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Structure of the Course:
Projects & Activities:Weekly/Daily projects will be assigned to develop the the specific competencies or skills areas of the course. All projects and activities will follow strict deadlines that must be met.Quizzes & Tests:Tests will be given over the period of the semester to assess student knowledge and provide feedback to prepare for the Post-Assessment Final Exam.Final Exam:A Post-Assessment Exam will be given by the state at the end of the semester..student gallery:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
"It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge."
- Albert Einstein
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First Class Project -SandwichWorking with layers, masks and cropping in PhotoShop.The objective of this project is to obtain a better understanding of Photoshop Layers by creating the layers of a sandwich on a plate. Utilizing layers effectively is a key skill to have in order to create efficient and fully editable graphics. If layers are not used effectively, it can be detrimental to the success of your project.
You have been hired to create a graphic design for Tom's Diner. The owner wants a BLT sandwich with sides as a graphic for the diner. He has supplied you with an image of a plate from the diner, as well as images of the ingredients for the sandwich. You are to follow the directions given by the project manager to complete the project for the target audience. There is also a PDF tutorial to help you complete this project. However, since this is the first project we will be completing in Photoshop, we will walk through this procedure together as a class.
On You Own Add: put a pickle slice or two on sandwich, cheese also, then put mustard & mayonnaise on sandwich using brush tool with effects,
then a pickle spear on plate, then chips or fries..
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Graphic Design Automotive Ad
Coloring & Designing.Your job is to personalize a picture of a car with your own colors, logos, and background. Your final product must be a well-developed, attractive advertisement complete with the car's manufacturer logo and unique catchy slogan.
Find pictures of the car you want to make your advertisement for and save them in your Graphics folder. Paint them with any color and design your mind creates, and add logos to the car and/or background to incorporate your personalized style. BE CREATIVE! Take out the white background and place them in a setting of your choosing. Finally, add some text that conveys your unique slogan to finish off your advertisement.
Be sure to arrange your components in a way that utilizes the Elements and Principles of Design and accomplishes your intended purpose. Also, save your file often to avoid losing any of your work. As you may notice, I have provided a final example of what one advertisement may look like - but don't try to copy it! Generate something that shows your skills in Photoshop, as well as your creativeness.
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B & W Colorization project
Adding color to a black and white photograph.Adobe Photoshop is a very powerful image editor that can bring life to otherwise dull and unexciting photos. Using the tools and features of the software, a photographer can take his or her pictures to the next level and produce professional-looking images.
In this project, you will learn how to use the selection and coloring tools of Photoshop to add a splash of color to a black and white photo. The overall goal is to bring a dull photo back to life by accurately coloring the components to make them seem life-like.
Choose a black and white image and use the refined selection tools of Photoshop to carefully select particular areas and add color. Be sure to add each color on its own layer just in case you need to make adjustments later on. Leaving several colors on the same layer (especially the background layer) can result in you having to start your project all over again!This tutorial only applies to adding one color. Your pictures will have multiple color layers added.Adobe colorization video:
Warhol Design ProjectNow that you've learned how to precisely add color to a black and white image, let's apply that knowledge in a fun and personal setting. In this project, you are going to paint several renditions of a picture of yourself and arrange it in a grid. A famous artist that used this technique to develop pop art advertising is Andy Warhol. We are going to mimic this technique to create an original, personal piece of art.
First you will use the on-board camera of the Apple iMac to take your picture. Be creative with your pose so your project will be appealing and interesting! You will apply a filter inside Photoshop to make it look like a black and white sketch, then use your selection and coloring techniques to create the Warhol effect. Remember to use bright colors!http://www.designerpunch.com/content/how-make-andy-warhol-pop-art-inspired-picture-photoshop
http://www.tipsquirrel.com/warhol-style-pop-art-effect-with-photoshop-elements/
http://www.alt-web-design.com/photo-tutorials/andy-warhol-effect.html
1-Start with picture
2-Select and delete background
3- Go to Image > Adjustments > Threshold and pic best representation.128 is default, but that varies with each picture due to subject and lighting.
