Introduction . . .

Thursday, August 21, 2014

Removal Graded #1

 



Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Photoshop: Healing Brush Practice

Remove all vertical poles/ signs using the healing brush.
After you get the first part approved, then remove the car.

Friday, May 9, 2014

Digital Painting: Creating Texture

LEARNING TARGETS:
»  I can use and manipulate layers and masks in Adobe Photoshop.
»  I can adjust brushes to create a specific texture using Adobe Photoshop. 
»  I understand the responsibilities and ethics associated with publishing to the internet
 
EXPECTATIONS:
»  CREATE:  Using the eye dropper, create a pallet of main colors needed. 
»  CREATE: 
Reproduce the reference image by painting in the provided area.
»  REFLECT:  Document the whole process in your blog and reflect what you learned.

 

This is not the best example, but you get the idea of what you need to do. 

Digital_Painting_Textures

 

Here is the template for painting the texture . . .  https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9jMyW0QKhnWQTMyMDJDVi1vZlk/edit?usp=sharing

Sunday, April 20, 2014

Painting a Simple Realistic Object in Adobe Photoshop

LEARNING TARGETS:
»  I understand what composition is and how it relates to both photography, cinematography, and art.  »  I can paint a simple realistic object in Adobe Photoshop.
»  I can blend color SMOOTHLY giving an  object volume in Adobe Photoshop.
»  I can identify the direction of the light source and accurately paint the shadow in Adobe Photoshop.
»  I understand the responsibilities and ethics associated with publishing to the internet

EXPECTATIONS:
» CREATE: You are to repaint an apple from a reference image using Photoshop in a 5 X 7 document (@ 300 DPI) including the background, shadows, & specular highlight.
     *All layers must be labels; post a screen shot of layers in blog.
»  REFLECT:  Document the whole process in your blog and reflect what you learned.


General Steps:
Choose reference image
[#Beginning of Shooting Data Section] Nikon D2X 2005/11/23 16:06:40.4 RAW (12-bit) Image Size: Large (4288 x 2848) Lens: 60mm F/2.8 D Focal Length: 60mm Exposure Mode: Manual Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern 1/125 sec - F/19 Exposure Comp.: 0 EV Sensitivity: ISO 100 Optimize Image:  White Balance: Flash AF Mode: Manual Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached Color Mode: Mode I (Adobe RGB) Tone Comp.: Normal Hue Adjustment: 0° Saturation: Normal Sharpening: None Image Comment:                                      Long Exposure NR: Off High ISO NR: Off [#End of Shooting Data Section]

Sketch out general shape
[#Beginning of Shooting Data Section] Nikon D2X 2005/11/23 16:06:40.4 RAW (12-bit) Image Size: Large (4288 x 2848) Lens: 60mm F/2.8 D Focal Length: 60mm Exposure Mode: Manual Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern 1/125 sec - F/19 Exposure Comp.: 0 EV Sensitivity: ISO 100 Optimize Image:  White Balance: Flash AF Mode: Manual Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached Color Mode: Mode I (Adobe RGB) Tone Comp.: Normal Hue Adjustment: 0° Saturation: Normal Sharpening: None Image Comment:                                      Long Exposure NR: Off High ISO NR: Off [#End of Shooting Data Section]

In a new layer, paint in the main areas.  Use the sketch as a guide.  Also change the sketch layer to Multiply.
layers
The new color layer will only have the color, no lines. 
[#Beginning of Shooting Data Section] Nikon D2X 2005/11/23 16:06:40.4 RAW (12-bit) Image Size: Large (4288 x 2848) Lens: 60mm F/2.8 D Focal Length: 60mm Exposure Mode: Manual Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern 1/125 sec - F/19 Exposure Comp.: 0 EV Sensitivity: ISO 100 Optimize Image:  White Balance: Flash AF Mode: Manual Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached Color Mode: Mode I (Adobe RGB) Tone Comp.: Normal Hue Adjustment: 0° Saturation: Normal Sharpening: None Image Comment:                                      Long Exposure NR: Off High ISO NR: Off [#End of Shooting Data Section]

This is the color layer.

