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This course will introduce students to the basic Adobe Photoshop
techniques such as layers, layer masks, color correction and retouching
directed specifically to how it applies to photography will be
explored.We will scan film and prints as well as using digital camera
images. This course can be taken in the same semester as PHO 170.
The student must be familiar with computer navigation, saving files
and burning to a CD, DVD or Hard drive.

DIGITAL PHOTO IMAGING Fall 2010

27332 CY001 M 6:00PM - 9:50PM Cheyenne

24895 CY002 W 2:00PM - 5:50PM Cheyenne

week1

Mon Jan 18

Wed Jan 20

Inks to buy for class   If you are printing in class, you must bring 8 inks. the full set. get the photo black ink -print

Syllabus

Who Are You fill this out and hand in.

Final Portfolio its never to early to start working on your final project.

How to: Printing in CS4 -print

Class rules:

1) Don't be late for class. This class starts on time. Slides, discussion, how to -this is the core of the class.
2) Negativity and sarcasm ruin the class. Constructive opinions are welcome, I am open to opinions that are thought out and expressed appropriately.
3) Always have your notebook and images with you for class.
4) Work consistently, don't procrastinate. Things will go wrong.
5) Have fun, explore, share ideas, have an open mind, be respectful or others, work hard, shoot more.

If the link say print. Print It... place it in the notebook, you bring to class. This info will help you complete the class succcessfully. Read and explore all other links for the week, before coming to class. This will keep you informed and move you forward in your exploration of Photoshop. The PDF's are also useful to print for your notebook, but not necessary. If the link does not say print or PDF it is a link to another website.

Kelby book required

•The Photoshop CS4 Book for Digital Photographers
by Scott Kelby, New Riders, ISBN: 0321501918
http://www.amazon.com/Photoshop-Digital-Photographers-Voices-Matter/dp/0321580095/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1250447854&sr=8-1

CS4

Watch Section 1: These 5 videos before the next class
1) - Touring the Interface
     - Using Tools Efficiently
     - Arranging Panels
     - Saving a Custom Workspace
     - Changing Screen Modes

http://www.lynda.com/home/DisplayCourse.aspx?lpk2=714

NEXT CLASS

***Bring an old photo to class with you to scan. It must be torn, scuffed, sctatched, dust spots, mold, it must be damaged. Our first assignment is to retouch that old photo.

It can be color or black and white. it can be small, 2x3 inches or up to 11x14 inches. it must be a loose print, not framed or stuck to glass.

Bring 3, 4-10 photos so we can choose one that is not too difficult or not to easy. If you do not have access to a damaged photo someone in class will probably loan you an image or I can give you one. You will enjoy this assignment more if you have a connection to the photo.

week 2

Mon Jan 25

Wed Jan 27

Introduction to Photoshop
Tools, Panels, creating a canvas

Today we will explore photoshop, open a new canvas, look at palettes, play with the tools. This will be an overview of where things are. how to pick a tool. color palettes, setting up your photoshop color space for at home.

Setting up color Printing space in Photoshop: Kelby Book, Page 374
•••do this on your home computer•••

assignment/how to: Scanning -print
we will be scanning in class today, you will need a flash drive, hard drive or CD to take your scanned image home with you. never leave your work on class computers, it may not be there when you return.

How To: straighten an image using the measure tool -Kelby Book Page 196 - 197

***Scan will be graded in class... Make sure you get a grade before you leave***

week 3

Mon Feb 1

Wed Feb 3

assignment/how to: Retouch -print

CS4

Photoshop Top 40 Countdown with Deke McClelland: #22 – the Healing Brush
Published by Crystal | Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
http://blog.lynda.com/2009/11/17/photoshop-top-40-healing-brush/

how to: Photoshop CS3: Clone Stamp Tool and New healing features   From free Time Foto -watch before class

Retouching Blemishes in Adobe Photoshop CS4
http://www.peachpit.com/articles/article.aspx?p=1326508

Changing brush sizes without going to the brush panel: use the left and right bracket keys on your keyboard.      
or try the Kelby Book Tip Page 300 -301

week 4

Mon Feb 8

Wed Feb 10

***Retouch will be graded in class. Make sure you get a grade before you leave.
Retouch must be complete 1 hour before class ends***

Assignment/how to: colorize -print

how to: Blend Modes -print

CS4

Mask Panel
http://www.photoshopuser.com/?page=cs4/videos&video=corey_maskpanel

We will work on finishing the retouch and colorize today. the duotone will take about 1/2 hour.
You cannot Print in class next week unless you have turned in your inks.

