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.

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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

Possibly Related Courses

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• Corel Painter and the Amateur Photographer
• Introduction to the Pen Tool
• Mastering Image Correction
• Creative Photo Effects 1
• Introduction to 3D for Photoshop

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