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Introductory Photoshop lesson: Manipulating 1 image to create a conceptual cubist type piece to
become more effective and knowledgeable about the many facets of the Layers Palette.
Photoshop Tools Focused on::
Layer Via Copy
Rectangular Marquee Tool
Free Transform: Resize/Rotate
Blending Modes
Layer Styles
Step 1
Photoshop Tools previously accessed::
Spot Healing
Patch Tool
Brush Tool
Adjustment Layers
Blur Tool
Sponge Tool
Using the Adobe Mini Bridge
open up the image you are
going to be using. It MUST be
a photograph you have taken.
Refer to Photography 101
handout for more information.
Step 2 Take some time to customize and retouch
your image using previously accessed tools.
You can choose to use a portrait or landscape.
When you are comfortable with the outcome
flatten the image. Layer > Flatten Image.
Step 3
Begin by using the Rectangular Marquee
Tool. Make thin Horizontal selections
that go across the image.
Right Click; select Layer Via Copy.
(Cmd/Ctrl J)
This will create it’s own layer above your
background layer.
Continue to make similar selections across your
whole image. You will have multiple layers by the
time you are done.
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Remember
to save
frequen
t
ly !
Step 4
On each layer begin using the Free Transform tool
(Cmd/Ctrl T) and rotate or skew each selection.
* To exit Free Transform hit Enter.
Rememb
er to click b
backgroun
ack onto yo
d layer to m
ur
ake the
selections.
Alter the s
izes of you
selections
r
for variatio
n.
Step 5
By the time you are done your image
should look like this.
Now we want to start getting creative with it!
By double clicking on each layer you can pull up the
Layer Styles.
Layer Styles are also accessible by clicking on the
button at the bottom of the layers palette.
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Step 6
Start experimenting with Layer Styles. A Layer Style can have one or more different layer
effects. To apply a layer effect, check the box beside it. It will open up more options to alter your
effects.
To copy identical Layer Styles onto another Layer
hold down ALT, with your cursor over the fx
button on the layer and drag it onto another layer.
You can also turn visibility on and off by clicking on
the eyeball.
To delete Layer Styles click on the fx button and drag
to the trash at the bottom of the Layers Palette.
Step 7
With a Drop Shadow and Inner
Shadow Layer Style your image
will start looking like this. You can
experiment with the other Layer
Styles and see what you get!
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Step 8
One of the final steps you want to complete is applying Blending Modes to each layer.
The Blending Modes specified in the options bar and layers palette control how pixels in two
separate layers interact with and effect each other. It’s helpful to think in terms of the following
when visualizing a blending mode’s effect:
•
The base color is the original color in the bottom layer.
•
The blend color is the color being applied by the upper layer.
•
The result color is the color resulting from the blend.
We will leave the background layer alone.
By the time you are done applying the
blending modes your image should
look something like this.
Try experimenting with different
modes to get the final look you want.
When you are done save a copy as a
.jpeg & set quality to 10.
Save as:
Lastname_First Initial_Fractured.jpeg
and turn in.
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Student Reflection
After project is complete and turned in, please answer and turn in this page electronically
or printed to recieve final grade.
Name:
Please comment on the success and/or problems of the lesson and how it impacted your final composition.
Your work will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
Adherence to the assignment guidelines: Do not rearrange the assignment
guidelines. Complete the right assignment. If the assignment is not clear to you, it
is your responsibility to ask for clarifications before doing it.
Appropriateness: Follow course policies, attitude—check on how you handle
projects and challenges along with working with others in class. Do not have
someone do the project or assignment for you. Submit & present projects on time.
Techniques and Concepts: Application of concepts and techniques.
Design Layout: Consider creativity, balance of elements, design techniques, use
of white space, effects and color.
Quality of Execution: Content information. Strive for excellence. All work should
be an attempt at portfolio quality.
Instructor Notes:
Final Grade