Blend+Mode

Wednesday, March 19th
Here are the files you will need for today:

(demo) (as a class) (assignment)

Open them and wait for instructions.

Thursday, March 20th


Directions:

Email as Orangewall_lastname.jpg when you are done!

If you get this done, you can take advantage of an extra credit chance:


 * Find a black and white image
 * Make sure the Image>Mode is RGB Color
 * Create a new layer
 * Use the brush to paint over the entire image to enhance it with colors
 * Use the various blending modes to make it look cool (remember, more layers mean more types of blending modes)
 * Save as blendEC_LastName.jpg and email it

Friday, March 21st
Here are the files you will need: and

Here are the instructions:

Here is an example of how it might look when you are done:



Monday, March 24th and Tuesday, March 25th

Here is the file you will need for this assignment:

We are going to use a variety of tools to add makeup. Here are the videos we will use.

You are going to spend a little time working with blending modes and retouching photos. I have posted two videos that will walk you through the process of adding digital makeup and using the dodge/burn/sharpening tools to enhance the woman's eyes. Dodge lightens the area, Burns darkens the area and Sharpening makes things pop.

You do NOT need headphones for the videos though they might help. Everything is SHOWN how to do it. Just watch. While the program looks slightly different it really isn't and you can help one another.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nterr2mQUQ

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 * Sharpening tool adjustments are very very subtle, don't over use this tool. In the video, it indicates that you should place a check mark next to Protect Detail.**

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBdtsdsldTA media type="custom" key="25447686"

In this video the first 2 minutes describe how to add a curves adjustment layer to enhance the brightness of the whites of the eyes. You can attempt this if you would like (BUT YOU DO NOT HAVE TO DO THIS), we have not discussed curves or levels at this point, but it is not a difficult tool to use. At the 2:05 mark it refers to creating a new layer and using the Dodge tool to lighten the iris of the eye. This is where you must begin for the assignment


 * The last step is to change the woman's eye color. Create another new layer and called it eye color. Choose a color from the color picker that compliments the woman but is obviously noticeable. Change the BLENDING MODE to color and start painting over the iris. Drop the Opacity to make it more subtle. **


 * DO NOT SEND THIS YET, just save it for now once this is all done!!! **

** Wednesday, March 26th **
Open the file you have been working on. Follow these directions to add a high pass to the picture to finish it off

1. Copy the background layer.

2. Rename it HIGH PASS.

3. Change the HIGH PASS layer to Overlay Blending Mode.

4. Go to Filter>Other>High Pass.

5. Change the radius to 9 pixels.

6. Ctrl - I (Invert Selection)

7. Add a Adjustment Layer Mask (This icon is in the layers panel. It looks like a square with a circle in the middle)

8. Ctrl -I (Invert Selection - Mask should be black now - make sure this layer mask is selected - click on it)

9. Select Brush, increase hardness to 100% and increase brush size slightly and brush over her skin, avoid nostrils, creases in her skin and her eyes.

10. Toggle the eye from the HIGH PASS layer to see the results. If it does not look good or you went over an area you should not have - redo it.

Once you are done, you can email it.

Now it is time to try our hand at this on your own: Here is the file

Use the skills you have acquired to apply digital makeup to this supermodel. I am looking for eye shadow, eye liner, different eye color, (a dramatic eye) lip color and skin improvement. In addition, you may want to remove any freckles or moles before you begin by using your Spot or Healing tools from previous lessons.