Understanding+Selection

Monday, February 23rd--Skills Check

 * Save this file in your Selection Folder and OPEN it to begin to work: [[file:03Start.psd|Seashell]]
 * Using the selection skills we have been practicing these last couple weeks, create an image similar to the one shown below. Make sure there are no extra white areas and your selections are clean. You can use any selection tool you want to get the job done. (you can refer to other projects on this page if you get stuck)
 * Make sure each element is on a new layer and relabels
 * At the end, use the CROP tool to get rid of the extra stuff on the side so it only has your finished project
 * Save as lastname_seashell as a psd and jpg file
 * Submit through Classroom before the end of class
 * If you do not get done, submit what you have completed



Tuesday, February 17th

 * Save these files in your Selection Folder:
 * [[file:ferriswebgraphics/Gull.jpg|Gull]], __ [[file:ferriswebgraphics/Beach Ball.jpg|Beach Ball]] __, [[file:ferriswebgraphics/Beach Pail.jpg|Beach Pail]], [[file:ferriswebgraphics/Large Umbrella.jpg|Large Umbrella]], [[file:ferriswebgraphics/Beach base.jpg|Beach Base]]

This is continuing practice of selection with a new twist. You need to prepare each file by selecting the element (ONLY that element) and creating a new layer. From there, we will move the elements together to create a final image but you have to have the files ready first. Here are some suggestions and hints.

__**Gull:**__ Remove the bird from the background. Once you have a perfect selection, copy and paste it to a new layer. (Ctrl-C and then Ctrl-V) You should see a new layer added to your palette. Save this as lastname_Gull as a PSD.

__**Beach Ball:**__ Remove the ball from the background. I would suggest using the elliptical marquee tool on this one. Once you have a perfect selection, copy and paste it to a new layer. (Ctrl-C and then Ctrl-V) You should see a new layer added to your palette. Save this as lastname_Beachball as a PSD.

__**Beach Pail:**__ Remove the yellow pail from the background. Try using the Quick Selection tool here. Remember to decrease brush size and use the Shift/Alt key to add or minus from your selection. Try getting the shadow at the front of the pail, not underneath it, included in your selection. Once you have a perfect selection, copy and paste it to a new layer. (Ctrl-C and then Ctrl-V) You should see a new layer added to your palette. Save this as lastname_BeachPail as a PSD.

__**Large Umbrella:**__ Remove the umbrella from the background. Once you have a perfect selection, copy and paste it to a new layer. (Ctrl-C and then Ctrl-V) You should see a new layer added to your palette. Save this as lastname_Largeumbrella as a PSD.

WAIT FOR INSTRUCTIONS

Wednesday, February 11th and Thursday, February 12th

 * Save this file in your Selection Folder: [[file:Gingerbreadhouse.psd|Gingerbread House]]

You will need to arrange your layer order so things show correctly. This is done simply by dragging the layer where you want it. Ones at the top of the list are on top and ones at the bottom are on the bottom (like building a pizza). Use the CRTL T feature to transform and flip the walls of the house as needed and to adjust things. Also the Skittles on the roof need to be moved individually and scattered randomly. They should not look orderly (like the example does).

Make sure to crop it to get rid of the cut out areas. If you are unsure of how to do this, ASK and Mrs. Ferris will show you

Save it as gingerbreadhouse_lastname.psd and as gingerbreadhouse_lastname.jpg

Submit through the Classroom when you are done (the JPG file ONLY)



Monday, February 9th

 * Save this file into your selection folder: [[file:Mr Potatoe.psd|Potato]]
 * Select each element, copy it, move it and rename the layer
 * Use the instructions from the scrapbook to help you if needed
 * You will need to FLIP things!
 * Save it as lastname_potato as a PSD and a JPEG file



Friday, February 6th

 * Save this file into your selection folder: [[file:Salad.psd|Salad]]
 * Remember, right click, make sure it is in your H Drive, under Web and in the selection
 * Select each element, copy it, move it and rename the layer
 * Use the instructions from the scrapbook to help you if needed
 * Look at my example below for how it might look BUT you need to trim the olives better (there should not be all the extra around it like in my example).
 * Save it as lastname_salad and we will turn it in on Monday together.

Thursday, February 5th

 * Open the ORIGINAL Book with Lock file (found below if you need to).
 * Using the notes here and what we did in class, create your version of the scrapbook that closely resembles what is below
 * The notes are just a guide to assist you, you can use any way of selecting the items that you feel most comfortable with.
 * Make sure to Copy/Paste each item before moving it
 * Rename your layers as you go
 * Save it when you are done as lastname_bookfinal.psd
 * We will turn it in tomorrow as a class

Friday, January 30th and Wednesday, February 4th

 * Here are the files you will need: [[file:Selection Intro.jpg|Selection]], [[file:Book with lock.psd|Book with Lock]]
 * They must be saved into your Graphic Folder in the H Drive
 * Create a new folder called Selection within that folder