This workshop explains how to use Photoshop to optimize images. Participants work with digital or scanned images and save them as PSDs, JPGs and GIFs - formats that are widely used in printing and web-based environments. Prerequisite: Intermediate computer skills. Feel free to bring your own files to practice with.

Key Points

Get to know the Photoshop environment by using tools and palettes

Resize and crop images

Optimize and adjust the resolution of images based on the output medium, such as Web or print

Use selection techniques to change specific parts of an image

Darken, lighten, and clean-up photos

Work with layers and flatten images

Create a composite image for image maps or flyers

Explore the many filter options to give an artistic look to you image

Create buttons images for rollovers for website design