4- Add color to pics
5-Make 4 duplicated image layers using different colors on each. Then double the size of the canvas and move each image to a different corner (remember that images will touch and not have any space between). Go to Image > Canvas Size and double the pixels there in that window.
like this.
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Reflections Design
Design with products, reflections of products and backgrounds.Your job is to take a group of products and showcase them on a stage that reflects their image to make them seem more appealing and attractive.
Create a new Photoshop document that is 720 x 480 pixels. Create a stage and a background for your products. Place at least three different objects on the stage, the manufacturer logo on the wall, and create a reflection on the stage for each one. All of the products must be made by the same manufacturer. Make sure you orient the objects in the most appealing way and make them look good!
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Class assigned: Adobe PhotoShop Tutorials
*Lightning Tutorial -
Step 1: Create Lightning
a) Create a new document and name it Lightning 1, 2 or 3 also make the size 600 x 600px (less intensity) or 1200 x 1200px (medium) or (for more intensity) 2400 x 2400px.
b) Create a new layer and name it Lightning.
c)Open the Gradient editor (Type G and click on the gradient in the top left corner) and create a black and white gradient with a narrow gray area as shown below:
d) Paint the document with a linear gradient. The more narrow the grey area is the more clean the lightning will be so don’t make it too narrow.
e) Next make sure you have selected black as foreground and white as background.
Then goto Filter > Render > Difference Clouds. Feel free to undo and redo to get the lightning effect you want:
f) Notice the main black line through the middle. This will be your lightning bolt. But to isolate it, you first invert (Image > Adjustments > Invert or Ctrl+I) it:
f) Add a new Adjustment layer with levels. You could also apply the levels directly but really in this tutorial you may need the flexibility later to fix the levels.
g) You should adjust the levels to increase the intensity of the lightning.
Step 2 Add Color
a) Create a new layer and name it Blue Gradient. You will paint it with a blue gradient.
b) Set the blending mode to overlay
c) Create another layer and call it Red Light. Then set the layer blending mode to soft light. Select a soft, big round brush and paint some lights with a red, yellow and/or a violet color
d) If you want to intensify the lightning even further I recommend you add an adjustment layer for Curves and Hue/Saturation. Set the Curves first. Individual settings for your setup may be needed.
Than only adjust the Lightning a bit down in the Hue/Saturation layer
The Result – Lightning Created in Photoshop
*Super Hero Tutorial -
Multiple layers and effects added...
*Make yourself a Super Hero, a new one or colorize and layer a line art version you like- Use the skills you've learned so far!!!Open each image in new tab to zoom in!!!!!
line art:
coloring in photoshop:
with a background:
*Tilt-Shift Tutorial -miniaturization of objects or autos with a lens blurexamples below:
Slight blur with fade, color adjustment and saturation increase:
Heavy Tilt-Shift Blur added:
Slight lens blur example:
Heavy blur example:
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Create a Devastating Twister project:
Student made example:
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Remove Airplane with Content Aware Tool > Extend > Very Loose (options) orAnother option is to use the Patch tool by drawing a selection around the plane and then the healing brush tool for the edges.
With Plane...
Without Plane!!!
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*Add Aircraft to Devils Tower, Wyoming picture link is larger image. You may find your own. Remember be creative!Google Image search link for other pics: Click here! -
smaller image
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Option: turn day into night:http://www.creativebloq.com/photoshop/turn-day-night-colour-shifted-exposure-1137630
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Storm Effects -
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Transform this cloudy country side picture into a stormy and dramatic evening by adding simple lightning effects!
Start off by duplicating the default layer (CTRL+J) as Layer 1.
Reduce brightness of duplicate image by dragging center point of the Curves tool (CTRL+M).
