Photoshop for PhotographersSeminars and Workshopswith Melbourne – The PhotographerCapturing images with a digital camera is fun, but it is only the first step in producing beautiful and creative photography.Photoshop is the undisputed leader in photo-editing software and as a photographer, when you arm yourself with knowledge of this powerful program you will be able to transform your images into memorable photographs that you or your friends will be pleased to hang on their walls as a piece of photo décor.Melbourne has been a photographer for over 30 years and has photographed assignments all over the world. He started working with Photoshop in 1993 using Photoshop version 4. He understands that Photoshop can appear to be overwhelming when you are starting out, so he developed two one-day courses that will guide you through the program at an easy pace. The first Photoshop seminar is titled Session A “Introduction to Photoshop for Photographers”.Aimed at those who have not fully immersed themselves in the wonders of Photoshop. Maybe you have Photoshop installed but have only played around with a few of the tools and are not sure of why certain things happen one time, and don’t happen another time!The 6 to 7 hours you invest in this seminar will save you hundreds of hours wading through instruction manuals!In this one-day seminar you will learn all about the major tools and features of the program as Melbourne carries out an A to Z tour of the program. A comprehensive set of notes is included in the package.By the time you have completed the seminar you will have experienced a thorough overview of the program and not once will you have had to refer to an 800 page manual. You will then be equipped to practice at home and will no longer have apprehensions about the program.
Session A: Introduction to Photoshop for Photographers Seminar with Melbourne - The Photographer DATE: Saturday, 26th June 2010TIME: 9.00 am to 4.30 pmCOST: IDR 900,000 includes refreshments and lunch.Class size limited to 18 so register for Session A early to avoid disappointment.Laptops are NOT necessary since you will be observing and following the supplied course notes, as Melbourne takes you through a guided tour of the program. Following Session “A” we recommend you take this new knowledge and attend Session “B” “Photoshop Basic Skills for Photographers”, which is a one-day hands-on workshop where you WILL need a laptop with Photoshop (Creative Suite CS, preferably CS2, CS3 or CS4) previously installed.
Session “A” Introduction to Photoshop for Photographers Seminar Topics
Starting and QuittingManaging Work AreaGridRulers and GuidesManaging Work SpaceQuitting PhotoshopToolboxSelecting ToolsTypes of ToolsOptions BarPreset ToolsUsing PalettesPalette WellPalette IconsPalette MenusGrouping PalettesDisplaying PalettesColor ManagementSetting Output OptionsPrint Dialog BoxOptimizing for WebToolboxPreview AreaStatus BarOptimize PaneFixing ImagesEvaluating an ImageImage SizeOrientationEvaluating Tonal RangeHistogramEvaluating ColorEvaluating DetailEvaluating SharpnessSpecifying Image SizeImage Size Dialog BoxSpecifying Canvas SizeCropping ImagesCrop OptionsRotating ImagesHistogram PaletteChannels PaletteType of ChannelsChannels in Dialog BoxesAdjust by Auto ContrastAdjust Bright/Contrast ManualAdjust Levels AutoAdjust Levels ManuallyThresholdEvaluating ResultsAdjusting CurvesEyedroppersSetting B&W PointsRemove a Color CastAdjust Shadow & HighlightAdjust Color AutoVariationsHue/Sat CommandPhoto FiltersRemoving ColorAdjust Color BalanceUsing Filter MenuTypes of FiltersUsing Unsharp MaskOther Sharpening FiltersCamera Raw Plug-In IntroDetail/Lens/Calibrate TabsIntro To SelectionsUsing Selection MenusUsing Selection ToolsSelection Tool OptionsFeatheringAntiAliasing
Sizing & Arranging PalettesPalette Default PositionsBasic CommandsLayers & SelectionsCancelling an OperationMenusKeyboard ShortcutsModifier KeysDialog BoxesUndoing ChangesUndoing CommandsHistory PaletteWorking with Image FilesOpening an Image FileSelecting Multiple FilesClosing an Image FileFile Browser (Bridge) IntroMarquee ToolLasso ToolsLasso/Polygonal/MagneticMagic WandSelecting a Range of ColorAdjust an Existing SelectionMoving a Selection BorderInverting a SelectionHiding the Selection BorderFeathering a SelectionModifying a SelectionGrowing a SelectionMove/Copy/Paste SelectionDrag Selection – Move ToolCopy/Move Selctn ClipboardRemove Fringe PixelsDelete a SelectionSave/Load SelectionManaging ChannelsDuplicating ChannelsTransform CommandFree Transform CommandLayersLayers PaletteModes/OpacityLayer MaskLayer StyleAdjustment LayersFill LayersNew layerDelete LayerCreate and Preserve LayerBackground LayerNew Layer Dialog BoxStacking LayersRenaming LayersDelete LayersMoving LayersLocking LayersLinking LayersMerge/Flatten LayersSampling from LayerUsing Adjustment LayerCreating Adjustment LayerEditing an Adjustment LayerUsing Fill LayersType of Fill LayersCreating a Fill LayerEditing a Fill LayerMerging Fill LayersEntering TypeSelecting a Type ToolSetting Type Tool OptionsEnter/Format TypeSelecting TextFormatting text
