Sunday, October 10, 2010
photomontage using the clone stamp
Instructions for making a photomontage using the magic wand tool & lasso tool
1. Open Photoshop
2. Open your image by going to the File menu and selecting Open.
3. Choose File and click Open
(repeat steps 2 and 3 to open the additional file)
4. Make sure the Layers Palette is visible, if not go to Window - > Layers
(The image of people dancing will be your background layer. Make sure you size the images so that they are side by side and you can see both at the same time.
You will be using the Clone Stamp Tool to add parts from the other image to the background layer).
Create an empty layer above your background:
5. In the bottom of the layers palette click the square to "Create New Layer"
You should see a new empty layer above your background layer that is called "Layer 1"
Use the Clone Stamp Tool to add from the other image:
6. Select the Clone Stamp Tool from the Tool Palette (the stamp, keyboard shortcut is the letter S)
7. Choose the settings for the Stamp at the top
(size of brush = 200, hardness = 0%, opacity = 100%, flow = 100%)
8. Click on the second image (drinks & candles).
9. Hold down the ALT key (you will see the target appear while you hold down ALT)
10. Click on the candle. This is the area you would like to sample (you will be adding that area to the background image). You can let go after clicking once on the area.
11. Click on the background image. Make sure you are on Layer 1.
12. Click and hold down while you move the mouse to paint the candle onto Layer 1.
(you are using the clone stamp to sample from one image and paint on to the other image).
Use the Clone Stamp Tool again to add from another part of the other image:
13. Click on the second image (drinks & candles).
14. Hold down the ALT key (you will see the target appear while you hold down ALT)
15. Click on the beer bottle. This is the area you would like to sample (you will be adding that area to the background image). You can let go after clicking once on the area.
11. Click on the background image. Make sure you are on Layer 1.
12. Click and hold down while you move the mouse to paint the beer bottle onto the background image.
(again you are using the clone stamp to sample from one image and paint on to the other image).
You can continue to use the clone stamp to sample from the second image, adding onto layer 1 over the background image.
Use the eraser tool to clean-up some of the edges on Layer 1.
You can also adjust the Opactiy of layer 1 (select the top layer and then drag the opacity slider to the left.)
Use Marquee Tool + Free Transform (CNTRL + T or Command + T) to adjust the size of the new images on Layer 1. Click and drag the corners out to change the size. Hit the ENTER/RETURN key to apply the transformation.
You can use the Marquee Tool & the Move (it looks like an arrow and the shortcut is the letter V) to change the placement of the selections
Save the image:
Save your image by going to the File menu and Save As (Choose JPEG for finished images and PSD for unfinished images). For JPEG save the image at the highest size (Size 12).
***REMEMBER YOU CAN ALWAYS GO BACKWARDS ONE STEP WITH THE KEYBOARD SHORCUT CONTROL + Z or COMMAND + Z***
Monday, October 4, 2010
photomontage using the magic wand tool & lasso tool
Instructions for making a photomontage using the magic wand tool & lasso tool
1. Open Photoshop
2. Open your image by going to the File menu and selecting Open.
3. Choose File and click Open
(repeat steps 2 and 3 to open the additional files)
4. Make sure the Layers Palette is visible, if not go to Window - > Layers
(The mountain landscape image will be your background layer. You will be using the Magic Wand Tool and the Lasso Tool to add selections from the other images on top of the background layer).
Add the 1st selection:
5. Select the Magic Wand Tool from the Tool Palette (the wand, keyboard shortcut is the letter W)
6. Set the tolerance for the wand at 60 (located in the upper panel). Choose the shadow picture.
Click the darker area of the shadow picture. The shadow will be selected.
7. Use the keyboard shortcut CNTRL + C or Command + C to copy the selection.
8. Click on the background image (mountain landscape image).
9. Use the keyboard shortcut CNTRL + V or Command + V to paste the selection.
10. Use Free Transform (CNTRL + T or Command + T) to adjust the size of the selection. Click and drag the corners out to change the size. Hit the ENTER/RETURN key to apply the transformation.
11. Select the Move Tool from the Tool Palette (it looks like an arrow and the shortcut is the letter V).
Use the Move Tool to change the placement of the top layer.
12. Adjust the Opacity of the top layer in the Layers Palette by selecting the top layer and then dragging the opacity slider to the left.
Add the 2nd selection:
13. Click on image of the dogwood flower.
14. Select the Magic Wand Tool from the Tool Palette (the wand, keyboard shortcut is the letter W)
15. Set the tolerance for the wand at 80 (located in the upper panel). Click on the flower with the magic wand.
16. Use the Lasso Tool (looks like a lasso, keyboard shortcut is the letter L) to increase of decrease the selection. Shift + click and circle areas to add them to the selection. Alt + click and circle areas to detract them from the selection.
