Assignment 1 Self Portrait Composite

1 Composite with 5-10 layers of nondestructive masked things/stuff.
2 Adjustment layers to match value, color, or lighting in background
3 Images need to have proper pixel dimensions (Background has 1000 px on each side)
4 Choosing correct objects that have matching lighting
5 Choosing correct background (medium shot with space to place objects and yourself)

SUBMIT

• One printed example of the assignment that is at least 8 in. by 10 in. & has a resolution 300 pixels per inch.

• Submit specific exercises.

EVALUATION

1.Cohesive design that has a skilled use of selections and masks.
2. Color or tonal adjustments will make a unified picture with three separate layers.

3. How integrated each part in the variety of layers work together. Key compare parts to whole.

CRITIQUE QUESTIONS


1. Are people and things integrated into the space. Did you fool the class. Number of things or people included in pic- ture.

2. How refined are the selections/mask.


3. Matching the tonality/lighting of separate objects using adjustment layers. Be sure compare different parts and try to match those parts.


4. Organize and name your layers/groups. Be sure that the non destructive use of masks on layers is demonstrated in your file.

Five Important Photoshop Concepts

• Tools
• Selections
• Quickmask
• Adjustment Layers
• Refine Edge

Refine Edge

2/23 Quick Keys

Q = Quickmask
M = Marquee Tool
B = Brush
[ ] = Brush Size
Shift + [ ] = Brush Hardness
X = Toggle Fore and Back ground color
Spacebar = Hand Tool
Command + ( + or - )
Command + D = Deselect
Option + Delete = Fill Foreground Color
Command + Delete = Fill Background Color

Target Postcard

3M Screen shot

Midterm Study Guide

SKILLS TEST
1.  Correct resolution, size, & color space
2.  Use nondestructive layer masks
3.  Blending mode
4.  Transform/change scale
5.   Label layers
6.  Adjustment layers
7.  Selections
8.  Match image on screen

QUICK KEYS

• Grid on/off ( Command + ' )
• Healing Tool  ( J )
• Hide Tools (Tab)
• Changing Views (F)
• Marquee Tool (M)
• Move Tool (V)
• Brush Size ([ ])
• Brush Hardness (Shift + [ ] )
• Toggle Foreground/Background Color (X)
• Fill foreground (Option + Delete)
• Fill background (Command + Delete)
• Change Leading, Tracking, or Kerning (Select text + Option + Arrow buttons)
• Change size text ( Select Text + Command + Shift + < >)
• Deselect ( Command + D )
• Invert Selection ( Command + Shift + I )
• Subtract from selection (Option)
• Add to selection ( Shift )
• Eyedropper ( I )
• Group Layers ( Command + G )
• Quickmask ( Q )
• Maintain Proportions ( Shift )
• New Layer ( Command + Shift + N)
• Duplicate Layer ( Command + J )
• Rulers ( Command + R )
• Zoom in and out ( Command { + or - }
• Hand Tool ( Spacebar or H )
• Step backwards ( Option + Command + Z )
• Magic Wand ( W )
• Guides ( Command + ;)
• Transform ( Command + T )
• Stamp Tool ( S )