DTP (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat) Training Course

What you will learn during the training:

• Principles of creating computer graphics and desktop publishing
• Methods for defining and manipulating color
• Distinctions between vector and bitmap graphics
• Techniques for customizing color photos and graphics
• Fundamentals of retouching and creating photomontages
• Creating original illustrations and graphics
• Adapting graphic material composition to meet printing requirements
• Designing logos
• Designing effective charts and tables
• Designing business cards and letterheads
• Creating labels, diplomas, and invitations
• Preparing leaflets
• Text formatting techniques
• Usage of spot colors
• Principles of print preparation
• Digital printing, offset printing, and screen printing processes

Sample class topics:

• Designing my poster
• Portrait photography/editing
• Panorama creation
• Designing my catalog
• Facial retouching
• Billboards
• Designing my logo

During this training, participants will learn:

• Smooth and efficient program operation
• Printing technology and associated issues
• Photo adjustments and retouching techniques
• Color adjustment methods
• Red-eye removal
• Adjusting brightness and contrast
• Resizing images
• Enhancing image sharpness
• Combining multiple photos into a single composite image
• Restoring and improving the quality of old or damaged photographs
• Creating sepia effects
• Cutting out objects from their backgrounds
• Image construction, color models, basic concepts, and file formats
• Working with layers and masks
• Tool selection and vector paths
• Applying styles and effects
• Text editing and handling
• Adjusting color photos and graphics
• Using adjustment layers
• Automation techniques
• Utilizing the history of documents
• Retouching and photomontage techniques
• Saving your work effectively

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level photo enthusiasts and graphic designers who wish to use Adobe Photoshop Elements to edit and enhance their photos.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Edit and enhance their photos with various tools and functions.
• Organize and manage their photo collections with the organizer.
• Create and share photo projects such as slideshows, collages, and calendars.
• Apply artistic effects and filters to their photos.
• Perform basic and advanced photo retouching techniques.

This course is designed for professionals who integrate text and graphics, enabling them to produce presentations, books, brochures, and other interactive content adaptable for various devices, including desktops, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and mobile phones.

This instructor-led live training in Portugal (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner to intermediate-level graphic designers, marketing professionals, and publishing specialists who wish to use Adobe InDesign to create professional-quality books, brochures, posters, and marketing materials.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Navigate the Adobe InDesign interface efficiently.
• Set up projects with the correct dimensions and layouts.
• Work with text, images, and graphics to create compelling designs.
• Utilize styles, templates, and color palettes for consistency and efficiency.
• Prepare files for professional printing or digital publishing.

We invite you to join a course dedicated to image processing using Adobe Photoshop.

This course is designed for those who wish to master colour management, 'save' their images by preparing them for display, perform editing and retouching, create collages, and utilise the RAW format.

We will demonstrate how to fine-tune your shots to achieve the best possible results. We will cover all the tools available in the photo editing workspace.

You will have the opportunity to acquire new knowledge illustrated by dozens of examples and retain it through practical exercises guided by the instructor. Additionally, you will have access to prepared course materials. Benefit from the expertise of professionals to save time and avoid aimless exploration.

In this instructor-led live training, participants will learn how to utilize Adobe Photoshop's photo-enhancement tools through a series of practical exercises designed to improve the quality of sample photographs.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Apply Photoshop's photo enhancement features to modify photograph quality
• Adjust sharpness and blur levels to highlight key features
• Modify colouring and facial expressions within photographs
• Prepare photographs for printing or development

Audience

• Photography beginners and enthusiasts

Course Format

• A mix of lectures, discussions, exercises, and extensive hands-on practice

This instructor-led, live training in Portugal (online or onsite) is designed for Graphic Designers and Desktop Publishers who wish to leverage Scribus to produce high-quality page layouts and graphic designs for both printed and digital media.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be capable of:

• Grasping the core principles of Scribus.
• Designing professional-grade document layouts.
• Exporting various file formats for publication purposes (PDF, PNG, JPG, and EPS).

The course is taught by graphics experts with extensive experience. A practical approach to these topics, combined with an engaging and humorous teaching style, along with interesting workshops, guarantees that participants will leave with a high level of satisfaction.

Sample projects include:

• brochure design
• imposition for business cards
• letterhead creation
• sticker printing for CDs or DVDs
• double-sided leaflets
• tri-fold brochure layout
• calendar design