End of class demo: Assignment/how to: Duotone -print     ---work on this next week and finishing your colorize.

Kelby book Fake Duotone Page 321 - 323

---Bring ink and Epson paper to the next class---

week 5

Mon Feb 15

no school

Wed Feb 17

Just because we have no class, is no reason not to explore Photoshop Further...
WATCH THESE VIDEOS

CS4

watch before class http://blogs.adobe.com/jnack/2008/09/whats_new_in_bridge_cs4.html 30 minutes
high res version http://tv.adobe.com/#vi+f1483v1648

Watch Dave Cross explore the Bridge (NAPP)
http://www.photoshopuser.com/?page=cs4/videos&video=dave_bridge

bridge shortcuts chris orwig
http://www.peachpit.com/podcasts/episode.aspx?e=05E2877C-A14F-4467-B929-BAFAC26CA573

Printing in CS4 Video by Chris Orwig
http://www.adobe.com/designcenter/video_workshop/?id=vid0015

Watch a Video About: sizing your image
From Lynda.com Photoshop CS3 for Photographers with: Chris Orwig
1) scroll down to -4. The Digital Image
2) watch:Introduction to image size (3:23) Image size (5:31) and crop and resize (3:23)

watch this video on bridge output module
ADOBE TV The Complete Picture: The Output Workspace in Bridge CS4
Find out how to quickly create PDF contact sheets or custom print and web layouts using Adobe Bridge CS4’s Output Workspace. 2009-04-08
http://tv.adobe.com/#vi+f1483v1004

Final Portfolio start planning, start shooting, the end of the semester will be here before you know it. discuss your ideas and images with me. I am a valuable resource.   -print it

week 6

Mon Feb 22

Wed Feb 24

no class, I will be at PIEA

you can work in the classroom, Larry can open the door.

Shooting Assignment: raw, unprocessed images due beginning of next class...
shoot 2 sets of images using the Target (white, gray, black card, found in the back of the Kelby book)

set 1 available light outdoors, do not use on camera flash
set 2 available light indoors use a tripod if necessary, this could be photographed in the studio if you have the experience, do not use on camera flash

Remember:
1) do not have any reflection or glare on the card.
2) both image 1, with card, and image 2, without card, must be the exact same exposure.
3) shoot one image with card, and the second,same image without card.

Kelby book page 217 (the concept)

QPcard 101 is a reference card targeted for professional photographers. It has three
patches with white, gray and black colors. The spectral respons of the three colors is
almost perfect straight, meaning there will be no problems with metamerism at all.
The colors are extremely fade resistant. The main purpose with the card is to use the
gray patch for neutral gray balancing of the image. The gray patch is reflecting 18 %
of the light, making it useful also for exposure purposes. There is a millimeter reference
scale on the card.
http://www.calumetphoto.com/item/IM6811.html?ac.cat.CatTree.detail=y&type=PRDINDEX

Bring 20-25 digital files with you to color correct, bring a variety of images, inside, outside, flash, night, foggy, bright, etc. Poorly exposed images. cannot be corrected. Bring properly exposed images with a color shift. If you do not bring files with you, you will lose 10 points off your total for the assignment.

assignment: Color Correction part 1 -print

Download these images to your HD for next class.
click on the link below, see the image, using your mouse, click, hold, drag image to desktop, save to HD

image1

image2

image3

image4

image5

image6

image7

HOW TO COLOR CORRECTION CS4 -print

check out this website: http://www.photoshopinfocus.com/home

Kelby book, color correcting digital camera images page 200- 209       210-221

don't want to change the skintones much with an adjustment layer, change the blend mode to luminosity...

CS4

Adjustment Panel (video)
http://www.photoshopuser.com/?page=cs4/videos&video=matt_adjustmentpanel

Vibrance Adjustment Layer (video)
http://www.photoshopuser.com/?page=cs4/videos&video=matt_viberance

On Image Controls (video)
http://www.photoshopuser.com/?page=cs4/videos&video=matt_onimaging

If you are not working in a calibrated environment you will not see accurate color...
Check out the information below.

