Workshop DescriptionWorkshop DescriptionThis workshop will provide an introduction to Adobe Photoshop, the world-recognized leader in graphic design software for both Intel- and Macintosh-based computers. Emphasis will be placed on making selections, and understanding layers.
Since this is a beginning workshop, there is no specific preparation required except familiarity with the operating systems, either Windows or MacOS. It is recommended, however, that participants buy a basic book pertaining to Photoshop. Amazon.com lists over 100 Photoshop books available through their online ordering service. Michael Grant has listed several of the best below. It is also recommended that you purchase a copy of Adobe Photoshop for your personal computer. Creation Engine.com has Photoshop 6.0 for both Mac & Windows machines for $299.00 (this would give you an academic license -- meaning it would be illegal to use it for purposes other than personal education).
Recommended books:
- Adobe Photoshop 6 Classroom in a Book - Adobe Development Team; Paperback
The Classroom in a Book series provides a CD for Windows or MacOS, which includes all the files necessary for each of the projects. This is a very helpful reference for beginners. This book is also available at many local bookstores, including Booksamillion and Barnes & Noble.- MacWorld Photoshop 6 Bible - Deke McClelland; Paperback
The Photoshop Bible is an excellent reference for novices and experts. Deke McClelland is a somewhat comical guy and presents the information in an understandable fashion for everyonenot just the Technogeeks.- Inside Adobe Photoshop 6 - Gary David Bouton, et al; Paperback
- The Photoshop 6 WOW! Book
The WOW! series of books will give you very specific instructions on how to accomplish specific tasks. If you want to know how to change anything into stone, wood, fire, crystal, or water, then this is the book for you! Plus a whole heck of a lot more. Also included is a CD with additional filters for you to try with sample files. This book is available at many commercial bookstores.
Numerous websites are available throughout the internet for Photoshop tips, trick, and techniques. Just do a search. Most of the techniques available in the WOW! book are accessible on the web. The first place to start is at Adobe.com.
Lynda.com is another favorite. Click on "tips" to be taken to a page with quick-loading Quicktime movies that clearly show the basics of Photoshop 6.
Definitely follow a tutorial-type learning process. Other techniques and tools you may want to quickly research are:
- the History Palette
- Lighting Effects
- Making Shadows
- the Type tool
Do not register for this workshop until you are sure you will attend. The only way to cancel your registration after it is submitted is to contact Lloyd Rieber at lrieber@coe.uga.edu.