PHOTOSHOP TRICKS #2 –Focus, Liquify, Retouch.
Instructions
INTRODUCTION:
Learn 4 advanced tasks in Photoshop. For each you might have to take a photo to work with, but each task should be completed in one class. Check the online tutorials for details.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
For all of these tasks keep a copy of the original image on the bottom layer of your file for reference.
- Tilt Swift or Depth of Field
- Change the depth of field of your image, to give it the appearance of a miniature
- This works by creating exaggerated drop-off in depth of field focusing.
- Use a gradient Alpha Channel to control Depth of field in an image
- Perspective Lens Correction
- Adjust distortion in an architectural photo
- You might have to take a photo you can work with (looking up at a building)
- Make sure to keep your original for reference!
- Liquify
- Add Muscles or distort someone’s face
- Much of your time will be spent figuring out how to use the tool effectively
- Create one GOOD image, but save some of your other attempts (mistakes) as well!.
- Aim to make an image that is still plausible but definitely modified.
- Retouch (Makeup / Remove Wrinkles)
- Learn how to clone and draw onto new layers, which allow you to blend results
- Great for removing parts of an image or for cosmetic fixes
- Work with MANY layers and save them all.
- You should have at least 6 layers when done
- You can always turn them ‘off’ if you do not like the results
Bonus: Create one image where the person looks older, by adding wrinkles, more yellow in eyes / teeth and spots on skin.
SUBMIT
1 Completed image for each task
All source files in one folder for reference
Everything submitted as one folder with you name and block in the folder name.
KEY CRITERIA:
Tilt Swift | Focus drop-off exaggerated / or Using Alpha Channel in DOF |
Lens Correction | Lines Parallel, size corrected |
Liquify | Result is plausible but strange |
Retouch | Adjustments and changes on at least 6 or more layers, original intact |
How to Guide & Video
Gallery of Samples