Calibration Kelby Book Page 381 - 383

Monaco Calibration This is a guide for Monaco EZ color and apple monitors. You will also find some terms defined for all equipment

Go to the websites for training, you don't need to guess what things mean.    -PDF

x-rite website     we will explore the x-rite website in class looking at their online training

EZcolor with i1Display Bundle details, support training, library

i1 Display 2 details, support training, library

i1 Display LT

ColorMunki Photo this is cool...

Set your screen background to a neutral gray so your eyes are not fooled when color correcting your images...

week 7

Mon March 1

Wed March 3

***Duotone and colorize will be graded at the beginning of class. Have file open . Don't leave class without a grade***

assignment & How To: Batch rename -print

assignment: After you batch rename make a contact sheet in the Bridge. Extra credit for including your name and class. day and time.       how to: make a contact sheet in CS4

6-7pm demo, and make 1st contact sheet and make print of duotone, colorize, or retouch

***Contact sheet will be graded at the end of class. must be complete or will be marked as late. Don't leave class without a grade***

Printing, Kelby book page 384 - 394

batch rename kelby book, page 62 - 65

WE WILL START COLOR CORRECTING PHOTOS TODAY>>> FUN>>>
you should have downloaded the 6 photos from last weeks class to your HD, Flashdrive or CD, we will be working with these today as well as your card images.

color correction part 2 -print

how to: dodge and burn using a layer -print

Tip: lighten a photo by duplicating the background layer and changing the layer blend mode to screen.
Darken a Photo by duplicating the background layer and changing the layer blend mode to multiply.
what happens if after you change the blend mode you duplicate that layer again? if you change the layers opacity?
remember you can use a layer mask on the duplicated layer to reveal the original layers density.

week 8

Mon March 8

Wed March 10

***Color Correction will be graded in class. Make sure you get a grade before you leave.
Color Correction must be complete 1 hour before class ends***
have files open and ready for me to grade. must see all layers...

CS4

An introduction to shooting in Camera RAW.

Develop raw photographs using Adobe® Camera Raw. Navigate the Raw panels. Adjust the Temperature and Tint sliders. Use the White Balance tool.
http://www.adobe.com/designcenter/photoshop/articles/lrvid4287_ps.html

Working In Adobe Camera Raw - ACR - Adobe Camera Raw Tips
by Mark Galer, author of Photoshop CS4 Essential Skills.
http://www.photoshopsupport.com/photoshop-cs4/tutorials/adobe-camera-raw-acr-cs4-camera-raw-tips.html

ADOBE TV The Complete Picture: What’s New in Camera Raw 5
Let Julieanne show you the power behind the new features in Camera Raw 5. Discover how to make non-destructive localized corrections as well as create special effects using the Adjustment Brush, Graduated Filter, Post Cropping Vignettes and more! 2008-09-20
http://tv.adobe.com/#vi+f1483v1647

Graduated Filter Tool in CR
http://www.photoshopuser.com/?page=cs4/videos&video=scott_gradient

Post Crop Vignette
http://www.photoshopuser.com/?page=cs4/videos&video=scrott_cropvignette

Camera Raw Adjustment Brush
http://www.photoshopuser.com/?page=cs4/videos&video=scott_cradjustment

Kelby camera raw instruction, page 78 - 102

Kelby book, Setting your resolution, image size, color space and bit depth, page 142 - 144

Kelby Book fixing color in Indoor Shots PG 268 - 270

Spring Break March 14-21, 2010

Bring a portrait of a person with you to classweek 10. We will be focusing on the face for this assignment. So the face should be the focus of the image. It can be a studio shot or an available light shot. shoot something fresh this week...

week 9

Mon March 22

Wed March 24

assignment/how to:  Sharpening

If you are a Canon shooter what lens do you shoot with is it a pro lens?
If not check out a pro lens from and make a sharpness comparrison.
It is worth the money to buy a pro lens.

