:: MULTIMEDIA TOOLS :: CLASS NOTES
CLASS :: 02
2017
AGENDA
:: Homework CritiquesBest and Worst Websites
:: Photoshop Lesson 2
“Things aren’t what they seem…”
I. PHOTO RETOUCHING:
Before There Were Computers (Web Post)
http://jmcolberg.com/weblog/2010/01/photoshop_before_there_were_computers_the_art_of_retouching_and_improving_negatives_and_prints/
Retouching, Old School (Video)
https://vimeo.com/20234657
a. Fix The Face / (Save As: “YourInitials_the-face.psd”)
1. Fixing blemishes
2. Digital make up (DEMO) / Blur, Layer Mask, Lip & Eye Color
II. ADJUSTMENT LAYERS AND FILTERS:
a. Levels
b. Hue/Saturation
III. COMPOSITE DEMO:
a. Selection Tools/Refine Edge
b. Duplicate & Moving Layers
:: Photoshop Lesson 2
“Things aren’t what they seem…”
II. PHOTO RETOUCHING:
a. Fix The Face: Sampling, Healing, & Cloning
Step / Description / Action / Shortcut Key(Win) / (Mac)
1 / Open Photoshop &
Open the following image: “the-face.jpg” / a. Go To: http://iris.nyit.edu/~dmyrick/DGIM110-W01/images/fixyourface.jpg
b. Control-Click the image > Copy Image
c. Open Photoshop
d. Go To Menu Bar >File > New
e. Paste Image (Ctrl+V)
Save File / c. Go To: File
d. Navigate to Your Class Folder
e. Create New Folder “retouching”
f. Save: “YourInitials_fixtheface.psd”
2 / Unlock & Rename
Background Layer / You have just opened an image file in Photoshop.
By default, Photoshop places the image on a layer called Background. The Background is currently locked (note the lock icon next to the layer name) which may prevent SOME operations. You will unlock the layer by following these next steps:
a. Double-click Background layer
b. Rename Layer: “Original”
NOTE: the lock no longer appears near layer name.
3 / Duplicate Original Image / NOTE: There are 4 ways to Duplicate Layers:
In all cases, ensure the “Original” layer is selected
1. MENU BAR
a. Menu Bar > Layer > Duplicate Layer…
b. Rename Layer > As: > “Retouched”
c. Click OK
2. LAYER OPTIONS BUTTON
a. Go To Layers Panel
b. Click Layer Options Button
c. Rename Layer > As: > “Retouched”
d. Click OK
3. CONTROL-CLICK MOUSE
a. Go To Layers Panel
b. Select Original layer and Control-Click
c. Rename Layer > As: > “Retouched”
d. Click OK
4. DRAG ORIGINAL LAYER TO NEW LAYER ICON
a. Go To Layers Panel
b. Select Original layer and Drag Down To
c. Place cursor over “Original copy”
d. Double-Click “Original copy”
e. Type “Retouched”
f. Hit Enter (Win) or Return (Mac)
4 / Fix wrinkles or small blemishes with Spot Healing Tool
/ a. Select Spot Healing Brush
b. In Tool Options Bar, Click Proximity Match Radial
c. Mode: Normal
d. Brush size: #10 Soft Edge (Hardness affects the texture)
e. Drag and/or click areas around crack/wrinkles
f. Observe fixes as you go.
NOTE: Increase Brush Size by hitting the “ ] “ key
Decrease Brush Size by hitting the “ [ “ key / J / J
NOTE:
Zooming and Undoing / Zoom in tight to fix specific areas
Zoom out to view results
To undo a mistake, Hold Ctrl + Hit Z (Simultaneously)
To undo multiple mistakes:
a. Hold [Alt + Ctrl] + Hit Z (Simultaneously) or
b. Go To Menu Bar > Edit > Step Backward / (Ctrl “+”)
(Ctrl “-”) / (Cmd“+”)
(Cmd “-”)
(Cmd+Z)
(Cmd+Alt+ Z)
5 / Fix large blemished areas (i.e. chipped nose) with Clone Stamp Tool
/ a. Select Clone Stamp Tool
b. In Tool Options Bar, Click Proximity Match Radial
c. Mode: Normal
d. Brush size: #35 Soft Edge
e. Opacity: 100%
f. Hover over area you wish the chipped area to match and Hold Alt (Option - Mac) + Click with Mouse
g. Brush area to be cloned
h. You may use the Blur tool to soften the edges of corrected areas. / S / S
NOTE: For future projects, if the area you wish to sample is on another layer), you may click the check box for Sample All Layers
6 / Get Use to Switching Between Tools / a. Alternate between tools to achieve desired effect
(Save: “YourInitials_fixtheface.psd”)
(Save For Web: “YourInitials_fixtheface.jpg”)
Take 15 minutes to retouch your personal profile picture.
