AGENDA :: MULTIMEDIA TOOLS :: CLASS NOTES. :: Homework Critiques (5-7 minutes each) :: Photoshop Lesson 3. A-1 Gorgeous! [ COMPOSITE DEMO ] :: 7mins.

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1 CLASS :: AGENDA :: Homework Critiques (5-7 minutes each) A-1 Gorgeous! Upload A-1 Project to Student Folder :: Photoshop Lesson 3 [ COMPOSITE DEMO ] :: 7mins. I. SELECTIONS [ Common Law ]: a. Marquee Tool b. Lasso Tool c. Magic Wand d. Quick Selection e. Refine Edge (Working Around Hair) II. COMPOSITING a. Move Tool [ Select Layers/Groups on Canvas ] b. Changing Canvas c. Duplicate Layers d. Layer Effects and Filter e. Dodge & Burn Tool f. Smudge & Sharpen Tool Revised

2 I. SELECTIONS [ Common Law ]: a. Marquee Tool Step# Description Action Shortcut Key (Win) (Mac) 1 Cut or Copy a part of an image with standard shape: (The Marquee Tool) a. Download file at: W01/images/fixyourface.jpg (right-click copy image) b. Open New File > Paste Image > Save As: YourInitials_selection-tools.psd c. Select Elliptical Marquee Tool d. Hold Shift + place mouse at upper left of left iris e. Drag to lower right of iris f. Use the nudge keys to center the selection NOTE: If you are unhappy with selection, hit (Crtl+D) or (Cmd+D) to deselect OR Go to Menu Bar> Select > Transform Selection and adjust the height and width of the selection control (same function as transform tool for shapes) f. In the Menu Bar Choose > Layer > New > Layer Via Copy NOTE: New layer created g. Rename Layer: ELIPTICAL EYES h. Choose Move Tool (V), and move to center of forehead. Ctrl + S Cmd + S Revised

3 b. Lasso Tool Step# Description Action Shortcut Key (Win) (Mac) 1. Cut or Copy a part of an image with unique shape: (The Lasso Tool) a. Select Circular Lasso Tool b. Trace around lips NOTE: If you are unhappy with selection, hit (Crtl+D) or (Cmd+D) to deselect c. In the Menu Bar Choose > Layer > New > Layer Via Copy NOTE: New layer created d. Rename Layer: LIPS LASSO e. Choose Move Tool (V), and move to center of chin. f. Turn off background layer. g. Hit (Ctrl + ) or (Cmd + ) to zoom in. h. Press the space bar to change mouse to hand. While holding the space bar, move the mouse to position the lips in center of canvas i. Choose the erase tool (E) [ Or Mask ] to remove unwanted pixels j. In Tool options bar choose Brush size: 30px Hardness: 100% Opacity: 100% Flow: 100% k. While zoomed in, erase as close to the original edges as you can l. Create a new layer, and give it a Solid Fill Layer of Pink or Black m. Move layer underneath LIPS Layer m. Erase any artifacts/traces of unerased pixels i. Save Document DEMO: Magnetic Lasso The Magnetic Lasso is used to select complex shapes/objects: - Select the Tool and place the cursor near object - Click once to activate the magnetic lasso - Click and drag around object OR click points around the object - Observe the tools ability to snap around the object s contour Revised

4 c. Quick Selection Tool Step# Description Action Shortcut Key (Win) (Mac) 1. Select Subject and Remove From Background: (The Quick Selection Tool) a. Download File at: W01/images/class4_image_tokyodayparade.jpg b. Open New File > Paste Image > Duplicate Layer> Name Quick Selection Save As: YourInitials_quick-selection-tool.psd c. Select Quick Tool (W) d. Place Mouse over the subject you wish to remove from the background e. Click + Drag over the subject f. If you make a mistake during your selection: Hold [ Command+D ] RULES FOR QUICK SELECTION 1. To add to selection: - Click, hold shift + click/drag - Hold shift key while drawing/brushing around the area you wish to add 2. To subtract from selection: - Click, hold alt + click/drag - Hold alt key while drawing around the area you wish to subtract selection 3. Adjust the brush sizes to gain more control of your addition to selection [ = decrease brush size ] = increase brush size NOTE: For simple contours you may choose the Refine Edge button in the tool options bar and increase OR decrease the radius of your selection to include edges and surrounding space OR remove edges and surrounding space. In this exercise, we will use the refine edge and edge detection option (best for working with hair), then create a layer mask from the selection. Revised

