Quick+Masks

=**Quick Mask**=

Monday, March 30th


 * Assignment 1**: Copy the notes below. Add it to your folder in the back.[[image:ferriswebgraphics/Mask_Definitions.png caption="Mask_Definitions.png"]]


 * Assignment 2**: Here are the files you will need [[file:ferriswebgraphics/Boy Jump.psd|Boy Jump]] and [[file:ferriswebgraphics/Clouds.psd|Clouds]]. Make sure they are in your Layer Mask folder

Follow these steps:

1. Open the boy image and use the Quick Mask tool to create a close to perfect selection of the boy. I will say that the shoelaces will take time and you will need to ZOOM in and check. Remember to toggle back and forth to get all the areas. Use the HAND tool to move around the image.

2. Create a Layer Mask and name layer 1 - BOY (remember, this is by going out of the Quick Mask too, then going to Layer, layer Mask, Reveal Selection in this case)

3. Use the move tool and adjust the boy so his feet touch the bottom of the image.

4. Hold down the ALT key, with the move tool still selected, and move the boy up. You should be able to see four arms perfectly. Name this layer - Middle Boy.

5. Copy Middle boy and name this layer - Top Boy. Move this layer slightly up. You should have three images of the boy. (Each image should be touching the previous one.)

6. Open the file Clouds and position them underneath the boy layers.

7. Select ALL three layers. Make sure you are still on the Move tool. Choose the Align Horizontal Centers button and then the Distribute Vertical Centers button. You may not see a huge difference depending on how you arranged the layers to begin with.

8. Select the Middle layer and apply a Filter>Blur>Motion Blur. Change the angle to -90 and the distance to 150.

9. Choose the Boy layer. Change the Opacity to 20%.

10. Save this as Boy in Clouds_lastname.psd

It will look similar to this BUT NOT EXACT BECAUSE WE ARE GOING TO DO MORE TOMORROW WITH IT. Focus on how the boy looks and the blue and movement.



Tuesday, March 31st-- you have to have completed part 1 before moving on!!!
__**Part II of Boy in Clouds:**__ Follow these steps and then send your finished image to me.


 * Step 1:** Open yesterdays file - if you made any mistakes, fix them before you move on.


 * Step 2:** Create a new layer on top. Activate your Type tool. Choose Myriad Pro font, Bold, 200 pts. Choose the color option and use the color picker to select the cloud color (light blue). Click and drag your text box from the boys left foot to his right foot.


 * Step 3**: Type the word JUMP.


 * Step 4:** Select the Create Warped Text Button in the Options Bar. Select Arc Upper from the list. Click check mark when finished.


 * Step 5:** Change the Opacity to 70% for the type layer JUMP.

the JUMP layer. Set angle to 160, distance to 70 and size to 30.
 * Step 6:** Add a drop shadow to

Creating a clipping mask. A clipping mask allows you to use the content of one layer to mask the layers above it. You are going to create a vector layer and position it under the background layer. (the following step will show you how)


 * Step 7**: Make sure your background layer is unlocked and name it SKY.


 * Step 8:** Select the Rectangle Tool and then select the Rounded Rectangle tool (underneath it). In the Options Bar choose Shape and then change the radius to __**1 in.**__ Make sure it is in inches not pixels.


 * Step 9:** Click and drag from the boys left hand to the letter P in JUMP.


 * Step 10:** Move the Rounded Rectangle Layer underneath the SKY layer.


 * Step 11:** Hold down the ALT and position your cursor over the line that separates the Rounded Rectangle Layer from the Sky layer. When you see a downward arrow with a square click with your mouse.


 * Step 12:** Repeat step 11 for the Sky and the Boy layer & Boy & Middle layer.


 * Step 13**: Move the Rectangle Layer and re-position the layer to see how they are all clipped inside


 * Step 14:** Choose Image>Trim; the Trim box appears. Use the default settings and press OK. The image is trimmed down to the smallest possible size, without cropping out any image data.


 * Step 15:** Save as BoyinClouds_lastname and submit through the Classroom

March 27th
You will need these files added to your Masking folder: ,
 * Cool Dude: Use the same steps we did yesterday to select the sunglasses lenses and hide them to reveal the airplane
 * You will need to adjust the size of the airplane and the fit to make it look the best
 * Submit through Classroom when you are done (as a JPEG file)
 * It will look similar to this (though this is sloppy ON PURPOSE)


 * EXTRA CREDIT CHANGE: Create your own image using the quick mask tool (you will need to choose the 2 images to use yourself)

March 26th--Skill Test

 * Here are directions to help if you don't remember from yesterday

Here is an example from last year!



March 25th--Introduction
Create a new folder names MASK. You will need these files: ,

Open both in Photoshop