Duplicate Layer 1 as Layer 1 copy. Go to Filter > Radial Blur > Zoom : 80. Set the blend mode for Layer 1 copy as 'Multiply'.
Now, create a new layer (Shift+Ctrl+N) and name it as “storm”. Go to Filter > Render > Clouds.
Next up, select Filter > Render > Difference Clouds. Apply the same filter (Ctrl+F) several times (preferably 5 times or above).
Bring out the Levels Window (Ctrl+L) and apply settings until you see lumps of clouds appearing (Input Levels: 30/0.75/175).
NOTE: Results/settings may vary as each clouds/difference clouds rendered may differ.
Once done, set storm’s blend mode to 'Color Dodge'.
Transform (CTRL+T) and scale the image. You can also adjust the perspective a little, based on the nature of your chosen image. Press Enter to apply the transformation.
Next, remove areas which are too bright. Follow these sub-steps:
1) Go to Windows > Channel (to bring out the channels window).
2) Hold CTRL and click on Red channel (to make a selection).
3) Go to Select > Inverse (or press Shift+CTRL+I) to invert the selection.
4) Go to Select > Feather (or press CTRL+ALT+D) and set radius : 10 pixels.
Click on the masking tool to hide the brighter parts of the layer.
Select layer mask of 'storm' layer and further adjust the levels (CTRL+L) until you have something like this (Input Levels: 0/1.70/180):
NOTE: Again, results/settings may vary as each clouds/difference clouds rendered from previous steps may differ.Remove some bright areas of the storm by brushing over the layer mask with a soft black brush.
Now that we have got the storm going, lets add a few bolts of lightning.
First, create a new layer (Shift+CTRL+N) and name it as ‘lightning’. Using the Rectangular Marquee tool (M), select a square box (holding down the Shift key while dragging will create a perfect square). Bring out the Gradient tool (G) when you are done.
Create a gradient by dragging through the center of the selection.The gradient should look like this, preferably.
With the selection still active, go to Filter > Render > Difference Clouds (or just press CTRL+F as it is your last applied filter).
NOTE: Difference Clouds rendered differs as it is randomly generated.Press CTRL+I to invert it.
And adjust the level (CTRL+L).
Apply the lightning's blend mode to ‘Screen’.
Next, use the eraser tool to remove any hard edges. Make sure the hardness is set to 0%.
Transform (CTRL+T) the bolt of lightning to which ever way you like.
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For today's walkthrough, we're going to show you how to make a cow fly in just a couple of quick and simple steps. Read on to find out...
First off, prepare these set of images:
Use this picture as the background,
Let's begin...
Step 1
Separate the legs, the tails, and the head from the body.
Step 2
Reposition them and and create bends at the legs. We can copy part of the leg out, and transform it. Slowly mask out the connecting areas to look seamless.
Step 3
Enlarge the head a little, and liquify the body.
Step 4
Further liquify the head. Pull out 2 stubs so that it can fit the horn.
Step 5
Extract horn from source image and place the horns on the head. Fit it nicely in the stubs.
Step 6
Since we will be shining lights from above, increasing shadows adds realism. Draw black shades on the body just under the legs.
Step 7
Duplicate another layer. Set the top layer as 'Multiply' and the other as 'Overlay'. Play around with the opacity for both to achieve a desirable shadow tone.
Step 8
Draw more shades of black on the cow.
Step 9
Similar to the steps above, duplicate another layer and change their blend mode respectively.
Step 10
The hind right leg looks a little too bright, so we will add more shade to it.
Step 11
Further add shadow and highlights, by creating a new 'Overlay' layer (Filled with Overlay neutral color). Use white brush to add highlights and black brush to add shadows.
We will have something like this:
Step 12
The black edge on the tip of the right ear just won't do, so we will further add white lines there, resembling highlights.
Step 13
Extract wings from the dove. We'll only be using one side of the wing, duplicate and flip so that it resembles a pair.
