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The most common question we hear from digital photographers is,
"Why can't I get my prints to match the colors I see on the computer monitor?" There are a lot of books,
tutorials and Internet resources available in the Photoshop marketplace. Unfortunately, it has been impossible to find one
simple resource that assembles the information you really need to make Photoshop produce the printed results you expect – until now.
Mastering Photoshop on DVD explains all the steps in an easy-to-follow manner to create a very well
calibrated computer system that assures reliable color throughout your digital imaging workflow.
Now, for the first time, everything you need to master Adobe Photoshop can be found on ONE DVD with 12
hours of professional training. There is nothing else on the market like it. Whether you are a first time Photoshop
user or a professional working in the print industry, the lessons on this DVD will answer your questions and you WILL produce excellent printed photos and Web images.
For only $99.95, you will be mastering Adobe Photoshop in no time flat. Please view the demo clips below. Note that the video
and audio quality is much higher on the DVD you will be receiving.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
This DVD only plays in your computer. These tutorials use the Windows Media Player version 9 or higher. The screen
resolution is 1024 x 768 for pristine playback. |
Demo 1
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Introduction (2 min.)
A quick introduction to the Mastering Photoshop on DVD program. |
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Demo 2
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Building Blocks of Computer Images (30 min.)
Pixels and Color Theory – Additive and Subtractive color models. |
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Demo 3
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Types of Raster Images (16 min.)
Properties of Bitmap, Grayscale True Color, Indexed Color, & CMYK Images. |
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Demo 4
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Monitor Resolution & Aspect Ratio (20 min.)
Screen resolution – properly configuring your monitor for viewing digital images. Dispelling the "myth" of 72 ppi. |
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Demo 5
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Calibrating & Profiling the Monitor (24 min.)
The monitor is your "eyes" to the world of digital photography. It's essential to first get the color right on your monitor. |
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Demo 6
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Setting Up Image Color Management (12 min.)
Configuring Photoshop to manage color properly. |
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Demo 7
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Determining the "Magic Number" (48 min.)
Demystifying image resolution – the most confusing aspect of digital photography.
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Demo 8
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Resizing Digital Images
(37 min.)
How to properly re-size images using Resampling and Rescaling. |
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Demo 9
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Color Calibrating the Printer (40 min.)
Step-by-step instructions to guarantee your prints match what you see on the computer monitor. |
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Demo 10
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Calibrating the Scanner(61 min.)
Setting up the scanner so that your scanned images show up with accurate color on the screen. |
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Demo 11
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From Pixels to Printer Dots (31 min.)
Discover how digital images, consisting of pixels, are transformed into printer dots with inkjet printers and commercial printers. |
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Demo 12
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Making Selections (100 min.)
One of the most important skills to master in Photoshop – selecting specific portions of a photo for image compositing and color correction. |
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Demo 13
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Straighten & Crop and Color Variations (15 min.)
Instantly fix photos with slanted horizons. Quickly color correct images interactively with the Variations interface in Photoshop. |
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Demo 14
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Fixing Keystoning (12 min.)
Correcting "convergence" – pictures taken from awkward angles can be fixed so they appear to have been taken from a perfect position. |
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Demo 15
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Adjusting the Tonal Range (18 min.)
Achieving excellent Highlights, Midtones and Shadows in your digital photos using Levels. |
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Demo 16
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Red Eye Removal, Tonal Range, Hue Correction (18 min.)
Removing red eyes from flash photos of your subjects. Further corrections to tonal range and adjusting the hue to improve color. |
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Demo 17
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Dealing with Difficult Highlights & Shadows (21 min.)
How to fix images that do not respond to Levels adjustments using the Multiply and Screen blend modes. |
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Demo 18
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Photo Restoration & Retouching (18 min.)
Professional techniques for restoring old, badly damaged photographs. Make your treasured memories look as good as the day they were first printed. |
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Demo 19
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Removing Dust and Scratches (12 min.)
Learn how to remove hundreds of dust specks, as well as scratches, from your scanned images in a matter of seconds. |
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Demo 20
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Creating Perfect Portraits (20 min.)
Professional techniques for Hollywood quality makeovers in your digital photos. Remove "crowsfeet," skin blemishes, and make teeth whiter. |
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Demo 21
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Optimizing Images for the Web (58 min.)
Achieve the highest quality graphics with the smallest possible file sizes to give your Web pages a competitive edge. |
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Demo 22
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Actions & Automation (84 min.)
Convert PowerPoint presentations to DVD and make Tribute Videos from hundreds of scanned images or digital photos in a matter of minutes! |
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Demo 23
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Preparing Files for Commercial Printing (37 min.)
Everything you need to know for creating properly adjusted images for use in commercial magazines and printed brochures. |
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Demo 24
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Summary of the Program (3 min.)
A 3-minute overview of Mastering Photoshop on DVD. |
