PHOTOSHOP I FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS
Objectives:
This course is designed for photographers wanting to learn how to process their images in  Photoshop CS4 to make their photos look their best. The workshop includes 15 specific tutorials - including step by step instructions and online videos the user can follow along with, There are also notes on choosing image editing software, computer hardware requirements, colour management and how to calibrate your computer monitor and configure Photoshop to use colour management. Image files and photos are provided to complete each tutorials.
Guarantee:
If you find that you are not able to complete some of the exercises, you can register for the one day Photoshop workshop offered about once a month in Calgary and you will receive a credit of $100 toward the in class course. The one day workshop costs $249 and includes lunch, a printed manual, and a DVD with all the tutorial files and movie clips. You can take the one day workshop for an additional $100 if you have registered for this online workshop. See the workshop section of this web site for the latest schedule. You can also contact Robert Berdan by email with specific questions about the tutorials and if we can not resolve the issue by email you can call Robert at (403) 247-2457 between 9 am to 9 pm MST. Please note Robert does not provide support for problems you might have with your computer, Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Bridge - any problems concerning the operation and installation of your software should be directed to Adobe support - http://www.adobe.com/support/service.
Why This Course
There are a number of web sites offering online courses on Photoshop, some of them charge a monthly fee to access their courses which may consist exclusively of video tutorials. What differentiates this course is that you will receive a complete set of step by step notes and files, you have the opportunity to contact the instructor Robert Berdan who is a photographer and photoshop expert, and if you can visit Calgary you have the opportunity to take his workshop in his studio and learn first hand.
Pre-requisites:
Participants in this online course require a computer (PC or Mac) with Internet access, high speed Internet to download files and request assistance by email. Participants will also need to purchase and\or install a trial version of Photoshop CS4 latest version. Trial versions of photoshop are only good for 30 days. The tutorials included are based on Photoshop CS4. Participants should have a basic working knowledge of how to use their computer before taking this course. No previous photoshop knowledge is required. If you can see the intro video clip above you will have no problem viewing the tutorial videos.
Mac versus PC:
Photoshop CS4 is available for both systems. The text instructions, screen shots and video clips used in this workshop are for PC, but if you use a Mac substitute the Ctrl key for Cmd and Alt key for Opt key and you should have no problem following these tutorials. The files are provided in a zip format that you should be able to open on a Mac. Try the Demo lesson, download the files to determine if your system has what is required to perform these tutorials.
View sample of Notes including course outline in PDF format
 Download sample PDF of notes and course outline
Sample Lesson #8 Create a BW image then return some colour
Photoshop I Workshop consists of 15 hands on lessons with step by step video clips and sample images some lessons have several video clips.
- Introduction to photoshop and how to open image files three ways
- Calibrating your monitor and configuring photoshop to use colour profiles
- RAW workflow - introduction to Adobe Camera RAW (ACR)
- Workflow for JPG or TIF files
- Colour correction by the numbers
- Quick & Easy Photoshop fixes, Red Eye, Perspective crop, keystone
- Convert images to Black and White, Sepia, colour tinting
- Create BW image and return some of the original colour
- Repairing images using the clone tool
- Retouching a portrait
- Repairing old photos
- Extracting images from their background
- Simulate a neutral density gradient filter
- Shadow Highlight tool
- Blending photos to make a panorama.
Questions
Contact rberdan@scienceandart.org or phone between 9:00 am and 9:00 pm MST Monday to Friday (403) 247-2457 regarding any aspect of the course or photo workshop. Both the online course and the mailed DVD and book include email support.
If you own a workshop gift certificate - you can use or apply that certificate toward this workshop.
1) Register for Online Workshop by paying with PayPal:
Cost is $249.00 + GST in Canada
Once you have paid - your payment will be acknowledged in an email and you will be sent a password to access the online-course usually within 24 hours between Monday to Friday. The password is good for one household only and is not be shared with others.
2) Purchase a printed copy of the workshop notes, tutorial files, and tutorial movies in Quicktime format on a DVD includes email and phone support. Cost is $249.00 + GST includes shipping.
Workshop Book and DVD with Tutorials
Shipping will be by regular postage and you should receive the package within 10 days. if you are anxious to start reading sooner I can also email you the manual in PDF format and make files available by FTP or download sooner.
Take Both Photoshop I and Photoshop II Online workshops and Save $100 - both for $399.00 total of 39 lessons.
Want to attend the one Day Photoshop Workshop in Calgary led by Robert Berdan - get more information and register here.
Please note sometimes I am in the field for a week or two shooting or operating workshops and might not be able to respond immediately to your questions most often during the months of August or September. If I am away I can often still respond by email unless I am in a remote location. If you have concerns regarding email support - you can contact me before taking the course and I can let you know more about my availability. The course is designed for self learning , but I know from experience that it can be valuable to have someone able to answer any questions you might have when a problem arises.
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