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Adobe Photoshop Training: Fast Track Gold
Learn how to
Master Photoshop in just 8 days with our Fast Track Gold Course – the ultimate learning experience for aspiring graphic designers and digital artists. Learn advanced techniques, create stunning visuals and take your skills to the next level with our comprehensive course that covers everything from basic image editing to advanced manipulation, retouching, and compositing. Our expert instructors will guide you every step of the way, providing hands-on training and real-world examples that will prepare you to tackle any project with confidence. Join us today and unleash your creative potential!
LOCATION
London
or Online
DURATION
8 days
10am – 4pm
LEVEL
Beginner to
Advanced
Adobe Photoshop Training: Fast Track Gold
London
or Online
8 days
10am – 4pm
Beginner to
Advanced
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Overview of the course
The 8-day Photoshop Fast Track Gold course is designed for those who want to master Adobe Photoshop quickly and comprehensively. This course is a combination of the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, providing a complete understanding of the software. Over the course of eight days, you will learn the fundamentals of Photoshop, such as image resizing, cropping, and colour correction, as well as advanced techniques like compositing, masking, and photo retouching.
In addition to learning these essential skills, you will also be introduced to various tools and features in Photoshop, including layers, masks, adjustment layers, filters, and more. By the end of this course, you will have a thorough understanding of Photoshop and the confidence to use it to create stunning images and designs.
Our expert instructors will guide you through each step of the course, offering hands-on instruction and real-world examples to reinforce your learning. Whether you’re new to the world of Photoshop or looking to take your skills to the next level, this course is perfect for anyone who wants to become an expert in Adobe Photoshop.
Dates
Next Course Date: 3 April, 2023
As this course is a combination of three different levels of training, you will need to pick a start date for each level below. The beginner level runs over two consecutive days, whereas the intermediate and advanced levels are both three days each.
Beginner Level
- 3 April, 2023
- 30 May, 2023
- 17 July, 2023
- 11 September, 2023
- 30 October, 2023
Intermediate Level
- 5 April, 2023
- 1 June, 2023
- 19 July, 2023
- 13 September, 2023
- 1 November, 2023
Advanced Level
- 5 June, 2023
- 18 September, 2023
- 29 November, 2023
If the training dates listed here don’t suit your schedule, let us know and we can arrange a private / tailored training course for you where we can customise both the content and the dates of the course.
To find more about our Tailored Training courses, click here
Course Outline
The Fast Track Gold course is a combination of the Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels. Here’s what you’ll learn during each level in detail.
Beginner Level
- Opening images and setting up blank documents
- Most commonly used blank document presets
- Choosing the right colour mode and raster effect for print and web
- Optimising the workspace
- Shortcuts for navigation
- Essential Photoshop tools and panels
- Resizing and straightening with the Crop tool
- Understanding the “rule of thirds”
- Setting up crop presets for social media and other purposes
- Transforming and rotating the canvas
- Understanding resolution, colour depth and image size
- Creating and deleting layers
- Placing images embedded and linked
- Transforming layers with the Free Transform mode
- Scaling proportionally
- The difference between the Free transform and the Warp options
- Increasing Transparency with the opacity
- Understanding the importance of the Stacking Order
- Changing layer order
- Creating solid colour background layers
- Adding basic effects
- Duplicating layers
- Aligning and Smart guides
- Navigating with shortcuts
- Working with a histogram
- Understanding the difference between brightness and contrast
- Colour correction with Colour balance
- Image sharpening with Levels panel
- Changing the colour of a targeted object with Hue and saturation
- Combining adjustment layers
- The select subject feature
- Creating basic selections by using the object selection and quick selection tools
- Adjusting selections with the Lasso tools
- Perfecting selections in the Select and Mask workspace
- Selecting hair by using the Refine edge brush tool
- Remove unwanted objects with the Spot healing brush tool
- Covering problems by using the Clone stamp tool
- Covering objects and viewing results with the Content-Aware fill
- The purpose of masking
- Removing image background
- Adjusting the mask with a Brush tool
- Brush tool properties and shortcuts
- Refining the mask with the Mask options
