February 5–12, 2005

® Three Photoshop-packed days of Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Level Seminars Photoshop

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RUSSELL PRESTON BROWN • JACK DAVIS • DEKE MCCLELLAND • BERT MONROY

Four of the World's Foremost Photoshop Experts, A Week of Imaging Enhancement, and the Caribbean. The Only Thing Missing is You. SUNDAY • FEB 6, 2005 • Follow through to finishedart • Creating thebasicelements • Preparation oflayouts • Conceptualization Illustrator andthemany features ofPhotoshop. throughturned into theuseofAdobe finalart willthenshow how theconcept isthen Bert those ideasintoconverting afinishedproduct. ing what theclient visualizes andthesteps to will demonstrate theconcept stageby explain- commercial imagesfora variety ofclients.Bert ative workflow process inthepreparation of This sessionwilltake you onatour ofthecre- Speaker: The Creative Workflow • Makinga Wand lookright Selection of independently • TransformingSelections • Master Selections • Presets and Preferences Perspective • Rotate,Crop,and • ImageSize andResolution • Workspace andnavigation • What Photoshop cando justessential. ain’tthe right way.It hard;it’s prepare to learnthebasicsofPhotoshop stuff.”So never hearda beginningclass.I’d ofhalfthis experienced fellow said,“You shouldn’t callthis the lasttimeDeke presented thissession,one perhapsyou do.But basics oftheprogram.And probably figure you know allthe of time,you If you’ve beenusingPhotoshop forany amount Speaker: About Photoshop (But Very Few Do) Everything Everyone Says They Know “The History ofPhotoshop.” History “The as well asRussellPreston Brown’s attend theBon Voyage Cocktail Party Spouses andguestsare welcome to all seminarsandcourse materials. The conference feeis$750andincludes class rooms —even inmid-session! You mayalsofreely move the between more thanthree day’s ofsessions. worth seminars solongasyou donotselect You anycombination mayselect of – The “how”and “why”on improving an idea an improving “why”on The “how”and – – What theclient wants their contents Bert MonroyBert Deke McClelland BEGINNING INTERMEDIATE 8:30am to Noon—CLASSROOM1 8:30am to Noon—CLASSROOM2 INTERMEDIATE

