Assignment #6

Hello Students,

For this assignment, we will be creating a billboard advertisement.

Below is an example of what I'm expecting, but your version should be much better than this. See if you can spot the careless mistakes I made.....

The background photograph that I want you to use for this assignment can be found in the Student Share Drive. It is up to you on what you want to place on your billboard, as long as it is advertising something. For example, you could make an advertisement for Ms. McGill's Fantastic Fake Nails or Nate's Totally Delish Cat Food.

Only complete today's tasks, do not move ahead in this assignment. If you finish early, you can work on your personal projects.

Day 1 Tasks:

1. The background photograph is in the Student Share Drive, it's called Billboard. Brad Pitt and his perfume must be removed from the billboard completely. The lights at the bottom of the billboard must still be visible. You can use the lasso or pen tool to remove the background. Do not use the eraser.
2. Decide on what your going to be advertising. Start looking for images online that you can use. For the background image, try to find one that is panoramic in shape. Use the advanced search settings in Google Images to help you with this.

Logbook:

1. Provide a screenshot of your blank billboard.
2. Give a detailed description of what you will be advertising on your billboard.
3. Provide a screenshot of any images you found that will be on your billboard.

BE CREATIVE!!!!!

Assignment #5

Happy Halloween!

This assignment is due by the end of class. Make sure you submit before and after screen shots for each task in your logbook entry.

All photographs in this assignment (as with every assignment) must be school appropriate!

If you are having problems with any of the tasks, speak to Ms. McGill as soon as possible.

Task #1

Task #1
Take a Halloween themed image and use the Filters in Photoshop to make it more spooky! Be sure to take before and after screen shots.

Task #2

Task #2
Take a non-Halloween image of your choice, and make it spooky using the filters in Photoshop. Be sure to take before and after screen shots.

Task #3

Task #3
Take an image of your choice and use one of the filters that is NOT in the Filter Gallery. In your logbook, make sure to tell me which filter you used. Also, don't forget the before and after screen shots!

Example Photograph: Filters, Render, Lighting Effects

Task #4

Task #4
Take an image of a ghost/skeleton/witch/monster and use the Liquify tool on it. One part of the image must have no "liquifying" done to it. Before and after screen shots are required.








I hope you all have a safe and spooky night!

Assignment #4

Hello Students,

If you have not already completed the apple trace and the Pen Tool Exercise (PSDTUTS), please complete those first and then email them in.

Remember, for the PSDTUTS exercise, you must follow the instructions on the picture. Do not manually create the curves with a series of anchor points. Ask for help if you are having problems.

For this week's assignment, you have three options:

1. Create your own Font using the pen tool.
   
• With this assignment option, you may want to find a font online or in Word to trace first. After you have finished tracing you can then add embellishments to each letter. Your embellishments must have a theme. That means that each letter must have some sort of similarity in design.I do not expect you to complete the entire alphabet. If you design a very complicated font, I need to see at least three letters. If you design a less complicated font, I want to see at least ten letters. 
• In your logbooks, I want to see multiple screen shots of your progress. Show me your anchor points! Also, I would like an explanation on your design plans.
2. Create a piece of Cartoon Clip Art using the pen tool.

• With this assignment option, you can follow this online tutorial.
• You don't have to create a penguin, you can create something else instead as long as it is a piece of cartoon clip art.
• In your logbook entries, show me screen shots of your work including the anchor points. Also, provide an explanation of what you are working on.
3. Next to Biebs - Place yourself and/or others in an new photograph.

• If you choose this option, you do NOT have to place yourself next to Justin Bieber if you choose this option. Instead, get creative! This is your chance to show me something unique!
• You must find a full body photograph of a person (not just his/her head or upper body). Then proceed to create a path around the person using the pen tool. Once you have completed that, you can cut your selection out and place it on another photograph of your choice.
• After placing the selection in your new photograph, play around with Photoshop tools to manipulate your original selection to fit in the new photograph.
• In your logbooks, I would like to see your original full body selection including anchor points. Then, I would like to see your new creation along with an explanation about your design process.
• If you finish this within five minutes.....you know who you are. Choose one of the above assignment options to continue working with the pen tool.

The Pen Tool - Day 2

Today we will be doing another pen tool exercise.

Check out the following link for more information on the pen tool: http://psd.tutsplus.com/tutorials/tools-tips/photoshops-pen-tool-the-comprehensive-guide/

You can find today's assignment in the student drive. It is called "Pen_Tool_The_Exercise".

The Pen Tool - Day 1

Vector vs. Bitmap

The pen tool is important as it allows us to be better able to select paths through the use of anchor points. We are also able to create vector images using this tool, but that it usually done in Illustrator.

Today's Assignment:

• Become familiar with the pen tool. Visit the following websites if you are still having troubles.
• http://www.melissaevans.com/tutorials/how-to-use-photoshops-pen-tool
• http://www.photoshopessentials.com/basics/selections/pen-tool-selections/
• Trace the apple. Located in the student drive.
• If you are having trouble making curves, check out the following tutorial. The first part of the tutorial gives instructions on how to trace a cartoon penguin but it will give you a good idea on how to create the curves.
• http://psd.fanextra.com/tutorials/become-a-master-of-the-pen-tool-in-under-30-minutes/
• In your logbook entry for today, please include:
• An explanation on whether or not you were able to use the pen tool easily.
• A screen shot of the apple that shows the anchor points.

