Getting Creative with Adobe® Photoshop® Elements
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- 4. The Products:READ DVD Genres & SubjectsREAD CD Box SetThe License:Not-for-profit organizations promoting libraries and literacyCannot sell posters but can give or donateShare and post projects onlineThe Compatibility:READ Design Studio discsPhoto-editing software
- 5. Methods:Magnetic LassoSelection Brush Magic Wand: tolerance/contiguousClean up:Removing halo: Create new layer, select Color from dropdown box, use Eyedropper to match hair color, and Brush tool to paint.Final check: Create new layer, select Solid Color adjustment layer, choose a high contrast color, move layer behind reader’s layer. Lighting:Enhance > Adjust LightingShadows/Highlights
- 6. Brightness/ContrastInsert your silhouetted reader into the file.Adjust layers, like the trim, by clicking the eye on or off and using the Move tool to adjust size and placement.To rotate a layer in 15° increments, hold Shift while using the corner rotation arrows.To duplicate a layer, select it in the Layer Box, hold ALT, and then left-mouse click and drag.To print multiple bookmarks per page, open a new document sized to your print paper. Open.jpg version of bookmark, and use above method to duplicate and arrange as many bookmarks as possible on page.Choose File > Print. Click Page Setup to ensure paper size matches your document and Print.
- 7. Creating Your Own Backgrounds:Scan art at at least 300 dpi, add READ type treatment, and insert silhouetted reader.Manipulating Layers:Select Image > Rotate to arrange image and layers in different orientation.Select the Move tool then Shift + Corner rotation arrows to turn layer in increments.Alt + left-mouse click and drag to duplicate layer.Methods to Change Colors:Use Eyedropper to grab color and Paint Bucket to paint on solid color.Select Enhance > Adjust Color > Color Variations to keep gradient in color.Use Color Replacement Tool to grab color and maintain gradient: Use the Eyedropper to grab color and Brush Color Replacement tool to paint.
- 8. Adding Elements:Use Text tool to add words, Leading to adjust spacing, Eyedropper to match color. Use same process to add new images as when inserting reader. Ensure you have rights to use the image.Layer Styles:Select desired layer, go to Styles and Effects box, use left dropdown to select category and right dropdown menu to experiment with different effects and styles.Right-click the layer and select Clear Layer Style to undo an effect or style.
- 9. Digital Downloads:Crop reader’s image and use Rectangular Marquee Tool to draw frame. Right-click and choose Select Inverse.Use Eyedropper tool to grab color of frame and Brush to paint over selection.Drag reader’s image to digital download. Use Image>Transform>Perspective to fit to poster’s design. Other projects:ButtonsTattoosT-shirt transfersAnn Cocca, Halfmoon Public Library
- 10. Helpful Shortcuts:To open file window = double-click gray workspaceTo pan while zoomed = Spacebar + left-click & dragTo duplicate Layer = ALT + left-click & dragTo rotate an object in 15° intervals = Shift + corner rotation arrowsOther quick commands:To exit a function or tool = EscTo undo = CTRL + Z To accept a change or say “OK” = Enter
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