Step / Description / Action / Shortcut Key(Win) / (Mac)
1 / Open your file from Mac Finder / a. Go to your personal profile picture
b. Control-Click > Choose Open With…
c. Adobe Photoshop CC or
Other Programs > Adobe Photoshop CC
(alternate: Menu Bar > File > Open > Choose Adobe Photoshop CC
Use steps from previous exercise to retouch your image
QUICK RETOUCHING TIPS:
It’s All A Blur:
A simple Blur overlay layer, can reduce the appearance of facial flaws
/ 1. Duplicate your original portrait layer
2. Rename the Original Copy Layer “Blur”
3. Control-Click the “Blur” layer and Convert to a Smart Object
4. Go To Menu Bar> Filter> Blur> Gaussian Blur…
5. Slide to or type 8.5 for Radius, Hit OK
6. Go To Blend Modes in the Layer Panel
7. Choose Overlay for Blend Mode
(choose and view other blend modes)
NOTE: If the Blur Layer is more or less blurry than you desire, go to the Blur layer, double-click the Gaussian Blur “fx” and edit the Radius.
Very Revealing!:
Reveal non-blurred layer by masking the blurred layer
[Reveal Layer Mask]
Video Reference:
WATCH HERE / File > Open…
1. Choose the Blur Layer
NOTE:: (If Smart Object) Rasterize the Blur Layer > Go To Menu Bar > Layer > Rasterize > Smart Object
RASTERIZING LAYERS: To apply a simple image adjustment (from the Image menu), a layer must be converted from a smart object to a rasterized image. Simple image adjustments are destructive and cannot be edited after an adjustment is applied. For this reason we duplicate the Original layer for safekeeping.
I. Rasterize the Blur Layer by selecting the layer in the layers panel, then:
Control-Click > Rasterize
or Go to Menu Bar and click/hover
Layer > Rasterize > Smart Object
2. In the toolbar, ensure the foreground color is black
g. Choose Brush Tool (B)
h. In the Layer Panel, Click The Mask Icon
i. Paint the area on the canvas you want to remove
j. To fix an error, Switch foreground color to white
k. Paint the area on canvas you want to add back
Touch of Color:
Add lip color &
Change eye color
/ CHANGE LIP COLOR:
1. Create a new layer, name it “Lips”
2. Choose the Brush Tool (B)
3. Change the foreground color to Red or Pink
4. Use Overlay Blend Mode for Lips
5. Use Eraser tool to remove unwanted “makeup”
CHANGE EYE COLOR:
1. Create a new layer, name it “Eyes”
2. Same as above (may use 100% brush hardness)
3. Change foreground color to eye color of choice
4. Use Color Dodge Blend Mode
5. Same as above (may use 100% brush hardness) / B
E / B
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(Save: “YourInitials_gorgeous.psd”)
(Save For Web: “YourInitials_gorgeous.jpg”)
I. ADJUSTMENT LAYERS AND FILTERS:
a. Levels: Controlling Shadows, Midtones, & Highlights
Adjust the Levels for your image by Adding an Adjustment Layer / a. Select the Visible Image Layerb. Click New Fill and Adjustment Layer icon (Fig. B)
c. Choose Levels…
d. In the Preset drop down menu, choose each option and view the effects on the image
e. Select Desired Preset (Fig. C)
f. Rename the Levels 1 Layer “SAME AS ADJUSTMENT SELECTED”
g. Toggle Hide/Reveal (Eyeball) to observe difference between the adjusted layer and the previous layer
Figure B. / Figure C.
b. Hue & Saturation
Adjust the Hue & Saturation of your image by Adding an Adjustment Layer / a. Select the Visible Image Layerb. Click New Fill and Adjustment Layer icon (Fig. B)
c. Choose Hue/Saturation…
d. Adjust controls to achieve the desired effect
e. Rename the Hue/Saturation Layer
“Name of Choice”
f. Toggle Hide/Reveal (Eyeball) to observe difference between the adjusted layer and the previous layer
III. COMPOSITE DEMO:
a. Selection Tools/Refine Edgeb. Duplicate & Moving Layers
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:: MULTIMEDIA TOOLS :: CLASS NOTES
HOMEWORK [ DUE: 02 FEB 2017 ]:
I :: FINISH “Gorgeous!”[Retouching Your Image ]
Image Size: / Same As the Size in Class
Resolution: / 72dpi (for on-screen display)
Type of Image: / Personal Photo, Medium or Close-Up Shot
Save As… / “YourInitials_gorgeous.psd”
Save for Web & Devices / “YourInitials_gorgeous.jpg”
NOTE: You may add image adjustments and filter effects to match the
color scheme & theme of your website…
II :: Brainstorm, Sketch Idea for Composite:
[ SEE Examples ]
BRING :: HW-2
1 / 2 ORIGINAL High Resolution Pictures
a. Background = 2000 x 768 pixels (minimum)
b. Foreground = High Resolution + Proportional
2 / Sketch of Composite Idea
3 / Completed Sketches of Website Layout
4 / USB
5 / Sketchbook
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