1. 4 'Experimental' Photoshop images (See: PART 1 post)
2. Levels Adjustment Layer
3. Curves Adjustment Layer
4. Retouching (Healing Brush & Patch Tool)
5. Retouching (Clone Stamp)
6. Layer Masks - Intro (Cutting out a person)
7. Layer Masks advanced, Transform & Blending Modes (Billiards Balls)
8. Layers Masks advanced, Transform & Retouching tools (Baseball)
9. Double Exposure - Using your images, you choose the type of double exposure tutorial you want to complete
Total: 12 edited images
For tutorials (unless otherwise noted) you will complete the edit using one of your own images.
2. Levels Adjustment Layer:
In Lightroom, select a photo of yours that the exposure is off. Check the image’s Histogram to see if the values are too dark or too light.
-Open the photo in Photoshop (right click > edit in Photoshop CC > Edit with Lightroom adjustments)
–Add a Levels adjustment layer from the adjustment panel.
-Use Levels adjustment layer sliders to “fix” the exposure issues.
–Save your fixed file and add to "Photoshop Techniques" collection.
4. Retouching (Healing Brush & Patch Tool)
Select a picture where there are blemishes you would like to retouch.
1. Right click on you image to open, select 'Edit In' > 'Photoshop CC' > 'Edit copy with Lightroom adjustments'
2. Use Levels and/or 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. See if there are any blemishes the Patch Tool would fix.
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 and add to the "Photoshop Techniques" collection in Lightroom.
8. NEXT, finish editing in Lightroom. You can use the adjustment brush to enhance eyes, whiten teeth, remove redness of skin etc.
1. Right click on an 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. YOU MUST USE the Clone Stamp Tool to REALISTICALLY CLONE an object in this image. An earring, an object, etc....
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.
6. Layer Masks - Intro (Cutting out a person or Object)
1. Select an image 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 subject of the image. 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 Refine Edge 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.
6. Save image & Add to 'Photoshop Techniques' collection in Lightroom.
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.
Use Baseball images: Image 7 & Image 8
Using techniques above, combine images to make a realistic composite using layers mask, clone tools and free transform. Save and add to Photoshop Technique collection in Lightroom.
Create a portrait or self portrait 'double exposure' in Photoshop 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 (easy)
Double exposure - Black & white (easy)
Double exposure - Portrait & Landscape (easy/medium)
Double Exposure in Photoshop (difficult)
Double exposure Cinemagraph ('next level' combining photo with time-lapse video)
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