Monday, Sept. 18, 2006Monday, Sept. 18, 2006

Computer Graphics Quiz Introductory Notes

You have 5 minutes to study You will turn in the study guide for a grade at the

end of class (100 points) Construction Ad a quiz grade (50 pts) Will begin Digital Imaging tomorrow

Adobe Photoshop Make an appointment to make up absences

TODAY--available Tuesday & Thursday

Computer Graphics Quiz Introductory Notes

You have 5 minutes to study You will turn in the study guide for a grade at the

end of class (100 points) Construction Ad a quiz grade (50 pts) Will begin Digital Imaging tomorrow

Adobe Photoshop Make an appointment to make up absences

TODAY--available Tuesday & Thursday

Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2006Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2006

Introduction to Photoshop Essential Questions--handout

Place in your notes to be answered at the end of the unit

Workspace--handout Label according to the teacher’s instructions

Introduction to Photoshop Essential Questions--handout

Place in your notes to be answered at the end of the unit

Workspace--handout Label according to the teacher’s instructions

Wed., Sept. 20, 2006Wed., Sept. 20, 2006

Workspace Worksheet Toolbox Zoom and Views Saving a Workspace

Workspace Worksheet Toolbox Zoom and Views Saving a Workspace

WorkspaceWorkspace

Adobe Online Selection Tools Painting & Correction Tools Vector Graphic Tools Miscellaneous Color Tools

Foreground Color Background Color Color Switcher Default Colors

Standard & Quick Mask Modes Screen Modes Switch to ImageReady

Adobe Online Selection Tools Painting & Correction Tools Vector Graphic Tools Miscellaneous Color Tools

Foreground Color Background Color Color Switcher Default Colors

Standard & Quick Mask Modes Screen Modes Switch to ImageReady

Save Workspace ViewSave Workspace View

Window>Workspace>Reset Palette Locations Allows you to reset

palettes Window>Workspace>S

ave Workspace Allows you to save

custom workspaces

Window>Workspace>Reset Palette Locations Allows you to reset

palettes Window>Workspace>S

ave Workspace Allows you to save

custom workspaces

Helpful Keyboard ShortcutsHelpful Keyboard Shortcuts

⌘ or (command) + Zoom In ⌘ or (command) - Zoom Out ⌘ or (command) 0 Fit Image on

Screen ⌘ or (command) X Cut ⌘ or (command) C Copy ⌘ or (command) V Paste ⌘ or (command) Z Undo ⌘ or (command) S Save

⌘ or (command) + Zoom In ⌘ or (command) - Zoom Out ⌘ or (command) 0 Fit Image on

Screen ⌘ or (command) X Cut ⌘ or (command) C Copy ⌘ or (command) V Paste ⌘ or (command) Z Undo ⌘ or (command) S Save

Thurs. Sept. 21, 2006Thurs. Sept. 21, 2006

Essential Questions--handout Answer to the best of your ability

We will go over them in class

Essential Questions--handout Answer to the best of your ability

We will go over them in class

Intro to Photoshop Essential QuestionsIntro to Photoshop Essential Questions

What are the various ways to open a Photoshop file?

File>Open ⌘ or (command) and O on the keyboard

Ctrl. Click on the File>Open With>Photoshop CS2

Open from Adobe Bridge

What are the various ways to open a Photoshop file?

File>Open ⌘ or (command) and O on the keyboard

Ctrl. Click on the File>Open With>Photoshop CS2

Open from Adobe Bridge

What is each section of the workspace and toolbox in Photoshop called? See the Workspace and Toolbox Worksheet!

What is each section of the workspace and toolbox in Photoshop called? See the Workspace and Toolbox Worksheet!

How do you change views? How do you save views? Screen Modes to change the overall arrangement of

workspace, look of workspace, and to block the desktop from showing on the workspace

File Menu>View Menu Set up your own workspace arrangement by moving

and closing palettes, the toolbox, etc. To Save Go to…

File Menu>Window>Workspace>Save Workspace

How do you change views? How do you save views? Screen Modes to change the overall arrangement of

workspace, look of workspace, and to block the desktop from showing on the workspace

File Menu>View Menu Set up your own workspace arrangement by moving

and closing palettes, the toolbox, etc. To Save Go to…

File Menu>Window>Workspace>Save Workspace

Sept. 22, 2006Sept. 22, 2006

Digital Photography Unit!!! Bring photos by Monday to be scanned and

fixed (worth 25 points) Take each other’s photo for Wallpaper

project

Digital Photography Unit!!! Bring photos by Monday to be scanned and

fixed (worth 25 points) Take each other’s photo for Wallpaper

project

Digital Photography Essential Questions

Digital Photography Essential Questions

How do you use a digital SLR camera and transfer the pictures onto your computer?

