a few more tools.... and some work time.

Today is a day to look into a few other tools for the moment...

AND to them JUST have the HouR to WORK!!

Take advantage of this time.  I am here to help.. SO LET ME KNOW!

Tomorrow we talk about composition and background.

Mutants & File Types

Photoshop is an image processing program.
It is also considered a pixel management system.
Meaning: it is going to give each pixel an assignment... If you zoom in really close you will see the individual pixels.  Photoshop tells the pixels what to do and controls the pixels.

It is also a file management organizing system.
We are able to save the works you produce in Photoshop as various file types that correlate with what you are planning on doing with the production.

Save As:
-file name / -format

4 main formats:
1.  Photoshop  (PSD/PDD)
This is a native format to adobe photoshop.. while you are working in class you will be saving under this format.
2.  Jpeg
DON'T save as a jpeg while working.
Jpegs are compressed files.. meaning it will have information thrown out overtime.  This continuation of the file will lead to a production that no longer holds its clarity and value.
You will use a jpeg file format when wanting to have easy and quick uploads... emailing/facebook.
Use only when completed and Saved As: to have a copy.
3.  Photoshop PDF (portable document file)
This is the format to use to send your productions to staples, photobucket, walgreens... online printing sites.
These companies can open the file but they will not be able to alter or change the picture & this format is not compressed.
This format is a bigger file but it gives you the best printing!
4.  TIFF  (tag image file format)
This is also a portable, uncompressed format that allows you to get all the data.
They are good for transferring a picture done on an older photoshop program or if using photoshop elements.
This format also works well with pagemaker & printshops for brochures.

There are so many others... but for our specific use: This is enough for you. ;)

Lets talk more tools and Mutants.

Tools... and some movin.

Tools.
This is you with all your tools....

These help you make what we do in Photoshop happen!!!

Yes, this is A LoT!

It is also your job to know them!!!

Are we going to hit them all today or tomorrow... 

NO, but we will use quite a few this semester and you need to know them!!!

More work with moving pieces and combining images..... 

And a few adjustments.

MUTANTS....

If you feel as if I am throwing some of you out to the wolves...
I am.
Unfortunately... I like to mix it up.  I can't handle lecturing you about things that won't make sense in the beginning, so lets build your background knowledge and start getting acquainted with PHOTOSHOP!

Logging in.
H-drive set up.
N-drive set up.
and maneuvering through it all..

Starting and SAVING.
SUPER important.

Tools: the beginning.
Selection Tools.  Feathering adjustments.  Move tool.
These help you build your layers and your Mutant.

In case you were wondering:
Mutant defined as 1. An individual, organism, or new genetic character arising or resulting from mutation
-freedictionary.com

Picture Day!

We are going to jump on and work on the PS interface with a couple of easy and simple tools to get you going.... you will be able to explore filters and some manipulating: liquify.

Pictures need to get takes for our Mutant Project.

We will also review a bit of copyright info.

PHOTOSHOP is awesome... but remember, like everything, the more you work with the program the BETTER you become.
I am showing you introduction tools today to start you on your journey.... but your motivation is what will make your journey AWESOME!!!

Copyright/Fair Use FUN!

We are learning about copyright and fair use... and ways to work with it but also the realization of how to simply avoid it in our work.

Plagiarism 
is theft of another person's writings or ideas

Stealing is wrong.


A video....  because it makes the point.

It deals with video a bit more and uploading online... but we associate it with digital work since that is WHAT WE DO.

A reading because I want to know you understand it by filling out this worksheet... that I will be giving you.


I will also have a fun hoot for some of you that will make you end on a smile....  this may be a rerun for few of you from last year, but you will still smile!

Eyebrows.  I love these two.

WELCOME!

Happy First Day of the 2012/13 season....  
and to DIGITAL IMAGING!

Today is a get it all together and give you some information, me some information, a bit of fun if time, a tour, and a move into what to expect this week.

Picture Day:  Thursday.

Sign in.  Maneuvering to Blog.
a BIG week ahead of copyright/netiquette and a move into the awesome would of ADOBE photoshop.