Introduction to
Photoshop

In this section we will focus on the fundamentals of Photoshop.

HOW TO

FIRST LESSON

Can You Follow Instructions?

Following Instructions

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Introductions

The first lesson is all about FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS.  I will also help you understand the format of our lessons and how to process this information.

Tutorial Videos

FIRST ASSIGNMENT

Portfolio Entry

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Introductions

The first lesson is all about FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS.  I will also help you understand the format of our lessons and how to process this information.

Tutorial Videos

LESSON 1-1

Introduction to Photoshop

1-1 Intro to Photoshop

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You are going to start learning the basics of Photoshop with Dave Cross, who is a Photoshop Hall of Fame member and Adobe Certified Instructor.  I want you to grab the images in the download and play around the interface with Dave!

OPEN and CREATE FILES
VIEW and RESIZE

ASSIGNMENT 1-1a – Resize

Resize Image

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Introductions

In this tutorial I am going to explain Pixels and Resolution.  You are also going to demonstrate that you can resize an image.

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ASSIGNMENT 1-1b – Canvas

Change Canvas Size

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Introductions

For this activity we will change the canvas size of a document.  

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LESSON 1-2

Nondestructive Editing & Layers

1-2 Layers

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You are going to start learning the basics of Photoshop with Dave Cross, who is a Photoshop Hall of Fame member and Adobe Certified Instructor.  I want you to grab the images in the download and play around the interface with Dave!

NON-DESTRUCTIVE EDITING

There are no images for these two videos, just watch and pay attention.  It’s important!

LAYERS

I included a substitute image to work with Dave on these tutorials.  Play around with the layers panel along with Dave.

ASSIGNMENT 1-2a Layers Practice

Bullseye and Puzzles

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Introductions

In this assignment you are going to CREATE a new document with layers AND complete two layer puzzles!

Tutorial Videos

Upload these three images to our Portfolio just like we did in the previous lesson.  Don’t forget to include your LastFirstPractice1 (2, 3).  

LESSON 1-3

Blend Modes

1-3 Blend Modes

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Blend Modes provide us the ability to easily add/remove colors as it interacts with the layer beneath it. Working with blend modes is almost always an experimental process. Because it’s nearly impossible to predict the results, you always seem to end up experimenting with different modes and Fill Opacities until you get the results you’re looking for.

ASSIGNMENT 1-3a Blend Modes

Blend Mode & Layers Practice

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Introductions

Whenever you see me use the “Grid” it is designed to give you PRACTICE.  Repetitive practice in different variations.  In this activity you will PRACTICE creating, naming, grouping, and moving layers as well as applying blend modes.

Tutorial Videos

I did not include a super awesome video on how to upload this to your portfolio, but we are going to use these settings (see image).  ALSO – I know in the blend mode video above, I mentioned a second assignment, we are going to wait on that until you learn a few more skills in Photoshop.

LESSON 1-4

Layers and Selections

1-4 Layers and Selections

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ASSIGNMENT 1-4a BREAKFAST

Breakfast Nook

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Introductions

Demonstrate that you understand the concepts above by setting your OWN table with the additional images that were provided in the lesson above.  

  • This MUST be different from the breakfast composition you made with Aaron.   
  • You must use at LEAST five images.

There will not be any videos for this assignment.   Please refer to the videos above if you need help.  

Portofolio Instructions

You will upload your portfolio using the following specifications:

  1.  Page Title:  1-4a Breakfast
  2. Layout:  2 Image (upload the breakfast image you did with Aaron as well as your own)
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ASSIGNMENT 1-4b Hockney Montage

David Hockney Photo Montage

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Introductions

In this lesson, you are going to complete a total of three Hockney Montages/Joiners. 

  1. The first one you will do along with me, using the images included in your Assignment Files.
  2. Complete one with a living subject: human, animals, plants.
  3. Complete one of an object, place, event, etc.

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Portofolio Instructions

You will upload your portfolio using the following specifications:

  1.  Page Title:  1-4b Hockney
  2. Layout:  3 Image Layout (upload the JPG of each file)
  3. LastFirstHockney1 (2, 3)

LESSON 1-5

Repair Photos

1-5 Repair Photos

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Aaron is going to show you some of the basic tools that we can use for retouching or repairing a photograph.  Follow along with the tutorials and learn about how Aaron can do some basic repairs to a damaged photo.

