DIGITAL EDITING & PRODUCTION PHOTOGRAPHY

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1 DIGITAL EDITING & PRODUCTION PHOTOGRAPHY Course Description In this course, you will learn the most important topics of Adobe Photoshop CS6. You will first learn how to get started with Photoshop, including using Adobe Bridge. Next, you will learn how to work with layers, make selections, incorporate color techniques, and place type in an image. You will then focus on using painting tools, working with special layer functions, creating special effects with filters, using Vanishing Point, and enhancing specific selections. Finally, you will learn about adjusting colors, using clipping masks, paths, and shapes, transforming type, liquefying an image, performing image surgery, annotating and automating an image, creating images for the Web, and working with Camera Raw images. Contact Information Kenny Tolman, Instructor, CVTC - Chickasha ktolman@cvtech.edu (405) Prerequisites Fundamentals of Technology Illustrator Course Hours Required Text Adobe Photoshop CS6 Revealed Certifications Adobe Photoshop CS6 Adobe Certified Expert Adobe Photoshop

2 Text/Materials: Text: Liz Reding, Adobe Photoshop CS6 Revealed, Cenage, Data Files: Instructor will provide instructions for obtaining the Data Files. Software: A current browser, such as Internet Explorer or Firefox, Adobe Photoshop CS6, and Windows Vista will be used. Macintosh Leopard may be used, but students may notice some differences in the appearance of certain dialog boxes. Handouts: Additional handouts may be required. Instructor will provide information on obtaining this material. Teaching Methods: 1. Individualized Learning: Provides students opportunity to read and learn at their own pace. Students will be able to utilize an online learning system for additional information. 2. Assignments: Concepts Reviews, Skills Reviews, Independent Challenges and other projects and readings will be periodically assigned to help support and supplement material found in the lessons. These assignments may require the application of various software applications. 3. Exams: Three exams will be given. The exams will be open book/note and will test assigned readings and material discussed in class. 4. Internet Support: Check the class Web page for additional information about Photoshop CS6. Course Policies: Need for Assistance: If you have any condition, such as a physical or learning disability, which will make it difficult for you to carry out the work as I have outlined it, or which will require academic accommodations, please notify me as soon as possible. Knowledge & Skills Use desktop publishing software to develop brochures, handouts, charts, graphs, newsletters, and/or reports. Use presentation software to prepare visual support materials. Format written documents with correct font and layout for easy reading. Use proper organization and structure to achieve coherence of major points. Identify and prepare support materials to accompany oral presentation. Demonstrate knowledge of design principles. Demonstrate knowledge of the nature of color and color harmonies. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles and elements of design and their relationship to each other. Search for information and resources. Format text using advanced formatting functions. Enhance publications using different fonts, styles, attributes, justification, etc. Prepare presentations for training, sales and information sharing. Create computer presentation and handouts in accordance with basic principles of graphics design and visual communication. Demonstrate proficiency in use of digital imaging techniques and equipment. Synthesize available interactive media technologies into a unified presentation. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of available graphics software programs to create & manipulate images. Apply principles and elements of color design. Apply color theory to select appropriate colors. Create and/or implement the look and feel of the product. Create graphical images.

3 Apply knowledge of typography. Alter digitized images using an image manipulation program. Evaluate visual appeal. Produce or acquire graphics content. Apply knowledge of the processes required for the production of various printed products. Demonstrate preparation of customer materials for imaging. Apply knowledge of basic printing processes. Grading: TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS YOUR SCORE FINAL LETTER GRADE TOTAL POINTS Chapters Chapter A 90% - 100% 100 points each Chapter B 80% - 89% Chapter C 70% - 79% Chapter D 60% - 69% Chapter F Below 60% Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Append B 200 FINAL 100 BRAINBENCH 100 FINAL PROJECT 250 TOTAL POINTS: 2450

