Photoshop CS5 Power Shortcuts

In this fast-paced seminar, Michael reveals over 100 tips that instantly boost your Photoshop productivity, including the top 20 power shortcuts every Photoshop user MUST know. He begins with the biggest time-saving secret: “Camera Raw Global, Photoshop Local”. Meaning, discover how to automate almost all basic image adjustments using Adobe Bridge and Camera Raw, providing much more time to get images pixel perfect in Photoshop. Learn tips and tricks for just about every feature area, including techniques for becoming quicker and more nimble when using layers, adjustment layers, layer masks, blending modes, and more.

Michael Ninness, Vice President of Content, Lynda.com. Michael studied for a Graphic Design BFA at the University of Washington where he paid his way by teaching designers and photographers how to use digital tools and techniques. Michael has had a multi-dimensional career with more than 15 years experience as a product manager and user experience designer for software products for creative professionals. He has worked at both large and small companies including Adobe, Microsoft, Extensis and lynda.com. His most recent role was Group Product Manager for the Design Segment at Adobe where he drove product strategy, design and development for several products and services in the Creative Suite including InDesign. He is a frequent and top-rated presenter at numerous industry events including PhotoPlus Expo, PMA, Photoshop World, Macworld, Flash on the Beach, Web Design World, Adobe MAX, the InDesign Conference, the HOW Design Conference and Pacific New Media at the University of Hawaii. He is also the author of several Photoshop and InDesign video training titles, available in the lynda.com Online Training Library.