MONDAY • FEB 7, 2005 Immediately following the show,Russell will Immediately following theshow,Russell guaranteedhistory to make you smile. foran of atrical event.Prepare “altered”view ofthisclassicthe- performance with avirtuoso willkickoffthehour of Photoshop! Mr.Brown Back by populardemand! Yes,it’s The History ofPhotoshop and History The RussellBrown Power Hour to 8:00pm Sunday,6:00pm enlightening lookat thisessential application. Deke foran bolster layered compositions.Join use to enhance or your Photoshop imagery resolution-independent graphics that you can illustration program letsyou draw free-form, it’s Adobe Illustrator.This tour-de-force vector tion fillinPhotoshop’s image-creation gaps— hand-in-hand withPhotoshop —notto men- If there’s oneprogram that’s designedto work Speaker: Using Illustrator withPhotoshop backingup • Saving,formats,and anddown Scaling,and • Noiseremoval,up • Controlled B&Wconversions andfaux • Automatically combining different exposures • N • Instant gray point color correcting • Tonal andcolor Adjustment Layers andMasks that lay else. thefoundation foreverything These are theessential optimizingtechniques speed. with anemphasisonquality,flexibility,and snapshots into frame-able photographs —all enhancing techniques that willturnyour standard Learn awidevariety ofessential workflow- Speaker: Optimizing Techniques Photo Adjusting and review ofthe • HiddenintheShadows:a ways to • Lighting withLayers:simple package picture • The Photo Folio:designing ways to inblackandwhite:creative • Seeing to useLayer Comps variations:how • Design • HocuspocusfocususingNewLens BlurFilter • C large • Digitalphoto flow:batch-processing Class topics willinclude: this event isonyour schedule. sure reveal amazingways to usethem.Make cover someofhisfavorite newfeatures and will hisown unique(ahem!)style,he CS.In of thekey newfeatures foundinPhotoshop take you onawildandwacky ridethrough some advanced Sharpening infrared effects with Advanced Blending new Shadow Highlight tool andBurnyourDodge images promotional materials convert color images groups ofimagestheeasyway reating the perfect panorama withPhotomergereating theperfect on-destructive Dodging/Burning withLayers Dodging/Burning on-destructive Deke McClelland Jack Davis 8:30am to Noon—CLASSROOM2 8:30am to Noon—CLASSROOM1 INTERMEDIATE INTERMEDIATE • Feature enhancingandbodyreshaping to • Unifyingskintone inasingledialog • Skinsoftening andpost-shootshavings • Controlling blemishesandwrinkleswithout andeven skies. swap bodyparts blotchy skinand red eye,unify teeth,neutralize to whiten stained shavings after thefact,learn five o’clockcomplexions) and perform shadow Soften skin(onweathered faces orpristine Speaker: Repairing Techniques Photo Retouching and • When and how to usevectors from Illustrator • Creating andtheproper useofPerspective • AlphaChannels • The BrushEngine • Working withLayers tons ofstock shots. shoot that photograph or searching through out theneedto hunt fortheright place to willcreate themfrom scratch with- place,you itapeaceful landscapeoraroaringBe fire- ation. lems that ariseinretouching andimagecre- specialized brushesto tackle amyriad ofprob- can conjure up.You willlearnhow to create brushes to produce anything your imagination take you through theprocesses forcreating will becovered indetail.Bert Photoshop,will features ofthemostpowerful in Engine,one Paint stroke? occasion.The Abrushforevery about aPaintbrush that creates aforest inone about until you doitwithAlphaChannels.How Masking? You have noideawhat that isall ask thequestion— “is itreal orisitPhotoshop”. will becombined to attain finalimagesthat will foreffects,all fortextures,layers shapes,filters for creation ofhisphoto-realistic images.Paths willshare thetechniques heusesinthe Bert create imagesfrom scratch. theirfunctionality,to the basicfeatures,and He willleave you withafullunderstandingof you never thought possiblewithPhotoshop. take you to places renowned digitalartist,will internationally Monroy,an In thissession,Bert Speaker: Painting withPhotoshop • Enhancing Illustrator Art inPhotoshop• EnhancingIllustrator Art • Rasterizing Illustrator Layers • Copying between andpastingobjects • Creating iconic artwork • Using Pathfinder operations • Tracing apiece ofscannedartwork • MakingthemostofPen Tool upconsistent• Setting cross-application color • Skyexchange madesimple ofdamagedphotos • Reconstruction • Dustandscratch removal usingRepairLayers make someonelooklike they creating aliens Photoshop andIllustrator INTERMEDIATE-TO-ADVANCED Jack Davis Bert MonroyBert 1:30pm to 5:00pm—CLASSROOM1 1:30pm to 5:00pm—CLASSROOM2 INTERMEDIATE think they look

THURSDAY • FEB 10, 2005 • Full-on Masking • Bluescreen andsky imageelements • Extracting • Using theColor command Range • Creating anEdge Mask • GaussianBlurandMedian • UnsharpMaskandHighPass • The top ten filters • Filtering basics Sound amazing? You have noidea. composite that imageinto anewsetting. foreground from itsbackground subject and possible to separate even themostcomplex make it Photoshop’s Maskingfunction,filters with need helpthemost.Combined help you thosedetailsthat honeinonexactly can ally make aphotograph lookbetter,they gener- away thedefects,and of animage,blur permittingyouBesides to sharpenthecontrast program’s oldestandfinestcapabilities. Photoshop’s corrective filters rank amongthe Speaker: Filters andMasks Books classon Books Tuesday,Wednesday,and Friday. check outRussell’s ofCreating Hand-made Art sure ownincluded inyour books!Be very and assignment that andgetpictures canbe beready to goouton At theendofclass,you’ll • Introducing Dr.Brown’s Photo Styler: to process images,from • Workflow:how upyour camera and • Tips:setting • W • The RussellBrown QuickCourse ofColor Class topics willinclude: quickly andeasily. feel confident results, aboutachievingquality Discover thesecrets ofusing Camera Raw and you’ll process your Raw images. class,where ofcallandreturndigital safarisat to eachport camera allready to go.Venture outonyour loanyouCamera anOlympusdigital Raw,we’ll you can’tyou shoot canlearnhow to setitup.If your camera canshootintheRaw format,then learn how to cook withAdobe Camera Raw! If You’ve heard aboutit.You’ve read aboutit.Now The Tasty ofCameraRaw Side to 8:00pm Monday,6:00pm creativity gonecrazy! camera to print shooting theimage Management —Really! hat isAdobe Camera Raw andhow doIuseit? INTERMEDIATE-TO-ADVANCED Deke McClelland 8:30am to Noon—CLASSROOM1 INTERMEDIATE-TO-ADVANCED ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED 8:30am to Noon — CLASSROOM 2 8:30am to Noon — CLASSROOM 1 8:30am to Noon — CLASSROOM 2 1:30pm to 5:00pm — CLASSROOM 2

