Seattle Photoshop classes

Photoshop is such a very powerful program, it's name is often used as a verb! The reason is easy to understand: there is hardly an image seen by the public that does not pass through this editing powerhouse.

These classes cover this monster application from the basic concepts through very advanced concepts and skills.

Unsure about your readiness to take on Photoshop? Unfamiliar with terms like "resolution", "RGB", or "CMYK"? Check out our Desktop Publishing Overview class.

The Classes:

Desktop Publishing Overview

$149 — Skill Level: Introductory — one-half day, 9:30am-12:30

Required knowledge for learning InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Learn the terms and concepts required to build publications, edit images, and create logos and other graphics. We'll talk about color, file formats, and more. If you are already familiar with these ideas, you may skip this class.

Photoshop CS5 Essentials

$525 — Skill Level: 1 — two days, 9:30am-4:30pm

We'll examine the most important aspects of this application emphasizing best practices: from image and adjustment layers, to basic selections, masking, and effects.

Photoshop CS5 Photo Tools and Workflow

$275 — Skill Level: 2 — one day, 9:30am-4:30pm

You already know the basics, now craft your images to exact specifications starting with import, through precise adjustments, HDR, Camera Raw, and more.

Photoshop CS5 Creative Imagery 1

$275 — Skill Level: 2 — one day, 9:30am-4:30pm

Craft composite images or create images from scratch! Sculpt photos, add Illustrator artwork, and use Layer Styles masterfully.

Photoshop CS5 Creative Imagery 2

$275 — Skill Level: 3 — one day, 9:30am-4:30pm

Learn to create textures, work with 3D models--even create one in Photoshop, concoct interface elements, and more!

Flash Catalyst

$275 — Skill Level: 1 — one day, 9:30am-4:30pm

Flash Catalyst is a brand new application that lets Illustrator and Photoshop users leverage their skills to create Flash-based interfaces and animations—with no code!

Adobe Lightroom Photographic Workflow

$525 — Skill Level: 1 — two days, 9:30am-4:30pm

Learn to flow with this powerful and popular digital photographic tool in this thorough, 2-day class. We'll talk about Lightroom's full capabilities, its strengths and limitations, from import and organizing, through development and output to print, web, and presentation.

Color Management Workflows

$275 — Skill Level: 2 — one day, 9:30am-4:30pm

Why the print doesn't (or does) match the monitor—and more.