- Using the Type tool and text formatting
- Character and Paragraph options
- Aligning text
- Understanding the difference between leading, tracking and kerning
- Different file formats
- Optimising the document for the web and print
- Saving and exporting documents
Intermediate Level
- Correcting Colour Balance, Brightness and Contrast with the Curves Adjustment Layer
- Colour matching with Curves
- Understanding the difference between Vibrance and Saturation
- Using multiple Exposure layers to target dark and light areas separately
- Working non-destructively by using Masks
- Advanced masking techniques and brush options
- Cropping with shapes by creating Clipping Masks
- Clipping Adjustment Layers to content by using Clipping Mask
- Combining images with Double exposure
- Adding adjustable Solid colour, Gradient or Pattern backgrounds layers
- Selecting with Colour Range
- Replacing background
- Understanding the frequency separation technique
- Mastering the healing brush tool
- Softening the edge of the selection with the Feather Mask option
- Using Blending modes for applying texture
- Understanding the difference between a Smart Object and a Raster Object
- Pros and cons of Smart Objects
- Converting layers into Smart Objects
- Rasterising Smart Objects
- Working with Smart Filters
- Using Smart objects to add content to Mockups
- Exploring the Filter Gallery
- Using Gaussian Blur for controlled blurring
- Distort any area of the image with the Liquify Filter
- Manipulating face features with the Face-Aware Liquify
- Cylinder warp mode for applying realistic labels
- Remove objects by using the Content-Aware Fill
- Expanding the background with Content-Aware Scale
- Move object within the image with Content-Aware Move
Auto-Align multiple layers based on content
Revealing the content of underlying layers by using Masks
Using multiple images to extend Depth of Field
- Understanding pixels
- How does bit depth affect image size and quality?
- Changing image size and resolution
- Optimising Preferences
- Working with the Gradient Tool
- Adjusting gradients
- Adding and deleting Colour Stops
- Using gradients on masks to make effects fade
- Mapping the tonal range of an image to the colours of a gradient fill with a Gradient Map
- Creating and editing text
- Adding fonts to Photoshop from Adobe Typekit
- The advantages and disadvantages of Creating Outlines from Text
- Creating Selections from Text
- Understanding file formats
- Optimising the document for the web and print
- Saving and exporting documents to the Creative Cloud
Advanced Level
- Complex Image compositions with Double Exposure
- Dispersion effect with Explosion and Dispersion Brushes
- Using the Colour Mixer Brush Tool for sculpting
- Adding Clouds, Flames, Lightning and Lens Flare effects
- Adding an artistic motion effect by using Pixel Stretch
- Sky replacement
- Using the Info panel for colour-matching image compositions
- Colourising Black and White images
- Adjusting the Colourise filter
- Image Restoration
- Changing the weather with Landscape Mixer
- Mastering the Refine Edge Brush tool
- Smoothening, resizing and sharpening the edges of the selection with the Global Refinement options
- Replacing the background of a transparent object with the “Blend If” command
- Creating accurate advanced selections with the Channels panel
- Saving and loading selections
- Creating selections based on the masks
- The difference between linked and unlinked masks
- Copying and inverting masks
- Removing halo around hair by using the Dodge and Burn tools on the mask
- Sensitive effect control with low flow settings
- Optimising Density and Feather levels
- Gradually fading effects by using the Gradient Tool on the mask
- Creating a logo in Photoshop
- Adding graphic artwork to stationaries, and packaging by using Mockup Templates
- Working with Smart Objects
- Creating a mockup template
- Scaling and orienting objects according to the image’s perspective by using the Vanishing point
- Dodging and burning by using the Curves Adjustment Layers
- Working with RAW images
- Improving photographs non-destructively
- Synchronising images
- Working with HDR Images
- Understanding High Dynamic Range images
- Adding camera Raw Filter to Smart Objects
- Using Actions to automate tasks
- Understanding Photoshop’s preset Actions
- Creating and using a custom Action for social media
- Setting up an action for high-end skin retouching
- Understanding the difference between Frame and Video Animation
- Creating a Video Animation Timeline
- Understanding the principles of the timeline and keyframes
- Editing clips
- Adjusting keyframes
- Adding and timing effects and audio
- Adjusting the timeline
- Rendering the video
- File formats
Work Samples
Here are a few examples of the kind of work you can expect to be able to create after completing this Photoshop course. Click the thumbnails to see explore the details.