Photo Enhancing and Creating Special Effects with Photoshop The Wow Factor Layers and Non-Destructive Edits Embellishing Techniques One-Click Solutions in Photoshop Speaker:Bert Monroy Speaker:Deke McClelland Speaker:Jack Davis Speaker:Jack Davis Creating realistic textures,the effects of lights There are few things in life so beautiful as the This session is about how to go beyond what and shadows,and the ability to make an Quick and easy ways to use Photoshop’s built- non-destructive edit.By relegating color was captured to communicate what was expe- image jump off the page will be covered in this in presets (and hundreds of complimentary adjustments,focus enhancements,and even rienced — by seeing how to change focus session.Filters? There are many of them in Wow presets that will be provided in class) to large-scale modifications to independent lay- with Lens Blur,create diffused glows and Photoshop.What happens when you use them create special effects on-time and on-budget. ers you ensure less damage to your images extend density with Advanced Blending,make for other than their intended purpose? What and a greater range of creative freedom. • The phenomenal power,flexibility and speed images “pop”with instant High Pass Dodging happens when you put a few of them togeth- “Going parametric,”as it’s sometimes called, of Layers Styles

and Burning,and “massage”your photo to FRIDAY • FEB 11,er? 2005 You will create images that are more realis- takes a little extra discipline.But the effort you • How to create dimensional effects like perfection with tonal,color and gradient Layer tic than a camera could ever achieve. expend today will be rewarded tenfold tomor- chrome,rock,and glass (and beyond) Style “filters”. row.Join us and make your future self eternally The ability to bend things on a curve has been instantly and without filters grateful. • Enhancing density and lighting with one of the most asked-for features,yet it has • One-click framing and tinting techniques Blur and Blend Modes always been there.Bert will demonstrate the to tie disparate photographs together — • Going Parametric • Creating subtle diffused glows and use of the Displace Filter to make controlled, separately or as a collage • Mastering the Layers Palette extreme high-key contrasts fluid distortions.The Liquify Filter will also be • Quick template-based collaging for • Transformations and other • Popping images with instant explored for distortion effects.Distorting with weddings,groups or editorials permanent changes High Pass Dodging and Burning the Transform function will be explored for • Single image collages and ghosted • Using Opacity and Blend Modes • Applying fast and flexible tonal,color, perspective matching and the creation of real- backgrounds • The Big Blend Modes:Screen and Multiply and gradient Layer Style “filters” istic reflections. • Advanced Blending Options • Creative focus control: • Knockouts and Luminance Blending • Working with Filters from subliminal to expressive Tuesday,Wednesday,and Friday • Adding in Layer Effects • Using the Liquify command • Quick and easy antique color tinting 6:00pm to 8:00pm • Fixing Problem Effects • Light and shadows The Art of Creating Hand-made • Using Adjustment Layers • Reflections Books with Photoshop • Integrating Photoshop into other programs Russell Preston Brown,Senior Creative – After Effects It’s time to put your creativity and new-found Director at Adobe Systems Incorporated,facili- – 3D software Photoshop knowledge to work! After returning tates the exchange between digital designers from your foray ashore each day,you’ll have the and software developers that is vital to Adobe’s opportunity to craft a hand-made book of your product development.Russell has been a cre- and PEI.His latest book,How to Wow: photos under the tutelage of Cap’n Brown.In Bert Monroy was born and raised in New York ative force at Adobe for the last 19 years — a Photoshop for Photography, written with Ben class,we’ll learn how to plunder the bounty of City where he spent 20 years in the advertising key contributor to the launch and feature Willmore,showcases his addiction with digital Camera RAW images.Bring your treasured industry as an art director and creative director development of both Adobe Photoshop and cameras,and the process of going beyond photographs — Cap’n Brown will provide paper for various agencies. Adobe Illustrator software.Perched at the cut- what was captured,to what was experienced. and all other supplies necessary to make your SPEAKERS Upon discovering computers with the introduc- ting edge,Russell designed and produced the For over 20 years Jack has been an internation- books.And arrrr,maties,beware! A good time tion of the Macintosh 128 in 1984,he embarked first four-color Adobe PostScript publication on ally-recognized creative spokesperson on digital awaits us all! on a new digital career.He embraced the com- the globe.Today,as resident