Learning Photoshop
"The measure of a man is what he does with power" - Plato
Adobe Photoshop is a computer program that is used all over the world to create art for magazines, movies, video games, posters, books, museum art work, fashion, car design, and much more!
Almost everything you see was at one point done in Photoshop.
For over 100 years, the fastest and easiest method to pass information to the public has been though POSTERS. From the earliest advertisement posters, the public had their emotions and ideas manipulated by what they saw and read. The designers of these posters began to realize what colors and images to use to create a bigger impact - regardless if the information was true or not!
Nonetheless, posters have played an important aspect of information dissemination to the public and though this process, students will develop their posters to advertise a product or project an idea.
Be as creative as you can be. Consider this an art project, but instead of using markers and glue, you will be using a computer software.
Remember, you are the artist. Collect ideas and images from other places and create your own unique poster. There are many techniques to use, and if you have any questions, ask Mr. Muñoz.
Almost everything you see was at one point done in Photoshop.
For over 100 years, the fastest and easiest method to pass information to the public has been though POSTERS. From the earliest advertisement posters, the public had their emotions and ideas manipulated by what they saw and read. The designers of these posters began to realize what colors and images to use to create a bigger impact - regardless if the information was true or not!
Nonetheless, posters have played an important aspect of information dissemination to the public and though this process, students will develop their posters to advertise a product or project an idea.
Be as creative as you can be. Consider this an art project, but instead of using markers and glue, you will be using a computer software.
Remember, you are the artist. Collect ideas and images from other places and create your own unique poster. There are many techniques to use, and if you have any questions, ask Mr. Muñoz.
What is "reality"?It is calculated that 99% of all photos of celebrities are "fixed" with a program like Photoshop. This is done on purpose to influence the public on what is considered beauty. But what the public doesn't realize is that it's all made up, it's a fantasy.
We are constantly surrounded by images which force us to look at ourselves in a different way. But have you ever wondered why we follow these false idols?
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Here's a video from the Dove company that shows how easy it is to create the idea of beauty without having to hire a "beautiful" woman.
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Can you detect the changes?
These are actual celebrity photos before and after photoshop. How good are you at figuring out the changes?
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LOL...
Yeah right!
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Very cool
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So true.
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Digital Graphic Software
- Adobe Photoshop (installed in your computer by Mr. Munoz - not free)
- Pixlr.com/editor (web-based version of Photoshop, with some limitations - free)
Let's practice a few basic skills... This is a cool effect! Can you do it?
We're going to practice some Photoshop basics using pictures, layers, erase tool, and transparencies
Let's try to create a fruit with a smile :-) Download the smile one of the fruits... |
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Basic Skills 2 - Changing Faces
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Photoshop offers many possibilities for creating satire, or even some intrigue.
Look at these images where the faces have been exchanged. Some look so real it's almost scary. Using your talents, see if you can recreate the same effect using the last picture (father & son) |
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Use this one as practice!
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Basic Skills 3 - Morphing
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Download the baby picture and orange pictures to create ....
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Baby face on a fruit or try this effect using your pics
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Basic Skills 4 (Clone, Healing, and Magic Wand)
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Use the Lasso, Stroke, and Outer Glow
Give this lonely eagle some cool friends.
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Those are some cool friends!
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Create some movie magic...
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By changing the colors in one move!
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Use this hand...
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and this image...
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and create this illusion.
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Guessing GameGuess the fake image...
Two of these images are fake. Can you guess which one is REAL? |
Is this image real or fake?
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Is that a seahorse on her back?
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Or did Mr. M add this colorful tattoo?
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Basic Skills 4 (Text and Layout)
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Basic Skills 5 - Create your own cereal box design
Use this cereal box template and create your own cereal box design. Be as creative as you can
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Download this box temaplate and design a cereal box
Download this template
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Sample 1
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Sample 2
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Sample 3
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Web Resources
There are many art websites which are designed to help create cool graphic -- for FREE! Take a look at them, and if you have a site, share it for credit!
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Graffiti Creators
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Cool Text Creators
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These words were made in Sparklee.com
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Examples of online text generators :-)
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Create your own name in a graffiti style
The Project - Choose One from the following
You will choose one of the following projects to complete:
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1. Create an advertisement poster for a product that doesn't exist! That's right, design a poster for a product which doesn't exist, but use your skills and imagination to sell it - be creative with your Title, Body, Graphic, and Slogan.
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2. Create a social issue poster which raises awareness of a social issue. The poster's goal is to provide a message (pro or con) in a creative, non-insulting, and respectful manner. You may use images from the web, or create your own drawing or graphic.
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Requirements
A successful poster uses these guidelines to become successful. Most people are trained to look for these items because they inform the public very quickly and are straight to the point.
- Title
- Slogan
- Graphics
- Background Color
- Body
- YOUR NAME
What are you missing from your poster?
Advertisement Poster
Must be your own product name, not something that DOES NOT exists. In other words, make up a product, then design the poster which advertises that product. You may use images from the web, but you must modify those images so that the original item is not recognizable.
Start with a brand new Photoshop file in the following dimensions:
Width: 8 Inches
Height: 10 Inches
Resolution: 100 dpi
Then think of two of the following to create:
You may use online pictures for your artwork. But, you must CREATE YOUR OWN POSTER. Use your creativity to do something amazing! The talent is inside of you just begging to be shown to the world!
Start with a brand new Photoshop file in the following dimensions:
Width: 8 Inches
Height: 10 Inches
Resolution: 100 dpi
Then think of two of the following to create:
- Game Poster or Cover
- Sports Team Poster
- Game Console Poster
- Fashion or Clothing Poster
- Cell Phone Poster
- Movie Poster
- Book Poster or Cover
- Restaurant Poster
- Vacation Spot Poster
You may use online pictures for your artwork. But, you must CREATE YOUR OWN POSTER. Use your creativity to do something amazing! The talent is inside of you just begging to be shown to the world!
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Social Issue Poster
Using your imagination and artistic sense, you will design a poster which brings up an issue that is important to you. The creative process begins by choosing an issue that has impacted your life in some way and you wish to express your thoughts about it in a respectful manner. Although some people may feel strongly about an issue, there's room to share your thoughts and feelings without causing problems.
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Here are some social issues that impact our lives:
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Social Issue Sample Posters
Not sure what social issue posters look like? Here are some samples which can guide you to your own design. Click to zoom in, and GOOD LUCK!!
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This is a political cartoon.
This is an editorial cartoon.
Political cartoon is an illustration which is designed to convey a social or political message.
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Social Issue Websites and Articles
Need ideas? The following are some articles related to various topics. If you found something online and wish to share it, let Mr. Munoz know. You may receive extra credit.
Guidelines
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Rubric - Photoshop Project
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