5 f. Once the quick selection is finalized Click Select and Mask Button. NOTE: Auto- Enhance Reduces roughness and blockiness in the selection boundary. Auto- Enhance automatically flows the selection further toward image edges and applies some of the edge refinement you can apply manually in the Refine Edge dialog with the Contrast and Radius options. URL Reference: HelpxAdobe g. Choose the Refine Edge Brush Tool [ R ] h. In the Properties panel, Change the View Mode to On Layers (Y) Revised

6 i. Turn on the Smart Radius edge detection j. On the canvas, Click and drag around the edges of hair: See Video [.mp4,.webm,.ogv ] k. Click Decontaminate Colors, this should trigger the Output To create a New Layer with Layer Mask from your selection. Then Click OK Revised

7 CS6/ Early Release CC f. Click The Refine Edge Button g. In the Refine Mask Panel, Go to the View Mode section and choose Layer Reveal. h. In the Edge Detection Box, Check the Smart Radius Box and increase/decrease radius, and toggle the Smart Radius Checkbox [ to see results] i. Ensure the Edge Detection button is selected j. Click and drag your brush ONLY over the stray hairs (A transparent green highlight will follow the motion of your brush). k. Switch View mode to On Layers (to view your new selection) l. Change the attribute values according to the image below: Revised

8 m. Experiment with Adjust Edge n. In the Output Box, check Decontaminate Colors and set the Output To: New Layer with Layer Mask o. Click OK p. See Mask Created In Layer Panel NOTE: If you are unhappy with the results, Right-Click the Mask and Click Refine Mask. Change the values to your liking and Click OK In this image there are a number of ways to improve hair selection and refine the results. We will: 1. Create a solid background and move it below the layer we re working on (Quick Selection). 2. On the Quick Selection layer, Select ONLY the stray hairs with the Lasso Tool (not ears or face) 3. Copy hair to its own layer: Go to Menu Bar > Layer > New > Layer via copy. Note the layer copy intensifies the hair edges. 4. Rename the Layer copy Hair OPTIONAL REMOVING BACKGROUND FROM COMPLEX EDGES & HAIR [CS4 and <]: The Use of background eraser may be required for hair over complex backgrounds if CC is not available/ or the results are not to your liking. a. Choose Background Eraser Tool Revised

9 - Brush Size: 20px - Hardness: 100% OR based on subject - Sample Once Button is selected (hover over tool options to view the titles) - Limits: Discontiguous - Tolerance: 40% or less c. Click and hold cursor on background color closest to your subject s hair edges and drag to erase background color 2. Add a Background to Your New Selection See Video [.mp4,.webm,.ogv ] BLENDING HAIR INTO BACKGROUNDS: You may use the 1. Burn tool (Darken) 2. Dodge tool (Lighten) 3. Blur or SmudgeTool (To soften edges) 4. Sharpen Tool (To sharpen edges) 5. Eraser Tool with low Opacity to treat your new edges and blend into the background OR (for this specific image) 1. On the Hair layer, Click fx (at the bottom of the layers panel) and add an inner glow (same as hair color) 2. On the Hair layer, locate the word Effects 3. Right-Click Effects and choose > Create Layer 4. Name the new layer Hair Glow 5. Choose Multiply Blend Mode for Hair Glow 6. You may use the Eraser Tool with a soft brush, at low opacity to blend the Hair Glow layer edges with the Hair Layer. 7. After blending, Merge the Hair Glow, Hair, and Quick Selection Layer (Select the 3 layers, Right- Click, and choose Merge Layers. Revised

10 8. Use Dodge or Burn tools to blend hair to background. d. Magic Wand Step# Description Action Shortcut Key (Win) (Mac) Revised