Step 14
Copy part of the right wing to fill up the gap.
Step 15
Combine the cow and the pair of wings. The wings should be place underneath the cow layer.
Step 16
Use the healing brush to join the connecting area.
Step 17
Import background into your canvas, and place the winged cow accordingly.
Step 18
Change the contrast and color of the background according to these settings.
Step 19
Create an elliptical shape using the selection tool, feather it and fill it with black.
Step 20
Again, duplicate this layer, one with 'Overlay' blend mode and 'Multiply' for the other.
Step 21
Duplicate these 2 layers, and transform it into a bigger shape.
Step 22
Draw a ring on top of the cow's head and apply these settings.
Step 23
Flatten the 'halo' layer (Create an empty layer and merge it with the layer with blending option). Set it as 'Screen' blend mode. Duplicate this layer to strenghten the opacity and glow of this halo.
Step 24
We shall progress to creating a light ray effect. Add a curves adjustment layer and mask off accordingly. Drag the curves to darken the surrounding.
Step 25
Duplicate this adjustment layer and invert its layer mask. Drag the curves upwards.
Step 26
Create a new layer, fill it with black, and render lens flare. Apply a little Gaussian blur to it.
Step 27
Set blend mode for lens flare layer as 'Screen'.
Step 28
We can further add intensity to the source of light ray, by drawing streaks of lights using white brush, setting it at 'Overlay' blend mode.
Step 29
Next up, we will add in some feathers. Open the feather image and desaturate it.
Step 30
Do a quick mask by dragging the blend if sliders, and flatten the layer.
Step 31
Resize and make a selection around the feather, and define it as a brush.
Step 32
We can use different brush setting to create a natural flow of feathers, or we can place them manually.
Step 33
Add in more feathers and combine them into one layer.
Step 34
Apply an outer glow to add some color to the feathers.
Step 35
Duplicate another layer and invert this layer of feathers.
Step 36
Place the inverted layer above and set blend mode as 'Overlay'.
Step 37
Create a new alpha channel (Alpha 1) similar to below.
Step 38
Apply lens blur to both of the feather layers, based on this channel.
Step 39
Add in more feathers with different opacity and blurness to add a sense of depth.
Step 40
Import the road sign.
Step 41
Extend the pole of the sign, simply by copying and extending it from existing parts.
Step 42
Transform it from its original perspective to a flatter one.
Step 43
Reduce the size of the cow symbol,
Step 44
so that we have space for a halo sign.
Step 45
Transform and tilt the sign abit.
Step 46
Increased its contrast and saturation by a little:
Step 47
We can then combine the background and sign layer, and apply lens blur using the same channel 'Alpha 1'.
Result:
Final Piece
In the final piece, further add some glows, and sharpen the whole image a little.
*Logo Design - Design a Logo representing the Four Elements - Earth, Air, Fire & Water
*Creating Brushes -http://www.myinkblog.com/how-to-create-your-own-photoshop-brushes/
more tutorials on : http://www.myinkblog.com/tutorials/
1- Get your photo file ready and also the most important is the textures file which you can get by scanning a rumpled brown paper as below or find it online:
2. Duplicate your background, and change the new layer level (image>adjustment>level). In my case, i use 52, 1.44, 255
3. Give it sephia effect using the color balance tool (ctrl+b). I enter 64,-4,-73 for my sephia effect.
4. Adjust the level again (image>adjustment>level). Now I enter 34,0.89,255
5. Get your paper layer file on top your photo, and change the layer mode to ‘overlay’
6. Use the dodge and burn tool to make your photo really looks old.
8. Add some noise (filter>noise>add noise) to your photograph
7. Here’s the final result:
Learn How to Create A Night Effect in Photoshop
Make Photos Come to Life in Photoshop
http://blog.entheosweb.com/tutorials/make-photos-come-to-life-in-photoshop
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*Alienize: Transform a person into an alienvideo tutorial link:
-Design a Magazine Cover
Create a magazine Cover using your favorite athletes and celebrities. Also incorporate additional articles.