16. Use the keyboard shortcut CNTRL + C or Command + C to copy the selection.
17. Click on the background image.
18. Use the keyboard shortcut CNTRL + V or Command + V to paste the selection.
19. Use Free Transform (CNTRL + T or Command + T) to adjust the size of the selection. Click and drag the corners out to change the size. Hit the ENTER/RETURN key to apply the transformation.
19. Select the Move Tool from the Tool Palette (it looks like an arrow and the shortcut is the letter V).
Use the Move Tool to change the placement of the selection.
20. Adjust the Opacity of the top layer in the Layers Palette by selecting the top layer and then dragging the opacity slider to the left.
Add the 3rd selection:
21. Click on image of the red flower.
22. Select the Magic Wand Tool from the Tool Palette (the wand, keyboard shortcut is the letter W)
23. Set the tolerance for the wand at 80 (located in the upper panel). Click on the flower with the magic wand.
24. Use the Lasso Tool (looks like a lasso, keyboard shortcut is the letter L) to increase of decrease the selection. Shift + click and circle areas to add them to the selection. Alt + click and circle areas to detract them from the selection.
25. Use the keyboard shortcut CNTRL + C or Command + C to copy the selection.
26. Click on the background image.
27. Use the keyboard shortcut CNTRL + V or Command + V to paste the selection.
28. Use Free Transform (CNTRL + T or Command + T) to adjust the size of the selection. Click and drag the corners out to change the size. Hit the ENTER/RETURN key to apply the transformation.
29. Select the Move Tool from the Tool Palette (it looks like an arrow and the shortcut is the letter V).
Use the Move Tool to change the placement of the selection.
30. Adjust the Opacity of the top layer in the Layers Palette by selecting the top layer and then dragging the opacity slider to the left.
Save the image:
31. Save your image by going to the File menu and Save As (Choose JPEG for finished images and PSD for unfinished images). For JPEG save the image at the highest size (Size 12).
***REMEMBER YOU CAN ALWAYS GO BACKWARDS ONE STEP WITH THE KEYBOARD SHORCUT CONTROL + Z or COMMAND + Z***
Monday, September 27, 2010
Sunday, September 26, 2010
photomontage using the marquee tool and copy & paste
Instructions for making a photomontage using the marquee tool and copy & paste
1. Open Photoshop
2. Open your image by going to the File menu and selecting Open.
3. Choose File and click Open
(repeat steps 2 and 3 to open a second and third file)
4. Make sure the Layers Palette is visible, if not go to Window - > Layers
(The mostly black image will be your background layer. You will be using the Marquee Tool to add selections from the other 2 images on top of the background layer).
Add the 1st selection:
5. Select the Marquee Tool from the Tool Palette (the rectangle, keyboard shortcut is the letter M)
6. Click and drag the Marquee Tool across the image of the windshield, making a rectangle (this area inside the rectangle is your selection. Let go of the mouse.
7. Use the keyboard shortcut CNTRL + C or Command + C to copy the selection.
8. Click on the background image (the mostly black image).
9. Use the keyboard shortcut CNTRL + V or Command + V to paste the selection.
10. Use Free Transform (CNTRL + T or Command + T) to adjust the size of the selection. Click and drag the corners out to change the size. Hit the ENTER/RETURN key to apply the transformation.
11. Select the Move Tool from the Tool Palette (it looks like an arrow and the shortcut is the letter V).
Use the Move Tool to change the placement of the selection.
12. Adjust the Opacity of the top layer in the Layers Palette by selecting the top layer and then dragging the opacity slider to the left.
Add the 2nd selection:
13. Click and hold down on the Marquee Tool to select the Eliptical Marquee (it is the oval).
14. Click and drag the Marquee Tool across the image of the woods, making an oval (this area inside the rectangle is your selection.) Let go of the mouse.
15. Use the keyboard shortcut CNTRL + C or Command + C to copy the selection.
16. Click on the background image.
17. Use the keyboard shortcut CNTRL + V or Command + V to paste the selection.
18. Use Free Transform (CNTRL + T or Command + T) to adjust the size of the selection. Click and drag the corners out to change the size. Hit the ENTER/RETURN key to apply the transformation.
19. Select the Move Tool from the Tool Palette (it looks like an arrow and the shortcut is the letter V).
Use the Move Tool to change the placement of the selection.
20. Adjust the Opacity of the top layer in the Layers Palette by selecting the top layer and then dragging the opacity slider to the left.
