Class today - 2/27 - Actions, Scripts, Automation

Today we will look at Photoshop Actions, Scripts and Automating scripts to perform actions

There will be an in-class assignment

Files needed: moto.zip

Project No. 3 - Image Manipulation

For this next project you'll need to do the following:

• Take 10 photographs
• Color Correct, crop, dust touch-up, local contrast adjustments, etc each one
• Do one major manipulation to each photograph ie:
  • Add a sky
  • Face swap
  • Remove something in the image
  • Add something to the image (birds, trees etc)
  • Use your imagination
• Make 5 of them black and white

Assignment Sheet Download Here

Lab Days: March 4th, March 6th

Spring Break: March 11-16th

Due Date: March 18th

I will be grading harder on this assignment - so don't cut corners

In-Class assignment today - 2-25

Today we'll be doing an in-class assignment - You'll need to download the images below. We'll be touching up a black and white scanned image, and converting a couple images from color to black and white.

We will be fixing their contrast with layer adjustment styles, manipulating local contrast using masks, dodging, and buring

Bill
Boat
Building

Extra Credit - Photography Exhibit

Extra Credit to anyone that attends the "Out of the Darkroom" photography exhibit tonight - sorry for the short notice. I'll be there as I have 2 photographs that were selected.

Feb 11 - Lab Day

Lab day - work on your DVD cover assignment.

Assignment No. 2 - DVD Cover

Our next project will be to create a DVD Cover.

Criteria:

• Use at least 3 of your own photographs
• You must use type
• Use at least 2 other graphical elements (shapes, etc)

Process:

• Come up with either an existing movie or make one up to design the cover for.
• Brainstorm ideas for the cover, title, fonts, etc.
• Study industry standards, existing covers
• Photograph needed images for your concept
• Layout the front/rear cover
• Print the cover and insert it into a DVD case

You'll need the following assets:

• Assignment Sheet
• DVD Cover Template

Lab Days: Monday February 11th, Wednesday February 13th
Due Date: Wednesday February 20th

No class on Monday February 18th - Presidents Day

Photo Touch-Up

Today we will be touching up photos using the 'Clone Stamp' and 'Healing Brush' tools.
We will also swap a couple faces.

You'll need the following photos:
Family 1
Family 2
Spencer

You will receive points for doing these in-class today