Sports Magazine examples
-Design a Health Lifestyle/Healthy Foods Poster
Create a poster promoting a healthy active lifestyle and/or healthy diet.
-Steam Tech Tutorial
Tutorial link
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*Free Textures*Create a Ice Text Effect
link:http://psd.tutsplus.com/tutorials/text-effects-tutorials/how-to-create-an-ice-text-effect-with-photoshop/*Create a Firey Text
another version:http://10steps.sg/tutorials/photoshop/text-on-fire-effect/
*Create a Metallic Text Effect Using Layer Styles
*Create your own PhotoShop Tutorial-Save in a single document , with step-by-step text and step-by-step pictures to present to the class..........sequence of procedure is very important -
*Adobe PhotoShop Tutorials Plus (Psdtuts+)Psdtuts+ is a leading blog and community for Photoshop tutorials. Learn photo manipulation, retouching, icon design, text effects, and much more.*EntheoswebSpecific searches can also be initiated within Adobe TV
Desaturate colors
The Desaturate command converts a color image to grayscale values, but leaves the image in the same color mode. For example, it assigns equal red, green, and blue values to each pixel in an RGB image. The lightness value of each pixel does not change.
This command has the same effect as setting Saturation to ‑100 in the Hue/Saturation adjustment.
Note: If you are working with a multilayer image, Desaturate converts the selected layer only.
Choose Image > Adjustments > Desaturate.
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Invert colors
The Invert adjustment inverts the colors in an image. You can use Invert as part of the process of making an edge mask to apply sharpening and other adjustments to selected areas of an image.
Note: Because color print film contains an orange mask in its base, the Invert adjustment cannot make accurate positive images from scanned color negatives. Be sure to use the proper settings for color negatives when scanning film.
When you invert an image, the brightness value of each pixel in the channels is converted to the inverse value on the 256‑step color-values scale. For example, a pixel in a positive image with a value of 255 is changed to 0, and a pixel with a value of 5 is changed to 250.
Do one of the following:
- Click the Invert icon in the Adjustments panel.
- Choose Layer > New Adjustment Layer > Invert. Click OK in the New Layer dialog box. Note: You can also choose Image > Adjustments > Invert. But keep in mind that this method makes direct adjustments to the image layer and discards image information.
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Create a two-valued black and white image
The Threshold adjustment converts grayscale or color images to high-contrast, black-and-white images. You can specify a certain level as a threshold. All pixels lighter than the threshold are converted to white; all pixels darker are converted to black.
- Do one of the following:
- Click the Threshold icon in the Adjustments panel.
- Choose Layer > New Adjustment Layer > Threshold. Click OK in the New Layer dialog box.
- The Adjustments panel displays a histogram of the luminance levels of the pixels in the current selection.
Note: You can also choose Image > Adjustments > Threshold. But keep in mind that this method makes direct adjustments to the image layer and discards image information.
- In the Adjustments panel, drag the slider below the histogram until the threshold level you want appears. As you drag, the image changes to reflect the new threshold setting.
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Posterize an image
The Posterize adjustment lets you specify the number of tonal levels (or brightness values) for each channel in an image and then maps pixels to the closest matching level. For example, choosing two tonal levels in an RGB image gives six colors: two for red, two for green, and two for blue.
This adjustment is useful for creating special effects, such as large, flat areas in a photograph. Its effects are most evident when you reduce the number of gray levels in a grayscale image, but it also produces interesting effects in color images.
If you want a specific number of colors in your image, convert the image to grayscale and specify the number of levels you want. Then convert the image back to the previous color mode, and replace the various gray tones with the colors you want.
- Do one of the following:
- Click the Posterize icon in the Adjustments panel.
