Altered Images and Reality

Altered Images and Reality...

Start by getting some custom brushes:

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From there, build a background using layer styles and filters.

Then, you will use an image of yourself,and you will alter the image in whatever way you deem necessary, while still being able to recognize (at least a little) who the image is of. Emphasis here is on using different filters, new, down-loaded and alternative brushes, and finally the Layers palette and options to complete the image. As always remember to use Unsharp mask and the Image>Adjustments>Curves, Hue/Saturation or any other adjustments to complete the image. You have a good amount of time to work on these, so really make sure you use that time to explore the different layers options, brushes and filters to make the best, time-intensive image that you can!

Parameters - Size: 8 x 10 inches, 300 ppi.
Minimum of 8 layers
"Created," new background using at least 3 filters/Layers options.
An altered, crisp, clean image with an overall color-scheme or cohesion (Balance, Rule
of thirds, symmetry, etc.)

Last but not least:  Use PowerPoint to show the "before" and after image, using the 8 layers as the slides to complete the image.

Optional - Time-permitting, do more than one alteration to see different ways to complete the assignment - A couple of extra points will be in it for you if you do!

Exercises:

Layer Masks, Curves, Altered Images and Reality

What are layer masks?

One of the most powerful Photoshop features is the possibility to modify the same object again and again and, if you’re not satisfied, go back and return to the original image. I’m not speaking about the history timeline (ctrl+Z), that allow you to eliminate the last steps, but of some functionalities that allow you to have full control on your layers at any time during your workflow. Layer masks represent one of these functionalities.

- Drag and drop the photo of Prague, or save it and open it in photoshop.
- Do your "Photoshop basics, including Unsharp Mask, Hue/Saturation, Free Transform... BUT, hold off on Brightness/Contrast.
- Curves
- Unlock the layer by "throwing away" the lock.

- Duplicate the layer by pressing Ctrl+J (or go to Layer>Duplicate layer).
- Now go to filter>Blur>Gaussian blur and enter a value around 10px:
 - Click on "add layer mask."
 - Ready for the magic?  Grab a black soft brush (reduce hardness to 0%) and start painting over the bridge. Painting over the mask using a black brush we remove that area.Work with white and black brushes, softening and hardening and emphasizing until you are satisfied with the results.

Next, Black and Whites, Color Splash, Gradients!

Everyday, every Picture exercises:

Layer Filters, Color Overlay, Content-Aware Fill, Brushes Brushes Brushes!

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Be very, very careful what you click on!!!  We'll talk in class, but proceed with caution.

Color Overlay:

►Select the car’s paintjob

►Make sure to exclude headlights, wheels, glass, etc

►Use the Magic Wand to click on the main area of the car first, select Lasso, and then hold down Alt to subtract from the selected image, or Shift to add to it.  Keep going until the “running ants” have selected the car without the windshield or lights, tires, etc.

- Select Edit>and then Edit>Paste

-This gives the paintjob its own layer.

►Select layer>layer style>color overlay

►Change blend mode from “normal” to “color”

►Select a color by clicking on the red box

Applying our knowledge with the Bumper Sticker!

Using Illustrator, and Illustrator Only, make a one-of-a-kind original bumper sticker!
 Use what you know and have learned to create a 10" wide 3" tall template and then customize it in Illustrator.  The design and the contents are up to you, just make sure it is school appropriate.  This is your design, so own it - Your sports nickname, team name, saying/slogan, a favorite saying or motto, political view, funny quote, etc. etc.

Parameters:
Size: 3"x10" CMYK
Use text, Symbols, Illustrator made clip-art, etc.
Must be a Vector Image and less than 20MB in size 
Save as two different formats: an EPS and a JPG file type.
Drop into Chandler, P3 Hand-In folder.

Remember:

Illustrator Exercises

 

Goals for today: 1. Fill in Four Gradients 2. Combine and arrange 3 different shapes on top of one another 3.Eexplore symbol sprayer, Path - Envelope, Expand, etc. Filters, Pen and Type.