Working with Selections
You will learn how to create accurate selections so that you can isolate a subject from the background.
Adjustment Layers
Instead of applying an adjustment to the entire image, you will learn how to do this selectively by using adjustment layers.
Retouching Skin
One of the most common uses of Photoshop is Skin Retouching. You will learn the best practices to ensure your image looks natural.
Working with Layers
Layers allow you to create complex compositions with endless possibilities. You will learn the ins and outs of how layers work.
Advanced Selections
Creating accurate selections mean that you can remove any background. Learn how to create perfect selections around hair and more.
Typography
Text is a crucial element in any design. Learn the foundations of typography and create a professional looking poster.
What's included?
Together with this course, you also get the following benefits at no extra cost.
Course Certification
At the end of your Photoshop training, you will receive a certificate of completion which you can use to demonstrate your competence in using Adobe Photoshop. Your certificate will be approved by one of our Adobe Certified Instructors
Lifetime Support
After your Photoshop training, you will have access to our technical email and phone support for a lifetime (yes, you read that right). You can contact us with any technical questions related to what you have learned on your Photoshop course.
Course Notes
As well as the training files you create during the course, you will also be given exercise files and notes that you can take away with you. Because, let’s admit, nobody enjoys going through a software manual that is hundreds of pages long.
Training Videos
After attending a classroom or online Photoshop training course, you will have free access to our extensive online training video library for seven days. All of our online training videos are produced by our instructors in partnership with digidemy.com
Free Class Retake
Once you complete your Photoshop course, you can come back and attend the same training session for free within 24 months. This is particularly useful to fill some gaps in your knowledge or if you would just like to refresh your skills and get a little more practice.
Course Recording
During the course, you will be able to record the training sessions so you can refer to it whenever you need to in the future. These recordings will be yours to keep forever and they will be an invaluable resource for your continued learning after the training.
As well as the certificate of completion that you will get at the end of your course, you will also have the option to take the official Adobe Certified Professional exam for an additional fee of £100. The ACP is the industry-recognised
certification which proves that you have the in-demand and job-ready skills!
Offers
We want to provide you with the best possible Adobe Photoshop training experience. That’s why we have a number of offers to make the whole training process more manageable.
Money-Back Guarantee
If you are not truly satisfied with your Adobe Photoshop training course, neither are we. Let us know on the first day of the course and we will go the extra mile to make things right. If you are still not happy, we will refund 100% of your money.
Early Bird Discount
Book this course three months in advance and receive a 15% discount.
Group Bookings
If you book two people to attend the course on the same dates, you get a 5% discount. For three people the discount is 10% and for four or more people it is 15%.
Schools and Non-profits
If you work for an educational or non-profit organisation, you get a 15% discount.
Instalment Plans
We understand that it may not always be very easy to pay for your Adobe Photoshop training upfront. That’s why we offer a payment plan, which allows you to spread the cost of your training over 3, 6 or 12 months with 3%, 5% or 10% interest.
Want to learn more than one software?
This Photoshop course is also included in the following bundles. If you'd like to learn more than just Photoshop, be sure to check out our bundles below.
Design Bundle
The top three applications in any designer's arsenal are Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. This bundle teaches you all three.
Motion Graphics Bundle
Want to learn how to create animated graphics? Then this bundle is for you. It includes the After Effects, Cinema 4D, Illustrator and Photoshop courses.
3D & CAD Bundle
This bundle consists of the AutoCAD, Cinema 4D, 3ds Max and Photoshop courses. It's the ideal one if you'd like to create 2D and 3D visualisations.
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Our address is: 3 Laybourne House, Admirals Way, London, E14 9UH.
We are located only a couple of minutes’ walk from both the Canary Wharf (Jubilee Line) and the South Quay DLR Stations.
We are located only a couple of minutes’ walk from both the Canary Wharf (Jubilee Line) and the South Quay DLR Stations.
