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=== Subsection ===
 
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=== Smart Objects in Photoshop ===
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* https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/create-smart-objects.html
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* https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/how-to/photoshop-linked-smart-objects.html
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* https://design.tutsplus.com/tutorials/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-smart-objects-in-photoshop--cms-20268
  
 
== Video Notes ==
 
== Video Notes ==
  
 
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*[http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20211011_MFAI_01_ColorCalibrationOverviewDemoAndTips.mp4 Color calibration overview demo & tips]
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== Assignment ==
 
== Assignment ==
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Your prompt is 'Fall'
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* Use the techniques introduced & reinforced in class to create one composited colored illustration.
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* You will upload one photoshop file (and any related working files, scans, etc...) for class next week.
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* You must draw at least 3 elements of your drawing using traditional methods (paper, scan, prepare in Photoshop), you can also draw digitally on your iPad and polish/color in Photoshop.
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Your assignment is to draw at least 4 or 5 foreground items and 1 background, then use multiple copies of the same items to create an amazing 'Fall' image.
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Note: I will be looking for epic smart objects, layer effects, and clipping mask skills!
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=== Process ===
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* Draw no less than 5 separate parts/pieces which will be assembled into one composition.
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* At least one part/piece should be a "background"
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* Scan and prep each part/piece as independent grouped items or Smart Objects.
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* Bring all the parts/pieces that you wish to use into one file, compose an illustration.
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* You can scale, rotate, recolor, duplicate your parts/pieces, you can use any variation or Photoshop techniques you wish.
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* You should be using groups and or Smart Objects within Photoshop.
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=== Bring upload for class next week ===
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* One LAYERED photoshop file and any related working files, scans, etc...
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* Compositions should be 5"x 5"
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# I would suggest scanning at (at least) 1200 ppi, then working at 1200 ppi & coloring that.
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# I have created a new Google Drive directory for this project: [https://drive.google.com/open?id=17XayEmICRhtHDe5qNd8JgnowynIcw0wr&authuser=matthew%40choppingblock.com&usp=drive_fs svaMFAI_20211018-homework-Fall-Smart-Objects]

Latest revision as of 13:47, 15 October 2021

Last Week

  • Review your 1st Ps coloring assignment.
  • Photoshop overview/details/depth as needed

This Week

  • Color calibration overview, demo, and tips.
  • Project Review
  • Photoshop:
    • Smart Object deep dive
    • Compositing and coloring tips
  • New Assignment "fall"

Open Questions

Notes

Subsection

Smart Objects in Photoshop

Video Notes

Assignment

Your prompt is 'Fall'

  • Use the techniques introduced & reinforced in class to create one composited colored illustration.
  • You will upload one photoshop file (and any related working files, scans, etc...) for class next week.
  • You must draw at least 3 elements of your drawing using traditional methods (paper, scan, prepare in Photoshop), you can also draw digitally on your iPad and polish/color in Photoshop.

Your assignment is to draw at least 4 or 5 foreground items and 1 background, then use multiple copies of the same items to create an amazing 'Fall' image.

Note: I will be looking for epic smart objects, layer effects, and clipping mask skills!

Process

  • Draw no less than 5 separate parts/pieces which will be assembled into one composition.
  • At least one part/piece should be a "background"
  • Scan and prep each part/piece as independent grouped items or Smart Objects.
  • Bring all the parts/pieces that you wish to use into one file, compose an illustration.
  • You can scale, rotate, recolor, duplicate your parts/pieces, you can use any variation or Photoshop techniques you wish.
  • You should be using groups and or Smart Objects within Photoshop.

Bring upload for class next week

  • One LAYERED photoshop file and any related working files, scans, etc...
  • Compositions should be 5"x 5"
  1. I would suggest scanning at (at least) 1200 ppi, then working at 1200 ppi & coloring that.
  2. I have created a new Google Drive directory for this project: svaMFAI_20211018-homework-Fall-Smart-Objects
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