4 Instructional Procedures: Instructional procedures will include Learning Activity Projects, visual aids and instructor lead demonstrations. Student participation in the form of questions, reinforcement of academic skill, discussion of related experiences, student demonstrations, completed hands-on assignments and small group work is encouraged. Course Content & Sequence: I) LYNDA ONLINE TRAINING (Check with finished) (Photoshop CS6 Essential Training (ES), One-on-One Fundamentals (1:1) & One-on-One: Intermediate (1:1i) II) 1. It Begins with Bridge (ES) 2. Getting Around (1:1) 3. Image Size and Resolution (1:1) 4. Using Layers (1:1) 5. Saving Your Progress (1:1) 6. Photoshop Interface Essentials (ES) 7. Digital Image Essentials (ES) 8. Cropping and Transformations (ES) 9. Selections and Layer Masks (ES) 10. Tone and color with Adjustment Layers (ES) 11. Options for Tone and Color Correction (ES) 12. Retouching Essentials (ES) 13. Select and Edit (1:1) 14. Retouch and Heal (1:1) 15. Combining Multiple Images (ES) 16. Essential Filters (ES) 17. Essential Blend Modes (ES) 18. Type Essentials (ES) 19. Layer Effects and Styles (ES) 20. Sharing Images (ES) 21. Printing an Image (1:1i) 22. Saving for the Web (1:1:i) ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CS6 REVEALED 1. Getting Started with Adobe Photoshop CS6 2. Learning Photoshop Basics 3. Working with Layers 4. Making Selections 5. Incorporating Color Techniques 6. Placing Type in and Image 7. Using Painting Tools 8. Working with Special Layer Functions 9. Creating Special Effects with Filters 10. Enhancing Specific Selections 11. Adjusting Colors 12. Using Clipping Masks, Paths, & Shapes 13. Transforming Type 14. Liquifying an Image 15. Performing Image Surgery 16. Annotating and Automating an Image 17. Creating Images for the Web 18. Working with Animation, Video, & Photography 19. APPENDIX B: Portfolio Projects and Effects

5 DIGITAL IMAGING SCANNING: Scanning for print: Scan at 300 dpi (dots per inch or resolution) if keeping the image the same size. If the finished print size is intended to be larger than original scan then scan at highest dpi setting on the scanner and do the image corrections (see image corrections below) in image editing software like Photoshop, then resize and reduce resolution (300 dpi for print and 723 dpi for the internet) at the same time. o Example: Original image is 4X6 inches. You want to make 8X10. Scan the original at 2400 dpi, then in Photoshop under menu item image, image size, make image 10 inches on height or width (depending on photo) then change resolution at the same time. Meaning don t change size then click ok then go back and change resolution. Do it at the same time. Save work after scanning and name it differently then the resized one so you will not have to rescan it and still have the original. IMAGE CORRECTION: For every photo scanned or from a digital camera, go through these processes step by step using adjustment layers. 1. Brightness/Contrast 2. Levels 3. Curves 4. Vibrance 5. Hue/Saturation 6. Color Balance After Adjustments save your document. WEB: Make sure your picture is size correctly (go to image, image size under pixel dimensions) Save for web in file menu, file, save for web. (this can be an alternate to image, image size and you can change your pixel dimension in the document window) Saved picture usually needs to be no larger in file size then 100*150kb (kilobytes)

6 [ = v ] = SHORTCUTS FOR PHOTOSHOP 1. BRACKET KEYS a. [ Makes brush smaller, ] makes brush bigger. 2. SHIFT + BRACKET KEYS a. SHIFT+[ makes brush softer, SHIFT+] makes brush harder SHIFT + [ = SHIFT + ] = 3. CMD PLUS AND MINUS a. CMD + - zooms the canvas out (makes the view smaller) b. CMD zooms the canvas in (makes the view bigger) 4. SPACEBAR a. Hold down the space bar and click-and-drag to pan the view around i. Use this instead of the scroll bars on bottom and side to save time 5. TAB KEY a. Toggles full screen mode (temporarily hides the pallets and toolbar) 6. SHIFT + SHORTCUT TOOL KEY a. Holding shift key down when pressing the corresponding shortcut key cycles through the shortcuts. (ex: if you hold down the shift key while pressing L will cycle through the lasso selection tool, poly select tool and magnetic selection tool) 7. CMD-CLICK a LAYER THUMBNAIL a. This select everything in the layer with a marque selection. 8. DRAWING STRAIGHT LINES a. While using the brush, clone stamp, eraser tool, etc if you click once where you want to start a straight line then hold down the SHIFT key and click the spot where you want the line to go to next it will draw a straight line to and from those points. v CLICK SHIFT + CLICK SHIFT + CLICK 9. SHIFT DRAG a. Holding down the SHIFT key while dragging a shape or transformation will keep the object in proportion equally. b. Holding down SHIFT + OPTION will scale or draw from the center. NOT KEEPING PROPORTION KEEPING PROPORTION

