Product Presentation using Photography and Photoshop
Module 1: Preparing and Photographing your product
In this module learners will be introduced to photography techniques and learn how to prepare a lightbox and how to set up the product to enhance its physical features.
- Lightbox Set up
- Product Preparation, composition and lighting
- Photography techniques and composition
Module 2: Getting Started with Photoshop
This module introduces you to the Photoshop work area and shows you how to open and save your images, zoom in and out, and undo mistakes.
- Image copyrights
- Digital images
- The Photoshop environment
- Getting help
Module 3: Change the image size
In this module you will learn how to resize an image, crop and straighten, and add to the image canvas.
- Image resolution
- Image canvas size
Module 4: Working with layers
In this module you will learn how to use layers in the Layers panel, resize the contents of a layer, add images to a layered file, and work with a background layer.
- Creating layers
- Modifying layers
- Using type layers
- Using layer effects
Module 5: Adjust the image quality
In this module you will learn how to enhance the brightness and colour and improve the quality of your images.
- Image modes
- Hue and saturation adjustments
- Levels adjustment
Module 6: Working with image selections
In this module you will learn how to create a selection, work with popular selection tools, and fine-tune the edges of a selection.
- Selection techniques
- Modifying selections
Module 7: Retouch Images
In this module learners will gain an understanding of Photoshop retouching tools.
- Confidently add objects by cloning
- Understand and apply the removal of a large object
- Understand and apply the removal small objects
Module 8: Working with colour
In this module learners will work with basic colour tools.
- Locate and choose a colour
- Apply foreground & background colours
- Locate and work with brushes
Module 9: Add text and Shapes
In this module learners will add custom shapes, add text and edit text.
- Understand and apply the adding of a built-in custom shape
- Locate and confidently add text
- Create a graphic shape
- Understand how to edit text
Module 10: Combine Images
In this module learners will focus on how to combine images to create a design in Photoshop.
- Confidently add an object to an image with a layer mask
- Confidently add texture to an image
- Locate and replace a background using a layer mask
Module 11: Apply Filters
In this module learners work with basic filter options.
- Locate and browse the Filter Gallery
- Blur an image using a Smart Filter