TRAINING
Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, Illustrator,
InDesign and Dreamweaver
I have been a software trainer for eighteen years. My focus is digital imaging and illustration graphics for electronic publishing for print and web. My methods are perceptual learning. Visual demonstrations, which reveal recognizable solutions
and hands-on repetition for thorough understanding.
Training offered: Customized modules based on level.
On site, one-on-one, group and distance learning available.
Photoshop
Basics
Interface: Tools, Menus, and Palettes
Basic image editing: layers compositing, contrast and color adjustment and photo retouch
Intermediate
Adding to the basics with Layer Masks, Adjustment Layers and Channels for compositing and color correction
Illustrator
Basics
Pen tool, path and points, lines and shapes for vector graphics.
Using color, text and transformation to modify graphics.
Intermediate
Using templates with the Pen tool. Additional color with blends and creates. Complex paths such as compound paths, clipping masks, and pathfinder.
InDesign
Basics
Understanding page and frame setup. Placing text and images in page layout. Formatting text with styles.
Dreamweaver
Basics
Learning the basics of web site definition and home page setup. Creating navigation, placing images and links.
Intermediate
Design layouts with Cascading Style Sheets. Increase site efficiency with templates and forms. Create navigation bars and develop fly-out menus. Explore Customize site optimization for search engines.
Project Consulting
