image by kim hoeckle
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
magic wand tool
Lesson:
The image
*We will start with the cupcake image. If you have extra time you can use a second image. You should select an image that would be work well with the magic wand tool. You can use an image from the blog or from your own collection.
To save an image from the blog click on it to enlarge the image, then right click and select Save Image As. Save the image to the Desktop.
Selecting the Image
In Photoshop go to File > Open and select your photo from the Desktop. Click OK.
Creating a new layer
Once the image is open, you will need to duplicate the background to create a new layer. Click on Layer, choose Duplicate Layer (or CNTRL + J or COMMAND + J).
While in the new layer, choose the Magic Wand Tool from the tool palette. Set the Tolerance to 32 and then click on the green icing on the middle cupcake. Hold down the SHIFT key to add areas to the selection. Hold down the ALT key to subtract areas from the selection.
Hit CNTRL + J or COMMAND + J to copy the selection to a new layer.
Free Transform your selection to make the icing cover more of the cupcake
(CNTRL + T or COMMAND + T)
Hit ENTER to apply.
Use the Smudge tool to make the icing look more natural.
On the layer with the icing, click on the Cookie and choose Hue/Saturation. Drag the Saturation bar to the right. When you finish adjusting the saturation, merge down the Hue/Saturation Layer (by clicking CNTRL + E or COMMAND + E) so that it becomes one with Layer 1.
Crop
Crop the Entire image by choosing the crop tool and clicking and dragging it out to the desired dimensions. Press Enter.
If Extra Time
Change the color of each of the cupcakes, making each one different.
Try making a cupcake with different color striped icing.
Add a border that is the same color as your icing, by using the color picker and dragging the crop tool beyond the edges of the image.
Finish
Go to FILE > SAVE AS and choose jpeg.
Students can repeat process on additional images if time remains.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Monday, May 23, 2011
Free Transform
(shortcut on the keyboard is CNTRL or COMMAND + T)
modifications:
Holding down the Ctrl/Command key while dragging a middle handle allows you to skew the bounding box.
Holding down the Ctrl/Command key while dragging a corner handle allows you to distort the corners independently.
Holding down the Alt/Option key when dragging a corner handle resizes the bounding box from the center.
Holding down the Alt/Option key when dragging a side handle applies the transformation to both sides of the bounding box like a mirror reelection.
Shift constrains the movements and can be used in conjunction with the other modifier keys.
You can rotate the selection by moving the cursor just outside of a selection handle. The cursor will change to a double pointed arrow to indicate that you can rotate.
You can flip a selection by dragging one handle all the way across the bounding box to the other side.
To commit the transformation, double click inside the bounding box.
To reject the transformation, hit Esc.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Lesson Plan: “Just a little color”
Description:
Add emphasis to a part of a photograph and create a dramatic image. Take the colors out of a photograph, making it a black and white image, yet leaving parts of the image still colored.
Objective:
Understanding how to create layers
Ability to crop accurately
Understanding how to adjust color saturation and color variant
Lesson:
The image
*We will start with the chair image. If you have extra time you can use a second image. You should select an image that would look good in black and white with one area in color. You can use an image from the blog or from your own collection.
To save an image from the blog click on it to enlarge the image, then right click and select Save Image As. Save the image to the Desktop.
Selecting the Image
In Photoshop go to File > Open and select your photo from the Desktop. Click OK.
Creating a new layer
Once the image is open, you will need to duplicate the background to create a new layer. Click on Layer, choose Duplicate Layer (or CNTRL + J or COMMAND + J).
While in the new layer, click on the Cookie and choose Hue/Saturation. Drag the Saturation bar all the way to the left. When you finish adjusting the saturation, merge down the Hue/Saturation Layer (by clicking CNTRL + E or COMMAND + E) so that it becomes one with Layer 1. This will create a black and white image layer.
Use one of the lasso tools to select the area that you would like to keep colored. Hold down the SHIFT key while using the lasso to add on areas to the selection. Hold down the ALT key and circle areas you would like to subtract from the selection. Now go to the Edit menu and choose Cut (CNTRL X or COMMAND X). The selected items should now be colored as the original image was colored.
Crop
Crop the Entire image by choosing the crop tool and clicking and dragging it out to the desired dimensions. Press Enter.
If Extra Time
To make the image more dramatic, repeat the lesson but instead of changing the color to black and white, increase the saturation. When you click on the Cookie choose Hue/Saturation and drag the Saturation slider all the way to the right.
Finish
Go to FILE > SAVE AS and choose jpeg.
Students can repeat process on additional images if time remains.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
photoshop lesson
The image
Students will make a self-portrait with their camera on a solid background. The image should be taken in front of a solid background by extending their arms and pointing the camera at themselves, or by working with a partner.
Selecting the Image
The image will have already been downloaded in a previous class. Find it in the view and organize option (photo browser) then click Edit, Go to Standard Edit
Creating a new layer
Use the Rectangular Marquee Tool to select the approximate area that you want to use. Once your selection is the way you want it, right click on your image and choose Layer via Copy. In the layer window you will now see two layers, one of just your selected area and the other (background layer) of the whole image.
Delete the Background Layer
Click on the Background layer in the layer window and drag the Background to the trashcan.
Cropping and Resizing
Now we need to make the image the right size for nine of them to fit on one piece of paper. Start by getting the Crop tool. Then set the Width to 2 in. Height to 2.5 in. and the resolution to 300. Now drag your mouse across your image. You will see that the dimensions of the box will be set to only a shape that will meet the dimensions you just set. Adjust that box to be just big enough to frame your head and a little of your shoulders. Once you have the box just the way you want it, right click on your image and click on Crop.
