Project 3a: Selection Mania

Try and duplicate the selection outline and then fill it in (Edit > Fill) with a color (any visable color) and post on your blog.

This is a 5 step process:

1. Create a new document (File > New)
2. Set the size to 8in X 8in @ 72dpi and white background
3. Define your entire selection area
4. Fill the defined area with a color (any visible color)
5. Save as jpeg and upload to your blog with comments

Points will be subtracted for cheating (yes, I can tell).
You cannot:

1. Use Layers
2. Select and fill an area more than once
3. Select and delete an area to drop out the color inside an area

Hint:

• Add to your selection by holding down the shift key
• Subtract from your selection using the ALT key (option on the Mac)

If you have problems, post early and I will help.

Project 3b: Doing the PS-CS3 dance

Using either of the old B&W dance images (posted on the right under Project Files) as a base, take a personal head shot of yourself (in the appropriate position) and superimpose it on the base image of one of our dancers. Be thoughtful of lighting and expression to make the transition as realistic as possible.

You may also choose a base image of your own, but appropriateness and good taste will need to be thought out and applied. I am interested in the display of quality and skill more than humor or personal statement.

Steps for success

Choose an appropriate base image Obtain a quality head-shot of yourself using a camera or other means (existing photo acceptable if it fits the pose). Select your head from one image Transfer your head to the base image Adjust and flatten the image (Layer > Flatten) Save as jpeg Upload to blog with comments (2 original images and compostite)

Project 2: Adjustments and Color

Color Adjustment
Often we are faced with a less than perfect image, where it becomes our job, as digital image editors, to right the wrongs of poor lighting, uneven exposure, and substandard equipment to name a few. We are given the impossible with expectations of turning it into the possible, or at least our best attempt at the most probable. This project presents just one of those cases.

Here we have an original image of a colorful retro styled hotel room that has lost its life and dazzle due to an extreme temperature shift in the white balance and exposure of the image. I am referring to the Kelvin temperature in relation to Photography. Our question, when analyzing the image is whether or not it is possible or even probable to reclaim the spark of true color through the magic of Photoshop? That is the question and this week's assignment; to explore the possibilities embedded in the adjustment tools to bring this photograph back to life.

Below you see the original image, the target adjustment, and my best attempt using only the adjustment tools found under the Image > Adjustments menu list.

Original Image

Target Image

Best Adjustment (so far..)