Description

In this class students will design and create multi-image montages to illustrate a concept or an activity of the portrait of the person they are photographing.  Upon completion the students will have a strong understanding of visual theory, color interpretation, qualities of light, and a firm comprehension in how to work with the tools and procedures in Photoshop.

Text and instructional information will be supplied by the instructor, and in notes taken by the students from the video instructional presentation.

Recorded video presentations will illustrate the concepts of elements, how to effectively use lighting to strengthen the image, and color story to support the finished image.  The importance of background will also be a key feature of this week.  All aspects from choosing colors to lighting style have an impact of the finished designed piece and when correctly working together make a successful image.  Video presentations will provide a visual learning atmosphere.

Skill Level

Intermediate to advanced understanding of photography, lighting, and Photoshop is required.

Software Requirements

• Photoshop 7 or greater
• A Professional camera

Hardware Requirements

• A desktop or laptop computer with enough processing speed and ram to handle large image sizes and to run Photoshop smoothly.  It will make no difference if the student is working on a P.C. or a Mac platform, although the instructor will be teaching from a P.C.

Before Class

For class preparation I only ask the student to come with a hunger to learn and a dedication to implement the assignments that will be given to the best of his/hers ability.

Week One

Image Theory

• Image Concept
• Image Message
• Elements
• Break Down of Image Elements
• Lighting to Support Image Concept
• The Background
• Eye Placement with Background

Week Two

Image Design Theory

• Color Theory
• Developing the Concept
• Background Composition
• Primary Element Composition
• Designing from the Primary
• Size Matters
• Defining the importance of secondary elements
• The Art of Masking
• Modes & Layering
• Accenting with Layers & Modes
• How the image takes on life

Week Three

Control of Elements

• Elements Redefine
• Opacities
• Elements & Filters
• Saturation of Color
• Directing the Viewers Eye
• Creating the Image

Week Four

Perfecting the Image

• Has the Message or Concept been Delivered
• Fine Tuning the Elements
• Checking for Flaws and Cutouts
• Presenting the Image

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Description

Adobe® Photoshop® is the industry standard image manipulation tool used for many tasks, from photo retouching to creating posters. One of the most versatile and powerful programs available to the designer, it is essential for a professional finish.

This is true not only because Photoshop is available on a wide array of platforms ranging from Mac to Windows to UNIX, but because after four generations of development, Adobe Photoshop has the most intuitive user interface, the most complete set of tools, and the largest number of reference books around.

Photoshop is widely used to color correct and sharpen scans. It gives us the ability to make great looking reproductions of not-so-great looking photographs and even to repair badly damaged photos. It lets us create whatever we want, from scratch and come out with amazing results.

In this first class, you will receive a complete introductioon to the basics of the program. You will learn how to use the tools, manipulate them, and enhance their output. You will learn how to get around and feel comfortable with the program and, in the process, learn how to do some magic stuff…

Skill Level

• Anyone with an interest in learning Photoshop

Software Requirements

• Adobe® Photoshop® – CS and above – if you have an earlier version, you can still benefit from this class as it covers the basics which haven’t changed. There would be some activities you wouldn’t be able to participate in because depending on your version, you might not have access. That would be the exception more than the rule.
• You can download a trial version of Photoshop CS4 Extended if you don’t have Photoshop. It’s only good for 30 days. Then, after taking the class and the program, by all means purchase it so you can take the follow-on class and learn even more about the program. It’s the best graphics program you can find, so it’s an investment well worth making. If you want to try the 30 day trial, give it a shot: Download the Photoshop CS4 Trial

Hardware Requirements

• A PC or MAC capable of running Photoshop

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Before Class

Be sure to check out the syllabus to see what we’ll be covering each week. Please introduce yourself so we’ll know a little bit more about you than your name. Let me know if you’ve ever worked with Photoshop before.

Week One

• Introduction
• The Toolbox
• The Palettes
• Creating a New File
• Using the Paint Brushes and Beginning Layers
• Layers Sets
• Saving Files
• Modes and Images
• Selections
• Working with Images

Week Two

• Colorizing and Modifying Selections Using a Quick Mask
• More on Layers
• Moving and Image into another Image and Creating a New Layer
• Understanding Transparency
• Working with Type
• Layer Styles
• Contours
• Shapes

Week Three

• Brushes
• Filters
• Blend Modes

Week Four

• The Clone Stamp
• Pattern Stamp
• Healing Brush Tool
• The Patch Tool
• Color Replacement Tool
• Photoshop How-to’s
• Creating your own brushes and editing brush presets
• Creating your own custom shapes
• Creating Warped Text
• Actions and creating your own
• Applying Textures to Selections
• Saving for the Web
• Making Navigation Tabs

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