Photoshop Collage - Collage Excercise

Today we will work on a collage in photoshop.
We'll make a collage with the photos in this post.
I will give step by step instructions in class.
Next time you will use your own photos to make a collage.

Download the pictures to your computer:

Photoshop Collage - Surreal Composition

Today we will practice Making Selections in Photoshop. 

You will upload 1 picture containg at least 3 different elements plus a background.

Create a File that is 8x8 inches and 150 resolution.

Add the background and 3 selections to this picture. 

The final design must be creative and all of the elements should work together. Don't just drop random images into a picture.

Edit and Post Your Garrison Springs Images

Download, Edit, and Post the Garrison Springs Pictures from the field trip.

Crop, De-saturate and adjust Levels to get the best possible  image. 

Your pictures should include 3 examples each of:

3 Nature Scenes including 1 landscape
3  Natural Details - either Close ups or Textures
3 additional pictures of your choice from the field trip

Pick one of the pictures  and write a thorough critique in a new blog post

Scholastic Magazine - Get to Know Ansel Adams

The teacher will pass out the Scholastic Magazine about Ansel Adams. Read about this amazing photographer.

There are 2 worksheets. DO NOT WRITE ON THE WORKSHEETS!

Create a new blog post and answer the questions in the blog. make sure you WRITE THE QUESTIONS DOWN!

Add and Remove Things From a Picture You have Taken

Using the Clone/Stamp Tool, REMOVE at least 1 thing and ADD another. Use a picture that you have taken.

...look at the examples below


Original Photo

 Retouched Photo

Retouching Using the Clone-Stamp Tool

Today we will work with a couple of tools to help improve minor imperfections in our photos.
Download the 2 photos below, retouch them, and upload the before and after pictures to your blog.

Here is a video to help you...

Critique the Ozark Square Pictures

Today you will write TWO thorough critiques using the Critique Guide.

Copy and paste the guide into each post and answer the questions.

1. The first blog post will be a critique of one of your pictures from the Ozark square. Include a copy of the picture with your critique. Title it Ozark Square  - Personal Critique

2. The second post will be a critique of one of your classmates pictures from the Ozark square. Include the picture. Title it Ozark Square  - Classmate critique Critique