Instructor: Karen Bonaker
Open Studio is for any digital artist who aspires to learn and grow in a supportive group environment. The student must be open to receiving constructive critique from the instructor as well as the students in the class. It is by participating in class that we learn and grow as artists.
Instructor: Kirk Nelson
This course is an exploration of Photoshop’s Pen Toolset and Paths. The course will cover the creation, manipulation, and many uses of vector paths within Photoshop. Students will become familiar with using Photoshop’s Paths for a variety of real world tasks such as vector drawings, logo creation, clipping paths, cutouts and other effects that can be accomplished with Paths. Detailed step by step instructions as well as video examples provide the means for students to take control of this powerful but intimidating tool. Don’t miss this chance to find out how the pros use this tool!
Instructor: Les Meehan
One of the most common questions asked by fresh, keen image makers when faced with their first picture in Photoshop is “So, now what do I do?”. This course will answer that question and many more. From first opening your camera or imported image; to saving it as a fully corrected and clean digital file ready for more advanced work; this course will guide you through the various steps required in an easy to learn way.
Instructor: Les Meehan
This course will introduce you to a collection of fascinating photo/image techniques used by experienced photographers and fine art print makers. With this set of creative photo effects you will discover and enjoy an exciting new journey of self-expression.
With digital technology, image manipulation has never been easier and this course will open the way to self-expression by giving you the confidence to enhance your own photographs and elevate them to the realm of ‘fine art’.
Each easy to follow technique will be clearly explained so that you can understand the background behind the process and not just blindly follow a step-by-step process. In this way, your imagination will be stimulated and at each stage you will be encouraged to explore your creative impulses.
The techniques are fully supported by video tutorials to make the learning experience more enjoyable.
Instructor: Donna Sellinger
“Will mastering these new 3D features make you an expert in 3D? No, but what it will do is make you more familiar with 3D in general and perhaps make learning a dedicated 3D application a little less frustrating. But what you will have is a new weapon in your design arsenal. With these few but robust 3D tools, you can create really compelling 3D art with just a little bit of practice.”
(Corey Barker, National Association of Photoshop Professionals, Photoshop User CS4 Bonus Issue)
In this class, you’ll be introduced to the basics of 3D and how to use the tools that Photoshop CS4 Extended offers.
Instructor: Woody Walters
Upon completion the students will have a strong understanding of visual theory, color interpretation, qualities of light, and a firm comprehension in how to work with the tools and procedures in Photoshop.
Instructor: Marco Bucci
As painters, our job is twofold. First, we must develop a powerful understanding of light, and second, we learn to interpret that information through the medium of brushstrokes. This course provides an intensive, fundamental study of light, how it works, and how to paint it using digital painting tools. We will study from reference photography, and create paintings both from photographs and imagination.
Instructor: Malinda Hartong
Jump in and get your feet wet. This “little sister” version of big brother Photoshop has tons of hidden tricks up her sleeve.
In this class, we’ll cover getting started with Quick as well as Guided Edit options. Never fear, there are still many things you can do with this inexpensive photo editing software you never thought possible!
Instructor: Kirk Nelson
New Digital Painting Features in Photoshop CS5. With this latest version of Photoshop, Adobe has introduced an assortment of new and exciting painting tools that will change the way you paint in Photoshop. This course will explore what these new tools are, discuss their capabilities and limitations. Most importantly, this course will show you how to use these new features to bring your Digital Painting skills to a whole new level.
Instructor: Kirk Nelson
Kirk Nelson has been a graphics artist for over a decade in the Washington DC region. His professional experience ranges from 3D animations to real time training simulations to web design to magazine layouts to something he likes to call ‘Concept Visualizations.’ Currently, he annoys those around him with monthly articles for Advanced Photoshop and Photoshop Creative.