Adobe Photoshop CS4 Web Production CBT Training
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COURSE OVERVIEW
You'll learn how to utilize Adobe Photoshop CS4 to design and enhance images for websites during this course. Students are taught how to utilize color modes, trim graphics to cut file size, and alter graphics to ensure consistency on multiple platforms. Likewise, you'll learn how to modify website components, alter graphics on pages, and develop interactive websites. After developing these skills, you'll learn how to export websites embedded with interactive graphics to be viewable and tested on web browsers. This course was developed for web specialists experienced with Adobe Photoshop desiring to develop websites with Photoshop CS4.
PACKAGE INCLUDES
- 3 DVDs with live demonstrations, expert-led classroom training, video, and full audio
- Printable study and course reference materials
- LearningZone Live Mentor Click for Details. Receive answers to your questions at anytime! Exclusive LearningZone - Don't wait for an e-mail response! Chat online with Certified Instructors anytime of the day 7 days a week
- 1 year upgrade at no charge
YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Erin Olsen - M.Ed.
Erin Olsen has provided computer training for more than 15 years. She is the founder of Powerhouse Publishing, a company specializing in desktop publishing. After graphic design and printing technology became more accessible to the general public, Erin began focusing on training, so people could get the most out of their technology. Erin combines technical expertise, work experience, knowledge of adult learning, and formal IT training to teach technical and design concepts in engaging and simple ways.
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COURSE OUTLINE
Preparing Web Images
Understanding Web Images
Web Images
Common Web Image Types
Web Image Resolution
Monitor Resolution for Images
Comparing Monitor Resolution Images
Why Use Pixels?
Calculating Download Time
Design Considerations
File Size Factors
Lossless vs. Lossy Compression
Compression Examples
Displaying Color on a Monitor
Methods to Reduce File Size
Demo: Comparing and Resizing Images
Lesson 01 - Review
Critical Key Concept
Web Image File Formats
Naming Web Files and Images
GIF Formatting Options
GIF Options Dialog
JPEG Formatting Options
Features of PNG Images
Image Optimization
Optimization Best Practices
Demo: Optimizing Images
Optimizing Flat Color Graphics
Dithering
Images with Shading and Gradients
Best Practices for Color Images
Demo: Optimizing Images with Flat Color, Shading and Gradients
Transparency in Web Images
Multi-Level Transparency
Transparency vs. Matte Colors
Demo: Applying Matte Colors and Transparency
Lesson 02 - Review
Devices and Color
Color Management
Calibrate and Profile
Calibration Tasks
Photoshop and Color Management
Display Differences Across Platforms
The Proof Preview
Demo: Adjusting Images for Cross-Platform Display
Web-Safe Colors
Color Reduction Algorithms
Demo: Snapping to Web-Safe Colors
Lesson 03 - Review
Photoshop in the Design Process
Creating a Rough
Text on Photoshop Web Pages
Spacing Considerations
Tip #1: Thumbnails
Tip #2: Linking Layers
Tip #3: Helpful Tools
Demo: Arranging Elements on a Web Page
Web Page Backgrounds
Backgrounds with Tiled Images
Fill Layers
Backgrounds with Fill Layers
Demo: Creating a Navigation Bar and Fill Layer Backgrounds
Editable Vector Shapes
Demo: Creating Shapes and Effects
Lesson 04 - Review
Photoshop Slices
Slices
Types of Slices
Slice Optimization
Slice Options
The Slice Options Dialog Box
Demo: Creating Slices and Links
Exporting a Web Page
Demo: Generating HTML
Lesson 05 - Review
Animation
Planning Animations
Animated GIFs
Layers
Animation Panel
The ANIMATION (FRAMES) Panel
Tweening
Demo: Creating a Frame Animation and Tween
Timeline Animations
The ANIMATION (TIMELINE) Panel
Saving Animated GIFs
Demo: Creating Timeline Animations and Saving Animated GIFs
Saving for Mobile Devices
Demo: Previewing Animations for Mobile Output
Lesson 06 - Review
Course Closure




