April 23-24 : A Compelling letter portrait using masks!
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NO CELL PHONE DAY!
NO CELL PHONE DAY!
(That means put them away!)
Expectations:
Expectations:
C: Voice Level 2 (only the people next to you can hear you and no shouting across the room)
H: Ask your team, elbow partner or raise hand
A: Work on the assignment
M: Stay in your assigned seat
P: Work till assignment is completed
S: Finishing your work
Get to know Photoshop!
Get to know Photoshop!
What you NEED to know!!!!
What you NEED to know!!!!
WHAT ARE WE LEARNING: Adobe Photoshop
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT: Adobe Photoshop, computer application software used to edit and manipulate digital images. Photoshop was developed in 1987 by the American brothers Thomas and John Knoll, who sold the distribution license to Adobe Systems Incorporated in 1988.
HOW WILL MY TEACHER KNOW WHAT I LEARNED: You will practice different tools and techniques and gradually show your success!
Create a compelling letter portrait using masks
Create a compelling letter portrait using masks
Make a portrait pop by applying a layer mask in the shape of a letter; then add depth by revealing additional parts of the photo.
Make a portrait pop by applying a layer mask in the shape of a letter; then add depth by revealing additional parts of the photo.
We need to grab a file first!
We need to grab a file first!
Click the Ps Image on the left!
Left click the DOWNLOAD button on the top right
Left click the DOWNLOAD button on the top right
This will save the file to your PHOTOGRAPHY or Downloads folder!
Quick Tip! After you click the download button, notice on the top right corner the download should appear...simply click the file to open!
Quick Tip! After you click the download button, notice on the top right corner the download should appear...simply click the file to open!
SAVE (as) YOUR DOCUMENT!
SAVE (as) YOUR DOCUMENT!
Shortcut: Shift + Ctrl + S
(or File: SAVE AS)
Save as Type: PHOTOSHOP!
Then click Save to Cloud Documents
Save to CREATIVE CLOUD!
Click the Save to CREATIVE CLOUD button
Name the photo:
"Your Initials LETTER PORTRAIT"
Click SAVE
Mask the SUBJECT (girl)
Mask the SUBJECT (girl)
Select the SUBJECT layer...then on the top tabs hover over SELECT and choose SUBJECT
Wait for Photoshop to select the subject!
Wait for Photoshop to select the subject!
Create the Mask
Create the Mask
Once you see the "marching ants" click the LAYER MASK ICON at the bottom of the Layers Panel (Make sure the subject layer is selected!)
Refine the mask!
Refine the mask!
With the new mask selected (white box around the mask in the layers panel) Go to the SELECT tab at the top and choose SELECT AND MASK
In the New properties panel...
In the New properties panel...
In View Mode...Make sure to have ON LAYERS selected!
In the new panel...
In the new panel...
Click REFINE HAIR at the top of the panel!
If it needs MORE refining...
If it needs MORE refining...
Select the REFINE brush (the second brush on the left) and paint over her hair a bit!
NOTE: Typically, refine hair is enough!
When you are happy with the results...
When you are happy with the results...
On the Properties panel, scroll down and select Output to LAYER MASK. Then Click OK!
We need to APPLY the mask
We need to APPLY the mask
We now need to APPLY the mask and make it permanent...
Click on the LAYER MASK (make sure you grab the MASK thumbnail and not the layer itself!) and drag it to the trash can on the bottom of the layers panel
In the pop up box, click APPLY!
If you accidently throw the layer away, Ctrl + Z is UNDO!
Reveal the BLUE Layer AND the LETTER Layer
Reveal the BLUE Layer AND the LETTER Layer
Click the EYE icon in the layers panel to reveal the Blue Layer and Letter Layer
SELECT THE LETTER LAYER!
SELECT THE LETTER LAYER!
Use the Magic Wand tool
Use the Magic Wand tool
With the LETTER LAYER selected, Select the Magic Wand and click the letter A to select the Letter A (You should see the "Marching Ants" around the A)
Tip! You can also Ctrl + Click the Layer Thumbnail to select!
