Al Audleman was an early participant in the digital age, learning things the hard way. He began teaching basic Photoshop classes in 1999 and has since become a regular at several PPA Affiliated Schools.
     He is PPA Certified, Master of Photography, Photographic Craftsman, and Approved Photographic Instructor. He was the 2001 and 2002 Florida Photographer of the Year, he has won several Kodak Galley and Fuji Masterpiece Awards and has had several images selected for the PPA Loan Collection and Kodak's Epcot Center exhibit.      Based in Brandon, Florida, commercial photography is Al's specialty … including architectural, aerial, industrial and product photography … and he has been in the business for 30 years (but he's not THAT old!).

     To view more images, please visit Al's web site at www.asaphoto.com. You may email Al at al@asaphoto.com.

You need to bring the following:
          1. Computer with Photoshop CS or CS2 INSTALLED! I hope you have a minimum of 512 mb RAM and a fast processor. Make sure you have a CD ROM and don't forget to bring ALL the correct power cords.
          2. Color Monitor (The bigger the better)
          3. Keyboard & Mouse (or art tablet if you have one)
          4. A UPS or Surge-protected power strip
          5. An extension cord just in case

Yes, you can bring your laptop... a lot of students do (don't forget your power cords!)

Your workbook fee means you will receive a class CD with several tutorials on what we will cover in class... and MORE! The CD also contains all the necessary images for our class projects. You may bring your scanner and/or printer, but be ready to share its use with those that don't bring one, so I suggest you don't bring them. I also ask that you bring a couple of "problem" imags from your files plus some project images that you can work on in class if you want to use your own images.

Day 1 -
Overview of Photoshop CS3 and it new tools and features
Setting up preferences and memory
In-depth discussion and learning how to use the Bridge to Manage Files
Review of techniques for swapping heads and eyes and some retouching shortcuts
Layer, Layers and More Layers:
When& How to make a new layer
Controlling Effects of Photoshop's Retouching Tools using layers
Layer Masks
Adjustment Layers

Day 2 -
More on Layers - emphasizing Adjustment Layers for hi-level local color/tonal correction
Continuing practice using layer masking techniques
Understanding Layer Opacity - When & Why
Understanding Layer Blend Modes & Layer Blending Options
Retouching Options using the power of layer blending

Day 3 -
Making creative Composites:
The basics of creating composite images
Using the Type Tool effectively and efficiently
How to modify type for creative effects
Combining Type with images for creative effects
Creating Interesting backgrounds using filters and blend modes
How to Drop Out the background:
A look at the Extract Tool
Making selections
Using the Pen Tool to make selections

Day 4 -
Creating Impressive Marketing Pieces and Price Lists:
Using our newfound knowledge to create more effective marketing pieces
Target Marketing Pieces for specific demographics
Price Lists that are both creative and easy to read
Back to some basics:
Why to shoot Raw and How to Batch Process Raw Files
Using the High-Dynamic Range feature to solve problems
Creating Panoramic Images for Fun and Profit

Day 5 -
Overview of week's highlights
Answering Questions and Solving Specific Problems
Group Hug Goodbye!