This Unit is about flexing your Photoshop muscles and demonstrating the skills you have been building. We will have a different project every 2 days! When you turn the assignments in, turn them into the 12 days of Photoshop Group on Flickr.
Photoshop Resources for you:
Our Photoshop handouts
Tool based tutorial videos: http://ephotopros.com/training/adobe-photoshop-cs3.aspx
Adobe Photoshop CS3 User Guide: http://www.adobe.com/support/documentation/archived_content/en/photoshop/cs3/photoshop_cs3_help.pdf
50 Tutorials for Clever Beginners: http://psd.tutsplus.com/articles/web/50-great-photoshop-tutorials-for-clever-beginners/ (Some links may not work)
40 Useful Photoshop Tutorials: http://designrfix.com/resources/40-useful-photoshop-tutorials-on-photo-manipulation
CS3 Tutorials from Adobe: http://www.photoshop.com/tutorials?keywords=CS3
Project 1 - Make something 2D into 3D
We talked about in class about three elements that made the examples successful: Shadows, perspective and leaving the frame. Consider how you will use those to make your work. We talked about using the distort, warp and perspective transform tools as well as how to make shadows. Ask me or each other if you have questions!
Examples:
http://apexhsart.blogspot.com/2013/12/3rd-and-4th-day-of-photoshop-2013.html
http://apexhsart.blogspot.com/2012/12/on-fourth-day-of-photoshop.html
Due: Start of Class (in group) on Friday, 1/17
Project 2 - Make a Slice!
Take something and slice it so we see the insides! It can be realistic or not, but show us what's inside! What you choose and how you slice it is up to you however your best bet is to consider matching shapes, colors, textures and contours carefully. As always, take care with selections and cuts. Craftsmanship makes all the difference!
Examples:
http://apexhsart.blogspot.com/search?q=slice
http://www.pics-place.com/wp-content/uploads/Photoshopped-Fruits-and-Vegetables-with-Faces-20.jpg
http://www.photographyschoolsonline.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/photoshopped-42.jpg
Or consider a different type of slicing - look at Make Something Cool Everyday's sliced images:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/laserbread/sets/72157612019716787/
Due: Start of Class (in Flickr group) on Wednesday, 1/22
Project 3 - Literal Interpretations
Choose a compound word and create what it represents literally! What would a fly look like if it were on fire? Firefly. What would a skate look like if it were board? Skateboard.
What can you do to make it funny and/or smart and realistic – make the audience question the reality you are creating!
Examples:
http://apexhsart.blogspot.com/search?q=literal+interpretations
Stuck for words? Here's a list!
http://www.learningdifferences.com/Main%20Page/Topics/Compound%20Word%20Lists/Compound_Word_%20Lists_complete.htm
Due: Start of Class (in Flickr group) on Friday, 1/24
Project 4 - Motion
By using the right object and just enough blur you can make sure your object in motion will tend to stay in motion.
Consider motion or stylize based filters, masking and smart objects to help you with the process
Examples & Tutorials:
Please keep in mind that some of the tutorials may have been created in a different version of Photoshop, so some of the options may be different.
http://apexhsart.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-sixth-day-of-photoshop-my-students.html
http://www.photoshopessentials.com/photo-effects/motion-blur/
http://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-create-a-motion-blur-effect-in-photoshop
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxJwkPrlXSw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8sTxPBtt8A
http://www.ephotozine.com/article/how-to-create-motion-blur-in-photoshop-13112
http://phlearn.com/create-blur-photoshop
http://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/how-to-create-realistic-motion-blur-in-photoshop/
Due: Start of Class (in Flickr group) on Wednesday, 1/29
Photoshop Resources for you:
Our Photoshop handouts
Tool based tutorial videos: http://ephotopros.com/training/adobe-photoshop-cs3.aspx
Adobe Photoshop CS3 User Guide: http://www.adobe.com/support/documentation/archived_content/en/photoshop/cs3/photoshop_cs3_help.pdf
50 Tutorials for Clever Beginners: http://psd.tutsplus.com/articles/web/50-great-photoshop-tutorials-for-clever-beginners/ (Some links may not work)
40 Useful Photoshop Tutorials: http://designrfix.com/resources/40-useful-photoshop-tutorials-on-photo-manipulation
CS3 Tutorials from Adobe: http://www.photoshop.com/tutorials?keywords=CS3
Project 1 - Make something 2D into 3D
We talked about in class about three elements that made the examples successful: Shadows, perspective and leaving the frame. Consider how you will use those to make your work. We talked about using the distort, warp and perspective transform tools as well as how to make shadows. Ask me or each other if you have questions!
Examples:
http://apexhsart.blogspot.com/2013/12/3rd-and-4th-day-of-photoshop-2013.html
http://apexhsart.blogspot.com/2012/12/on-fourth-day-of-photoshop.html
Due: Start of Class (in group) on Friday, 1/17
Project 2 - Make a Slice!
Take something and slice it so we see the insides! It can be realistic or not, but show us what's inside! What you choose and how you slice it is up to you however your best bet is to consider matching shapes, colors, textures and contours carefully. As always, take care with selections and cuts. Craftsmanship makes all the difference!
Examples:
http://apexhsart.blogspot.com/search?q=slice
http://www.pics-place.com/wp-content/uploads/Photoshopped-Fruits-and-Vegetables-with-Faces-20.jpg
http://www.photographyschoolsonline.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/photoshopped-42.jpg
Or consider a different type of slicing - look at Make Something Cool Everyday's sliced images:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/laserbread/sets/72157612019716787/
Due: Start of Class (in Flickr group) on Wednesday, 1/22
Project 3 - Literal Interpretations
Choose a compound word and create what it represents literally! What would a fly look like if it were on fire? Firefly. What would a skate look like if it were board? Skateboard.
