Photoshop 1

Adobe Photoshop is the essential software tool used in the film, television, and game industry for use in everything from pre-production and visualization to post.

This introductory class explores fundamental skills such as working with layers, editable adjustment layers, mastering selection and masking, use of channels, and layer masks. Other topics we will cover include: simple color corrections, image manipulation, retouching and restoration techniques, and use of a Wacom tablet or similar product.

This introduction to Photoshop is a must for the industry pro who wants to make Photoshop a bigger part of their workflow. Photoshop gives those working with 2D and 3D programs the flexibility to add creative and artistic elements, and special effects with ease.

Prerequisite: Working knowledge of the computer.  Adobe Photoshop must be loaded onto your computer.  It is highly advised that you have a recent vintage Mac or PC with at least 8 GB RAM.  A large screen monitor is advised for working in Photoshop and two monitors is even better!  A 3-button mouse and full keyboard is essential to have if you are on a laptop.