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Getting Started
LEARNING TARGETS:
- I can use the artistic process to come up with an idea to make an original piece of digital art.
- I can use my knowledge of Photoshop techniques to combine and transform images
- I can create artwork with depth of space
Tutorial 1: Angry Pancakes
Complete this tutorial to get introduced to Photoshop toolbars and combining and transforming images. FYI: These tutorials are filmed on Photoshop CS4 on a PC. The Mac shortcut key is Cmd instead of Ctrl. You will need the image files below.
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Tutorial 2: Cloning and Fusing images/frog tongue
Complete this tutorial to further your ability to transform and combine images, use drop shadows, and clone tool . You will need the image files below.
Text version
Video version
Text version
Video version
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Tutorial 3: pattern animal
Step 1: Find a picture of an animal to use to complete the tutorial. Make sure when using Google image search to click the gear icon for advanced search options. Make sure file size is set to Large, and usage rights are set to "free to use, share, or modify". This will ensure your images are high enough quality that they don't get grainy, and you aren't using copyrighted images. Save this image.
Step 2: Find and save an image of a pattern to complete the tutorial.
Step 3: Watch the tutorial. You will have to be creative to apply the tools in the tutorial to your chosen photographs.
Step 2: Find and save an image of a pattern to complete the tutorial.
Step 3: Watch the tutorial. You will have to be creative to apply the tools in the tutorial to your chosen photographs.
Tutorial 4: Reflections
Step 1: Find and save a picture of an object to use in the tutorial. Make sure if using Google image search to click the gear icon for advanced search options. Make sure file size is set to Large, and usage rights are set to "free to use, share, or modify".
Step 2: Watch the tutorial and create a reflection using the image you selected. You may have to get creative to apply the tools in the video to what you want to do.
Step 2: Watch the tutorial and create a reflection using the image you selected. You may have to get creative to apply the tools in the video to what you want to do.
Experiment
Experiment with Creating your own Blended Image:
Morph and blend two images together to create a new image or digital optical illusion. Your goal is to match texture, color, and shape to make two or more images look seamless. Blended Image Examples |
Practice
Extend
Create a Dreamscape with Depth
In this project, you will be creating a dreamlike image or imaginary world by combining many images together into a new composition. Your image should use overlapping and perspective to create the illusion of depth, and have a defined mood. Your images should be high quality and well blended and integrated.
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Helpful Tutorials
Refining Edges and Saturation Drop Shadows and Glows Layer Styles Using Gradients Brushes Super Glows More Glows Creating Mist How to Create a Shadow Surreal Photo Manipulation Blend Photos like a Movie Poster Blending Using a Layer Mask |