What can you do to make it funny and/or smart and realistic – make the audience question the reality you are creating!
Examples:
http://apexhsart.blogspot.com/search?q=literal+interpretations
Stuck for words? Here's a list!
http://www.learningdifferences.com/Main%20Page/Topics/Compound%20Word%20Lists/Compound_Word_%20Lists_complete.htm
Due: Start of Class (in Flickr group) on Friday, 1/24
Project 4 - Motion
By using the right object and just enough blur you can make sure your object in motion will tend to stay in motion.
Consider motion or stylize based filters, masking and smart objects to help you with the process
Examples & Tutorials:
Please keep in mind that some of the tutorials may have been created in a different version of Photoshop, so some of the options may be different.
http://apexhsart.blogspot.com/2011/12/on-sixth-day-of-photoshop-my-students.html
http://www.photoshopessentials.com/photo-effects/motion-blur/
http://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-create-a-motion-blur-effect-in-photoshop
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxJwkPrlXSw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8sTxPBtt8A
http://www.ephotozine.com/article/how-to-create-motion-blur-in-photoshop-13112
http://phlearn.com/create-blur-photoshop
http://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/how-to-create-realistic-motion-blur-in-photoshop/
Due: Start of Class (in Flickr group) on Wednesday, 1/29
Project 5 - Show an objects true reflection
Be it a reflection in a puddle, in glasses or a shadow on the wall, the reflection shows the true identity
Consider using layer styles or just a duplicate layer to create a shadow or reflection. Don't forget about your transform tools to change the proportions to make it fit what you are planning. Maybe even use your own photos here - maybe some from your photo a day? What meaning can you create through the "true reflection"?
Tutorials:
Please keep in mind that some of the tutorials may have been created in a different version of Photoshop, so some of the options may be different.
http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Simple-Shadow-Using-Photoshop-CS3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vcqPuTHVm8
Due: Start of Class (in Flickr group) on Wednesday, 2/5
Examples: From Apex High School
http://apexhsart.blogspot.com/2013/12/on-first-day-of-photoshop-2013.html
Project 6 - Camouflage
Can you make something seem like it isn't even there by camouflaging it in Photoshop? Consider also adding some deeper meaning to it by considering what things people, society, organizations or even animals may try to hide from others' eyes.
Technically, consider clone stamping on a different layer and playing with that layer's opacity and blending mode to help create your camouflaging effect. And don't forget about masking! Maybe even use your own photos here - maybe some from your photo a day?
Examples: Real camouflage photos of animals from Art Wolfe
http://www.feeldesain.com/animals-camouflage-art-wolfe.html
Due: Start of Class (in Flickr group) on Friday, 2/7
Final Reflection
Due: Start of Class, Monday, 2/10, shared to my email via Google Docs
In a Google Doc, complete the following:
1. What were your strengths and successes during 12 days of Photoshop?
2. What were your weaknesses or areas for improvement during 12 days of Photoshop?
3. Look at one of the sites below for a piece that you think has been Photoshopped. Tell me how you think it has been done (what tools or features did they use in Photoshop?). Be detailed! Include the image in your Google Doc.
4. Look at one of the sites below for a piece that you think has been done in Photoshop that you don' t know how to do. Tell me what aspects of the image you like and what you would like to learn how to do. Be detailed! Include the image in your Google Doc.
Websites
Be it a reflection in a puddle, in glasses or a shadow on the wall, the reflection shows the true identity
Consider using layer styles or just a duplicate layer to create a shadow or reflection. Don't forget about your transform tools to change the proportions to make it fit what you are planning. Maybe even use your own photos here - maybe some from your photo a day? What meaning can you create through the "true reflection"?
Tutorials:
Please keep in mind that some of the tutorials may have been created in a different version of Photoshop, so some of the options may be different.
http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Simple-Shadow-Using-Photoshop-CS3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vcqPuTHVm8
Due: Start of Class (in Flickr group) on Wednesday, 2/5
Examples: From Apex High School
http://apexhsart.blogspot.com/2013/12/on-first-day-of-photoshop-2013.html
Project 6 - Camouflage
Can you make something seem like it isn't even there by camouflaging it in Photoshop? Consider also adding some deeper meaning to it by considering what things people, society, organizations or even animals may try to hide from others' eyes.
Technically, consider clone stamping on a different layer and playing with that layer's opacity and blending mode to help create your camouflaging effect. And don't forget about masking! Maybe even use your own photos here - maybe some from your photo a day?
Examples: Real camouflage photos of animals from Art Wolfe
http://www.feeldesain.com/animals-camouflage-art-wolfe.html
Due: Start of Class (in Flickr group) on Friday, 2/7
Final Reflection
Due: Start of Class, Monday, 2/10, shared to my email via Google Docs
In a Google Doc, complete the following:
1. What were your strengths and successes during 12 days of Photoshop?
2. What were your weaknesses or areas for improvement during 12 days of Photoshop?
3. Look at one of the sites below for a piece that you think has been Photoshopped. Tell me how you think it has been done (what tools or features did they use in Photoshop?). Be detailed! Include the image in your Google Doc.
4. Look at one of the sites below for a piece that you think has been done in Photoshop that you don' t know how to do. Tell me what aspects of the image you like and what you would like to learn how to do. Be detailed! Include the image in your Google Doc.
Websites
- www.behance.com
- flickr.com
- icp.org
- mocp.org
- moma.org
- http://erikjohanssonphoto.com/
- http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/10-incredible-photo