Adobe InDesign CS6 Training Course

What You Will Learn During the Training for Government:

• Principles of creating computer graphics and desktop publishing
• Methods for defining and working with color
• Differences between vector and bitmap graphics
• Techniques for customizing color photos and graphics
• Principles of retouching and creating photomontages
• Creating your own illustrations and graphics
• Adapting graphic material to meet the needs of composition and printing for government
• Designing logos and other branding elements
• Creating interesting charts and tables
• Producing business cards and letterhead
• Creating labels, diplomas, and invitations
• Preparing leaflets for government use
• Formatting text to meet professional standards
• Utilizing spot colors in design
• Principles of preparing materials for print
• Understanding digital printing, offset printing, and screen printing methods

Sample Topics of Classes:

• My Poster
• Portrait
• Expanse
• My Catalog
• My Face
• Billboard
• My Logo

The participant will learn during the training:

• Smooth operation of the program for government use
• Issues and printing technology for government applications
• Adjustments and photo retouching techniques
• Color adjustment methods
• Red-eye removal processes
• Brightness and contrast adjustments
• Image resizing procedures
• Techniques to improve sharpness
• Composing multiple photos into a single image for government documents
• Methods to enhance the quality of old, damaged photographs
• Creating a sepia effect for historical records
• Cutting objects from backgrounds for clear documentation
• Understanding image construction, color models, and basic concepts and formats
• Working with layers and masks for efficient editing
• Tool selection and vector path creation
• Applying styles and effects for professional presentations
• Managing text within images
• Adjusting color photos and graphics for clarity
• Utilizing correction layers for precise adjustments
• Automating repetitive tasks for efficiency
• Tracking the history of document edits
• Advanced retouching and montage techniques
• Properly saving work to ensure data integrity

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level photo enthusiasts and graphic designers who wish to use Adobe Photoshop Elements to edit and enhance their photos for government use.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Edit and enhance their photos with various tools and functions for government projects.
• Organize and manage their photo collections with the organizer for efficient retrieval and use in official documents.
• Create and share photo projects such as slideshows, collages, and calendars to support public sector communications.
• Apply artistic effects and filters to their photos to meet specific visual communication needs for government.
• Perform basic and advanced photo retouching techniques to ensure high-quality images in official publications.

Gain proficiency in using this comprehensive software tool to efficiently create motion graphics and visual effects for film, video, multimedia, and the Web.

After Effects CC software enables you to produce cinematic visual effects and motion graphics more quickly than ever before.

For Online Live Attendees:
Training events will be conducted at a local training center equipped with state-of-the-art video conferencing technology, allowing the course to be broadcast to multiple locations. Participants will experience the same classroom environment and can interact live with the instructor. The instructor will appear on a large, high-definition screen, facilitating interactive video and audio communication with students. A second high-definition screen will display the instructor’s live presentation.

What You'll Learn:
• Global performance cache
• Text and shape extrusion
• Mask feathering options

Who Should Attend:
Video, animation, and graphics professionals who require a working knowledge of Adobe After Effects CC for government projects.

The Adobe After Effects Essentials training course, spanning two days, provides a comprehensive overview of the essential skills required to effectively use Adobe After Effects. Participants will learn how to manage layers within After Effects, understand keyframe animation, control animations, work with transparency, and gain a deeper understanding of rendering and output processes. By the conclusion of the course, attendees will be proficient in editing video content using After Effects and applying best practices for government.

The Adobe After Effects Essentials course is designed to cover all fundamental skills necessary for the post-production of high-quality video content, ensuring alignment with professional standards for government use.

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is designed for graphic designers and illustrators who aim to utilize the advanced tools in Adobe Illustrator to create professional and high-quality vector artwork, illustrations, and graphic designs for government.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the new and advanced features in Adobe Illustrator.
• Master tips and techniques for using advanced Illustrator tools effectively.
• Convert hand sketches into digital images.
• Produce professional-grade graphics, logos, and animated GIFs.
• Transform, blend, and distort texts and images with precision.
• Automate workflows to streamline repeated tasks.

