This very practical course is specifically geared towards photographers with no or little previous photoshop experience or those who simply want to edit their images using free image editing software. The daunting world of image editing made simple.

The Photoshop course will teach you how to use all the necessary tools, non-destructive editing, tips, tricks & secrets from the industry, re-touching and enhancing your photographs in a fresh & innovative way! Practical sessions will be included as part of each lesson. If you want to learn free image editing programs (e.g. Gimp, Picasa, Picnik, etc.) please just email us with your program and we will assist you in editing your images in the best possible way! This course is brilliant for even those who think they know the basics!

4 x 2hour Sessions

Dates & Times 2012
• Schedule Four x 2 hour sessions with our trainer
• Dates & times are subject to your version of Photoshop or image editing program

Costs 2012:
• R2400
• Includes: Tuition, CD with images
• Cost is subject to your version of Photoshop or image editing program

Venue:
• Convenience of your own home

Requirements:
• Students need to have an understanding of Basic Photography
• Students are expected to complete various practical projects in their own time.

Course content:
• Course content is subject to your version of Photoshop or image editing program

Theory:
• Workflow: Importing & sorting photo’s, understanding Bridge
• Tools (retouching, straightening, etc.)
• Layers and non-destructive ediditing (adjustment layers)
• Blending modes, adding textures & borders
• HDR (High Dynamic Range)
• Panoramic images
• Best ways of sharpening, noise reduction, colour correcting, levels & curves
• The wonderful world of masking (your life will be changed forever!!!)
• Q&A session with personal examples
• Assessment session - projects are assessed at the end of each class with constructive feedback

Practical
• Practical assessment sessions will be done during class-time.