Photoshop CC(2014): Essentials

Essential Basics

• Workspace overview, Tools Panel & Options Bar

• Saving a customizing Workspace

• Undoing steps in Photoshop

• Zooming & panning an image

Adobe Bridge

• Introduction to Adobe Bridge Workspace

• Getting acquainted with the Panels

• Previewing, rating & labelling images

• Renaming multiple files with the Batch Rename command

• Using the Slideshow

Selections and Transformations

• Making a Selection using the Marquee, Lasso, Magic Wand & Quick Selection Tools

• Working smart with Auto-Select

• Applying Transformation to a Selection

• Improving a Selection with the Refine Edge command

• Saving a Selection

Designing with Layers

• Layers basics

• Adding and removing layers

• Controlling layers visibility

• Changing stacking order of layers

• Organizing content with Layer Groups

• Adding labels to layers

• Applying Layer Styles to layers

• Using the Styles Panel

• Create multiple layouts with Layer Comps

• Merging layers to reduce image file size

Masking Techniques

• Introduction to Masking in Photoshop

• Saving selections as Alpha Masks

• Making advanced selection with Quick Mask

• Blending images with Layer Masks

• Understanding the use of Clipping Mask

• Using Masks to create creative composites

• Applying masking with other Photoshop filters

Designing with Path & Text

• Introduction to Paths and Shapes

• Using Path as selection

• Creating vector shapes in Photoshop

• Applying dashed and dotted lines

• Text fundamentals

• Creative beautiful text layout with Text on Paths

Tonal and Color Adjustments

• Removing unwanted Color Cast

• Automatically adjusting Tonal & Contrast values

• Modifying Hue & Saturation in an image

• Repairing over & under exposed images

• Apply nondestructive edits with Adjustment Layers

Ricky Soh
A self-professed technophile, Ricky's fascination for computer software developed into a passion for sharing his knowledge in I.T. With more than 16 years in the I.T. training industry, Ricky's extensive experience comes from teaching as a polytechnic lecturer and corporate instructor.

At Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Ricky taught programming languages as well as web design and web development. As a corporate instructor, Ricky has been an Adobe Certified Instructor and Adobe Certified Expert since 2006. Due to his numerous Adobe certifications, he has been conferred the highly coveted title of “Adobe Certified Instructor – Creative Suite Master”. Some of his major clients include GlaxoSmithKline, NOL, AIA, SPH, and Seagate. He has also collaborated with People's Association in organising and conducting I.T. courses for the public in community clubs.

With his diverse experience and broad knowledge, Ricky is an excellent facilitator whose previous participants have greatly benefitted from his insights. Besides understanding the needs of his participants, Ricky's strengths are his clear, focussed delivery and his ability to generate enthusiasm. His affable personality and cheerful style means his lessons are always interesting and engaging.

Han Guangwen

As an official Training Partner of Adobe System Inc, Han is an Adobe Certified Instructor, Certified Expert Specialist and Certified Expert Master. A creative design veteran, Han graduated from the prestigious Bachelor of Design (Communication Design) program as a Distinction holder and worked as a successful graphic designer before switching to his true passion - training.

With detailed explanations and humorous style, Han’s trainees gain a strong understanding of each design tool and technique in a fun and easy-going setting. Emphasizing on the practicality of each design approach, Han backs each lesson with industrial-relevant scenarios, examples and case studies. As a dedicated trainer, Han’s trainees benefit from having him as a supportive advisor in their projects afters attending his courses.