The course starts at 10am and runs until 4pm with a lunch break and a couple of short coffee breaks throughout the day.
We usually have between 4-6 students per class. So it is a very small group, which means you get a lot of individual help and attention.
When you decide which course and dates you would like to attend, you simply fill the contact form on this page, or get in touch with us by using the chat button. Upon receiving your request, we will raise an invoice and send it to you for payment.
Once we receive the payment, your place on the course gets confirmed and you receive the joining instructions.
Once we receive the payment, your place on the course gets confirmed and you receive the joining instructions.
Payment needs to be made at least 10 days prior to the first day of your course. Until we receive your payment, your place on the course is not confirmed and if the course gets fully booked, we might ask you to wait until the next available date.
You can pay for your training course via BACS (direct bank transfer), by using any credit or debit card including VISA, Mastercard or AMEX. You can also pay by using PayPal.
We provide the workstations, notepads, light snacks, biscuits, coffee, tea and chocolate (lots of it!) during the course, so you don’t need to bring anything along.
If you feel more comfortable using your own computer, you certainly can. Just make sure you let us know ahead of the course, so we can prepare a workstation for you to connect your laptop.
If you are attending a public scheduled training course with other students, then you would be following a pre-determined outline. This is to ensure that everyone benefits from the training. However, if you would like to use your own files during the course (perhaps you are working on a project that you’d like to use as a case study), check out our Tailored Training page.
Overview:
Instead of travelling to our London studios, you can join the course remotely as an online student. You will be joining a classroom training session which takes place at one of our training centres with real instructors and students without leaving your home or office. You will have the opportunity to interact with your instructors during the live sessions, ask questions, follow demonstrations, hear and see your fellow students just like you would if you were physically here. It’s exactly like being in a classroom, without the cost of travel and accommodation. Plus the cost of the online training is lower than the traditional classroom training courses.
The platform: Our online courses run either on Zoom or Teams. During the training hours, you need to be in front of your computer and follow your instructor’s monitor as the demonstrations take place. You will then practice what you’ve learned on your own computer. Along the way, you will be able to interact with your instructor, ask questions as well as take part in discussions during the training. If you get stuck, your instructor can take control of your mouse and show you the right way of completing a specific task.
Prerequisites: Almost all modern computers nowadays will have sufficient technology for the live training courses. However, to ensure you get the most out of your online training experience, there are a few things to keep in mind. In order to attend one of the InDesign courses as an online student, you need to have a decent broadband connection (a connection that’s good enough for a traditional HD video call will suffice). You will also need a pair of headphones or speakers as well as a microphone. Although not compulsory, you are advised to have a dual-monitor setup. Ideally, you would be following your instructor from one monitor and use the other monitor to practice the tools you are taught. As an alternative, you can use a single monitor and switch between the online session and your software. You will need to have either the full version of the software you are learning or we can send you a link to download a free trial for a limited period.
The platform: Our online courses run either on Zoom or Teams. During the training hours, you need to be in front of your computer and follow your instructor’s monitor as the demonstrations take place. You will then practice what you’ve learned on your own computer. Along the way, you will be able to interact with your instructor, ask questions as well as take part in discussions during the training. If you get stuck, your instructor can take control of your mouse and show you the right way of completing a specific task.
Prerequisites: Almost all modern computers nowadays will have sufficient technology for the live training courses. However, to ensure you get the most out of your online training experience, there are a few things to keep in mind. In order to attend one of the InDesign courses as an online student, you need to have a decent broadband connection (a connection that’s good enough for a traditional HD video call will suffice). You will also need a pair of headphones or speakers as well as a microphone. Although not compulsory, you are advised to have a dual-monitor setup. Ideally, you would be following your instructor from one monitor and use the other monitor to practice the tools you are taught. As an alternative, you can use a single monitor and switch between the online session and your software. You will need to have either the full version of the software you are learning or we can send you a link to download a free trial for a limited period.
Yes – as long as you give us 10 days’ notice, you can postpone your course to another date without any charges. For full details on cancelation and postponing, please refer to our T&Cs.
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