Assignment #1

Note: This page does not include practice assignments which may also be due. See the currently scheduled Learning Module tab for details on the practice assignments.



Before & After Project
(5 points)



                    Photo Repair by Leslie Chelala




Repair/Improve a damaged or inferior photograph


This is an assignment in the use of the global adjustment features of Adobe Bridge plus healing tools andlocal adjustments in Photoshop. Choose a photo of your own that needs repair or significant improvement. Your finished photo should show several significant enhancements from the original. Appropriate enhancements include:


•    Adding detail to an area blown-out in the original.
•    Noticeably adjusting all-over or area contrast/color/value to enhance.
•    Masking, burning, or dodging areas to cover up blemishes/scratches/tears/stains.
•    Improving skin tone.
•    Diffusing or softening image for aesthetic reasons.
•    Adding clarity, sharpening, or improving resolution.
•    Straightening a horizon line.
•    Purposefully canting an image (angling) for dramatic effect
•    Reducing noise
•    Retouching a portrait for aesthetic reasons
•    Converting from color to Black/White or Duotone
•    Cropping and enhancing a detail to create a new photo
•    Significantly adjusting saturation, vibrancy, or luminance/gain.
•    Simplifying or dramatizing a light source.
(I would expect to see at least 4 of the above.)


Pay particular attention to aesthetics, value(contrast/color balance), vibrance, mood, and clarity of detail. You will be evaluated on:
•    Choice of Image/Originality                               
•    Composition/Cropping Choices                            
•    Color Aesthetics                                   
•    Contrast/Value                           
•    Complexity of Work/Software Skill                           
•    Clarity/Final Image Resolution /Proper File Format                   
•    Use of PS Filters                               
•    Use of PS Healing Tools                           
•    Blending/Transparency of corrections/healing:                   
•    Finesse/Attention to Detail/Creativity                               
Load the original photograph and your final PS file (with the layers intact) in your folder in the student drop box on Student Server 8 before class the day of the critique (even if still in progress!) and email a final JPG version of the finished art to me (after the critique) to let me know it is ready for evaluation. You should briefly note in your email what changes were made to the image, how, and why. As with all Art 109 projects, when you send a file by email be sure your name is somewhere in the file name. If your name is not in the file, it will be rejected.


RESOURCES...
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)

Using a Gradient Mesh

Using Live Paint & Fixing Gaps

Illustrator Type Tools

Manipulating Individual Letters in Illustrator

Use the Width Tool to Shape Letters

Warping Text in Illustrator

Unique Type Treatment

The Illustrator Curvature Tool

Terry White's Top Ai Tips

Smoothing with the Pen Tool as You Draw

Using Live Corners

Using the Curvature Tool

Layer Masking Explained

Advanced Masking

Photo Composite Basics

Using Alpha Channels

Using a Clipping Mask

Blending Modes Explained

Creating Realistic Shadows

Adding a Light Source

Changing Light Sources

Masking Hair in Photoshop

Secrets of HDR

Using Color Replacement to Select & Change Colors

A variety of demos of the color replacement tool

Fun with Color Themes

Playing with Complementary Colors

Spot Color

Painting with Color for a Warhol Effect

Match and Replace Colors

Achieving Cinematic Colors in Photoshop with Alpha Channels

Photo Sharpening Tips

Jonathon Klein: World Changing Photos

Or community based creativity?

Photo Artist Eugenio Recuenco



This is photography, not animation!