ASSIGNMENT 1-5a Retouch Photos

Retouch Photos

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Introductions

Download the images found under the assignment files (be sure to put them in the proper folder).  You will use the concepts learned in the lesson to edit the photo.  However, please refer to the videos below on what you need to do with all the different photos.

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PORTFOLIO ENTRY

LESSON 1-6

Adjustment Layers

1-6 Adjustment Layers

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Up to this point you have been working DESTRUCTIVELY, which really isn’t the best way to work.  With adjustment layers we will show you the power of Photoshop in being able to ADJUST your ADJUSTMENTS later on in your workflow.

Lesson ideas 

-Color Splash
-Recolor

LESSON 1-7

Layers Masks

1-7 Layer Masks

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Finally – layer masks is where things really start to open up for us in Photoshop.  This is a VERY important concept to understand and I think you will find it to be pretty darn cool!

ASSIGNMENT 1-7a

Clone Images

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Introductions

This assignment has three parts!

  1. In Google Classroom turn in the layer mask work you did in the lessons.  So that means you will turn in Clone1, 2, 3, and 4!
  2. In your assignment files, you will complete the clone/merge the dirt bike kid into ONE photo!
  3. Finally, you will refer to the tutorial videos below and do your own clone with three images from the same scene.  You will not use the images or scenes in the YouTube videos below.  BONUS: For the third assignment, if you include take a custom photo of yourself for this project and complete it well, you will get 10 bonus points!  
 
On Google Classroom, I have included an image on the proper page name and layout to be used to upload your images.

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ASSIGNMENT 1-7b

Refine Edge

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Introductions

As good as the layer mask is, sometimes we have to raise our game to make GREAT selections in difficult areas, for example, hair!

Tutorial Videos

Two Step Approach

***note:  I didn’t include the practice file with these tutorial, just use one of the models found in the Assignment 1-7b files.

You’re Turn – BE PATIENT!

ASSIGNMENT 1-7c

Pumpkin Head

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Introductions

In the assignment files, you will find a pumpkin on a porch.  Using the tutorial video below you will put impose a set of eyes and mouth on the pumpkin.  It will be your responsibility to find a HUMAN face to put for the eyes and mouth.  

BONUS:  Use your own image and earn 5 bonus points.

Submission:  For this assignment, I want to see your originals so you will need to upload two images to you portfolio:  Headshot and Pumpkin head.  The headshot is the portrait of the human face you used.  You can see an example on Google Classroom.

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ASSIGNMENT 1-7d

Mutant Animal

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Introductions

This one is ALL you!  I am not going to include any assignment files.  I want you to create THREE mutant animals where you combine at least two animals together.  You will have a total of three different mutant combinations.

I want you to strive for realism and not comical, I am not looking to be amused but looking to be impressed.

If you use a Google image search make sure you check out this video.

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LESSON 1-8

Intro to Type

1-8 Intro to Type

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The videos will tell you all you need to know.  Be sure to get good practice!

ASSIGNMENT 1-8b

Type Mask

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Introductions

Watch the opening video for this assignment, it’s imperative that you follow the instructions.

Tutorial Videos

Watch the opening video for this assignment, it’s imperative that you follow the instructions.

DOCUMENT SIZE
8″ x 10″ (be sure it is set to INCHES)

IMAGE RULES

  • Must be a HQ image
    • If using a Google image search, be sure to go to tools and set the size to LARGE
    • I will award 10 BONUS for using an IMAGE of yourself but it must be a good photo.
  •  Image cannot have abrupt/cutoff ends, or you will need to hide those.

 

TYPE RULES

  • If you are using an image of yourself, use the first letter of your first or last name OR you can use an adjective, verb, or adverb that describes you or what you are doing.
  • Avoid thin fonts
  • Include a drop shadow
 
BACKGROUND
Must include a color, gradient, or textured background.  Background cannot be solid black

 

NEGATIVE SPACE
Fill out the page but don’t leave some space around the margins OR you can use some creative alignment if it fits your design.

ASSIGNMENT 1-9a

Using Brushes

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Introductions

Now we are going to work with brushes, which will lead to creating some really cool effects!

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ASSIGNMENT 1-9b

Brush Portrait

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Introductions

Now we are going to work with brushes, which will lead to creating some really cool effects!

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ASSIGNMENT 1-10

Clipping Masks

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Introductions

In this lesson you will learn how to clip and image INSIDE of another image, text, or brush.  You can create some really cool effects with this tool.

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