Welcome!
This is the resource Web site for the Western Technical College Photoshop Using a Mac. Course. If you need get hold me, John Montét, I can be reached at 608.397.3801 or by email at my
Photoshop
Exercises
Exercise 01 - Working with Layers
Exercise 02 - Using Masks
Exercise 03 - Smart Objects
Exercise 04 - Selecting
Exercise 05 - Basic Channel Stunts
Project 01 - Creating Miniatures
Project 02 - Creating a Random CD (album) Cover
Project 03 - Cloudy Sky to Sunny (external site)
Files
You can download the files you'll need for class below. More links may be added as class progresses. You do not need to download them all at once if you don't want to. We will download these files as part of class exercises.
Photoshop CS5 the missing manual - Missing CD Web page
List of files
This is a list of the files we'll be using (well, some of them anyway). I will provide these files in class as well.
Mustang.jpg
You will need this file to complete Exercise 03.
Doors and More
These pictures are for practicing selecting skills.
Healing a Double Chin
An excellent tutorial on how to fix a double-chin in a photograph using the Liquefy filter and Healing Brush.
Other Resources
Tuts Plus
Here is one of the many sites offering tutorials for Photoshop. I recommend trying a few when you get some free time to kill.
Fotoshop by Adobé
This is a great satirical video. Oh, but it is so true!
Beginning Resources
Course Syllabus and Outline
Here is the PDF version of the course outline and syllabus - in one convenient document. Isn't that nice?
Photoshop Tools
At this site you'll find an excellent description of the tools available in Photoshop and their use.
Photoshop Purchase Site
Here is the link to purchase Adobe Photoshop's Student/Teacher edition. You won't be able to upgrade this software, but you can get it for half the regular price.
Photoshop CS5: The Missing Manual
This is the manual from which the class is developed. The link will take you to Amazon.com to purchase the book. However, it is also available through Barnes & Noble.
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