11 THE MAGIC WAND TOOL (Another Option for Selection) a. Duplicate BACKGROUND LAYER (Original Pic) Rename Layer MAGIC WAND b. Move SOLID COLOR LAYER below MAGIC WAND Layer c. Turn off GIRL LAYER and BACKGROUND LAYER (if applicable) d. Duplicate BACKGROUND LAYER (Original Pic) e. Select Magic Wand tool f. Click sky area, then hit delete g. Click area near right foot, then deselect (Ctrl +D) h. Go to toolbar options, locate Tolerance, and change value to 10 i. Click area near right foot, then delete j. Save Document II. COMPOSITING STEPS FOR COMPOSITING :: 1. Sketch a composition 2. Select Objects from two or more ORIGINAL* images ( * May use images with free use license ) 3. Move images to the main composite PSD 4. Transform images to ideal scale 5. Adjust the Hue, Saturation, Brightness, and Contrast of multiple objects 6. Add Filters, Patterns, and Blend Modes to attain the ULTIMATE CONCEPT! Revised

12 :: Tips for Compositing & Working with Multiple Photoshop Documents (PSDs) a. Moving and Laying Out Objects To move a layer using the Layer Panel Go to Layer Panel > Select Layer > Use Arrow Keys (Hold Shift + Arrow Keys for Larger Increments) To move a group using the Layer Panel Go to Layer Panel > Select Group Folder > Use Arrow Keys (Hold Shift + Arrow Keys for Larger Increments) To move a layer or group using the Move Tool (V) / Directly on the Canvas Go to Toolbar > Select Move Tool (V) > In Tool Options, Click Auto Select Checkbox, then Select Layer or Group > Move Mouse over Canvas > Click Desired Object (Located Directly on Canvas) > Drag Layer (or Group) Object to New Location on Canvas b. Canvas Size Change: To change Canvas Size, Go To: a. Menu Bar > Image > Canvas Size b. Change height, width, or both c. To ADD pixels equally to surrounding sides, simply click OK d. To ADD pixels to the BOTTOM, press UP ARROW, click OK e. To ADD pixels to the TOP, press DOWN ARROW, click OK f. To ADD pixels to the LEFT, press RIGHT ARROW, click OK g. To ADD pixels to the RIGHT, press LEFT ARROW, click OK Revised

13 c. Duplicate/Move layers or groups to other documents by: 1. Select the layer or group (Make sure the layer is visible and highlighted in blue) 2. Right-Click [ command+click (for MAC) ] > Duplicate Layer.., or Group > In Destination drop-down, choose New OR The.psd with your final composite image. d. Layer Effects and Filters (Add Filter to Smart Object) e. Dodge & Burn Tools 1. Copy the Layer you wish to add highlights and shadows to NOTE: Some tutorials instruct viewers to use the dodge & burn tools on a 50% solid gray layer. The gray layer dulls the original image layer. If you wish to maintain your original color and contrast, copy the layer you wish to use the dodge and burn tool on. 2. Use the Dodge Tool to lighten a portion of your image 3. Use the Burn Tool to darken a portion of your image f. Blur, Sharpen, & Smudge Tool 1. Copy the Layer you wish to smudge, blur, or sharpen NOTE: This duplicate layer is created to preserve your work. 2. Use the Smudge Tool to smudge pixels in your image 3. Use the Blur Tool to blur (soften) in of your image 4. Use the Sharpen Tool to sharpen (hard edge/texture) pixels in your image Revised

14 HOMEWORK: REVIEW :: 1. Class 3 Notes 2. Watch Selection & Composite Video Tutorials DO :: 1. Complete Composite [ Version 1 ]: o Your composite image should intrigue viewers. o The composite may be used as your main homepage image. o You will learn more image treatment techniques throughout the semester o You may apply techniques to your composite for the duration of this course. o The Composite image will be graded as part of your final presentation. 2. Answer the Following Questions Regarding: WEB NAVIGATION: Your navigation should be simple and access all the pages & info you want your viewers to visit: a. What work are you featuring on your website? b. How do you want your navigation to look (text, icons, both)? c. What colors do you wish to use for hyperlinks & arrows? BRING :: HW-3 1 Answers to Above Questions 2 Completed Ultimate Composite [ Version 1 ] [A-2] 3 USB 4 Sketchbook Revised