7 GETTING STARTED WITH ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CS6 CHAPTER 1/LAP 1 Start Adobe Photoshop CS6 Learn how to open and save an image Examine the Photoshop window Close a file and exit Photoshop Learn design principles and copyright rules 1. DO: 2. READ: Create a folder on your Hardrive (or Desktop) with your FIRSTNAME-LASTNAME if not created, then make a folder called 2012 then make a folder called Photoshop in 2012 Chapter One, Lessons One through Five, Getting Started with Adobe Photoshop CS6, pp COMPLETE: Project Builder 1, p Project Builder 2, p Design Project, pp Portfolio Project, p TAKE: Chapter 1 Test 5. CONTINUE: LAP 2, Learning Photoshop Basics

8 LEARNING PHOTOSHOP BASICS CHAPTER 2/LAP 2 Using organizational and management features Use the Layers and History panels Learn about Photoshop by using Help View and print and image Chapter Two, Lessons One through Four, Learning Photoshop Basics pp COMPLETE: Project Builder 1, p Project Builder 2, p Design Project, p Portfolio Project, p Chapter 2 Test 4. CONTINUE: LAP 3, Working With Layers

9 WORKING WITH LAYERS CHAPTER 3/LAP 3 Examine and convert layers Add and delete layers Add a selection from one image to another Organize layers with layer groups and colors Chapter Three, Lessons One through Four, Working With Layers, pp COMPLETE: Project Builder 1, p Project Builder 2, p Design Project, p Portfolio Project, pp Chapter 3 Test 4. CONTINUE: LAP 4, Making Selections

10 MAKING SELECTIONS CHAPTER 4/LAP 4 Make a selection using shapes Modify a marquee Select using color and modify a selection Add a vignette effect to a selection Chapter Four, Lessons One through Four, Making Selections pp COMPLETE: Project Builder 1, p Project Builder 2, p Design Project, p Portfolio Project, p Chapter 4 Test 4. CONTINUE: LAP 5, Incorporating Color Techniques

11 INCORPORATING COLOR TECHNIQUES CHAPTER 5/LAP 5 Work with color to transform an image Use the Color Picker and the Swatches panel Place a border around an image Blend colors using the Gradient tool Add color to a grayscale image Use filters, opacity, and blending modes Match colors Chapter Five, Lessons One through Seven, Incorporating Color Techniques, pp COMPLETE: Project Builder 1, p Project Builder 2, p Design Project, p Portfolio Project, pp Chapter 5 Test 4. CONTINUE: LAP 6, Placing Type in an Image

12 PLACING TYPE IN AN IMAGE CHAPTER 6/LAP 6 Learn about type and how it is created Change spacing and adjust baseline shift Use the Drop Shadow style Apply anti-aliasing to type Modify type with Bevel and Emboss and Repousse Create text on a path Chapter Six, Lessons One through Seven, Placing Type In An Image, pp COMPLETE: Project Builder 1, p Project Builder 2, p Design Project, p Portfolio Project, p Chapter 6 Test 4. CONTINUE: LAP 7, Using Painting Tools

13 USING PAINTING TOOLS CHAPTER 7/LAP 7 Paint and patch an image Create and modify a brush tip Use the Smudge tool Use a library and an airbrush effect Chapter Seven, Lessons One through Four, Using Painting Tools, pp COMPLETE: Project Builder 1, p Project Builder 2, p Design Project, p Portfolio Project, p Chapter 7 Test 4. CONTINUE: LAP 8, Working With Special Layer Functions

14 WORKING WITH SPECIAL LAYER FUNCTIONS CHAPTER 8/LAP 8 Use a layer mask with a selection Work with multiple masked layers Control pixels to blend colors Eliminate a layer mask Use an adjustment layer Create a clipping mask Chapter Eight, Lessons One through Six, Working With Special Layer Functions, pp COMPLETE: Project Builder 1, p Project Builder 2, p Design Project, p Portfolio Project, p Chapter 8 Test 4. CONTINUE: LAP 9, Creating Special Effects With Filters

15 CREATING SPECIAL EFFECTS WITH FILTERS CHAPTER 9/LAP 9 Learn about filters and how to apply them Create an effect with an Artistic filter Add unique effects with Stylize filters Alter images with Distort and Noise filters Alter lighting with a Render filter Use Vanishing Point to add perspective Chapter Nine, Lessons One through Six, Creating Special Effects With Filters, pp COMPLETE: Project Builder 1, p Project Builder 2, p Design Project, p Portfolio Project, p Chapter 9 Test 4. CONTINUE: LAP 10, Enhancing Specific Selections

