Adobe Photoshop CC – Advanced («PHOTM2»)

• Understanding the features of Photoshop
• Learning to work non-destructively
• Creating two-sided selections with confidence
• Creating complex image compositions

1 Optimal color management

• Get to know color models
• Media-neutral color management
• Working with color profiles
• Synchronizing in Bridge

2 Advanced selection techniques

• Use path tool
• Convert clipping paths to selections
• Use for clipping paths
• Hair masking  

3 Advanced image editing

• Editing images non-destructively
• Working with gradation curves
• Analyzing and understanding histograms
• Rescuing images
• Creating shadows

4 Advanced image composing

• Improve layer masks
• Partial image editing with masks
• Creating mockups
• Creating and using smart objects
• Using text teffects

5 Advanced image retouching

• Realistic, more complex image retouching
• Beauty retouching
• Content based filling of image areas
• Content based moving

6 Correct camera faults

• Detecting and correcting lens errors
• Perspective corrections
• Create panorama

7 Output

• Data compression
• Collaboration with layout files (InDesign)
• Transfer of vector files (Illustrator)
• Output images for the screen

• Frontal teaching
• Informative, exemplary and practice-oriented teaching sequence
• Hands-on and imitation exercises

This advanced course is aimed at graphic designers, marketing experts, social media managers and interested people with profound Photoshop knowledge from a wide range of fields and branches who want to deepen their knowledge and act successfully as professionals in this field.

You have good PC user skills (PC or Mac). Photoshop skills or participation in the following course are recommended:

Information about Classroom Equipment
Our courses are usually held on Windows devices. However, we are happy to provide you with an Apple computer in Zurich, Bern, and Basel upon request. Please let us know in advance by emailing info@digicomp.ch.
Of course, you are also welcome to bring your own laptop.
For virtual participation, we recommend using an additional monitor (not just a laptop) so that you can follow the lessons and participate fully.

Adobe CC Software
Adobe Creative Cloud software will be made available to you without restriction in the course rooms during the course.
If you are participating virtually, you can work on your own device. Please let us know if you do not have your own «Adobe Creative Cloud» license. In this case, we will be happy to provide you with the software via remote access for the duration of the course. 
The remote environment will be set up on a Windows device; Apple devices are not an option here. Unfortunately, it is not possible to use this environment beyond the course period.