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Total Training for Adobe Photoshop CS5 Extended: Essentials is learning the way it needs to be; informative and engaging with fast results. Follow along with real-world techniques, and time-saving tips presented in a clear, concise manner that put the power of the world's leading image editing software in your hands.

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Average Rating: 5 out of 5 rating Based on 9 Ratings

"Great Intro to Photoshop CS5" - by Storm on 12-MAR-2011
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Loved this series.  Each section is short and to the point but by pausing and rewinding you can get to play around and fully understand the features.

No book would have the same quality of teaching in just 6.5 hours worth of studying

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THE BIG PICTURE

Introduction

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Pixels & Resolution

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Color

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Exploring the Interface

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Choosing File Formats

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Viewing & Navigating Images

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SETTING UP LIKE A PRO

Introduction

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00:00:07

Setting User Preferences

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00:02:42

Choosing Color Settings

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Customizing the Workspace

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Essential Keyboard Shortcuts

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Using Rulers & Guides

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GLOBAL EDITING

Introduction

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Understanding the Histogram & Levels

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Learning the Curves Tool

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00:06:43

Exploring Hue & Saturation

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Cropping & Straightening

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Adjusting Color Balance

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00:02:29

Creating a Black & White Image

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MAKING SELECTIONS

Introduction

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Manual Selection Tools

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00:11:05

Using the Quick Selection Tool

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Creating Color-Based Selections & Saving Selections

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NON-DESTRUCTIVE EDITING

Introduction

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Using Adjustment Layers

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Understanding Layer Masks

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Creating Gradient Masks

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Applying Layer Blend Modes

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Snapshots & the History Brush

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THE FIXER-UPPER

Introduction

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The Retouching Tools, including Content-Aware Fill

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Removing Noise from an Image

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Cloning with Perspective with the Vanishing Point Filter

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Adjusting Perspective with the Lens Correction Filter

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Content-Aware Scaling

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TYPE DESIGN

Introduction

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Working with Type

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Paragraph & Character Formatting Options

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Typing on a Path

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Applying Layer Styles to Type

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VECTORS, SHAPES & PATHS

Introduction

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Vectors & the Shape Tools

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Creating Paths

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Saving & Loading Paths as Selections

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Subtracting, Adding Intersecting, & Excluding

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SMART OBJECTS

Introduction

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Vector Graphics as Smart Objects

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Creating & Replacing Smart Objects

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Creating Multiple Instances of a Smart Object

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Smart Objects Deserve Smart Filters

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ADOBE BRIDGE

Introduction

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Exploring the Workspace

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Searching & Organizing Files

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Leveraging Metadata

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Outputting

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Using Mini Bridge

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PHOTOSHOP CAMERA RAW

Introduction

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Using the Basic Panel

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Applying Selective Edits

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Converting to Black & White

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Repairing an Image

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IMAGE LAYERS & ALPHA CHANNELS

Introduction

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Manipulating Image Layers

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Mastering the Layers Panel

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Creating Layer Groups & Comps

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COMPOSITING IMAGES

Introduction

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Combining Images & Merging the Best Elements

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Creating Panoramas

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Auto-Aligning Layers

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Refine Edges

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WORKING WITH BRUSHES

Introduction

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Exploring the Brush Panel

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Creating a Custom Brush

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Changing Brush Dynamics

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Painting with the Mixer Brush

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PRINT & WEB OUTPUT

Introduction

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Sharpening Images with Smart Sharpen

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Setting Up the Print Dialog Box

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Saving for the Web

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Credits

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