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Adobe's digital imaging evangelist headlines latest edition.

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) September 13, 2005 –- Software Cinema, a leading software training company supporting the imaging industry of photographers, videographers and graphic artists, today announced the latest release of Adobe® CS2 (Creative Suite 2) Product-On-Disc training tutorials featuring Julieanne Kost, a leading expert on Adobe Photoshop® and current Digital Imaging Evangelist for Adobe Systems.

Developed for the serious digital photographer and based on Adobe's CS2, the professional image editing standard, Software Cinema's DVD training series teaches both fundamental and advanced imaging techniques while incorporating some of Kost's best kept photography secrets and tricks of the trade. Designed to raise the skill level of the CS2 user, topics covered include: color management, tonal adjustments, layers, customized brush shapes, pen tool, masking and camera RAW among others.

"Julieanne Kost brings a deep level of expertise to our creative imaging training series," said Gary Burns, director of operations at Software Cinema. "Our customers will reinforce and broaden their skills by having unrestricted access to one of the most respected Photoshop talents in our industry."

Software Cinema's newest release compliments others in the CS2 training series presented by accomplished Photoshop authors Jack Davis and Eddie Tapp.

"I'm delighted to be a part of Software Cinema's CS2 training line," stated Julieanne Kost, digital imaging evangelist of Adobe Systems. "Through this comprehensive series, users will quickly learn timesaving techniques necessary for taking their artistry to the next level."

Pricing and Availability
Software Cinema's CS2 Product-On-Disc series featuring Julieanne Kost can be purchased separately or as a three disc combo set and is available now by going to www.software-cinema.com

Photoshop CS2 Fundamental Techniques
Learn essential skills that will become a foundation for a creative and efficient workflow. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the Photoshop workspace environment and navigate with confidence into the myriad of menus and dialog boxes. Julieanne teaches timesaving and pixel-preserving techniques including some intermediate methods such as color management, tonal adjustments, layers, masking and camera RAW. $159.00

Photoshop CS2 Advanced Techniques
Methods taught in this program will launch you into advanced realms and give you an artistic edge. Master the Pen Tool. Automate your workflow with actions, batch processing and droplets. Learn to fine tune, control and customize paint brushes. Keep your promotional materials looking fresh and current with typography special effects like Type-on-a-Path and Knockout. Create shape layers and vector masks and composite a fine art montage masterpiece. $159.00

Photoshop CS2 Extras
This extras program is packed with exciting and useful techniques. Create the polaroid effect or apply the old fashioned effect. Learn how to posterize images and hand color images. Also, see how you can apply a map to an image using displacement mapping (apply an image onto a three dimensional object). $49.00

Photoshop CS2 Combo Set with Extras
Receive the Photoshop CS2 Fundamental Techniques, Photoshop CS2 Advanced Techniques, Photoshop CS2 Extras plus additional bonuses including: New Adobe Bridge workflow automaton techniques and presentation methods utilizing Photo Web Gallery and PDF to showcase your portfolio. $299.00

About Julieanne Kost
Julieanne has worked for Adobe Systems for the past 12 years and now serves as the Digital Imaging Evangelist. She frequently teaches courses in Adobe Photoshop at distinguished fine art and photography workshops, prominent industry events and conferences around the world. She was inducted into the Photoshop Hall of Fame in 2004.

About Software Cinema
Headquartered in San Diego, California, Software Cinema is a privately-held company focused on interactive learning for the digital imaging industry. Through Training Camps, Programs on Disc, Workshops-On-Demand and Video Presentations, Software Cinema brings proven techniques from the top names in the industry for fundamental and advanced education. For more information, please visit www.software-cinema.com

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