DESIGN ENGINE|EDUCATION: Photoshop for Product Designers

Course Duration: 16 hour workshop

Tuition: $1000 US

Overview: Use Photoshop for the marker rendering process as well as incorporating it with CAD programs. Setup realistic 3D renderings using 2D tools such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Add texture and shape, then create realistic images using lighting and shading techniques. Students will learn how to describe shape and form, use shadow, and how to faux-reflective surfaces. Learn how to incorporate CAD-rendered images into an existing photographic environments. Additional training on how to ready an image for print or the web can be accommodated.

Prerequisites: A working knoledg of Photoshop. An open mind and an interest to create the highest quality renderings and mock-ups. It is helpful if the participant has a basic handle on tools within Photoshop.

Topics:

Learn to create complete 3d images using Photoshop

Discuss in detail with examples workflow with respet to layers

Learn to manipulate maya Pro/ENGINEER or other CAD renderings

Manipulate texture lighting and mood.

Leather, reflective and other textures

Updating to the most current version

Using Adobe Bridge

Advanced Photo Corrections

Mastering Selections

Layer Applications

Vector Masks and Shapes

Color balancing for any image

Advanced 3-party filters

Comprehensive understanding of image quality with respect to composition and design

Click on the image to get larger image. The highlights are added using photoshop.

This image was created completly with photoshop.

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This image was composited using Photoshop. The Person and the stands were all added to the image

Click on the image to get larger image. These images were created by students in the first 1/2 day of the class. Notice the grid texture in the reflection. Notice also the suggested material the photoshop rendering technique can capture.

Click on the image to get larger image. These images were created by students in the first 1/2 day of the class. Notice the horizon line and banding texture in the ball.

this image was completely created using photoshop including
the stitches, leather texture and LCD.

Most Design Engine courses are administered onsite at our clients' locations worldwide for groups of 3 or more attendees and are customized to their specific needs. Please visit our press page to read about organizations for whom we have received training. To receive a customized proposal and price quote, please contact us by phone 312.226.8339 or fill out our contact form.

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