This class is designed to teach the fundamentals of Adobe Photoshop CS4 (and CS2, CS3) that will get you up and running with this popular image editing program.

Come and join us for an intensive weekend workshop.

You'll be surprised how much you will learn in just one weekend!

We will teach you:

• How to use Photoshop's tools, menus and pallets
• Optimize image color and contrast with Curves and HSL
• Use Photoshop's masks and adjustment layers
• How to use Batch processing and automating functions
• Crop, resize and straighten images with the crop tool
• How to convert to black and white
• Retouch blemishes using the clone and healing brushes
• Use the Adobe Bridge to select and organize your images
• Create panoramic images using Adobe's Photomerge
• Create dynamic tonal range images with "Merge to HDR"
• Work with RAW image files, including efficient Workflow techniques
• Understand how color management works with your monitor and printer
• And much, much more
• There will be lots of time to discuss your questions

Participants may use PC or Mac based Laptops.

You can use Photoshop CS2, CS3 or the new CS4 version.

*Please Note: Participants need to bring a computer (Mac or PC, Laptop or Desktop) loaded with Adobe Photoshop CS3/CS4 Software. You can download a 30 day trial for free at www.adobe.com. It is recommended to upgrade to the latest version, so please check what you are currently using.*

Saturday 10am - 5pm:

• Focus on Bridge & Camera Raw
• Learn about Photoshop's tools, menus and palettes
• Introduction to layers, masks and curves
• Batch processing
• Colour Managment
• File organization

Lunch 1pm - 2pm

Sunday 10am - 5pm:

• More layers and masks techniques
• B&W conversion
• Focus on clone and healing brush tools
• Cropping, resizing and straightening images
• Photomerge and 'Merge to HDR' instruction
• Workflow techniques
• And more....

Lunch 1pm - 2pm

Level:

Beginner/General Interest. Basic photography knowledge recommended.

Enrollment:

Maximum 14 participants.

Equipment Needed:

Laptop or Desktop Computer with Photoshop CS3/CS4 software installed.

We Provide:

Detailed course notes in binder.

Early-Bird Discount:

A 10% discount is applied automatically if you register before the Early-Bird Discount deadline date listed in the registration table below.

CAPIC & PPABC Members:

A 5% discount is available to CAPIC and PPABC members when registering online. Please be prepared to show your membership cards on the first day of your workshop.

Group Discount:

A 5% discount will be appplied if 3 or more people register at the same time for the same workshop. (All 3 tuitions must be paid for by one credit card to be considered a group registration.) Please follow the instructions on the online registration page.

In order to provide the best learning environment possible VPW keeps class sizes limited to 12-15 people (depending on the workshop). This is but one reason that we count on you to attend your chosen class, once you have registered for it.

If you must withdraw for any reason please be aware of our refund policy as follows:

For our local workshops, 1 to 5 days in length and our Local 10 Week Courses, VPW requires 15 days written notice (before the workshop start date) of your withdrawal in order to provide a refund. (Email notice is acceptable.)

If you wish to transfer to a different workshop date VPW requires 7 days written notice.

Read complete refund and liability policy

The Fundamental Photoshop Workshop is taught by the following instructors:

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Read Tim's Biography

Please choose your instructor and workshop date from the registration table below.