Learn Adobe Photoshop CS5 by Video Core Training in Visual Communication

by McCathran, Kelly; Citron, Scott; LoCascio, Ted; video2brain

• ISBN13: 9780321719805
• ISBN10: 0321719808
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-08-03
• Publisher: Peachpit Pr

Summary

This innovative product from Adobe Press combines an incredible 21 hours of high-quality HD video training and a full-color printed reference to teach the fundamentals of Photoshop CS5 as well as the basic principles of graphic design.

Structured around the objectives of the 'Visual Communication using Adobe Photoshop CS5' exam at the Adobe Certified Associate level, this Adobe-approved product teaches how to edit images with precise selection control and create dramatic visual effects with Photoshop.

Experienced instructors Kelly McCathran, Scott Citron and Ted LoCascio present the video instruction, complete with lesson files, assessment quizzes and review materials. The video is wrapped in a unique interface that allows the viewer to jump to any topic and also bookmark individual sections for later review.

The unique Watch-and-Work mode shrinks the video into a small window to allow the student to work alongside in Photoshop. Project files used in the lessons are included on the disc so viewers can practice what they've learned, and interactive review questions help reinforce freshly gained knowledge. The DVD-ROM is bundled with a printed book that provides supplemental material to enhance the video training.

Selected videos can be downloaded for viewing on iPhones, iPods, and other compatible mobile devices. Learn by Video: More hours of high-quality video training than other comparable video products, and better priced too!

Author Biography

Scott Citron is an award-winning graphic designer and publishing consultant. His clients include Adobe Systems, Random House, HarperCollins Publishers, and Bloomsbury USA. Scott has taught at the Parsons School of Design, New York University, Type Director’s Club, and Fashion Institute of Technology. An Adobe Certified Instructor in Photoshop, Lightroom, and more, he’s also a frequent speaker at major trade conferences.

Ted LoCascio is a professional graphic designer, author and educator. He served as senior designer at the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) for several years, and has created layouts, graphics, and designs for many successful software training books, videos, websites, and magazines.

Kelly McCathran has been teaching Adobe applications since 1992 and computer classes since 1989. She’s an Adobe Certified Instructor in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, and PageMaker. Kelly has traveled North America and abroad, teaching applications to the largest printshops and ad agencies in the world.

The team at video2brain created and produced this high-quality course. Every year, hundreds of thousands of customers around the world take advantage of the exceptional video training offered by video2brain, an Adobe Certified Training Provider.