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Taking Notes

For each of the Lesson Topics on the right (including the Introduction), write at least three bullet points.

Each bullet point should be substantial and meaningful, providing one of these types of information:

  • define a key concept from the list on the right
  • explain the options for a given tool, filter, style or command
  • describe the steps to do a common function
  • describe the technology behind a Photoshop feature

Be sure to write the Lesson Topic as a clear heading (for example, underlined or highlighted).

Graphic Design Adobe Photoshop

Lesson 02: Highlights, Midtones and Shadows

All lesson instructions for Photoshop are in the form of PDF files on the student server (My Documents\K201\PERIOD X\OUTBOX\Lessons).

No.

Lesson Topic

2a

Introduction

2b

Automatic Image Correction

2c

Adjusting Brightness Levels

2d

Correcting with Curves

2e

Compensating for Flash and Backlighting

 

Key Concepts

When taking notes on Lesson 02, make sure you understand these terms:

  • Highlights, Shadows, and Midtones
  • Red, Green and Blue
  • Color Channel
  • Auto Levels
  • Auto Contrast
  • Auto Color
  • Brightness / Contrast
  • Levels
  • Histogram
  • Gamma Value
  • Curves
  • Shadow/ Highlight

 

Source: "Adobe Photoshop CS3 One-On-One" by Deke McClelland

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