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The Photoshop Brushshop 2
Brushwork for Digital Scrapbooking
Photoshop Brushshop 1 introduced the essential fundamentals of the Brush tool settings and dynamics. Now, jump out beyond the basics and let brushwork take center stage in your digital scrapbook pages with The Photoshop Brushshop 2 by Tiffany Tillman.
This layout focused, three-week class features six projects jam-packed with the Brush tool and digital techniques. Brushshop 2 lessons will help hone your skills in three areas of study:
∗ How to build intricate page foundations using the digital brush
∗ How to use brushes as refined, accentuated effects and
∗ How to repurpose brushes for focal points of layout design
∗ How to use brushes as refined, accentuated effects and
∗ How to repurpose brushes for focal points of layout design
Each project in Brushshop 2 offers something to enrich your digital scrapbooking skills, artistic creativity, and love for Photoshop’s most addictive tool!
Prerequisites
This class is perfect for advanced beginners, intermediate scrapbookers experienced in digital scrapbooking or alumni of The Photoshop Brushshop 1.
FAQ
Q. I recently purchased Adobe Photoshop CS5. But CS4 and earlier versions are recommended. Will I be able to take this class?
A. Yes, you can take this class; however, Adobe redeveloped the brush tool in the latest version of Photoshop. The techniques for CS4 and earlier versions may not necessarily apply to the CS5 Brush tool. So, CS5 is not recommended. This class will be redeveloped to include CS5 for 2011.
A. Yes, you can take this class; however, Adobe redeveloped the brush tool in the latest version of Photoshop. The techniques for CS4 and earlier versions may not necessarily apply to the CS5 Brush tool. So, CS5 is not recommended. This class will be redeveloped to include CS5 for 2011.
Q. Is a tablet required for this class?
A. Pen tablets do significantly help brushwork results, but a tablet is not a requirement to complete the lessons.
A. Pen tablets do significantly help brushwork results, but a tablet is not a requirement to complete the lessons.
Q. I’m very familiar with brushes but did not take the first Brushshop class. Is this a good fit for me?
A. You’ll be fine if you are comfortable with brush basics like the Brush tool options bar, resizing of brush tips, loading and saving brush sets, and the brush panel.
A. You’ll be fine if you are comfortable with brush basics like the Brush tool options bar, resizing of brush tips, loading and saving brush sets, and the brush panel.
Q. I use both PSE 8 and CS4. Which section is right for me?
A. It depends on what you use the most. Choose the software and section you'll use more in the future. Keep in mind, there are more techniques offered in the Photoshop section because more options are available for the Brush tool.
A. It depends on what you use the most. Choose the software and section you'll use more in the future. Keep in mind, there are more techniques offered in the Photoshop section because more options are available for the Brush tool.
Additional questions? Send them to Tiffany at tiffany@reneepearson.com.
Class Presentation
Class content is presented both weekly and mid-week via video recordings, which you can access and watch at your leisure once class begins. A PDF reference summary or transcript accompanies each video topic.
Class content is presented both weekly and mid-week via video recordings, which you can access and watch at your leisure once class begins. A PDF reference summary or transcript accompanies each video topic.
What to Expect
The Photoshop Brushshop 2 builds off the concepts discussed in Brushshop 1 and explores a variety of brushes used as page foundations, accents and centerpieces within four page layouts and two complex element designs. Below is a full class syllabus outlining lesson topics. Please note: Topic list subject to change without notice.
The Photoshop Brushshop 2 builds off the concepts discussed in Brushshop 1 and explores a variety of brushes used as page foundations, accents and centerpieces within four page layouts and two complex element designs. Below is a full class syllabus outlining lesson topics. Please note: Topic list subject to change without notice.
Week 1: Form Building
Introduction to Brushshop 2
Form building and choosing brushes
Building to black point
Brush and eraser tool
Managing final details and adding color
Tricks of brush stacking
Form building and choosing brushes
Building to black point
Brush and eraser tool
Managing final details and adding color
Tricks of brush stacking
Week 2: Accents
Introduction to Brush FX
Beginning with basics
Working with lighting and glow
Realistic vs. digital effects
Accent interactions
Additional finishing effects
Beginning with basics
Working with lighting and glow
Realistic vs. digital effects
Accent interactions
Additional finishing effects
Week 3: Center Stage
Combinations
Adding central focus
Scene building
Working with selections
Filling in the gaps
Adding central focus
Scene building
Working with selections
Filling in the gaps
This three-week class was recorded using Photoshop CS4 and Photoshop Elements 8.0. Tips will be provided to help you throughout class if you’re using earlier versions of the programs. A basic understanding of the programs plus an advanced beginner’s understanding of the Brush tool is imperative.
Software Requirements
Adobe Photoshop Elements 6, 7, or 8 or
Adobe Photoshop CS3 or CS4
Adobe Photoshop Elements 6, 7, or 8 or
Adobe Photoshop CS3 or CS4
Class supplies include brushes by:
Nancie Rowe Janitz of Scrapartist
Anna Aspnes of Designer Digitals
Tiffany Tillman of Design House Digital
Nancie Rowe Janitz of Scrapartist
Anna Aspnes of Designer Digitals
Tiffany Tillman of Design House Digital
Brushes as a Page Foundation
Brushes open infinite page design possibilities for digital layouts. You’ll learn how to pick the best brushes for page foundations and the secrets to making it work.
Brushes open infinite page design possibilities for digital layouts. You’ll learn how to pick the best brushes for page foundations and the secrets to making it work.
Who says brushes are just for page design?
We’ll jazz up our elements by combining brushes with original layer styles to create eye-catching accents.
We’ll jazz up our elements by combining brushes with original layer styles to create eye-catching accents.
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