by Martin Perhiniak | Publisher: Total Training | Release Date: September 2014 | ISBN: 10000MPPSCCAC

This course will help you prepare for the Adobe Certified Expert in Photoshop CC Exam. Otherwise known as ACE, this exam is the highest official certification you can get, proving your skills in Photoshop and helping to further your career in the creative industry. The ACE exam is made up of 10 main topics, which are all covered in great detail. Practice tests are also available for download, to help you to prepare for the real exam and summarize what you have learned. It is recommended that you spend time practicing your new Photoshop skills, so to prepare thoroughly you should expect to take 1-2 weeks to finish this course, depending on your Photoshop skill level. Currently this is the only online course available which offers a complete preparation guide for the Photoshop CC – Adobe Certified Expert Exam.

1. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE PHOTOSHOP ACE EXAM
   • The Aim of this Course 00:02:20
   • Why Take this Exam? 00:01:49
   • How Much Do You Need to Know About Photoshop to Take the Exam? 00:01:42
   • Career Paths with Adobe Certifications 00:05:07
   • Some Important Facts About the Exam 00:01:48
   • How to Register for the Exam? 00:04:08
   • How to Prepare for the Exam? 00:02:01
   • Recertification 00:01:23
   • Test Your Knowledge! 00:01:17
2. GETTING IMAGES INTO PHOTOSHOP
   • Overview of the Topic 00:06:48
   • View Options 00:04:55
   • Preferences 00:04:17
   • Find 00:03:00
   • Quick Search 00:01:24
   • Collections and Smart Collections 00:02:43
   • Labels 00:02:08
   • Ratings 00:03:24
   • Reject 00:01:09
   • Show Items from Subfolders 00:01:16
   • Filtering 00:02:43
   • Metadata 00:03:08
   • Copyright Status 00:01:24
   • Keywords 00:03:36
   • Tools - Photoshop Commands 00:01:18
   • AutoStack 00:01:01
   • Placing Images 00:02:06
   • Placing Vector Artwork 00:01:46
3. NAVIGATING AND CUSTOMIZING THE USER INTERFACE
   • Overview of the Topic 00:09:02
   • Working with Panels and Menus 00:06:13
   • Toolbar 00:02:58
   • Using Workspaces 00:01:55
   • Document Windows 00:05:19
   • View Options 00:05:31
4. UNDERSTANDING TOOLS AND TOOL SETTINGS
   • Overview of the Topic 00:11:55
   • Selection Tools 00:05:29
   • Retouching Tools 00:07:11
   • Drawing Tools 00:07:25
   • Vector Tools 00:04:57
5. CREATING AND WORKING WITH LAYERS
   • Overview of the Topic 00:06:21
   • Understanding Layer Concepts 00:07:18
   • Working with Blending Modes and Opacity 00:03:06
   • Using Layer Masks 00:07:36
   • Filter Layers 00:04:19
   • Applying Layer Styles 00:06:40
6. ADJUSTING IMAGES
   • Overview of the Topic 00:06:59
   • Cropping Images 00:07:42
   • Resizing Images 00:04:08
   • Straightening Images 00:03:44
7. APPLYING GLOBAL TONAL AND COLOR ADJUSTMENTS TO IMAGES
   • Overview of the Topic 00:09:45
   • Levels and Curves 00:09:39
   • Other Adjustment Layers 00:06:24
   • Working with Tools to Retouch an Image 00:10:12
8. WORKING WITH FILTERS
   • Overview of the Topic 00:08:53
   • Understanding and Working with Smart Filters 00:06:50
9. USING PIXEL AND VECTOR BASED TOOLS
   • Overview of the Topic 00:07:58
   • Vector Drawing Modes 00:04:13
   • Working with Vector Shapes 00:06:12
   • Working with the Pen Tool 00:03:18
10. CREATING SELECTIONS
    • Overview of the Topic 00:05:01
    • Basic Selection Tools 00:04:17
    • Advanced Selection Tools 00:02:52
    • Color Range 00:04:14
    • Refine Edge 00:06:41
    • Editing Selections 00:03:37
11. GETTING IMAGES OUT OF PHOTOSHOP
    • Overview of the Topic 00:09:25
    • Printing Images from Photoshop 00:09:11
    • Understanding File Formats when Saving Images 00:06:44
    • Color Modes 00:03:39
    • Behance 00:06:47
12. CONCLUSION
    • Before Taking the Exam 00:02:49