Create a New File
Click on File (at the top left of your screen) then New, Blank file. Set the new file properties to Width 6 inches, Height 7.5 inches, Resolution 300. This will give you a work area 3 times wider and longer than your image.
Creating New Layers
With your original image on top, click on the Move tool. Then click on your image and drag it on top of your new work area. You will notice that the image will look smaller. Repeat this step 8 more times. Each time align the image in 3 rows and 3 columns.
You will notice that each image is now a new and separate layer. Adjust the layers so that they look right (shoulder to shoulder).
Adding Filters
To begin transforming your images, click on Filters, Filter gallery. A sample of options will appear along with your image. Click on each option and you will see a sample of what your image will look like with that filter. Many of the filters have additional options to customize that filter. Slide the bars from side to side to see how your image would change.
Click on OK when you like your choice. Be sure to click on another layer each time you want to try a new filter.
If Extra Time
Click on Enhance, Adjust Color, Adjust Hue/Saturation
Drag the Hue slide from one side to the other and see what happens to your image layer.
Finish
Flatten image and save as a jpeg.
Evaluation
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Photoshop May/June
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.
The course will be developed specific to the students in the class.
* 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. Crop tool, Move Tool, Hand Tool
3. Selection Tools - Marquee selection tools, Lasso tools,
4. Zoom in/Zoom Out
Class #3
1. Review of week 2
2. Quick selection/Magic Wand tools,
3. Copy and Paste Selections
4. Free Transform
Class #4
1. Review of week 3
2. Selections and Free Transform
Class #5
1. Review or week 4
2. Eraser tool, Brush tool
3. Opacity slider/ Blending
4. Swatches
Class #6
1. Review of week 5
2. Clone Stamp
Class #7
1. Review of week 6
2. Text Tool
3. Gradient
4. Resize / Image Size
Class #8
1. Final Presentation of students finished images.
2. Group critique.
3. Review of all topics covered
landscape photographers
landscape photographers
guy tillim (starts around 5 minutes)
robert adams
edward burtynsky
William A. Garnett
chris jordan
edward weston
bernd & hilla becher
myoung ho lee
asako narahashi
sze tsung leon
hiroshi sugimoto
joe deal
michael kenna
richard misrach
ansel adams
kim hoeckele
Tips from National Geographic:
Related Projects:
Manahatta
Related Historical Resources:
Syllabus: Landscape
Digital Photography: Landscape
This 8-week course will explore landscape photography with an emphasis on the city environment and cityscape. Students will be encouraged photograph on their own outside of class in addition to the pictures they will take during class time.
Slide presentations of notable landscape photographers will be used for reference and inspiration. Some historical and contemporary photographers that will be discussed include Sze Tsung Leon, Ansel Adams, Hiroshi Sugimoto, Michael Kenna, Henry Wessel, Jeff Brouws, and Chip Hooper. Optional museum and gallery visits will also be recommended to further inspire students.
Students will photograph using digital cameras and will learn digital editing using Photoshop. Students should be comfortable using computers and the Internet. Class is open to all levels of photography experience.
Week 1: Introduction to the Class
.Class materials and expectations
.Overview of topics to be covered in the entire workshop
.Photography basics: the medium of photography & the camera
.Flash Options, Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO
Week 2: Themes in Landscape Photography
.Review of last week's topics
.Slideshow on historical and contemporary landscape photography
.Computer Basics: creating folders, labeling & moving items
.Downloading Instructions
.Viewing photos on the computer
.Camera Technique: Wide Angle vs. Telephoto
Week 3: Digital Editing
.Review of last week's topics
.Downloading
.Viewing & Selecting Photos
.Basics of Photoshop: menus, tools, layers, saving images
Week 4:
.Review of last week's topics
.Downloading
.Viewing & Selecting Photos
.Photoshop: lighting and color adjustments
Week 5:
.Review of last week's topics
.Downloading & Editing
.Photoshop: contrast, brightness, hue, saturation
Week 6:
.Review of last week's topics
.Photoshop: making selections
Week 7:
.Review of last week's topics
.Photoshop: Sizing images for print, email, or web
Week 8: Final Critique
.view students finished images
.group critique
.review of all topics covered
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
images for final exam!
1. Use the clone stamp and patch tool to cover over the people in the background.
2. Use the selection tools, levels, hue and saturation to eliminate the stripe (as much as you can).
3. Correct the image by getting rid of dust and adjusting the color. Fix the thin white scratch across the bottom using any tools you like.
4. Eliminate the dust, fix the thin white scratch across the bottom and fix the border to make it more even.
5. Use one of the filters to quickly reduce dust.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Healing Tool
How to Use the Healing Tool to Restore Photos Using Photoshop CS2
Photoshop CS2 has many exciting features. Use the healing tool to restore photographs to their original state. The Healing Brush tool copies a texture from one area of the photograph to the flawed area, leaving the repaired area looking as natural as possible. After a bit of practice, you can correct flaws with just one click.
1
Open the image using Photoshop CS2 and select the Healing Brush tool. This option is ideal for fixing large areas such as a tear or smudge in the photograph.
2
Select the diameter and hardness for the brush by choosing the Brush Preset picker under Options. Use different sizes when retouching various places in a photo. Pick a large diameter for bigger fixes and a small diameter for small details.
3
Change the blend mode if necessary. For most restoration jobs, this should be set to Normal.
4
Choose a source. The source is the area that will be repeated to cover the flaw. There is a choice between Sampled and Patterned. Sampled uses a piece from the picture and is the one that you use most of the time.
5
Press "Alt," and click on the area to be copied. Select an area large enough to cover the flaw.
6
Drag this part of the picture to cover the flawed area of the picture. If it is not properly aligned, select the Align options in the Options bar.
7
Save the file and close it.
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