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INSTRuCTOR NOTES
Lesson 7: Adjusting color in Images
This lesson explores the tools and options for correcting color problems in pho-
tos—starting with a few of the easy-to-use, one-step image correction features, and
then touching on some the more advanced features and adjustment techniques.
Lesson 7 also introduces the selection tools, with exercises to foster selecting skills
that will be called on at several points in subsequent lessons.
scheduling
Lesson 7 is probably too lengthy to be completely covered in a single class session.
Lessons 6, 7, 8, 9 and 12 all include exercises that deal with different aspects of
image adjustment, correction, and repair—so you may find possibilities for recom-
bining exercises from these lessons to suit your session schedule.
While Lesson 7 focuses on color correction, Lesson 8 deals with exposure prob-
lems, Lesson 9 with retouching, and Lesson 12 with advanced image editing
techniques.
Lesson 7 details a technique for comparing the results of various approaches to a
correction problem which is used again in both projects in Lesson 8. This lesson
also introduces the Quick Edit Touch Up tools, including the Whiten Teeth tool
and other variants of the Full Edit mode’s Smart Brush tool, which is covered in
detail in Lesson 6.
Goals for this lesson
The objectives for Lesson 7 are to to expand on the concepts involved in color
correction, increase your students’ fluency with the Editor workspace and their
familiarity with the three Edit modes, and to expose them to a range of correction
tools and techniques.
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Your students should be comfortable with working in all three Edit modes.
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They should have a good idea of the issues involved in color correction,
including the causes of color imbalances, and the concept of White Balance.
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They should know where to find correction tools and commands, from basic
automatic options to the more complex operations.
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Students should be able to make use of the different viewing modes and image
window arrangements to compare images and solutions.
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They should be aware of tools and methods for selecting and isolating areas in
an image for selective editing.
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They should be aware of the issues and options relating to color management
for printing.