Mini project: Gifs
first gif due friday 2/28 (7.5 points)
second gif due monday 3/2 (7.5 points)
You will be creating TWO gifs to complete this project. One will be created through either found images online (that you manipulate, like the sample above), or created through drawing using the brush tool. The second GIF will be created using images that YOU take.
gif #1 instructions
Watch the tutorial in class and the provided video linked HERE.
To create your animation
Find material online that you would like to manipulate, or decide what you would like to draw
On new layers, create variations of your animation
Once you have your layers to your satisfaction, you will then go to window > timeline
Photoshop CS 5.1 requires a different way to use the timeline and how to ultimately save the GIF. Here are the instructions from the attached tutorial.
Go to Window > Timeline - In Photoshop CS5 In Photoshop CS5, if you go to Window>Animation, a snazzy little timeline will appear at the bottom of your screen.
Create Frame Animation
Click on Menu -on right side - little lines
Make Frames from Layers
On time - click on forever
File > Export > Save for Web (Legacy)
In CS5 - Go to File > Save for Web & Devices
when you are creating your animation remember to hide all other layers when you are finished. The frames in the timeline will show all layers that have the eye checked.
gif #2 Instructions
Find a partner to create your GIF with
Come up with an original idea that captures motion
Find an interesting / non distracting background for your subject. keep your exposure ad cropping in mind!
Capture 7-15 images of your partner WITHOUT moving your camera (this means you must find a way to stabilize your camera so the background does not move)
Repeat the steps you took in photoshop to create your GIF #1
name your GIF: MPGIF2_KL.gif
mini project: object shadows
due friday 2/21 (10 points)
For this mini project you will need to find a partner to work with. Each set of partners will receive an object to photograph. This assignment should focus on different ways you can manipulate the object’s shadow in new and interesting ways. Be thoughtful with your compositions and exposure!
You may use your phone cameras for this assignment.
if you and your partner would like to use a dslr, let me know asap. Cameras are first come first serve
The goal is to over shoot your subject in order to get the best image. Each partner must shoot a minimum of 10 images
For your final product you will be turning in two versions of your best image
A color-corrected and edited using a levels adjustment layer
An edited black & white version of your image
Label your images:
obshadow_levels_KL.jpg
obshadow_bw_KL.jpg
REMEMBER TO FILL THE FRAME WITH YOUR SUBJECTS…. GET CLOSER. USE INTERESTING COMPOSITIONS AND LIGHT IN YOUR IMAGES. VARY YOUR PERSPECTIVE, UP HIGH, DOWN LOW, CLOSE, WIDE…. TRY FOR VARIETY….
Levels Practice
due thursday 2/20 (10 points)
Levels is a tool in Photoshop and other image editing programs which can move and stretch the brightness levels of an image histogram. It has the power to adjust brightness, contrast, and tonal range by specifying the location of complete black, complete white, and midtones in a histogram. Since every photo's histogram is unique, there is no single way to adjust the levels for all your photos. A proper understanding of how to adjust the levels of an image histogram will help you better represent tones in the final image.
To complete the assignment:
Download one of the two linked images below on the bottom of the assignment
Watch the demo in class to understand the ins and outs of the adjustment Levels.
After you watch the demo, refer to THIS tutorial or navigate to our tutorial page
While following the tutorial, be sure to take screen shots (Command > Shift > 4) of the following items:
Tonal and contrast adjustments levels
color corrections using the RGB channels in levels
final edit of image (using blending modes or changing the opacity)
In a photoshop document:
select a solid background
title the assignment: Levels Practice. Include your name and period
the original image and your three screen shots
each image must be labeled
MINI PROJECT: ALBUM COVERS
DUE FRIDAY 2/14 (15 POINTS)
A lot of people take the photo, and then make a title to go with it. A better approach for creativity is to know the title of your photograph before you take the photo. Now that you will have to plan the concept to fit the title of your shot, are you capable of the problem solving involved in this creative process?