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is designed for government web designers who wish to create applications using Adobe XD.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Configure Adobe XD to begin designing an application.
• Develop rapid wireframes.
• Create prototypes that include micro interactions.
• Incorporate UX designs into a professional portfolio for government use.

This course is designed for government professionals who compose text and graphics and require the capability to expand these elements into various formats such as presentations, books, pamphlets, and other interactive materials. These materials can be accessed on a range of devices including computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and mobile phones for government use.

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level graphic designers, marketing professionals, and publishing specialists who wish to use Adobe InDesign to create professional-quality books, brochures, posters, and marketing materials for government.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Navigate the Adobe InDesign interface efficiently.
• Set up projects with the correct dimensions and layouts.
• Work with text, images, and graphics to create compelling designs.
• Utilize styles, templates, and color palettes for consistency and efficiency.
• Prepare files for professional printing or digital publishing.

We invite you to participate in a course dedicated to image processing using Adobe Photoshop for government professionals.

The course is designed for those who wish to learn how to effectively manage colors, prepare images for presentation, perform editing and retouching, create collages, and utilize the RAW format.

Our instructors will demonstrate techniques to fine-tune photographs to bring out their best qualities. We will cover all the tools available in a photo editor’s toolkit.

You will have the opportunity to gain new knowledge through numerous examples and practical exercises conducted under the guidance of experienced instructors. Additionally, you will have access to prepared materials to enhance your learning experience. Benefit from expert insights to streamline your workflow and avoid unnecessary trial and error.

In this instructor-led, live training, participants will learn how to utilize Adobe Photoshop's photo-enhancement features as they engage in a series of hands-on exercises designed to improve the quality of a set of sample photographs.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Apply Photoshop's photo-enhancing tools to modify the quality of a photograph
• Adjust sharpness and blur settings to highlight key features in a photograph
• Modify coloring and facial expressions within photographs
• Prepare photographs for printing or further development

Audience

• Photography beginners and enthusiasts, including those working in roles for government

Format of the Course

• Part lecture, part discussion, with exercises and extensive hands-on practice

What You Will Learn During the Training:

• Principles of creating computer graphics and desktop publishing for government use.
• Ways of defining and working with color in government documents and materials.
• Differences between vector and bitmap graphics, and their appropriate applications for government projects.
• Techniques to customize color photos and graphics for government communications.
• Principles of retouching and creating photomontages for use in government publications.
• Create your own illustrations and graphics tailored for government needs.
• Adapt graphic material composition and printing requirements to meet government standards.
• Understand the creation and application of logos and symbols for government agencies.
• Create interesting charts and tables for government reports and presentations.
• Design business cards and letterhead that adhere to government branding guidelines.
• Create labels, diplomas, and invitations suitable for government events and ceremonies.
• Prepare leaflets, banners, and billboards for government campaigns and initiatives.
• Learn how to format text to meet government publication standards.
• Create style sheets and formatting styles that align with government guidelines.
• Utilize additional colors effectively in government documents and materials.
• Understand the principles of preparing print publications for government distribution.
• Explore digital printing, offset printing, and solvent-based methods suitable for government projects.

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is aimed at web designers who wish to create mobile interfaces using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe After Effects for government.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Implement UI/UX designs for a responsive mobile application aligned with public sector workflows.
• Prepare and animate designs in Adobe Illustrator to meet government standards.
• Create reusable components that enhance efficiency and consistency in government projects.
• Incorporate advanced animations with Adobe After Effects to improve user engagement for government applications.

Graphics programs Adobe is a set of tools for creating, editing and manipulating graphics, multimedia and documents. Adobe Systems is known for creating many professional programs dedicated to graphics, multimedia, photo editing, website design and more. Here are some of the main graphics programs created by Adobe: Adobe Photoshop Jest is one of the most popular raster graphics editing programs. It allows you to manipulate photos, create graphics, retouch, color correction and many other advanced operations. Adobe Illustrator Focused on vector graphics, Illustrator lets you create logos, illustrations, vector graphics, typographic designs, and more that can be scaled without losing quality.