How do you correct imperfections and damage done to a photo using PS and which retouching tools do you use?

How do you correct problems in color quality and tonal range?

How do you correct composition problems using basic tools?

How do you sharpen the overall focus of an image?

How do you use a digital SLR camera and transfer the pictures onto your computer?

How do you correct imperfections and damage done to a photo using PS and which retouching tools do you use?

How do you correct problems in color quality and tonal range?

How do you correct composition problems using basic tools?

How do you sharpen the overall focus of an image?

Eight Steps to PhotoretouchingEight Steps to Photoretouching

1. Make sure the scan is high quality and that the resolution is appropriate for what it will used.

2. Work on a duplicate of the original file so that it can be recovered if necessary.

3. Crop the image to final size and orientation.

4. Repair flaws in scans of damaged photographs (such as rips, dust, or stains).

1. Make sure the scan is high quality and that the resolution is appropriate for what it will used.

2. Work on a duplicate of the original file so that it can be recovered if necessary.

3. Crop the image to final size and orientation.

4. Repair flaws in scans of damaged photographs (such as rips, dust, or stains).

Wednesday, October 11, 2006

5. Adjust the overall contrast or tonal range of the image.

6. Remove any color casts.7. Adjust the color and tone in specific parts

of the image to bring out highlights, midtones, shadows, and desaturated colors.

8. Sharpen the overall focus of the image.

5. Adjust the overall contrast or tonal range of the image.

6. Remove any color casts.7. Adjust the color and tone in specific parts

of the image to bring out highlights, midtones, shadows, and desaturated colors.

8. Sharpen the overall focus of the image.

Steps 1 & 2Steps 1 & 2

Resolution refers to the number of pixels that describe an image and give it detail. Pixels are the small squares that make up computer images. Pixel dimensions are the number of pixels along the width and

height of an image (see Google). Resolution guide for scanning…

Scan at a resolution 1.5 to 2 times the resolution needed by the printer to keep the image’s sharpness and detail.

Create a duplicate layer to work on in PS

Resolution refers to the number of pixels that describe an image and give it detail. Pixels are the small squares that make up computer images. Pixel dimensions are the number of pixels along the width and

height of an image (see Google). Resolution guide for scanning…

Scan at a resolution 1.5 to 2 times the resolution needed by the printer to keep the image’s sharpness and detail.

Create a duplicate layer to work on in PS

Thursday, October 12, 2006

Step 3 Cropping Step 3 Cropping

Crop, straighten, and resize the image using the crop tool. Cropping shield is the area that covers the area

outside the cropping selection so you know what is being removed.

Cropping is the elimination of parts of a photograph or other original that are not required to be printed.

Crop, straighten, and resize the image using the crop tool. Cropping shield is the area that covers the area

outside the cropping selection so you know what is being removed.

Cropping is the elimination of parts of a photograph or other original that are not required to be printed.

Step 4Repair the Flaws, Scratches,

etc.

Step 4Repair the Flaws, Scratches,

etc. Use the Clone Stamp for major flaws where

the background is completely missing Pattern Stamp is used for special

circumstances Use the Healing Brush for wrinkles and

minor flaws where only the color needs fixing Patch Tool is used for large areas

Use the Clone Stamp for major flaws where the background is completely missing Pattern Stamp is used for special

circumstances Use the Healing Brush for wrinkles and

minor flaws where only the color needs fixing Patch Tool is used for large areas

Monday, October 16, 2006

Step 5 Adjust Contrast & Tonal Range

Step 5 Adjust Contrast & Tonal Range The easiest way is to go to

Image>Adjustments>Auto Contrast More effective way is to go to

Image>Adjustments>Levels to adjust the tonal ranges by hand A Histogram illustrates how pixels in an image

are distributed by graphing the number of pixels at each color intensity level.

The easiest way is to go to Image>Adjustments>Auto Contrast

More effective way is to go to Image>Adjustments>Levels to adjust the tonal ranges by hand A Histogram illustrates how pixels in an image

are distributed by graphing the number of pixels at each color intensity level.

Step 6 Remove a Color Cast Step 6 Remove a Color Cast Choose Image > Adjustments > Match Color. In the Image Statistics area, make sure None is

chosen in the Source menu. To automatically remove a color cast, select the

Neutralize option. To increase or decrease the brightness in the

image, adjust the Luminance slider. To expand or reduce the color pixel values in the

image, adjust the Color Intensity slider.

To control the amount of adjustment applied to the image, adjust the Fade slider.