[#Beginning of Shooting Data Section] Nikon D2X 2005/11/23 16:06:40.4 RAW (12-bit) Image Size: Large (4288 x 2848) Lens: 60mm F/2.8 D Focal Length: 60mm Exposure Mode: Manual Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern 1/125 sec - F/19 Exposure Comp.: 0 EV Sensitivity: ISO 100 Optimize Image:  White Balance: Flash AF Mode: Manual Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached Color Mode: Mode I (Adobe RGB) Tone Comp.: Normal Hue Adjustment: 0° Saturation: Normal Sharpening: None Image Comment:                                      Long Exposure NR: Off High ISO NR: Off [#End of Shooting Data Section]

Then blend the layers and add in the texture. 

These are the two videos we watched in the last class. 





Here is another resource if you are having problems . . . It is a step-by-step written tutorial.  It is not the exact approach, but it will definitely help you.  http://tuts.3d2dizayn.com/index.php/2011/06/still-life-painting-in-adobe-photoshop-digital-painting-an-apple/

Here is another video that might help.

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

When Food Goes Bad

original image
Creation of Mr. Apple Happy Face: Step 1

step 2 of 18

Color Adjustments:  They adjusted the color to better match the colors of the head.  Used S-curve, hue and saturation, and levels adjustments.



Creation of Mr. Apple Happy Face: Step 2

Cut out the section of the head that you will be using.

*Image of model from DA... you can find this stock in the links on the main entry page.
Creation of Mr. Apple Happy Face: Step 4

Something like this.
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Overlay the head on the fruit.  I suggest using the warp or liquify tool to adjust the head to fit the fruit shape better.

























Duplicate the fruit layer and cut out the fruit individually.
 
 
I set the head layer to 50% opacity and then warped the cut out apple so that it fit the shape of the head.
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Once you are happy with the shape of the head, duplicate the head layer before continuing.  RT click on the layer and choose Duplicate Layer . . . You will need parts from this head later.

Then unhide the background layer and the layers should look something like this.









Delete access apple, I selected the perimeter of the head, CTRL + click the layer thumbnail, then inverted the selection, CTRL + SHIFT + I.   and deleted the extra section of the fruit Delete.  It should look like this.

























It should look something like this . . .

Creation of Mr. Apple Happy Face: Step 3

 

Duplicate the head layer.  Then COMPLETELY DESATURATE the layer by creating a new adjustment layer above the head layer, choose, Hue/Saturation and set to -100
UPDATE: Make the layer black and white.  Use the Black & White adjustment layer then merge it down. 
 
Then change the Layer Style to Hard Light.  Merge the layer style down to the head layer, RT-click on the layer style and choose Merge Down. Now, change this layers transparency to about 80%.  At least it works for this project.

Repeat for next layer. 
Duplicate the head layer again.  Then COMPLETELY DESATURATE the layer by creating a new adjustment layer above the head layer, choose, Hue/Saturation and set to -100.  Then change the Layer Style to Overlay.  Merge the layer style down to the head layer, RT-click on the layer style and choose Merge Down. Now, change this layers transparency to about 50%.  At least it works for this project.

You should have 2 new head layers.  One with 80% transparency set to Hard Light. AND one with 50% transparency set to Overlay.


