Raster Graphics class: Exploring Adobe Photoshop
The objective of our first assignment in Raster Graphics was to fill a minimum of 25 empty slide frames and experience the importance of selection, inverse, layer management, canvas size and the text tool.
The required footer provided exposure to Image size vs Canvas size and how the megabytes of a file changes depending on resolution.
The file of empty slide frames was provided by the instructor. I had the freedom to use my own images to fill the frames. All of the frame images were used with permission from my fiance Luke Bloomfield
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Before Image: Provided by the instructor.
Key Objectives and Photoshop Features
Image size
Canvas size
Text tool
Rectangle tool
Paint bucket tool
Layer naming and management
Importing images into Photoshop
Scaling images in PROPORTION
Sizing an image based on specifications
Free transform feature
Selection tools (polygon lasso)
Inverse selection
Raster Graphics Class: Filters
The objectives for this assignment was to learn how to apply a grid to a photo, as well as exploration of the various filters offered in Adobe Photoshop.
I had the freedom to use my own image for this assignment. All images were used with permission from my fiance Luke Bloomfield.
Before Image:
Key Objectives and Photoshop Features
Image size
Canvas size
Text tool
Rectangle tool
New Guide Layout
Layer naming and management
Importing images into Photoshop
Selection tools (rectangular lasso)
Filter Selection
Raster Graphics Class: Selection
The goal of this assignment was selection and layering different images into one united composition.
All images and prebuilt PSD file were provided by the Instructor.
Key Objectives and Photoshop Features
Image size
Canvas size
Pen Tool
Layer naming and management
Scaling images in PROPORTION
Free transform feature
Selection tools (magic wand tool)
Inverse selection
Raster Graphics Class: Layer Modes
In this assignment we experimented with image duplication, grid creation as well as exploring the various layer modes available in Adobe Photoshop.
All images were downloaded with permission to use from Flickr.com
Key Objectives and Photoshop Features
Image size
Canvas size
Text tool
Layer naming and management
Importing images into Photoshop
Scaling images in PROPORTION
Sizing an image based on specifications
Manipulation of Layer modes
Duplication of image
Raster Graphics Class: Vintage Photograph Tutorial
For this assignment I chose a tutorial in which you turn a modern photograph to look as if it is vintage. Link to the tutorial here: https://we.graphics/blog/antique-a-photo-using-textures-in-3-quick-steps/
I did not follow the tutorial exactly, as I was not interested in a black and white rendering but instead wanted the look and feel of a vintage postcard.
Images used with permission from my fiance Luke Bloomfield. Stained paper image used was found from Caleb Kimbragh on Flickr.
Before Image:
Key Objectives and Photoshop Features
Canvas size
Text tool
Paint bucket tool
Layer naming and management
Importing images into Photoshop
Scaling images in PROPORTION
Layer Modes
Filter modes and application
Gradient manipulation
Raster Graphics Class: Puppet Warp
In this assignment I created a surreal scene using the Puppet Warp feature in Adobe Photoshop.
Original image was downloaded with permission to use from flickr.com.
Before Image:
Key Objectives and Photoshop Features:
Image size
Canvas size
Layer naming and management
Importing images into Photoshop
Scaling images
Selection tools (magic wand)
Selection duplication
Puppet Warp
Raster Graphics Class: Photoshop Actions
For this assignment we learned to load preset actions into Photoshop and 'play' them, automatically turning a photograph into a social media savvy filtered composition.
All images were used with the permission of my fiance, Luke Bloomfield.
Before Image:
Key Objectives and Photoshop Features:
Image size
Canvas size
Importing images into Photoshop
Scaling images
Importing actions into Photoshop
Applying actions to images
Raster Graphics Class: Copycat Magazine Ad
For this assignment we were instructed to make a 'copy' of a magazine ad, utilizing the same elements and measurements as the original.
Images downloaded with permission to use from flickr.com.
Initial inspiration image property of Whiteclaw.
Before Image:
Key Objectives and Photoshop Features
Image size
Canvas size
Text tool
Rectangle tool
Paint bucket tool
Layer naming and management
Importing images into Photoshop
Scaling images in PROPORTION
Sizing an image based on specifications
Free transform feature
Selection tools (polygon lasso)
Selection duplication
Text warp tool
Raster Graphics Class: Creating a Magazine Cover
In this assignment we were instructed to create a magazine cover, adhering to specific size requirements and compositional components commonly used for commercial magazines.
All images were downloaded with permission to use from Flickr.com.
Key Objectives and Photoshop Features:
Image size
Canvas size
Text tool
Rectangle tool
Layer naming and management
Importing images into Photoshop
Scaling images in PROPORTION
Sizing an image based on specifications
Selection tools (polygon lasso)
Text Selection Duplication
Clone Stamp tool
Raster Graphics Class: Russell Brown Face Off
For this assignment we were asked to put a "Halloween" costume on Russel Brown, in which we combined his image with a character from popular culture. I chose David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust alter ego to combine with Russel's likeness.
Before Image:
Key Objectives and Photoshop Features:
Image size
Canvas size
Layer naming and management
Importing images into Photoshop
Scaling images in PROPORTION
Sizing an image based on specifications
Free transform feature
Selection tools (polygon lasso)
Selection duplication
Spot correction tool
Blur tool
Burn tool
Clone stamp tool
Layer opacity adjustment
Hard light layer filter
Raster Graphics Class: Tattoos
This assignment prompted us to take an image in which a great deal of appropriate flesh can be seen, and cover 90% of it in tattoos. I broke from the traditional image selections and instead chose to use a fine arts painting, feeling that it would give me a great canvas to work with and also make the composition more interesting.
Image downloaded with permission to use from Wikipedia Commons.
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ingre,_Grande_Odalisque.jpg
Before Image:
Key Objectives and Photoshop Features:
Image size
Canvas size
Layer naming and management
Importing images into Photoshop
Scaling images in PROPORTION
Sizing an image based on specifications
Layer opacity adjustment
Puppet warp tool
Paint bucket tool
Text tool
Layer multiply filter
Raster Graphics Class: FINAL Surreal Scene
For the final we were given several smart object templates to choose from, in which we had to create a surreal scene. We were granted full artistic license in regards to the content we chose to fill our templates. I chose the album cover provided for my project, knowing that I definitely wanted to somehow combine the image of an infinity pool with an unlikely landscape. We were required to use a minimum of 6 images and 12 Photoshop tools to complete the composition.
All images were downloaded with permission to use from Flickr.com.
Key Objectives and Photoshop Features:
Scale Tool
Magic Wand Tool
Quick Selection Tool
Polygonal Lasso Tool
Eraser Tool
Layer Opacity Adjustment Tool
Hard Light Filter
Warm Light Filter
Burn Tool
Dodge Tool
Puppet Warp Tool
Inverse Selection
