by Dave Cross | Publisher: Peachpit Press | Release Date: June 2008 | ISBN: 9780321562562

If you're just beginning to learn AdobePhotoshop CS2, this online training video by Dave Cross, senior education and curriculum director for the National Association of Photoshop Professionals, is your perfect jumping-on point. Photoshop CS2 for Beginners will walk you through a full range of Photoshop functions, tools and techniques, and place you well on your way to working like a pro.In this online video, Dave gives you: An introduction to Photoshop CS2 key concepts and user toolsStep-by-step instruction on using the powerful Layers and Selections featuresTips on adjusting, manipulating, and retouching digital photos and imagesA brief crash course on painting and coloring using PhotoshopTechniques for saving, outputting, and presenting your workThis online video is the perfect way to master the basics of Adobe Photoshop CS2 at your own pace, and on your specific schedule. And, Dave teaches the material in a casual, easy-to-follow manner that makes learning the tricks and techniques presented a snap.

1. Lesson 01 Introduction 00:00:49
2. Lesson 02 Key Concepts 00:06:21
3. Lesson 03 The Workspace 00:06:15
4. Lesson 04 Navigating 00:05:04
5. Lesson 05 Tool Overview 00:07:44
6. Lesson 06 Changing Your Mind 00:08:44
7. Lesson 07 Making Selections Part 1 00:05:52
8. Lesson 08 Making Selections Part 2 00:07:28
9. Lesson 09 Bonus Lesson 1 - Saving 00:06:30
10. Lesson 10 Layers Part 1 00:06:40
11. Lesson 11 Layers Part 2 00:06:21
12. Lesson 12 Layer Masks 00:06:54
13. Lesson 13 Working with Type 00:08:25
14. Lesson 14 Adjusting Basics Part 1 00:07:09
15. Lesson 15 Adjusting Basics Part 2 00:05:47
16. Lesson 16 Painting and Color 00:05:41
17. Lesson 17 Bonus Lesson 2 - Custom Brushes 00:05:59
18. Lesson 18 Filters Part 1 00:05:43
19. Lesson 19 Filters Part 2 00:05:09
20. Lesson 20 Retouching Basics 00:06:33
21. Lesson 21 Retouching Part 2 00:06:00
22. Lesson 22 Resizing Images Part 1: Image Size 00:06:16
23. Lesson 23 Resizing Images Part 2: Cropping 00:05:48
24. Lesson 24 Saving and Output 00:05:26
25. Lesson 25 Bonus Lesson 3 - Collage 00:05:09
26. Lesson 26 Conclusion 00:00:37