Create a Layer Mask ON THE BLUE LAYER
Create a Layer Mask ON THE BLUE LAYER
Select the BLUE layer in the layers panel
and click the Add Layer Mask Icon (Rectangle with circle)
SELECT THE LETTER LAYER
AGAIN... Use the Magic Wand tool
AGAIN... Use the Magic Wand tool
With the LETTER LAYER selected, Select the Magic Wand and click the letter A to select the Letter A (You should see the "Marching Ants" around the A)
Tip! You can also Ctrl + Click the Layer Thumbnail to select!
Create a Layer Mask ON THE SUBJECT LAYER
Create a Layer Mask ON THE SUBJECT LAYER
Select the SUBJECT layer in the layers panel
and click the Add Layer Mask Icon (Rectangle with circle)
Turn off Letter Layer
Turn off Letter Layer
Click the Eye icon next to Letter to turn off the layer (it should reveal the subject now INSIDE the letter A)
Select the NEW Layer Mask Thumbnail on the SUBJECT Layer!
Select the NEW Layer Mask Thumbnail on the SUBJECT Layer!
You will see a white line around the thumbnail of the mask!
We need to modify the mask
We need to modify the mask
Make sure WHITE is selected as the foreground color
Select the Brush tool
Brush settings...
Brush settings...
Change the settings: Size 80 px and Hardness 80%
Paint with white
Paint with white
(Make sure the LAYER MASK on the Subject layer is selected!)
Paint with white to reveal areas of the subject outside of the letter "A" mask area, such as the subject's right shoulder and her hair!
Remember! Paint with black to HIDE parts of the subject, such as areas where too much was revealed!
Add a Drop Shadow on the SUBJECT LAYER!
Add a Drop Shadow on the SUBJECT LAYER!
Click the Add Layer Style Icon (fx) and choose Drop Shadow
Click RESET TO DEFAULT ...
Set the size to 100 px and leave the rest!
CLICK OK
ADD A SIGNATURE!
(add it to the RIGHT BOTTOM CORNER!)
Remember! If your image area is dark, make your signature WHITE. If the image area is light, make your signature BLACK!
Make sure you have added the vignette AND your signature!
Each image MUST have YOUR signature on the bottom right!
EXPORTING Your FILES
Please make sure it is a JPG file!
You will export 1 image:
Your Initials LETTER PORTRAIT.jpg
To get credit!
To get credit!
Go to our Classroom in TEAMS
Select Assignments
Select
Photoshop: LETTER PORTRAIT!
Scroll down to MY WORK
Click +ATTACH
Click UPLOAD FROM THIS DEVICE
Select DESKTOP (on the left) then the PHOTOGRAPHY Folder
Find the JPG file we EXPORTED and select it:
Your Initials LETTER PORTRAIT.jpg
Click OPEN
Wait for file to upload
File will show up below under My Work
CLICK TURN IN!
NOTE: There MUST be a JPG file (that have been adjused in Photoshop) attached to get credit. Simply clicking TURN IN will not do!!!
25 Points possible!
Due TODAY!!!
Please make sure past assignments were completed and loaded on TEAMS for credit!
Not sure? Check Atlas!!!
Create a compelling letter portrait using masks...ASSIGNMENT #2!
Create a compelling letter portrait using masks...ASSIGNMENT #2!
We need to grab a file first!
We need to grab a file first!
Click the Ps Image on the left!
Left click the DOWNLOAD button on the top right
Left click the DOWNLOAD button on the top right
This will save the file to your PHOTOGRAPHY or Downloads folder!
Quick Tip! After you click the download button, notice on the top right corner the download should appear...simply click the file to open!
Quick Tip! After you click the download button, notice on the top right corner the download should appear...simply click the file to open!
SAVE (as) YOUR DOCUMENT!
SAVE (as) YOUR DOCUMENT!
Shortcut: Shift + Ctrl + S
(or File: SAVE AS)
Save as Type: PHOTOSHOP!
Then click Save to Cloud Documents
Save to CREATIVE CLOUD!
Click the Save to CREATIVE CLOUD button
Name the photo:
"Your Initials EXCITED"
Click SAVE
Select each layer then click Select (from top menu)>Subject
Select each layer then click Select (from top menu)>Subject
To select each person and create a layer mask!