Bridge View FoldersBridge View ImagesSelecting & Opening FilesManaging ImagesMetadata Info TypeZoom an ImageScroll Around an ImageMultiple ImagesDuplicating an ImageSaving Image FilesSave CommandSave As CommandSave OptionsSaving PSD FilesSaving JPEG FilesSaving TIFF FilesPrinting ImagesRasterizing TypePainting & DrawingForegrd & Backgrd ColorUsing Color PickerUsing Eyedropper ToolUsing Swatches PaletteColor PaletteBrushes and PencilsBrush and Pencil OptionsOption Bar Brush PaletteSpecifying Tool OptionsBlending ModesOpacityTool OptionsEraser ToolBackground EraserMagic EraserRetouching ImageColor Replacement ToolRed Eye RemovalBurn and DodgeCloningHealing BrushPatch ToolOther Tools: Blur/Sponge/Smudge/PatternHistory/Art HistoryPaint Bucket/GradientShape ToolCreating and Using MasksIntro to MasksSelecting vs. MaskingCreating MasksEditing MasksQuick MaskEditing MasksUsing Layer MasksAdd Mask to Regular LayerAlpha Channel MasksExtract CommandReplace ColorAutomating TasksContact SheetsWeb Photo GalleryPanoramas – PhotomergeCreating a PDFBatch Renaming FilesActions PaletteRecording ActionsPlay ActionsBatch CommandColor Management O/viewCalibrating MonitorSpecifying Color SettingsProfiles
Depending on time and questions asked, we will cover most of the topics listed above.What You Should Bring:Not much! A laptop is NOT necessary for Session A. This seminar is designed in such a way that Melbourne walks you through the program and you won’t need to follow along on a laptop. In fact it will slow you down if you do. (In Session B, a laptop and Photoshop is required).We will supply a set of course notes, and you should be making your own notes as we progress through the program, so bring a thick notepad to write on.If you like, bring a couple of your own digital images and if we have time, we may be able to “tweak” them a little in Photoshop!So what do you think? Do you want to make a remarkable improvement to your Photoshop skills by investing time with one of south-east Asia’s most experienced photographers?The second course Session “B” is a hands-on workshop where you will be using Photoshop on your own laptop and carrying out typical manipulations and enhancements that professional photographers use on daily basis to perfect their images.
Session B: Basic Skills Photoshop for Photographers Workshop with Melbourne - The PhotographerDATE: Sunday, 27th June 2010TIME: 9.00 am to 4.30 pmCOST: IDR 950,000 includes refreshments and lunch.Class size limited to 12 so register for Session B early to avoid disappointment.
Session “B” Basic Skills Photoshop for Photographers Workshop Course OutlineYou MUST bring a laptop with Adobe Photoshop Creative Suite (preferably CS2, CS3 or CS4) previously installed since you will be carrying out short exercises using the program. Melbourne will be using CS4 but you will be able to understand everything if you are using CS2 or CS3. If you are buying software in Jakarta make sure you take your laptop to the software shop and make sure they load it up and that it opens up correctly. If necessary you can share your laptop with a friend. Maximum 2 persons sharing one laptop. Please note we do NOT supply computers or software. Course notes will be supplied, but bring a thick notepad to make lots of notes. Also, bring your laptop AC adaptor so that you do not have to operate your laptop from battery power. Bring your (RF) mouse with new batteries and mouse pad. Bring extra batteries for your mouse.During the workshop you will watch as Melbourne demonstrates the brief exercises, then you will have the opportunity to spend a few minutes working on the same exercises on your own laptop. Questions are encouraged.To achieve the most from this workshop, previous attendance at Session “A” Introduction to Photoshop for Photographers is strongly recommended.Targeted at participants who have completed Session “A” or those who have had a little experience in using some of Photoshop’s tools and features. By no means advanced, you will have over 50 techniques completed by the end of the day, and will be able to carry out the major enhancements and manipulations that are basic every-day requirements for digital photographers.
