Fundamentals of Mobile Photography Training Course

This course provides an in-depth exploration of the Dreamweaver tool. It covers the challenges associated with creating web pages, the effective use of templates, the convenient construction of tables and layers, the insertion of graphics, and the development of aesthetically pleasing menus, culminating in the comfortable deployment of sites on the server side.

During this training, participants will master:

• Efficient navigation and operation of the software
• Printing techniques and issues
• Photo retouching and adjustments
• Color correction
• Red-eye removal
• Brightness and contrast adjustments
• Image resizing
• Enhancing sharpness
• Compositing multiple images into one
• Restoring old and damaged photographs
• Creating sepia effects
• Cutting out objects from backgrounds
• Image construction, color models, basic concepts, and file formats
• Working with layers and masks
• Tool selection and vector paths
• Applying styles and effects
• Text manipulation
• Enhancing color photos and graphics
• Using adjustment layers
• Automation techniques
• Managing document history
• Advanced retouching and montage techniques
• Proper file saving and export methods

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

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

• Edit and enhance their photos with various tools and functions.
• Organize and manage their photo collections with the organizer.
• Create and share photo projects such as slideshows, collages, and calendars.
• Apply artistic effects and filters to their photos.
• Perform basic and advanced photo retouching techniques.

For most of us, Adobe Acrobat Reader is simply a program used to view PDF files.

However, this application also enables you to generate PDF documents according to our specific requirements, replacing other documents created in popular programs such as Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with files in this format.

This training on creating PDF documents is designed for individuals who wish to master the intricacies of PDF document composition.

Training Format

• Practical exercises preceded by lectures from the instructor.
• Participants use individual computers.

Adobe Creative Cloud offers a comprehensive suite of industry-standard tools designed for creative professionals, facilitating high-quality design, multimedia production, and collaboration. This course provides faculty members with practical experience in using Adobe’s core applications to develop academic and institutional materials, thereby enhancing creativity, innovation, and communication within the teaching and learning process.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for participants at beginner to intermediate levels who aim to develop digital competencies in graphic design, multimedia editing, and academic content creation using Adobe Creative Cloud tools.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Navigate the Adobe Creative Cloud ecosystem and manage files via the cloud.
• Design and edit professional visual materials using Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Create engaging video and motion graphics content with Premiere Pro and After Effects.
• Produce and secure PDF documents using Adobe Acrobat Pro DC.
• Leverage Adobe Express and Firefly for generative AI design and digital marketing assets.
• Integrate Adobe tools to develop institutional and academic multimedia projects.

Format of the Course

• Project-based learning with hands-on exercises.
• Guided demonstrations using official Adobe software.
• Practical assignments, partial evaluations, and a final integrative project.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Kenya (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level professionals who wish to optimize their document workflows using Adobe Acrobat and AI-powered tools.

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

• Create and edit PDF documents from various sources.
• Modify PDF content, including text, images, and formatting.
• Use annotation and markup tools for document review.
• Implement security features to protect PDF documents.
• Leverage AI-powered tools to automate PDF-related tasks.

Adobe After Effects Essentials is a two-day training course designed to equip participants with the fundamental skills required to start using Adobe After Effects effectively. Throughout the programme, learners will master working with layers, grasp the principles of keyframing, manage animations, handle transparency, and gain a deeper understanding of rendering and output processes. By the conclusion of the course, attendees will be capable of professionally editing video content while applying industry best practices.

This course encompasses all the essential skills necessary for producing professional-quality video content during the post-production phase.

This instructor-led, live training in Kenya (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level content developers who wish to have a foundational understanding of Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Animate, and Adobe Character Animator.

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

• Understand the core functions of each software tool in the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Use tools and techniques in Adobe After Effects for motion graphics, Adobe Premiere Pro for video editing, Adobe Illustrator for graphic design, Adobe Animate for animations, and Adobe Character Animator for character animation.
• Improve creative design and production capabilities, enabling faster and more efficient development of high-quality digital content.

Adobe Express is an intuitive, cloud-based design platform that empowers individuals and teams to swiftly produce high-quality graphics, videos, and branded content, even without prior advanced design experience.

This instructor-led live training, available either online or on-site, is designed for beginner users who want to craft visually engaging marketing materials, presentations, and social media content using Adobe Express.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Navigate the Adobe Express interface and leverage templates effectively.
• Design social media graphics, flyers, presentations, and short videos.
• Apply branding elements such as colour palettes, logos, and typography consistently.
• Collaborate and publish designs using Adobe Express's cloud capabilities.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Ample exercises and practice opportunities.
• Hands-on implementation within a live-lab environment.

Customization Options

• For customized training tailored to your needs, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Kenya (online or onsite) is designed for graphic designers and illustrators who want to leverage advanced tools in Adobe Illustrator to produce professional, high-quality vector artwork, illustrations, and graphic designs.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Gain a deeper understanding of the new and advanced features in Adobe Illustrator.
• Master tips and tricks for utilizing advanced Illustrator tools effectively.
• Convert hand-drawn sketches into digital images.
• Create professional-grade graphics, logos, and animated GIFs.
• Transform, blend, and distort text and images.
• Automate workflows for repetitive tasks.

During this instructor-led live training, participants will master Adobe Photoshop's photo-enhancement capabilities by completing a series of practical exercises aimed at improving the quality of sample images.

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

• Utilize Photoshop's photo-enhancement tools to modify and improve image quality
• Adjust sharpness and blur settings to highlight key features within a photograph
• Modify color tones and facial expressions in photos
• Prepare images for professional printing or development

Target Audience

• Beginners and enthusiasts in photography

Course Format

• A blend of lectures, discussions, exercises, and extensive hands-on practice

This instructor-led, live training in Kenya (online or onsite) targets beginner to intermediate photographers seeking to maximize Darktable's potential for their image editing and management needs. The course syllabus delivers a comprehensive overview of Darktable, starting from the basics and progressing to more advanced editing techniques.

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

• Set up a development environment with Darktable.
• Import, organize, and manage their photo collections.
• Edit and enhance images using Darktable's features.
• Perform advanced color correction and manipulation.
• Apply non-destructive editing techniques.
• Debug common issues in Darktable.

What you will learn during the training:

• principles of creating computer graphics and desktop publishing
• ways of defining and working with color
• differences between vector and bitmap graphics
• ways to customize color photos and graphics
• principles of retouching and creating photomontages
• create your own illustrations and graphics
• adapt to the needs of graphic material composition and printing
• how to handle logos
• create interesting charts and tables
• create business cards and letterhead
• creating labels, diplomas, invitations
• preparation of leaflets, banners print preparation and billboards
• how to format text
• creating style sheets and formatting styles
• use of additional colors
• principles of preparing to print publication
• digital printing, offset printing, solvent

This instructor-led live training in Kenya (online or onsite) is aimed at web designers who wish to create mobile interfaces with Adobe Illustrator and Adobe After Effects.

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

• Implement UI/UX designs for a responsive mobile application.
• Prepare and animate designs in Adobe Illustrator.
• Create reusable components.
• Incorporate advanced animations with Adobe After Effects.