Remember...once selected click the layer mask icon in the layers panel! (you have done this before!
We need to APPLY the mask
We need to APPLY the mask
We now need to APPLY the masks and make them permanent...
Click on each LAYER MASK (make sure you grab the MASK thumbnail and not the layer itself!) and drag it to the trash can on the bottom of the layers panel
In the pop up box, click APPLY!
Do this for each Layer Mask (E, X, C, I, T, E, D)
If you accidently throw the layer away, Ctrl + Z is UNDO!
Reveal the EXCITED Layer
Reveal the EXCITED Layer
Click the EYE icon in the layers panel to reveal the word
Use the Magic Wand tool
Use the Magic Wand tool
Select the EXCITED LAYER
Select the Magic Wand Tool and click the letter E to select the Letter E
Create a Layer Mask
Create a Layer Mask
Select the E1 Picture layer in the layers panel and click the Add Layer Mask Icon (Rectangle with circle)
Yes it will seem as if the image disappears but the EXCITED word (in white) is still visible. We will turn this off after all the pictures layers have masks!
Create a Layer Masks for each picture
Create a Layer Masks for each picture
Following the instructions above, use the Magic Wand Tool to select each letter on the EXCITED layer (individually) and create a layer maask on the cooresponding layer!
Example: Select the X with the Magic Wand Tool. Then select the X Picture layer and click the Add Layer Mask Icon and so on!
When you are done it will look like this!
TIP: Remember to select the LETTER, click the EXCITED Layer first then click on the letter!
Turn off EXCITED Layer
Turn off EXCITED Layer
Click the Eye icon next to EXCITED to turn off the layer
Select the NEW Layer Mask Thumbnail on the E Picture Layer
Select the NEW Layer Mask Thumbnail on the E Picture Layer
You will see a white line around the thumbnail of the mask!
We need to modify the mask
We need to modify the mask
Make sure WHITE is selected as the foreground color and that you have selected the MASK on that layer!
Select the Brush tool
Brush settings...
Brush settings...
Change the settings: Size 80 px and Hardness 80%
Paint with white! (Remember WHITE reveals and BLACK conceals!)
Paint with white! (Remember WHITE reveals and BLACK conceals!)
Paint with white to reveal areas of the subject outside of the letter "E" mask area, such as the subject's head and hair!
(Make sure the LAYER MASK THUMBNAIL is selected!)
Remember! Paint with black to HIDE parts of the subject, such as areas where too much was revealed!
Do this for each Picture layer!
Example: Click the X Picture layer mask and paint the subject's head and hair back! (Make sure the LAYER MASK THUMBNAIL is selected!)
Add a Drop Shadow
Add a Drop Shadow
On each Layer Mask, Click the Add Layer Style Icon (fx) and choose Drop Shadow
Click RESET TO DEFAULT ...
Set the size to 100 px and leave the rest!
CLICK OK
Now do this for EACH LAYER!
ADD A SIGNATURE!
(add it to the RIGHT BOTTOM CORNER!)
Remember! If your image area is dark, make your signature WHITE. If the image area is light, make your signature BLACK!
Make sure you have added the vignette AND your signature!
Each image MUST have YOUR signature on the bottom right!
EXPORTING Your FILE
Please make sure it is a JPG file!
You will export 1 image:
"Your Initials" EXCITED.jpg
To get credit! (Assignment will be on TEAMS on FRIDAY!)
To get credit! (Assignment will be on TEAMS on FRIDAY!)
Go to our Classroom in TEAMS
Select Assignments
Select
Photoshop: EXCITED!
Scroll down to MY WORK
Click +ATTACH
Click UPLOAD FROM THIS DEVICE
Select DESKTOP (on the left) then the PHOTOGRAPHY Folder
Find the JPG file we EXPORTED and select it:
Your Initials EXCITED.jpg
Click OPEN
75 Points possible!
Due FRIDAY!!!
SHORTCUT TO LOG OFF COMPUTER!
SHORTCUT TO LOG OFF COMPUTER!
Remember to SAVE (ctrl + S) any file before doing this shortcut!
Remember to SAVE (ctrl + S) any file before doing this shortcut!
Ctrl+Alt+Delete then select SIGN OFF!
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