Retouching

Scan the available magazines at a resolution that will enable you to make at least an 8"x10" print. Then using the tools discussed in class, retouch your scan so it looks like a new print. Post both the original scan and your retouched version.

Photoshop collage

Remember to pay attention to the size of the images you are using:
(in the pull-down menus) Image - Image Size... to make adjustments

Make selections using these tools:
magic wand
various losso tools

Clean up your selection using the "add to selection" or "subtract from selection" options that are available in the upper left part of you control panel with the various selection tools.

Then feather your selection using a quick mask:
hit "Q" on your keyboard to enter quickmask mode
(in the pull-down menus) filter - blur - gaussian blur... to control your feather.

Save your selection by using the "select" pull-down menu:
"save selction"
"load selection"
(they will be stored in your "channels" palette

To scale or distort your image, use the "edit" pull-down menu:
edit - transform - scale, rotate, distort, etc.

Use your "move tool" to move objects.

Remember to keep each object on a different layer!

What can happen to photos on the internet?

Shepard Fairy's Obama poster debate.(look it up!)
Photosynth.(see links list on sidebar)
Virgin Mobile Flickr fiasco.
Definition of fair use.

due October 5th, use type to create images

Be sure to have 5 images posted to your blog that use type creatively. The images can be representational or abstract. Be sure to play with the fonts, and colors, as well as the variety of type tools. One of the images must visually convey the meaning of the word or phrase that you choose.

text ascii art generator

it's fun... check it out!

linked slideshow from Photobucket

Gathering... due September 14th

Bring to class all the items you have gathered for the past two weeks. Remember, the objects can relate through color, texture, use, location, or they can come together to tell a story. Example objects can be photographs, books, jewelry, clothing, trash, etc. Keep in mind we are not going to consider video as a collected item for this assignment.