Creation of Mr. Apple Happy Face: Step 5

copied and pasted and masked out the eyes and teeth
Creation of Mr. Apple Happy Face: Step 6

http://www.pxleyes.com/photoshop-guide/29413/the-making-of-Mr--Apple-Happy-Face.html
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First I changed the colour of the pear, because i didnt like the yellow.
I Duplicated the pear layer and masked out the pear itself, then i changed the colour with Hue and Saturation.
Creation of Mr. Pear: Step 1

step 2 of 4

I layed the face layer on top of the pear.
I made a duplicate and made that layer black and white.
I changed the layer style to Linear Burn.
Creation of Mr. Pear: Step 2

step 3 of 4

I placed the original face layer (the one still in colour) on top of the black and white one. And i masked out the eyes and lips. I changed the Hue and sat of both so that the eyes stand out more and the lips blend in more with the pear.
Creation of Mr. Pear: Step 3

step 4 of 4

Last i readded the hair back in place.
In the final step i added some brown on the pear by duplicating the green pear and turning the colour on it by hue and sat and then add some brown to the green pear with a layer mask.
Creation of Mr. Pear: Step 4

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Intro to 2D Assignment Checklist




GENERAL
  • I have created a blog with www.Blogger.com and have given Cornell the address.
  • The blog should have the following:
    • I write a post in my blog every class.
    • My blog shows 20 posts per page.
    • I have a link to my project’s outline. 
  • I have brain stormed & sketched ideas of things that can be 3D Printed 2+ pages & put my blog.
  • I have registered with the classroom resource site 3dStudents.com and confirmed the registration.

Concept Model Sheet (CMS):
PLAN / DESIGN
  • I have created 2 – 4 pages of initial thoughts and designs for the CMS project & posted in my blog.
  • I have created a ‘Virtual Corkboard’ using Pinterest.com an added a screenshot and link in my blog.
  • I have created a ‘Mind Map’ of my potential design directions using Lucid Charts.
  • I have created 2 – 4 pages of ‘Thumbnail Sketches’ inspired from my ‘Mind Map’ & posted in my blog.
  • I have created 3 ‘Draft Sketches’ derived / inspired from my Thumbnail Sketches’ & posted in my blog.
  • I have chosen a draft sketch, created a  ‘Final Draft’ & posted in my blog.
  • I have created a FINAL Concept Model Sheet of my design, posted in my blog, & turned it in to Cornell. 
  • I have created 2 – 4 pages of initial thoughts and designs for the robot project & put my blog.

CREATE
Regular Assignments:
  • I have completed the Zebra-Rhino and posted the final image of it in my blog.
  • I have painted the The Sphere from reference and posted an image of it in my blog.
  • I have painted the The Apple from reference and posted an image of it in my blog.
MINI Assignments:
  • I have completed the Selection Tool / Cut-Out and posted an image of it in my blog.
  • I have completed the GIF Animated Walk Cycle and posted an image of it in my blog.
  • I have mastered Painting a Value Scale and posted an image of it in my blog.


HOMEWORK
  • I have taken 20+ abstract photos emphasizing compositional rules and post them in your blog.  (link)
  • I have chosen 5 of the 20 photos that best exhibit the compositional rules & describe the rules used and post them in your blog. (link)

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Digital Painting: Grey Scale / Value Scale

LEARNING TARGETS:
»  I can use rulers and guides in Adobe Photoshop.
»  I can blend black to white SMOOTHLY using a brush in Adobe Photoshop. 
»  I understand the responsibilities and ethics associated with publishing to the internet
 
EXPECTATIONS:
»  CREATE:  Paint a Grey Value Scale using Photoshop in a 5 X 7 inch document at 300 DPI. 
»  REFLECT:  Document the whole process in your blog and reflect what you learned.

 

Create a new document with a resolution of 300 DPI, with a size of 5 X 7 inches. 

Using the ruler, setup 6, 1 inch squares, 1/2 inch from the edge.

Rulers

 

Create a new layer, label it Reference Layer, and fill in each square with the appropriate values.

GreyScaleBlend4   

It should look something like this.

GreyScaleBlend3

 

In a new layer, label it Blend Layer, create a rectangular value scale 1/2 inch below the top one.

GreyScaleBlend5

 

GreyScaleBlend2In the blend layer, blend the black smoothly to white.  Use a large brush with a soft edge and set the Flow to something low, like 1-4%.  Use the eye dropper to pick the value that you want to work with and blend.  Does that make sense? It should look like the sample below.

 

 

 

 

GreyScaleBlendS