Vista High Photography - Mrs. Olden
Stay in-touch
  • Home
  • Photo 1
    • Gallery >
      • 2017-18
      • 2016-17
      • 2015-16
      • 2014-15
      • 2013-14
      • 2012-13
      • 2011-12
    • Syllabus
    • Course Outline
  • Photo 2
    • Gallery >
      • 2017-18
      • 2016-17
      • 2014-15
      • 2013-14
      • 2012-13
    • Syllabus
    • Photo Tutorials
  • Resources
  • Contests & Opportunities
  • Clubs
    • Photo Club >
      • Summer Photo Club
      • Resources
    • Vista Video Club
  • Parents
  • About the Teacher

Surreal Photo Composites

1/25/2018

 
In this unit you will use your newly acquired Photoshop skills to create TWO surreal photo composites.
(Guest speaker Feb 1st, no time to work on project)

Part 1: Photoshop 'Double Exposure' Portrait
Due: Completed composite due Tuesday, February 6th
 
Following the tutorial we completed (or similar), create a portrait or self portrait using YOUR OWN photographs. We will learn to light a portrait on a white background in the studio, and then use another image or even several images you have taken. Think about the significance of the images you select. What might they tell us about the person? How do the images match in mood or emotion?

Double Color Exposure Effect
Part 2: Creative Surreal Photo Composite
Planning Sketch: Friday, February 9th
Images Shot by: Wednesday, February 14th
Completed composite due Thursday, February 22nd 
(No school Feb 16 & 20)
After researching Surrealism, you will brainstorm your surreal photo composite. Once you have your idea, you will plan your image to determine what photos you will need to take to create your image in Photoshop. Once our plan is approved by Mrs. Olden, you can check out a camera to shoot the images you need. Next, import your images and get to work compositing in Photoshop!
  • Create your own ORIGINAL surreal image.
  • Every image must be your own.
  • In Photoshop, use layers and layer masks.
  • The finished product should be aesthetically pleasing.
  • The finished product should be like a dream that we want to interpret (something deeper than just a “trippy” image).
  • Avoid cliche

Photoshop Techniques

1/18/2018

 
For this unit you need to download & unzip this folder, then import images into Lightroom.

PART 2 - Exposure Correction:
1. –Crop the image to a size and resolution where someone could make a 5x7 or 7x5 inch print (you choose the orientation: portrait or landscape). 
–Check the image’s Histogram. 
–Use Levels to “fix” the exposure issues. 
–Save your fixed file.
2. Then do the same step to the Image 2.jpg photograph, but crop it to 4x6 or 6x4, use curves, not levels.


PART 3 - Retouching:
A. Couple (image 4)

1. Right click on 'Couple' image to open, select 'Edit In' > 'Photoshop CC' > 'Edit copy with Lightroom adjustments' 
2. Use Levels and Curves to “fix” the exposure issues or do later in Lightroom.
3. Right-click on background in layers panel and Duplicate the background, name it 'Retouch'
4. Use the Spot Healing Brush, Healing Brush, and/or Patch tool to REALISTICALLY fix wrinkles and blemishes (on the top/duplicate layer).
5. Use the Clone Stamp Tool to REALISTICALLY give the man an earring to match the woman’s (on the top layer). Don't over do it and make these people look worse!
6. See if there are any blemishes the Patch Tool would fix.
7. As you work hide your duplicate/retouched layer to see a before and after by clicking on the 'eye'.
8. Use “Save” to save your 'fixed' file. 
9. NEXT, finish editing in Lightroom. You can use the adjustment brush to enhance eyes, whiten teeth, remove redness of skin etc.

B. 'Turtle Lady' (image 3)
1. Right click on 'Turtle Lady' image to open, select 'Edit In' > 'Photoshop CC' > 'Edit copy with Lightroom adjustments' 
2. Use Levels and Curves to “fix” the exposure issues or do later in Lightroom.
3. Right-click on background in layers panel and Duplicate the background, name it 'Retouch'
4. Use the Spot Healing Brush, Healing Brush, and/or Patch tool to REALISTICALLY fix wrinkles and blemishes (on the top/duplicate layer).
5. Using the Patch Tool, remove the girl in the background, doing this in smaller selections works best.
6. As you work hide your duplicate/retouched layer to see a before and after by clicking on the 'eye'.
7. Use “Save” to save your 'fixed' file. 
8. NEXT, finish editing in Lightroom. You can use the adjustment brush to enhance eyes, whiten teeth, remove redness of skin etc.


Picture
Picture
PART 4-A: Layer Masks: 
Use- Image 5, Image 6
1. Select both images in Lightroom (cmd + click). Right click and select 'Edit In' > 'Open as layers in Photoshop'  to open both images in the same Photoshop file.
2. Using the selections tools, select the billiards balls. How to use Quick Selection to create layer mask.
Alternatively- you can select the red area and then goto Select > Inverse Selection to selects the billiard balls. (Layer Masks & Quick Selections)
3. If edges are not perfect you can paint on the Layer Mask using the Paint Brush tool using black & white. Black masks or hides your image, white brings your information back. (Painting to Reveal/Hide)
4. Re-size (FREE TRANSFORM: Ctrl + T, then hold shift as you drag a corner to maintain aspect ratio) the billiard balls and rotate the to make them look as though they are attacking the city. Apply transformation by hitting enter, or double clicking the image.
5. Experiment with blending modes and see if you can make the billiard balls blend into the image better. (Blending Modes)
6. Save image.
Picture
Part 4-B: Layer Mask & Blending Images
Download these files: episode-028-source-files.zip
Follow the Tutorial here:  Double Exposure in Photoshop
​
How do you......

Re-size & Rotate Layers in Photoshop (free transform)
Use the Quick Selection tool
Use the Magic Wand tool
Refine the edge of a selection
Add Layer Masks to 'cut out' an image
Replace a sky
Add Adjustment Layers
Use Blending Modes
Remove something from a picture (Content-Aware)
Use Puppet Warp


​​

Intro to Photoshop

1/16/2018

 
Welcome back! Hope you had a great break. We are going to dive into Photoshop this semester - where your wildest dreams will come true.

What is Photoshop?
What are File Extensions?
Create folders in G: Drive

On your own watch:
Workspace
Changing the Photoshop view
Zoom tool
Adobe Bridge101
Layers 101
Layer vs Background

PART 1:
Today, USING YOUR OWN PHOTOGRAPHS, you will be experimenting in Adobe Photoshop to create 4 edited images using tools and techniques you discovered while exploring the program. Feel free to experiment and discover tools in the program you have not used... this is your chance to 'get cray' in Photoshop.

Here are some sites to check out that have information on what certain tools & filters in Photoshop do and where they can be found:
Photoshop Tool Bar | Photoshop Filters | Photoshop Adjustments | Photoshop Blending Modes | Using Layer Masks | Corrections using layer masks | 

Save your work in your Desktop in a new folder called 'PSD Tech' as photo1.psd, photo2.psd, photo3.psd & photo4.psd  MAKE SURE TO SAVE THEM AS PHOTOSHOP FILES (PSD)

Ethics of Photoshop Retouching:
  1. Ethics in the Age of Digital
  2. OJ Simpson - TIME Magazine
  3. Pelosi defends altered photo
  4. Historic Altering
  5. Photoshop Disasters - blog
  6. 'Fotoshop by Adobe' youtube
  7. Photoshop Retouching 1
  8. Photoshop Retouching 2

    Photo 1

    This is where Photo 1 assignments and resources are posted.

    Archives

    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    November 2013
    October 2013
    September 2013
    August 2013

    Categories

    All

    RSS Feed

Proudly powered by Weebly