More Time for Assignment #3!

Hello Students!

Assignment #3 will be due at the end of class on October 18th, which is this Friday.

When you submit your assignment I will expect the following:

1. Head Shot Photograph
1. The before black and white photograph.
2. The finished product, attached as a .PSD file.
3. A brief description of the techniques you used to colour the photograph (4 sentences maximum).
2. Choice Photograph
1. The black and white version of the photograph.
2. The finished product, attached as a .PSD file,
3. A brief description of the techniques you used to colour the photograph (4 sentences maximum).

Marks

For the head shot photograph, you will be given a mark out of 10. I will be looking for clear definition, realistic colours and overall appeal. Your description of the tools you used will be taken into account as well.

For the choice photograph, you will be given a mark out of 20. I will be using the same marking criteria that was used for the head shot photograph. I will also be looking at the level of difficulty it would take to colour your choice photograph.

Finally, you will be given a mark out of 10 for how well you used class time. This includes how well you used class time even if you have finished everything.

Total Marks: 40.

Assignment #3

Hello Computers 10 students!

You have a couple of options for this assignment.

1. Convert a Black and White Photograph to Colour in Photoshop

• Find a black and white head shot like the one below. Make sure to save the original photograph as I would like to see the before and after when you submit this assignment.
• The following tutorials are here just to get you started. Research online to see if you can find more.
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxHridqrbWM&list=PLEF7815E41E20B32F&index=6
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxyDRH1ZMdI
• Try to be as detailed as possible when completing this assignment. Take your time in colourizing all the aspects of the photograph.

2. Upgrading your Photoshop Skills

• For the next few week we will be focussing on Photoshop. If you have not spent much time in this program, I encourage you to choose this assignment option.
• Watch the following tutorials in order:
• http://tutvid.com/photoshop-cs2-101-the-tools/
• http://tutvid.com/the-basics-of-smart-objects-photoshop-cs2/
• http://tutvid.com/all-about-photoshop-curves-adjustment/
• http://tutvid.com/create-a-chrome-text-effect-photoshop-cs2/
• As you are watching the tutorials, I will expect you to try out your newly learned skills in Photoshop. Make sure to take screen shots!!!
• In your logbook entries each day I will expect you to tell me:
• What tutorial you watched.
• Anything new that you learned.
• At least 3 screen shots of what you worked on in Photoshop as you were watching the tutorials.

3. Design your own assignment.

• Your must have your assignment pre-approved by Ms. McGill.
• The assignment must include an online tutorial (video or written) that you will follow.
• Logbook entries are essential if you choose this option. If you miss one logbook entry, I will ask you to choose one of the other assignment options. The logbooks must be as detailed as possible, including multiple screen shots.

Having Trouble on Assignment #2?

Check out the following links:

• This is the original link I put up with the assignment. You can always go back to it if you're having problems.
• http://dese.mo.gov/divcareered/Business/MBEA/MBEA_SumConf07_AdobePhotoshop_Frerking.pdf
• Task 1 - Underexposed Photo
• http://www.photoshopessentials.com/photo-editing/screen-exposure/
• Task 7 - Photo-Filled Text
• http://www.creativepro.com/article/fill-text-images-photoshop (Don't go past step 8)
• Task 9 - Create a Dark-Edged Vignette Effect
• http://blog.epicedits.com/2007/09/18/quick-tip-using-photoshop-to-add-vignette/
• http://www.photoshopessentials.com/photo-effects/darken-photo-edges/

Want an challenge? Try out these tutorials:

• Task 7 - Photo-Filled Text
• http://www.photoshopessentials.com/photoshop-text/text-effects/images-in-text/
• Task 8 - Create a Soft-Focus Effect
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyZBpucv-yQ

FREE - Adobe Photoshop CS2

You can now have Photoshop at home for free!!! All you have to do is create an Adobe account.

Step 1 - Go to this website: https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/entitlement/index.cfm?e=cs2_downloads

Step 2 - Create an Adobe account.

Step 3 - You will see the following once you are done creating your account.

Step 4 - Scroll down until you see the following:

Step 5 - Choose either the Mac or Windows option for Photoshop CS2.

Step 6 - Keep the webpage open while downloading as you will need serial number that is to the right of the version you choose.

Step 7 - Done!

More Time for Assignment #2

Two more classes to work on Assignment #2.

Remember: The project must be submitted in the form of a word document. It must be organized and easy for me to read. Don’t forget to include your list of tools for each task.

If you can’t figure out how to complete a specific task, see me!!!!!

For those of you who have finished Project #2, go back and look at your word document and make corrections. The better everything looks, the higher your mark will be.

If you are done your Project #2, come see me for a small task to complete. After that task is complete you can work on your own personal projects.