Exercise 3:
Use the provided images to complete the following tutorial:
Understanding Layer Masks In Photoshop
Use the provided images to complete the following tutorial:
Blending photos together Photoshop Layer Masks Tutorial
Create a folder in your H: Drive called TRIMAL.
Find 10 to 15 images of animals that you would like to potentially use for this assignment. Put them inside your folder. Make sure you find a few different angles of each animal that you choose.
You will need to create, at least, two imaginary animals that are the combination of three animals (not computer generated images).
The goal of the assignment is to have you practice creating realistic looking blends. You may need to use the Clone Stamp tool, or the Liquify Filter (we will discuss those things next week) in order to make things look convincing; but my main goal for this assignment is to have you master Layer Masks.
Website suggestions:DEMO
Review how to move files into Photoshop.
1) Create a new file
8 H x 10 W in
300 dpi
CMYK
2) Place images onto the file
3) MOVE TOOL (auto select)
4) rename layers
5) Free Transform
(command T and HOLD DOWN THE
SHIFT KEY)
6) How to use
LAYER MASKS.
Layer Mask Tool
Black = hides
White = shows
** make sure you are clicked on the 'layer mask icon' on the layer!
Balance: A principle of design referring to the arrangement of visual elements to create stability in an artwork.
Symmetrical Balance: A balance arrangement in which the parts of a composition are organized so that one side duplicates or mirrors the other.
Approximate (Modified) Symmetry: The use of forms that are similar yet different, on either side of a vertical axis.
Asymmetrical Balance: A feeling of balance attained when visual units on either side of a vertical axis are actually different but are placed in the composition to create a "felt" balance of the total artwork. We will be looking at three different types of asymmetrical balance: Golden Ratio, Rule of Thirds, and "Golden Triangle."
Space: An element of art that indicates areas between, around, above, below, or within something.
Symmetrical and Radial Balance: video