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.

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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