Advanced Image Manipulation

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Course Description

This course examines the process of creating graphics for the Internet. It explores the techniques to produce graphics, animations, and video for use on the World Wide Web.

Main Topics Covered

• Photoshop and Fireworks
• Illustrator and Freehand
• Graphics for Web and Print
• Animations for the Internet
• Using Flash to Create Vector Animations
• Differences Between GIF and PNGs
• What Else is Out There?
• Video on the Internet
• Using Photoshop and Illustrator
• Digital Cameras
• 3D for the Internet
• What is QTVR?
• What is VRML?
• The Future of Video Conferencing Via the Internet
• Automation in Photoshop
• Using Adobe's Layer Styles for Desired Effects
• Advanced Channel Masking Using Photoshop
• Displacement Maps and Bump Maps
• Deconstruction of an Ad Campaign
• Advanced Color Correction Techniques and The Advanced Blending Palette
• Using Filters and the History Palette to Restore Damaged Images

Course Competencies

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

• Demonstrate the creation of animations for the web (Flash, GIF animations, Shockwave)
• Demonstrate the creation of video for the web (both streaming and non-streaming)
• Demonstrate an understanding of 3D content for the web (QTVR and VRML).
• Explore the use of video conferencing / web cameras. Show an understanding of future industry trends to be prepared for future changes.

Software Utilized

• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Flash Professional
• Adobe Fireworks
• Adobe Free Hand
• Microsoft Word
• Adobe Acrobat Professional