"Best of" Self Images and Altered Prortaits

"Best of" Self Images and Altered Prortaits - Create:

1. "Best of" self portrait using our editing tools, and

2. An altered self images, that while keeping it appropriate, we use our image to alter the way we appear.

We will take our photos to work on in class. Tools that will be highly beneficial to you are the Clone stamp, Patch Tool, Lasso, etc.  The Filter gallery is useful for altering effects as well. As always remember to use Unsharp mask and the Image>Adjustments>Brightness/contrast, Hue/Saturation or any other adjustments to complete the image.

Parameters - Size: 8 x 10 inches, 180 ppi.
                     Minimum of 4 layers
                     Create and/or alter the background.
                     Remember composition! Making an interesting image -
                          You might think about the Rule of thirds, separating or altering the image
                           to show movement or emphasis...
                     Turn in an altered, crisp, clean image with an overall color-scheme or
                           cohesion, seamlessly integrated objects, high-res image saved as
                           a JPEG and dropped into D Chandler's Hand-In Folder.

Optional

- Time-permitting, do more than one alteration to see different ways to complete the assignment - A couple of extra points will be in it for you if you do!

Combining Images, Project #1

We will start at the beginning with Photoshop CS5 and learn how to create new files, open and save, layers, unsharp mask, and much more - the basics of photoshop. You will use the images below for the first assignment. The exact parameters of the assignment will follow. Good luck!

For 100% completion, you need to:
Create a 10" x 8" template at 180 resolution.
Include THREE out of the four objects into an integrated scene, with all images having the filter "Unsharp Mask" applied.
Change the background sky to a different background and/or color.
Clone stamp
Change the size and direction

These are the minimum requirements, I always encourage you to try to do more!

Additional looks: Filters, Liquify, color splash, gaussian blur, color change.