For this project you will choose one, or more if you wish, of the following:
Your favorite artist’s album title
Your favorite song title
Favorite lyrics
Your choices MUST be school appropriate.
You will then go out with a partner and capture an image that alines with the line or song title you have selected. You and your partner will have a total of 20 minutes to go out and shoot on campus. For this project we are using our smart phone cameras. IF you would like to use a DSLR please let me know.
In photoshop create your album cover in a 12x12 document and submit as a .jpg
Get creative with your edits!
This artist was inspired by Iggy Pop’s “The Passenger”
Healing brush and Patch tool
due Friday 2/7 (10 points)
The Healing Brush is the perfect mix of the Spot Healing brush and the Clone Stamp tool. This tool will also help you take out any unwanted dust, scratches and schmoo on your images by matching the texture, transparency and shading of the pixels around A SELECTED AREA. This tool is great for retouching skin as you can choose the specific spot that you want to pull information from.
The Patch tool works similarly to the lasso tool mixed with the healing brush. This tool is great for quick selections of unwanted spots in your image while editing. All you need to do is circle the spot you want gone and drag that selection over to a more desirable spot to sample from. Photoshop does its thing and tries to match the texture, lighting, transparency and shading to the selected spot.
here’s the assignment to help you learn these tools
scroll down to the bottom of this assignment and download the sample image
watch the demo in class to learn the ins and outs of the tools. Tutorials to follow 2/5
practice using both the healing brush and patch tool by repairing all the blemishes on the image
Give your repaired image a new name.
Place both “before” and “after” images onto one Photoshop background.
•color the background of the slide.
•write “Before” and “After” above or on each image.Write your name, Healing Brush & Patch Tool and period # at the top of the slide.
Save your image as healing#2_yourinitials.jpg
Save your document as a photoshop document (we will be coming back to this document later this week)
part two
For part two of this assignment, we are going to learn how create a quick and easy retouching action. This will make retouching as easy as a brush stroke!
Watch the tutorial below if you have further questions after the class demo. Please follow the directions below
Open the unedited picture from part one
Watch the class demo or the video tutorial
Create your editing action in photoshop following the steps
Retouch the sample image using the action
Place the edited image into your collage
- write “action edit” above your image
Save file as a .jpg and submit to Google Classroom
SPOT HEALING BRUSH and CLONE TOOL ASSIGNMENT
due wednesday 2/5 (10 points)
The Spot Healing Brush allows you to fix the dust, scratches and schmoo marks on your photo. This tool paints matching texture, lighting, transparency, and shading to the pixels being healed. Unlike the clone stamp tool, it doesn’t require you to specify a sample spot — it automatically samples from around the retouched area. This tool is easier, but less precise in small or tricky areas of your image.
The Clone Tool also allows you to fix the dust, scratches and schmoo marks on your photos. It allows you to copy texture, lighting and tonal values from one area of your image onto another area of your image. With the clone tool, you pick the sample spot that you want to copy, then paste it into another area of your image.
Do these tools work on every “issue” on every photo, every time? Of course not. Does it work often enough to save you hours of work? Yes!
Here’s the assignment, designed to help you learn to use these tools.
Step #1 Scroll down to the bottom of this page and watch the brief videos that demonstrate how to use the spot healing brush tool.
Step #2 Use a photo that you’ve shot -one that has flaws, such as scratches, dust or dreaded schmoo marks… or USE THIS LINK or THIS LINK to download a photo to use for this exercise.
Step #3 Using either the healing brush tool, clone tool, or a combination both, repair all the blemishes on your image.
Step #4 Give your repaired image a new name.
Step #5 Place both “before” and “after” images onto one Photoshop background.
•color the background of the slide.
•write “Before” and “After” above or on each image.
Step #6 Write your name, Healing Brush and period # at the top of the slide.
Step #7 –Save your image as healing_yourinitials.jpg