***Sharpening will be graded in class. Make sure you get a grade before you leave.
Sharpening must be complete 1 hour before class ends***

additional sharpening techniques by Kelby, book pages 343-369

week 10

Mon March 29

Wed March 31

Portrait
A portrait is a painting, photograph, sculpture, or other artistic representation of a person, in which the face and its expression is predominant. The intent is to display the likeness, personality, and even the mood of the person. For this reason, in photography a portrait is generally not a snapshot, but a composed image of a person in a still position. A portrait often shows a person looking directly at the painter or photographer, in order to most successfully engage the subject with the viewer.
from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portrait

Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery http://www.npg.si.edu/

eye contact
explore your composition, use the rule of thirds, do not center your subject in every frame.
move in close, fill the frame with the face of your subject.
move away and use the room to reveal who the subject is.
what are the hands doing, use the hands to direct the eyes movement around the frame.
Black and white? its digital.
red eye... bounce your flash.
use available light when possible.
avoid backlit scenes.
don’t have the subject looking into the sun. they will squint at you.

assignment: Portrait -print

how to: Portrait Enhancements -print

how to: Retouching More -print

how to: Portrait Strategy -print

Trendy High Contrast Portrait Effect, Kelby Book Page 316 - 320

Adjusting RGB Flesh tones using the TAT (targeted adjustment tool) kelby book page 222 - 223

Skin Retouching Tips In Photoshop CS4
by Mark Galer, author of Photoshop CS4 Essential Skills.
http://www.photoshopsupport.com/photoshop-cs4/tutorials/skin-retouching-tips-cs4.html

week 11

Mon April 5

Wed April 7

We will continue working on the portrait assignment. if you finished, start a second, practice is how you become a photoshop guru... Then you can turn in the better of the two for a grade. Remember not every technique is appropriate for every image, working on a second image will give you a chance to practice techniques you did not use on the first portrait. If you started with a woman your next portrait could be a man, child, push yourself.

how to: Liquify -print    slim down that subject.

Photoshop Top 40,

Feature #29: Liquify
http://www.deke.com/content/photoshop-top-40-feature-29-liquify

Kelby book, scott's three stap portrait finishing technique page 330 - 333

Final Project This is the third time you've seen this. Do you think it is important. If you have not started shooting for your final, Start Today... DUE WEEK 15***

***Portrait will be graded in class. Make sure you get a grade before you leave.
Portrait must be complete 1 hour before class ends*** don't forget the print

week 12

Mon April 12

Wed April 14

assignment/how to: Borders

how to: Vignetting

Fine Art Poster Layout Kelby Book page 420

other kelby presentation ideas Pg 424 - 438

Expand The Canvas With Reverse Crop (video)
http://www.photoshoptutorial.tv/expand-the-canvas-with-reverse-crop/

Creating Border Effects (video)
http://www.photoshopkillertips.com/archives/341

Exact Center
http://www.photoshopkillertips.com/archives/574

edge effects
http://www.thelightsright.com/taxonomy/term/72

Photoshop cut-out pops out of the frame
http://photoshop911.com/tricks/photo_cut_out.html

week 13

Mon April 19

Wed April 21

***Borders will be graded in class. Make sure you get a grade before you leave.
Borders must be complete 1 hour before class ends*** don't forget the print

Bring to class a series of images 15-25 for the Sizing for Email and PDF Presentation Projects

assignment/how to: Sizing for Email     Kelby Book page 418

assignment/how to: PDF Presentation

Show me what you are working on for your final project... I may have some ideas for you.

Demo, Cutting a Window Mat.
Question and answer time. review of techniques if needed.

Work on final project images or PDF/Email

week 14

Mon April 26

Wed April 28

week 15

Mon May 3

Wed May 5

Final Projects Due at the End of Class...
If you finish early, you can turn in your project and leave. See you next week.

•••portfolio of 6 matted images, 8.5x11 or 13x19 inch paper•••
•••CD1: all 6 layered .psd files•••
•••CD2: all 6 images, sized 2160 pixels on longest side, .jpg, 240 dpi•••
•••Contact sheet of final project 6 images•••
•••A Contact sheet or multiple contact sheets of additional images shot for the final project, -I am looking for 100+ images•••
•••Typed description of Techniques Used and Photographic Category of Project•••
••• Folder or box containing all elements of the final project: labeled with name, class, day, time, e-mail and phone#•••
•••100PTS•••
•••due at end of class•••    No late projects will be accepted.

Finals Week

Mon May 10

Wed May 12