Choose Image > Adjustments > Match Color. In the Image Statistics area, make sure None is

chosen in the Source menu. To automatically remove a color cast, select the

Neutralize option. To increase or decrease the brightness in the

image, adjust the Luminance slider. To expand or reduce the color pixel values in the

image, adjust the Color Intensity slider.

To control the amount of adjustment applied to the image, adjust the Fade slider.

Step 7…Adjust Highlights, Midtones, Shadows, &

Saturation

Step 7…Adjust Highlights, Midtones, Shadows, &

Saturation Use the Dodge Tool to lighten an area’s

highlights, midtones, or shadows. Use the Burn Tool to darken an area’s

highlights, midtones, or shadows. Use the Sponge Tool to increase or

decrease Color in an area Saturation is the intensity or purity of a particular

color; a color with no saturation is gray.

Use the Dodge Tool to lighten an area’s highlights, midtones, or shadows.

Use the Burn Tool to darken an area’s highlights, midtones, or shadows.

Use the Sponge Tool to increase or decrease Color in an area Saturation is the intensity or purity of a particular

color; a color with no saturation is gray.

Step 8 Sharpen the Image Step 8 Sharpen the Image

Create a less blurry image by using the Unsharp Filter Choose Filter > Sharpen > Unsharp Mask.

Drag the Radius slider or enter a value to determine the number of pixels surrounding the edge pixels that affect the sharpening.

Drag the Amount slider or enter a value to determine how much to increase the contrast of pixels.

Drag the Threshold slider or enter a value to determine how different the sharpened pixels must be from the surrounding area.

Create a less blurry image by using the Unsharp Filter Choose Filter > Sharpen > Unsharp Mask.

Drag the Radius slider or enter a value to determine the number of pixels surrounding the edge pixels that affect the sharpening.

Drag the Amount slider or enter a value to determine how much to increase the contrast of pixels.

Drag the Threshold slider or enter a value to determine how different the sharpened pixels must be from the surrounding area.

Digital Photography Part 2Digital Photography Part 2

Essential Questions How do you use layers to create

composite photos? Is there an advantage to using layers?

Explain…. What is a mask? What determines whether you use a

mask or other selection techniques?

Essential Questions How do you use layers to create

composite photos? Is there an advantage to using layers?

Explain…. What is a mask? What determines whether you use a

mask or other selection techniques?Monday, October 23, 2006

Composite PhotoDesktop WallpaperComposite Photo

Desktop Wallpaper Composite Photo is a collection of photos artfully

arranged into a new single photograph A.K.A. photo collage

Create a wallpaper that contains your images you found online Must have a theme Will include a gradient, a filter effect, layer styles, and

text in addition to your images

Composite Photo is a collection of photos artfully arranged into a new single photograph A.K.A. photo collage

Create a wallpaper that contains your images you found online Must have a theme Will include a gradient, a filter effect, layer styles, and

text in addition to your images

File>NewFile>New Choose a background

color in the background color picker box

Go to File>New and put in settings in picture below

Choose a background color in the background color picker box

Go to File>New and put in settings in picture below

Monitor Sizes may be.. 1024w X 768h pixel

dimensions 1280w X 960h pd

(landscape) 1280w X 1024h pd

Monitor Sizes may be.. 1024w X 768h pixel

dimensions 1280w X 960h pd

(landscape) 1280w X 1024h pd

Choosea GradientChoosea Gradient

Go to Layer>New Layer Name the new layer

“Gradient” Use the rectangular

selection tool and isolate part of your image

Select>Save Selection and name it “Rectangle”

Select a new Foreground and Background Color

Select Foreground to Background in the Gradient Picker

Go to Layer>New Layer Name the new layer

“Gradient” Use the rectangular

selection tool and isolate part of your image

Select>Save Selection and name it “Rectangle”

Select a new Foreground and Background Color

Select Foreground to Background in the Gradient Picker

Draw the GradientDraw the Gradient

Choose the shape Gradient you want Drag the gradient inside the selection area

Choose the shape Gradient you want Drag the gradient inside the selection area

Nov. 5 & 8, 2006Nov. 5 & 8, 2006

Vignette Mini-project (handout) Masking an Image Mini-project (verbal

instructions)

Vignette Mini-project (handout) Masking an Image Mini-project (verbal

instructions)

Nov. 13 & 14, 2006Nov. 13 & 14, 2006

QUIZ!!! Complete questions 5 and 6 from the Digital

Photography Essential Questions How do you use layers to create composite

photos? Is there an advantage to using layers? What is a mask? What determines whether you use a mask or other

selection techniques?

QUIZ!!! Complete questions 5 and 6 from the Digital

Photography Essential Questions How do you use layers to create composite

photos? Is there an advantage to using layers? What is a mask? What determines whether you use a mask or other

selection techniques?