Save the image:
21. Save your image by going to the File menu and Save As (Choose JPEG for finished images and PSD for unfinished images). For JPEG save the image at the highest size (Size 12).
***REMEMBER YOU CAN ALWAYS GO BACKWARDS ONE STEP WITH THE KEYBOARD SHORCUT CONTROL + Z or COMMAND + Z***
Thursday, September 23, 2010
galleries we visited on the fieldtrip. . .
danziger projects
534 West 24th Street
bruce silverstein gallery
535 west 24th st.
http://www.brucesilverstein.com
deborah bell (Andy Warhol)
511 West 25th Street, Suite 703
cheim & read (Adam Fuss)
547 West 25th Street
Jenkins Johnson (Photography and mixed media)
521 W 26th Street | 5th floor |
Michael Mazzeo
526 W.26 ST. / SUITE 209
Tony Shrafazi
544 West 26th Street
Bravin Lee
526 West 26th Street #211
justine kurland and francesca woodman
http://www.bravinlee.com
Aperture Gallery and Bookstore
547 West 27th Street, 4th Floor
547 West 27th Street, 4th Floor
http://www.aperture.org/gallery/
we did not make it to these two, but i recommend them if you have time:
foley gallery (collage show)
548 W 28th Street, 2nd Floor
paula cooper (man ray inspired works)
521 W 21st Street
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Monday, September 13, 2010
Instructions for making a Double Exposure
Instructions for making a Double Exposure
1. Open Photoshop
2. Open your image by going to the File menu and selecting Open.
3. Choose File and click Open
(repeat steps 2 and 3 to open a second file)
4. Make sure the Layers Palette is visible, if not go to Window - > Layers
5. Select the Move Tool from the Tool Palette (it looks like an arrow and the shortcut is the letter V)
6. With the Move Tool click on one of the images and drag and drop it on top of the second image.
7. Adjust the Opacity of the top layer in the Layers Palette by selecting the top layer and then dragging the opacity slider to the left.
8. You can use the Move Tool again if necessary to change the placement of the top layer.
9. Use Free Transform (CNTRL + T or Command + T) to adjust the size of the image
10. Use the Eraser tool (keyboard shortcut is E), to remove parts of the image
11. Save your image by going to the File menu and Save As (Choose JPEG for finished images and PSD for unfinished images). For JPEG save the image at the highest size (Size 12).
***REMEMBER YOU CAN ALWAYS GO BACKWARDS ONE STEP WITH THE KEYBOARD SHORCUT CONTROL + Z or COMMAND + Z***
Sunday, September 12, 2010
contemporary photomontage
Loretta Lux
http://www.yossimilo.com/artists/lore_lux/
Kelli Connell
http://www.yossimilo.com/artists/kell_conn/
Mary Mattingly
http://www.robertmann.com/artists/mattingly/image_01.html
Robert Flick
http://www.robertmann.com/artists/flick/image_06.html
Susan Rankaitis
http://www.robertmann.com/artists/rankaitis/thumbnails_01.html
Collier Schorr
http://www.modernart.net/artists/collier-schorr/images/196
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Workshop: Photoshop (for Photo-Collage)
The University Settlement
Workshop: Photoshop (for Photo-Collage)
This 8-week course will cover basic Photoshop concepts and techniques, including introduction to the tools palate, layers palate, adjustment layers, various file formats and creating a work-flow that works for you.
There will be a special focus on the selection tools and techniques for creating photo-collages, including adjustment of the opacity, feathering selections, and the Free Transform tool. It is suggested that this course be taken simultaneously with the Photo-Collage class, but either class may be taken independently.
* Note: Students should have access to a computer where they can practice working on Photoshop outside of class.
Students will also need a flash drive or external hard drive for saving their work.
Course Plan:
Class #1
1. Introduction to the course, student and instructor introductions.
2. Introduction to the Tools Palette
3. Working in Layers/ Adjustment Layers
4. Save, Save As, JPEG, PSD
5. External Hard Drives and Flash Drives
Class #2
1. Review of Week 1
2. Move Tool
3. Opacity Slider
Class #3
1. Review of week 2
2. Move Tool
3. Opacity slider
4. Free Transform
5. Zoom in/Zoom Out
6. Eraser tool
Class #4
1. class trip- Chelsea Galleries
Class #5
1. Review of week 3:
Free Transform
Zoom in/Zoom Out
Eraser tool
2. Marquee Tools
3. Copy and Paste Selections
Class #6
1. Review of week 5:
Marquee Tools
Copy and Paste Selections
2. Magic Wand
Class #7
1. Review of week 5:
Magic Wand
2. Clone Stamp
3. Resize / Image Size
Class #8
1. Review of all techniques covered
2. Final Presentation of students finished images.
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