Photoshop Assignment 2

The purpose of this assignment is to show how far your Photoshop editing abilities have come throughout this course.

Procedure:

1. Choose a portrait online to edit in Photoshop. 
2. You will be required to demonstrate the following in Photoshop
1. Removing blemishes
2. Changing the colour of certain areas such as the lips, hair or eyes. 
3. Light or darken certain aspects of the portrait using dodge or burn
4. Use blur on the background or certain areas of the portrait 
5. Other edits you see fit such as contrast or putting your portrait on a different background 
3. You must also submit a 100-150 word description detailing what you did in Photoshop and why
4. Post both images onto your blog
5. It is expected that the portrait will be a noticeable edit in comparison with the original. However, do your best to ensure that this picture looks like it never went through Photoshop. 
6. This assignment is due Friday, November 2nd at the end of class. 

Rubric

Edited Photograph            10 Marks

Description                         5 Marks 

Overall               15 Marks

Photoshop Editing Part 2

Clone Stamp Tool

The clone stamp tool is a great way to remove objects that are in the background. You can use it to copy other parts of your photo into another area.



Select the area you want to copy from by pressing the Alt key and clicking. You can then paint it into another area. On the top left hand corner of Photoshop you will also be able to adjust the size of the area cursor should you want to paint from a larger area. 

Adding Text

Adding text is a great tool to use in Photoshop. In order to add text, simply click the "T" button on the left side of the screen.



A text box will appear which will permit you to type into it. Adjust the size of the font, the font being used, bold and underline at your discretion. When you are finished typing your message, move the box into the photo where you want it placed.

Changing the Colour of an Object/Subject

Changing the colour of an object/subject is quite easy.

You will start by clicking the fourth button from the right on the bottom part of your screen (it will open multiple colour options).

You will then click Hue/Saturation. You will then see this menu appear which will allow you to adjust the colours of your object/subject.

Photoshop Assignment 1

The purpose of this assignment is to practice using the selection tools in order to help you edit future images/photos. 

Procedure

1. Take a photo of anything where you will have the option of removing something in order to enhance the image or divert focus away from the certain object or subject. 
2. Please remove something noticeable in the image
3. Post both the original photo and edited image. 
4. Provide a 100-150 word explanation as to which tool(s) you used to crop out a part of the image, why you chose to remove said part and how you used these parts. 
5. If you would like to use other tools to help your photo such as blur, dodge or burn; you are permitted to. However, something must be removed from the picture. 
6. Post the assignment on your blog as "Photoshop Editing Assignment 1." This will be due on Wednesday, October 31st at the end of class. 

Grading Rubric

Photograph (including edits) 10 Marks 

Description                             5 Marks

Overall                15 Marks

Photoshop Editing Part 1

Red Eye Tool

One of the most common mistakes people make when taking photos is using the flash button in a room with low light. This causes the subject to have "red eyes." 

Luckily, there is a way to fix that using the red eye tool. 

Click the red part of the pupil and the red eyes should be gone. 

Healing Brush

In the event you have a blemish on your lens whilst taking a photo or want to remove a pimple from someone's face, the healing brush tools are excellent for this purpose. 

Simply click on the blemish you want to remove and it should be gone. You can adjust the size of the brush from small to large, but if you overdo it or use the brush in a spot with no blemish, it could alter parts of the image. 

Selection Tools

In some of the photos you will take there may be a part you want to remove. In the event you want to do that, you should be aware of all the different types of selection tools. 

1. Lasso Tool
2. Rectangular/Oval Marquee 
3. Magic Wand
4. Quick Selection Tool
5. Pen Tool
6. Quick Mask Mode
7. Select and Mask

You do not need to be familiar with each of these, but rather should use all until you figure out which works best for you. 

Blur

After you have selected an area, you can blur it using Filter>Blur>Gaussian Blur.There are other types of blur effects as well that you can try using in your photographs. 

Alternatively, you can use the blur tool like a brush to have a more free range method of using this tool. 

Dodge and Burn

You can lighten or darken a selection or entire photo using Image>Adjustments>Brightness/Contrast, Levels, Curves, Exposure

Similar to the blur tool, if you would prefer a more free roam using these types of adjustments, you can use the mouse to brighten or darken parts of your photo. 

Dodge: Brightens

Burn: Darkens 

Composition Assignment

This will be your first major assignment for Photography 11/12. Your goal is to take five different images using composition techniques.

Procedure

You must take a picture using five of the following composition techniques. Please ensure each picture has different scenery.

• Rule of Thirds
• Balancing Elements
• Symmetry 
• Leading Lines
• Patterns
• Viewpoint
• Depth of Field 
• Framing
• Negative Space
• Headroom

1. Use Photoshop as necessary to crop and adjust contrast/tone. 
2.  Additionally, you must provide a 100-150 word description of each image uploaded onto your blog. This description should include what style it demonstrates and why, which changes you made during Photoshop and why you chose to focus on that particular object/subject in that particular photograph.
3. You will also be assessed on your spelling, grammar and organization. 
4. Please add your descriptions for each image onto your blog. 
5. Please title your blog post "Composition Assignment." 
6. This assignment will be due on Thursday, October 25th 2018 

Assessment/Rubric

Photographs                           15 Marks

Written Descriptions              15 Marks 

Photoshop Edits                     10 Marks

                                        Total: 40 Marks