16 ENHANCING SPECIFIC SELECTIONS CHAPTER 10/LAP 10 Create an alpha channel Isolate an object Erase areas in an image to enhance appearance Use the Clone Stamp tool to make repairs Use the Magic Wand tool to select objects Learn how to create snapshots Create multiple-image layouts Chapter Ten, Lessons One through Seven, Enhancing Specific Selections, pp COMPLETE: Project Builder 1, p Project Builder 2, p Design Project, pp Portfolio Project, p Chapter 10 Test 4. CONTINUE: LAP 11, Adjusting Colors

17 ADJUSTING COLORS CHAPTER 11/LAP 11 Correct and adjust color Enhance colors by altering saturation Modify color channels using levels Crate color samplers with the Info panel Chapter Eleven, Lessons One through Four, Adjusting Colors, pp COMPLETE: Project Builder 1, p Project Builder 2, p Design Project, p Portfolio Project, p Chapter 11 Test 4. CONTINUE: LAP 12, Using Clipping Masks, Paths, & Shapes

18 USING CLIPPING MASKS, PATHS, & SHAPES CHAPTER 12/LAP 12 Use a clipping group as a mask Use pen tools to create and modify a path Work with shapes Convert paths and selections Chapter Twelve, Lessons One through Four, Using Clipping Masks, Paths, & Shapes, pp COMPLETE: Project Builder 1, p Project Builder 2, p Design Project, p Portfolio Project, p Chapter 12 Test 4. CONTINUE: LAP 13, Transforming Type

19 TRANSFORMING TYPE CHAPTER 13/LAP 13 Modify type using a bounding box Create warped type with a unique shape Screen back type with imagery Create a faded type effect Chapter Thirteen, Lessons One through Four, Transforming Type, pp COMPLETE: Project Builder 1, p Project Builder 2, p Design Project, p Portfolio Project, p Chapter 13 Test 4. CONTINUE: LAP 14, Liquifying An Image

20 LIQUIFYING AN IMAGE CHAPTER 14/LAP 14 Use the Liquify tools to distort an image Learn how to freeze and thaw areas Use the mesh feature as you distort an image Chapter Fourteen, Lessons One through Three, Liquifying An Image, pp COMPLETE: Project Builder 1, p Project Builder 2, p Design Project, p Portfolio Project, p Chapter 14 Test 4. CONTINUE: LAP 15, Performing Image Surgery

21 PERFORMING IMAGE SURGERY CHAPTER 15/LAP 15 Delete unnecessary imagery Correct colors in an image Tweak an image Chapter Fifteen, Lessons One through Three, Performing Image Surgery, pp COMPLETE: Project Builder 1, p Project Builder 2, p Design Project, p Portfolio Project, p Chapter 15 Test 4. CONTINUE: LAP 16, Annotating and Automating an Image

22 ANNOTATING AND AUTOMATING AN IMAGE CHAPTER 16/LAP 16 Add annotations to an image Create an action Modify an action Use a default action and create a droplet Chapter Sixteen, Lessons One through Four, Annotating and Automating An Image, pp COMPLETE: Project Builder 1, p Project Builder 2, p Design Project, p Portfolio Project, p Chapter 16 Test 4. CONTINUE: LAP 17, Creating Images For The Web

23 CREATING IMAGES FOR THE WEB CHAPTER 17/LAP 17 Learn about web features Optimize images for web use Create a button for a web page Create slices in an image Chapter Seventeen, Lessons One through Four, Creating Images For The Web, pp COMPLETE: Project Builder 1, p Project Builder 2, p Design Project, p Portfolio Project, p Chapter 17 Test 4. CONTINUE: LAP 18, Working With Animation, Video, & Photography

24 WORKING WITH ANIMATION, VIDEO, & PHOTOGRAPHY CHAPTER 18/LAP 18 Create and play basic animation Add tweening and frame delay Modify video in Photoshop Use Camera Raw features Fix common photography problems Chapter Eighteen, Lessons One through Five, Working With Animation, Video, & Photography, pp COMPLETE: Project Builder 1, p Project Builder 2, p Design Project, p Portfolio Project, p TAKE: Chapter 18 Test Final Photoshop Test 4. CONTINUE: APPENDIX B, Portfolio Projects and Effects

25 PORTFOLIO PROJECTS AND EFFECTS APPENDIX B Create a pencil sketch from a photo Create a montage effect with blocks Simulate a slide mount Create a reflection effect Fix overexposure Improve a photo Animate warped type Fix photographic defects Appendix, Projects One through Eight, Portfolio Projects and Effects, APP B-2 APP COMPLETE: Activities within chapter (files are located in CH08HV/imwt/photoshop book folder) Brainbench Photoshop Certification Test 4.GET: Final project from Instructor