final exam_photoshop review

If you need help with Photoshop, go to http://stevecampbellhillwoodsamples.blogspot.com/

custom shape tool

typing in photoshop

copying photos onto layers

http://stevecampbellhillwoodsamples.blogspot.com/2010/12/copy-images-into-photoshop.html

working with the layers palette

http://stevecampbellhillwoodsamples.blogspot.com/2010/12/layers-palette.html

Create a new folder on your desktop. Title it your first & last name_2013 final exam. (4 points)

Create a new Photoshop document:

go to file>new>name: type your name_2013 final exam
width: 7 inches (not pixels) (4 points)
height: 110 inches (4 points)
resolution: 100 (4 points)
color mode: rgb
background contents: white
click OK

Be sure you check Auto-Select Layer

Note: You may use caedes.net for your photographic images. You  may also use other sources, including your own original photos.

a. Place a photographic image on the background layer. (2 points)
b. Place one other photographic image, on a separate layer, in the document. (6 points)
c. Cut out this image from its existing background. The image on the background layer should be visible behind them. (6 points) Do this for extra credit only.
d. Click on the Horizontal Type Tool and select Arial 24 point type. (2 points)
e. The type color should be red. (2 points)
f. Type your first and last name on this type layer. (2 points)
g. Add bevel and emboss to your name. (2 points)
h. Click on the Horizontal Type Tool and select Times Bold 30 point type. (2 points)
i. The type color should be white. (2 points)
j. Type Final Exam_2013 (2 points)

Save your work into your folder. 

photoshop practice 1

Standards:
4. Students will relate and apply artistic knowledge, skills, techniques, processes and strategies for the creation of design, photographic, web, print, and various digital projects.

What I want you to know or do:
1. how to open photoshop
2. how to create a new document
3. how to create a new layer in the layers palette
4. how to create a custom shape on a new layer
5. how to type on a layer

If you need help with Photoshop, go to http://stevecampbellhillwoodsamples.blogspot.com/

custom shape tool

typing in photoshop

copying photos onto layers

http://stevecampbellhillwoodsamples.blogspot.com/2010/12/copy-images-into-photoshop.html

working with the layers palette

http://stevecampbellhillwoodsamples.blogspot.com/2010/12/layers-palette.html

video tutorial for practice 
practice_1.mp4

Assignment:

If Photoshop is open, quit Photoshop

Reopen Photoshop.

Go to Window>Workspace>Essentials (Default)

Create a Photoshop document:
Width: 8 inches
Height: 8 inches
Resolution:100 pixels/inch
Color Mode:RGB Color
Background Contents: White

Save as: Your First and Last Name_photoshop practice 

Make a new layer by clicking on the New Layer icon.

Go to the Custom Shape Tool.

Click and drag in the document to make a custom shape.

Add two more new layers and two more different custom shapes.

Go to the type tool. Type your first and last name.

Save and tell me when you are finished.