- Choose Layer > New Adjustment Layer > Posterize.
- Note: You can also choose Image > Adjustments > Posterize. But keep in mind that this method makes direct adjustments to the image layer and discards image information.
- In the Adjustments panel, enter the number of tonal levels you want.
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Apply a gradient map to an image
The Gradient Map adjustment maps the equivalent grayscale range of an image to the colors of a specified gradient fill. If you specify a two‑color gradient fill, for example, shadows in the image are mapped to one of the endpoint colors of the gradient fill, highlights are mapped to the other endpoint color, and midtones are mapped to the gradations in between.
- Do one of the following:
- Click the Gradient Map icon in the Adjustments panel.
- Choose Layer > New Adjustment Layer > Gradient Map. Click OK in the New Layer dialog box.
- Note: You can also choose Image > Adjustments > Gradient Map. But keep in mind that this method applies the adjustment directly to the image layer and discards image information.
- In the Adjustments panel, specify the gradient fill you want to use:
- To choose from a list of gradient fills, click the triangle to the right of the gradient fill. Click to select the desired gradient fill, and then click in a blank area of the Adjustments panel to dismiss the list. For information on customizing the gradient fill list, see Work with the Preset Manager.
- To edit the gradient fill currently displayed in the Adjustment panel, click the gradient fill. Then modify the existing gradient fill or create a gradient fill using the Gradient Editor. (See Create a smooth gradient.)
- By default, the shadows, midtones, and highlights of the image are mapped respectively to the starting (left) color, midpoint, and ending (right) color of the gradient fill.
- Select either, none, or both of the Gradient options: Dither Adds random noise to smooth the appearance of the gradient fill and reduces banding effects.
Reverse Switches the direction of the gradient fill, reversing the gradient map
Photoshop lessons are everywhere on line for free. Below, you’ll find some fantastic project tutorials. Pick at least one of these that interest you. When you finish your project, include the link, so I can compare your results.
PHOTOSHOP LESSONS….
http://www.photoshopessentials.com/photo-effects/photo-strips/
http://www.photoshopessentials.com/photo-effects/light-streaks/
http://psd.tutsplus.com/tutorials/text-effects-tutorials/create-a-spectacular-grass-text-effect-in-photoshop/
http://www.webdesignbooth.com/40-really-useful-photoshop-text-effect-tutorials/
http://www.melissaclifton.com/tutorial-pentool.html
http://www.photoshopsupport.com/photoshop-cs3/pen-tool-tutorial/index.html
http://www.dphotojournal.com/photoshop-tutorial-creating-a-zombie/
http://www.noupe.com/tutorial/53-killer-photoshop-illustrator-effects-and-tutorials.html
http://www.smashingapps.com/2009/04/01/40-must-see-resources-and-inspirational-collections-for-designers-to-discover-the-best-of-the-web-in-march.html
http://blogof.francescomugnai.com/2008/12/how-to-create-a-real-3d-glass-ball-in-photoshop-cs4/
http://www.smashingapps.com/2009/05/05/50-truly-useful-photoshop-tutorials-for-amazing-photo-effects.html
http://psd.tutsplus.com/tutorials/tutorials-effects/the-making-of-constant-slip/
http://psd.tutsplus.com/tutorials/tutorials-effects/create-a-magic-crystal-ball/
http://psd.tutsplus.com/tutorials/photo-effects-tutorials/how-to-create-a-severed-arm-in-photoshop/
http://psd.tutsplus.com/tutorials/icon-design/creating-a-set-of-digital-painting-icons-part-2-camera-icon/
http://dzineblog.com/2008/09/27-best-photoshop-gadget-design-tutorials-to-design-realistic-gadgets.html
http://psdtuts.com/tutorials/designing-tutorials/make-an-inspiring-artistic-poster-with-drawn-elements/
http://psdfan.com/inspiration/graphic-design/20-super-professional-photoshop-light-effects-tutorials/
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