Photoshop cre- imagery.He has given keynote address’at con- puter as an artistic medium and is considered ative expert and evangelist,Russell joyfully Classroom topics: ferences and universities throughout the US, one of the pioneers of digital art.Bert’s work has shares his message of digital design mastery • The Power of Working with Adobe Camera RAW Japan,Singapore,Hong Kong,Canada,Brazil,and been seen in every major trade publication of with the world’s leading photographers,pub- • Workflow:From Memory Card to Print Australia as well as leading numerous hands-on the computer industry.His work has also been lishers,art directors,and digital artists. • The Secrets of Epson Printing:Profiles,Papers, workshops around the U.S.and abroad.Jack Inks,and How to Make a Great- Looking Print featured in scores of books which include A true spellbinder,often inspired by toys and routinely teaches as part of the “Dream Team” • Folding Paper with Your Very Own Hands! Making Art on a Macintosh,The Photoshop WOW old movies,Russell has mesmerized audiences at the National Association of Photoshop • PLUS:Learn how win valuable prizes without Book,The Illustrator WOW Book,The Art of Digital at conferences and seminars worldwide. Professional’s Photoshop World Conferences, really trying! Painting,The Grey Book,andThe Photoshop A to Entertainment and fun are the key ingredients where was recently inducted into the Photoshop Z in Japan. Bert has also done a considerable of Russell’s events at MacWorld,Seybold,AIGA Hall of Fame for his life-time contributions in (This class will be sponsored by Epson America amount of film work for Industrial Light & Magic, Design,Photoshop World,and the MdN confer- the field of education and digital imagery. and Redriver Paper.com) Pacific Data Images,and R/Greenberg Assoc. ences in Japan. Jack has undergraduate degrees in Graphic Bert co-authored The Official Adobe Photoshop Russell’s wacky and whimsical design work has Design and an MA and MFA in Digital Imagery Handbook, which was the first book ever written been published in Design Graphics magazine, and when he’s not in his studio he’s usually on on Photoshop.In 2000 he released is first solo the MdN Graphics magazine in Japan,and on the the beach somewhere in Polynesia with digital book from New Riders called Bert Monroy: include Photoshop For Dummies and Photoshop Web at www.adobe.com and www.apple.com. camera and analog paints soaking up the local Photorealistic Techniques with Photoshop and Elements For Dummies (both Wiley).Deke is Always delighting in testing the creative limits color. Illustrator. one of the most award-winning writers in the of his tools,Russell is the prolific creator of Pioneering electronic publishing expert business,including a total of seven honors His most recent book is entitled Commercial Photoshop tips and tricks.His double treat of Deke McClelland is the author the best- from the Computer Press Association. Photoshop with Bert Monroy. In this book,Bert great information presented in a bold,zany style selling Adobe Photoshop CS One-on-One and concentrates on the techniques and work habits has won him a regular following among begin- In addition to his books,Deke hosts the video Adobe InDesign CS One-on-One (both Deke that have made him a sought-after commercial ning,intermediate,and advanced users alike. training series “Total Training Presents:Adobe Press/O’Reilly).Each full-color tutorial includes illustrator and photo manipulator. Photoshop Elements”and “QuarkXPress to Jack Davis is best known as the coauthor of sample files and two hours of integrated video InDesign:Making the Switch”as well as the in- Bert currently teaches at San Francisco State the award-winning and best-selling guide to training. depth “Total Training for Adobe Photoshop” University.He continues to serve his installed Photoshop,The Photoshop Wow! Book, as well as Deke has written more than 70 titles in 25 lan- and “Total Training for Adobe Illustrator”(all base of clients which include Apple Computer, being an award-winning designer,photogra- guages with 3 million copies in print.He is per- www.totaltraining.com).He is a contributing Adobe Systems,Pioneer Electronics,Fujitsu,SONY, pher,and contributing editor to numerous other haps best known for Photoshop Bible and the editor for Photoshop User magazine and a AT&T,Chevron,and American Express.Bert has books and magazines on digital tools and the hard-bound Photoshop Bible,Professional member of the PhotoshopWorld Instructor been a regular guest on many TV shows world creative process.Magazines he contributes to Edition (both Wiley),which remain the best- Dream Team.In 2002,he was inducted into the wide.He recently celebrated three years as a include Photoshop User,Nikon Capture User, selling guides on digital imaging.Other titles Photoshop Hall of Fame. monthly guest on The Screen Savers for TechTV. 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