Photoshop
7.0 Level 5
Color Correction and Printing
Prerequisites: Photoshop Level 2
In this course, you will learn professional techniques for obtaining consistent, predictable, high-quality images from Photoshop. The course addresses color correction processes for each of the three primary uses of Photoshop: desktop printing, Web images, and preparing images for commercial printing. You will learn a balanced approach, starting with system calibration, through the scanning process, image enhancements, color correction, and exporting your image. You will also create traditional printed effects such as duotones and spot color overlays.
Color Workflows
Color Modes
Color Management
Color by the Numbers
Hybrid Workflows
Calibration and Profiling
Calibrating and Profiling Your Monitor
Choosing a Working Color Space in Photoshop
Opening and Converting Image
Printing and Color Management
Scanning
Scanning Various Image Types
Scanner Settings and Adjustments
Removing Image Defects
Removing Dust and Scratches
Minimizing Moiré Patterns
Eliminating Red-eye
RGB Color Adjustments
Color Correction Objectives
Locating Highlights, Shadows, and Neutral Areas
Automatic Color and Contrast Adjustments
Basic Curve Adjustments
Memory Colors
Creating CMYK Separations
Color Settings for Prepress
Calibrating to a Proof
Out-of-gamut Colors
Color Separating Images
CMYK Curve Adjustments
Sharpening
Unsharp Masking
Sharpening Techniques
Grayscale and Spot Colors
Converting Color Images to Grayscale
Duotones
Spot Color Images
Appendix A: Commercial Printing Conditions
Appendix B: Choosing Image Resolution
Image Type
Output Type
High Resolution