THE CONFERENCE FOR ADOBE® PHOTOSHOP® USERS

In this conference you'll learn...

Here´s where both Mac® and PC users alike learn exactly what´s needed to build and set up a system and install the required software and hardware. You´ll learn what you absolutely must have to run Photoshop, what you can do without and what you can put on your wait-until-the-next-version-comes-out list. Among the many subjects we´ll cover: How to make decisions related to platforms, processors, RAM, video display cards, display adapter cards and hard drive space ... how to calibrate your monitor to ensure accurate color reproduction ... the secrets to configuring your system ... vital tips on scanners and printers ... and more.
In this session, you´ll be treated to a tour of the key features of this powerhouse program, including the best way to manage multiple palettes ... how to work with screen modes ... easy techniques for navigating your documents ... tips on using painting tools ... how to edit and apply gradients ... the hows and whys of creating custom brushes ... plus great tips and shortcuts on filters, layers, zoom in/out, selecting, creating text, action commands and much more. This is your chance to get up to speed in a hurry.
The beauty of scanners is that you can start creating outside your computer and then—once you´ve scanned your creation and gotten it properly digitized—really give your graphics genius free rein with your Photoshop toolbox. But this artistic freedom doesn´t count for much unless you know the ins and outs of getting a good scan. In this session, you´ll learn how to capture true-to-life color, discover the secrets of getting razor-sharp images and find out how best to handle those precious pixels once you´ve accessed them with Photoshop.
Masterful artistry starts with a well-grounded understanding of the tools at your disposal. In this session, you´ll master the fundamentals of digital image manipulation and learn the best ways to use this powerful program´s tools and options to create and edit images ... how to make the most of the drawing and painting tools ... techniques for selecting and applying colors, shading and textures ... retouching "how-to´s" ... tips on creating output of various image types for both print and electronic media ... and more.
Here´s your chance to take your Photoshop skills to a whole new level. We´ve gathered the tips, techniques and shortcuts used by the Photoshop gurus—the best in the business—and condensed them into one jampacked session. Learn how to turn clunky tasks into quick fixes ... make the most of little-known navigational shortcuts ... find out how to try new things "safely" so you don´t risk messing up hours of hard work with one false move ... learn the best way to undo multiple effects you don´t want ... learn the secrets to selecting objects with ease ... jump to PANTONE® colors ... switch to the last-used settings ... and much more! This is where you get the trade secrets of the masters—don´t miss it.
Want to learn how to create and edit images and composites without having to work so hard? Photoshop´s revolutionary Layers Palette frees graphic artists from having to spend a lot of time reworking failed experiments—being able to play with isolated parts of an image means your projects invite more creativity with less energy expended. In this session, you´ll learn how to work easily and quickly with multiple layers, layer masks, blend modes and other options to create visually arresting images. You´ll learn how to edit your creations at any time through precision "erasing" with Palette History ... how to select the tools, filters and techniques you need ... and how to avoid trial-and-error time wasting.
In this session, color correction is demystified once and for all! You´ll learn good color management, including: When to correct color in RGB or CMYK mode ... how to get rid of almost any troublesome color cast ... tips on calibrating and characterizing your equipment for the best results ... and the secrets to manually adjusting images so that even a poor original can be transformed into a great final product. You´ll learn how the pros correct image brightness, match product colors, "create" colors that put snap in any image and tackle the greatest color challenge of all: Properly balanced flesh tones. Plus much more!
Here´s where you learn how to correct and perfect images with the powerful array of tools available to you in Photoshop. You´ll learn the easy way to use the Unsharp Mask filter to do away with pesky halos ... how to breathe life into a flat, dark, tired image by using grayscale tonal correction ... and master photo retouching techniques that allow you to smooth out wrinkles, highlight eyes, get rid of reflections and lighten unwanted shadows. And that´s only the beginning—you´ll also learn how to use Gaussian Blur to soften edges and shadows, make edges glow, create textures and enhance type treatments ... use the Clone Stamp and Healing Brush tool effectively to eliminate blemishes and dust from images ... and use the Lighting Effects filter with finesse.
Let´s get really creative—make that pig drive a new car ... wrap a glowing headline around a model ... make viewers say "No way!" We´ll show you the way: You´ll learn exactly how and when to use each of the 3 most effective methods of blending multiple images into one seamless, attention-grabbing composite. Once you´ve mastered grouping and blending layers and using layer masks, you´ll be able to turn even your wildest ideas into surprising alternative realities.
Do the repetitive actions, selections, keystrokes and mouse clicks that it takes to get the effect you want make the Sistine Chapel sometimes seem like a quickie project in comparison? In this session, you´ll learn how to easily automate time-consuming sequences with the Actions palette ... speed up results with batch processing ... learn how to record and play just about every operation in Photoshop ... familiarize yourself with the ins and outs of AppleScript® and Windows® scripting ... discover the wonders of automatic font loading ... and much more. Why not have your computer take over the manual labor of graphic design so you have more time and energy to devote to the fun stuff? This is the session to attend if you want to work smarter, not harder.