Mastering Selections in Photoshop

Course Description

This class is for Photoshop users who want to improve their Selection skills. After this class, you’ll know which Selection tool is the best to use and how to use it. Also, with CS5, the Refine Edge tool has been dramatically improved. So much so, we can now tackle the holy grail of selections – hair. This class is hands-on with one-on-one instructor involvement. And remember, after the class is over, we’re still here to help with any questions you may have. 

Course Outline

Introduction
First glimpse at the Refine Edge tool in CS5
Using masks to edit selections
Selections concepts
Using layer masks with selections
The Marquee Tools
The Lasso Tools
Fine tuning a selection
Quick mask mode
Pen tool selections
Using color range to make a selection
Refine Edge – revisited with hair
Saving selections
Channel based selections
Automating selections in green screen images
Using Camera Raw with selections

Course Prerequisites

This class assumes you have working knowledge of computers and operating systems. It is assumed you know how to use your mouse, the standard menu and commands and how to open and save files. If you are bringing your own computer, make sure you have the version software that is being taught in the class. In the event that you are not knowledgeable in the use of computers, the instructor will not be able to take time away from the other students to teach you. One-on-one tutoring is available for a fee.