
Bert Monroy is brilliant! The techniques shown were GREAT! I actually feel smarter! I WANT MORE!
E. Macallister
Bert ROCKS! Clone him and have him teach EVERYTHING!
M. Keller
Bert is awesome and his work mind boggling! I’ve never been so inspired by a teacher!
H. Pentoney
Prepare to dramatically change the way you view Photoshop®. In this one-day seminar, Bert will take your creative skills to a new level. He will touch base on techniques and features that are underused and even overlooked by many, yet powerful enough to make any imagined effect reality.
Understanding the ins and outs of Layers and Channels and how to use them effectively is how this day begins. The world of layer effects will be carefully explored in this hour. How to get the most out of channel operations to create special effects will also be a topic this first hour.
What makes an image jump off the page? The hows and whys of retouching will be explored in this session. You will also learn how to create and modify the proper brush tip to do the job. How to use masks effectively will be covered in detail. You will learn to make that shot look great.
The process for seamlessly compositing multiple images will be discussed in this hour. How to make images from different sources look as if they were shot together. Adjusting light sources, creating reflections and shadows will be covered in detail.
This hour will explore the world of special effects to finalize the image. You will see how to create type treatments that compliment an image and complete the story. Also the new 3D functions that have been added to CS5 will be explored and how they can be incorporated into your images.
This final hour will take you on a whirlwind ride into the magical world of filters. You will learn how to distort shapes using the new Puppet Warp feature. How to totally change the mood of an existing image. You will be inspired to let your imagination run wild.