Course outline
Overview of Photoshop CS5• Productivity improvements
• New interface features
• Keyboard shortcut changes
• Extended Paste options
• Colour Picker enhancements
• Preference changes and improvements
Digital imaging workflow
• Working with Mini Bridge
• Running automated tasks from Mini Bridge
• The improved Lens Correction filter
• Working with Lens profiles
• Improved noise reduction in CS5
Re-touching techniques
• Using Content Aware Fill
• Different ways of using Content Aware Fill
• Using the Spot Healing Brush tool and Content Aware Fill option
New brushes in Photoshop CS5
• Using the Bristle brush to create natural, organic paint effects
• Creating custom Bristle brushes
• Determining Bristle Brush characteristics
• Using the brush preview
• Working with the Mixer brush
Using HDR Pro
• Using HDR (High Dynamic Range) Pro to merge multiple exposures in a single image
• Using the Merge to HDR Pro dialogue box
• Enhanced Tone Mapping controls
• Dealing with ghost images
Using the improved selection controls in CS5
• Using the Refine Edge command to make difficult selections (such as hair) more accurate
• The Refine Edge dialogue box
• Modifying Edge Detection properties
• Using Refine Radius tools
• Understanding the Defringe Options
• Export Options for mask creation
Using Puppet Warp
• Bending and distorting objects with Puppet Warp
• Creating and modifying pins
• Controlling mesh density
• Adjusting pin depth
Using Repousse
• Converting 2D artwork into 3D shapes
• Extrusion and Bevel effects
• Adding Materials
• Dealing with internal constraints
• Modifying Light and Render Settings
