Distressing Using PhotoshopCreate a folder called distressing on your USB or desktop
Session Aims:
• To understand how Photoshop is used in the development of distressed imagery.
• To explore and master a range of Photoshop tools and techniques.
• To record processes and apply findings to your own FMP work.
• Outcomes: You will understand a range of different distressing techniques which can be created using Photoshop tools, and explore how these can be applied to individual FMP assignment work.
• Michelle says: you need to provide a wide range of digital experimentation in your sketchbooks, both from in-class examples and independent exploration, so take notes as you work.
Digital Distressing techniques
• Using the Invert command• Select your image
• Image>Adjustments>Invert
Digital Distressing techniques
• Using the Threshold command• Select your image
• Image>Adjustments>Threshold
• Adjust and OK
• Invert for opposite
Digital Distressing techniques
• Using bitmaps• Select your image• Image>Mode>Greyscale• Image>Mode>Bitmap• Select Halftone screen>OK• Ad frequency – low=less detail, high= more
detail>OK• Undo to redo the technique and select different
settings• Image>Mode Greyscale• Image Mode RGB
Explore Distressing Using Invert, Threshold & Bitmap• Using your own or stock images explore the different effects that can
be achieved using the following:• Image>Adjust>Invert
• Image>Adjust>Threshold
• Image>Mode>Greyscale>Image>Mode>Bitmap
• Create at least three examples and add these to your sketchbook as evidence of digital experimentation
Digital Distressing Techniques
• Applying texture using a layer blend1. Select an image of a person
2. Select a grunge texture
3. Overlay the texture over the image
4. Experiment with blend modes
5. Add more textures and blend
Digital Distressing Techniques
• Distressed texture• Using the same image
• Select an art media texture (black & white)
• Add the border as a top layer
• Change Blend mode to Screen
• Change Levels to suit
• Applying texture using a layer blend and painting onto a mask
1. Select an image of a person
2. Select a paint texture
3. Overlay the texture over the image
4. Experiment with blend modes
5. Add a mask to the texture layer
6. Invert the mask and paint in the features with white
Digital Distressing Techniques
Explore Distressing Using Blend Modes & Masks• Using your own or stock images explore the different effects that can
be achieved using the following:• A main image
• A texture image(s)
• Blend modes
• Masks
• Painting tools
• Create at least three examples and add these to your sketchbook as evidence of digital experimentation
Digital Distressing Techniques
• Distressed borders• Using the same image
• Select a border
• Add the border as a top layer
• Change Blend mode to Screen
Digital Distressing
• Distressing with multiple layers• Select an image
• Select a texture
• Add texture and blend
• Select an art media
• Add art media and blend – Repeat as many times as necessary
• Select other interesting items to add and blend
• Explore using Photoshop brushes to add platters etc. and blend
Explore Distressing Using Blend Modes & Masks• Using your own or stock images explore the different effects that can
be achieved using the following:• A main image
• A number of texture images or art texture images
• Blend modes
• Masks
• Painting tools
• Creative borders – screen blending mode
• Create at least three examples and add these to your sketchbook as evidence of digital experimentation
Plenary:• I feel the most important thing I learnt today was?
• With the skills I learnt today, I will now be able to…
• After today’s lesson I can now explain…
• Today I was able to make progress because…
• The part of the lesson I found easiest was…
• If I was to set homework to build on today’s lesson I would…
• I am proud of myself today because….
• I think it is important to remember what I learnt today because…
• One thing I think I did really well was…
• Next time I would like to learn…