Session 1

Section A: Introduction
Pros & Cons
Keys to Success
Image Size & Resolution
Reset Image Size
Know Your Destination
Scan Calculations

Section B: Navigation
Open
Working with Palettes
Palette Options
Menu
View Options
Navigator Palette
Viewing Tools

Section C: Tools
Options Bar
Shortcuts
Reset Tools

Section D: Customizing
Preferences
More Preferences
Tool Presets
Workspace

Section E: Getting Started
Open Files
File Browser
Drag and Drop
New Document

Section F: Modes
Overview
RGB Mode
CMYK Mode
Lab Color Mode
Other Modes

Section G: Resizing Images
Image Size
Image Resolution
Canvas Size
Crop
Trim

Section H: Layer Basics
Layer Palette
Layer Concepts
Implementing Layers
Naming Layers
Working with Layers
Duplicate Layer
Flatten Image

Section I: Changing Your Mind
History Palette
Snapshots
History Options
Using Layers

Section J: Saving Your Work
When to Save
Save Options

Total Time: Minutes

Session 2

Section A: Selection Techniques
Selection Skills
Feature Option
Select Inverse
Selection Tools
Magic Wand Tool
Transform Selection

Section B: Working with Color
Color Issues
Choosing Color Options
Add to Swatch Palette
Color Palette Options
Pantone Colors

Section C: Painting Techniques
Basic Brush usage
Brush Option
Add Brushes
Blending Mode
Fill Methods

Section D: Working with Shapes
Shape Tools
Editing Shapes
Create Pixel Shapes
Custom Shapes
Vector vs. Raster

Section E: Working with Type
Type Tool
Rasterize Type
Warp Type
Transform Text
Text Block

Section F: Working with Layers
Opacity
Copy by Dragging
Layer Mask
Blend Layers
Layer Clipping Group
Layer Effects
Layer Styles

Section G: Improving Images
Clone Stamp Tool
Healing Brush
Patch Tool
Levels
Adjustment Layer
Curves

Section H: Filters
Overview
Guidelines

Section I: Non-committal Work
Create Shape
Options
Text
Layer Mask

Total Time: Minutes

Session 3

Section A: Saving
Format
Color Modes
Annotations
Save Selection

Section B: Photoshop for the Web
Web Safe Colors
Save for Web
Slice Tool

Section C: ImageReady for the Web
Overview
Slice Palette
Rollovers
Dual Rollover
Animation
Adjust Settings
Image Maps

Section D: Photoshop to ImageReady
Gradient
Border
Rollover
Animation

Section E: Personal Printing
Picture Package
Print with Preview
Contact Sheet

Section F: Printing Press
Color Settings
File Format
Create a Path
Clipping Path
Duotone Options
Duotone Curve
Spot Channel
Levels
Spot Color Text
Save Spot Color File

Section G: Photoshop for Multimedia
Indexed Color Mode
Using Layers
Save for Web

Section H: Actions
Actions Palette
Record Action
Interaction
Batch
Save Actions
Keyboard Shortcut

Total Time: Minutes