Session “B” Basic Skills Photoshop for Photographers Workshop Topics
Brighten, Darken, Contrast LEVELSBrighten, Darken, Contrast CURVESBasic SHARPENINGSHARPENING using Lab COLORSHARPENING using LUMINOSITYB&W LIGHTNESS ChannelB&W CHANNEL MIXERB&W CALCULATIONSColor CorrectingVARIATION CommandSELECTION ToolsEditing a Selected AreaAdjust the Color of Individual ObjectsSelective Re-coloringStraighten a Crooked PhotographOpening Up Shadow AreasCLONING Away Unwanted ObjectsDODGING & BURNINGCLONING With PATCH toolCLONING with SPOT HEALINGRemove Blemishes using CLONE STAMPRemoving Hot SpotsRemoving Red-Eye Fast MethodRemoving Red-Eye Method 2Removing Blemishes Tech 2Whitening TeethWhitening Eyes (Removes red)Remove Dark Circles under Eyes using CLONE STAMPTransform a Frown into a Smile Removing Dark Circles under Eyes using PATCH ToolRemove Signs of Aging Using HEALING BRUSH Remove Signs of Aging Using PATCH
ToolGlamour Skin SofteningColorizing HairBurning-In PortraitsCropping PhotosBLUR, SHARPEN & SMUDGE toolsDUOTONESReplacing a SkyBLEND MODESCompensating for Over-ExposureCorrecting Under-ExposureAdding Motion Using a LAYER MASKFocus Vignette EffectSharp Foreground, Blurred BackgroundEditing SequenceRemoving a Color Cast Correcting VerticalsChanging the Color of EyesDarkening a Sky with a GRADIENTSepia Tone EffectPlacing and Editing TEXTReducing Digital NOISESMART SHARPEN FilterRe-Sizing Digital PhotosHow to E-Mail PhotosConfiguring Photoshop for Adobe 1998Calibrating Your Monitor SettingsSPONGE ToolCalibrating Your MonitorConverting RAW Files with ACRPrinting with a Color Inkjet PrinterCreating a CONTACT SHEETMelbourne’s Next Photoshop Workshop
We run the Photoshop courses every 6 weeks or so in the studio in south Jakarta. You must register and make full payment at least 10 days before the seminar date.Limited to 16 participants for Session A and 12 participants for Session B, the courses are popular and fill up quickly. Cost: Session A Introduction to Photoshop for Photographers Seminar IDR 900,000 Session B Basic Skills Photoshop for Photographers Hands-On Workshop IDR 950,000Session A and B both include refreshments and lunch. Course notes are supplied.Conducted in English.Melbourne will be using Photoshop CS4 but participants can have any version later than v7.0 installed on their laptop. We use Windows platform but of course MAC is great too and Melbourne will explain the minor keyboard variations. send an email to: info@phototoursindonesia.com or melbourne@melbournethephotographer.comor phone Maria at +62 816 976707 or +62 815 8900054
Session C: Photoshop “Neat Stuff” Practical Workshopwith Melbourne - The PhotographerDATE: To Be AnnouncedTIME: 6.30 pm to 9.00 pmCOST: IDR 500,000 includes refreshments.Class size limited to 12 so please register for Session C early to avoid disappointment.Having completed Photoshop Sessions A and B you no doubt want to try your hand at some neat stuff such as adding funky borders and edges to your images. Or combining textures with regular photographs to produce artistic variations of your photographs.In this evening workshop you will work on some images that Melbourne supplies, and a few that you may want to bring along with you to the workshop.You will need your laptop with Photoshop installed.This workshop runs on a weekday evening from 6.30 pm to 9.00 pm but if you can get a group of minimum 8 people, we can run it on a weekday during the day, or even at weekends.
