PHOTO MAGIC is a 4 week Class designed for students at all levels using Photoshop Elements or Photoshop CS.
The Class is delivered using videos and written PDF instructions which are made clear for both PC and Mac users.
Access to a private forum for support is available for all students and you also have access to me via email for questions and assistance.
Syllabus
Week 1 - Photo Editing
We will cover a number of techniques for making your photos jump off the page and start with making sure they are straight, using some creative cropping, discussing rule of thirds, and how to "eyeball" a good look.
We will work with adjustment layers and some simple layer masking.
Week 2 - Fab Faces and Glamour Glow
Learn how to make your faces rock with the use of the Healing Brush and other techniques to make your up close and personal pictures look like the professionals do them.
We will work with layers, blending modes and filters in this weeks projects.
Week 3 - Creative Effects
Let's start messing around with your less than perfect images by adding layers of texture, blur, bokeh and other fun techniques so that you can learn how to make the best of even the less successful image and make it look fabulous. We will be working with layers, selection tools and oh yes, blending modes again !
Week 4 - Blog It, Share It, Show It....
This week we will focus on how to share your images online. How to create a FAB header for your blog using your own photos or images. Create a neat sidebar thumbnail or avatar. Place images into a custom made template that you can use over and over. And let's talk about text. How and when to use it, how to customize it and Embellish it!
We will also look at watermarking and custom signatures for your images.
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
* An installed version of either Adobe Photoshop Elements 6, 7, 8 or 9 (Win or Mac)
* or an installed version of Adobe Photoshop CS versions 2, 3,4 & 5.
A free 30 day trial of the latest Photoshop Elements or Photoshop are available at http://www.adobe.com/
(Please note Photoshop CS2 does not support working with Jpgs in the RAW interface)
Instructions will be provided for both programs.
2. This is an all levels class from beginner to advanced - BUT!!!!
*You need to know how to navigate around your program in a basic fashion and be comfortable with opening, closing, and resizing files.
*You need to be able to work with zipped files and know how to unzip them and place the files where you can find them on your computer.
* You will need a High-Speed Internet connection to ensure that you can view the video tutorials
What Else?
The videos are presented in two formats, CS and Elements. They are run on a Windows platform but I run both Mac and PC's so you have access to both sets of resources. Extra instructions where appropriate, are given for Mac users.
There will be a private group for sharing of chatter to and fro, where we can all follow threads of a conversation and stay informed.
There will be a Flickr group set up for sharing of pictures, commentary and positive critique!
You can email me at any time during the class, either through our group, or privately to ask questions. The aim here is that you LEARN and take away new skills to use - no questions are silly ones.
ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS, PLEASE EMAIL ME
marie@lostaussie.com
