join Photoshop expert Rob Sheppard, Digital Horizons columnist for Outdoor Photographer magazine (and former editor), author of over twenty books on digital photography (including Lightroom for Digital Photographers Only and The Magic of Digital Nature Photography) for the quickest, simplest and most effective lessons in Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Lightroom, as well as learning to get better prints. If you can, bring your laptop to “follow along” with Rob in the all-day classes. No laptop, no problem; listen carefully, take notes and practice the tips and techniques learned when you get home. For Windows or Mac users of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop (CS, CS2 or CS3) or Photoshop Elements (4, 5 or 6).

Photoshop Essentials 1. June 21. 11am to 5pm, $120

Two pack: Essentials 1 & 2 $200

Learn the top ten techniques needed to get you started in Photoshop in simple, straightforward language designed for the digital photographer. Levels, color and mid-tone management will be explained simply and in terms of photography, not computer-ese. Cropping and straightening instruction will make your images fit perfectly. Selection tools will give you superior control over just the areas you wish to adjust. The magic of layer masks will give your photos the look and feel you desire. PSE I is ideal for Photoshop users of all skill levels.

Photoshop Essentials 2. July 12. 11am to 5pm, $120

Two pack: Essentials 1 & 2 $200

Ten new techniques that are essential for Photoshop success. If you ever thought layers were too hard, this class will give you the tools to master them. Discover how to clone right so it blends in with any photograph. Learn the sharpening and sizing information you need to know in order to make outstanding prints. Essentials I or equivalent Photoshop skill level required.

Photoshop Lightroom 1. July 19 11am to 5pm, $120

Two pack: Lightroom 1 & 2 $200

Is Lightroom in your photographic future? Rob’s “editor’s eye” will give you an overview of Lightroom to help you get started on mastering this new program specifically designed for digital photographers. Discover the simplified methods to organize your images, including tips on importing, creating unique collections and keywords in Lightroom. You’ll learn the amazing processing controls of the Develop module that offer controls you can’t even find in Photoshop!

Photoshop Lightroom 2. July 26 11am to 5pm, $120

Two pack: Lightroom 1 & 2 $200

Take your Lightroom further by exploring deeper! Master batch processing and delve deeper into the develop module with Rob’s insightful lecture and easy top follow instructions. You’ll also get practical demonstrations of the previous sessions concepts with specific examples designed for photographers.

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