Masking in Photoshop

Combining two photos in Photoshop.

Name Art example

Create Name and Photo Art in Photoshop

Create Name Art

1. Create a new file in Photoshop with the following parameters:

· 10x8 inches; smaller for web

· 300 resolution (for print); 72 resolution (for web)

· White background

2. Use the color picker to choose a color. Use either the paint bucket tool or the gradient tool to create a background color for your name.

3. Use the paint brush or the text tool to create your name on the background. Experiment with the fonts and sizes of type.

4. Use the different filters under the filters menu to add texture to your background and/or text layers.

5. Save the file as Name Art (your name) in your folder.

Create Photo Art

1. Open a photo in Photoshop.

2. Image>Duplicate; close original image

3. Experiment with filters on the background

4. Create a text layer on top of the photo; use swatches, the color picker or the eyedropper tool to color the text. You have to have it highlighted and be in the text tool to change the color.

5. Create a new layer. Use the gradient tool with a color you choose on the color picker. Then, change the opacity of the layer so that you see the photo underneath the layer.

6. You can adjust the order of the layers on the layer palette to move the text layer to the top so that it stands out.

7. Save the file as Photo Art (your name) in your folder on the server.

Dinner View

My view at dinner on the island of Oahu.

Arizona

Many lives were lost December 7, 1941.

B&W Background

One method of changing the background of a photo to black and white while leaving the center of interest in color:

Create a new adjustment layer >>> Hue/Saturation

Turn the saturation down to 0. This will produce an entirely greyscale image.

Now, select the adjustment layer, grab your eraser tool and erase away the portions of the layer you wish to be in color. Use a feathered brush to make the edges less hard.

Three other methods:

• a) Duplicate our layer and convert it to grayscale, then select the subject and remove it to let the color version show through.
• b) Carefully select then copy the subject, then convert the whole image to grayscale, then convert back to RGB, and paste the color subject back in, or,
• c) carefully Select the subject, then choose Select > Inverse and invert the selection to encompass the background, then use the Hue/Saturation feature to desaturate the whole backgroud to black and white.

Creating Blogs in Blogspot

Photojournalism students will begin creating blogs to be used for portfolios for their work.

Instructions: Go to blogspot.com. You will need a working email address to create a blog at blogspot.com.
Follow the instructions to begin signing up for and creating a Google account if you don't already have one, and then a blog at blogspot.com.

Name your URL address with your last name and  the word photoj. For example, duncanphotoj
The URL address for this account would be http://duncanphotoj.blogspot.com/

Once you have created the account, add a profile photo to your blog. Then you can begin adding new posts. Click new post, then click the photo icon to upload a photo. You can then title your photo and add a caption. You can also add interesting quotes and other information that will make your blog your own. As always, keep it clean.

If you comment on someone's site, remember to be positive. No obscenities allowed.