Photoshop (Ps) Surrealism Tutorial - Week of 1/8 - 1/11
STEP 1
Create a New Folder in your COMPUTER > 562 . . . > make the new Term Folder . . .
GDI - 3rd QTR Folder
Make a Folder for the Project: Surrealism Tutorial"
Make another Folder in the Surrealism Folder labeled "Reference"
Make 2 More Folders named: PSD and another named JPG
Right Click on the image above (Apple Face Guy) and choose "Save Picture As"
Save this image in the "Reference" Folder
Create a New Folder in your COMPUTER > 562 . . . > make the new Term Folder . . .
GDI - 3rd QTR Folder
Make a Folder for the Project: Surrealism Tutorial"
Make another Folder in the Surrealism Folder labeled "Reference"
Make 2 More Folders named: PSD and another named JPG
Right Click on the image above (Apple Face Guy) and choose "Save Picture As"
Save this image in the "Reference" Folder
STEP 2: Make a New Page in Photoshop (Ps)
Start by making a New Page: Control "N" in Ps
Name the File: NamePsSurrealismTutorialPd(X)
Preset: Choose "Custom"
Change to Inches from Pixels . . .
Width: 8.5 Inches
Height: 11 Inches
Resolution: 72 (Leave pixels / inch as is)
Click "OK"
Name the File: NamePsSurrealismTutorialPd(X)
Preset: Choose "Custom"
Change to Inches from Pixels . . .
Width: 8.5 Inches
Height: 11 Inches
Resolution: 72 (Leave pixels / inch as is)
Click "OK"
Your File should look something like this.
Click on the picture to enlarge it.
Click on the picture to enlarge it.
STEP 3: Collect all the images that will go into this Composition
I am providing all the images that you will use here.
Right Click on and Save each Image in the Reference Folder.
You will notice that the Man in the Suit looks pretty silly now,
but you will see how we will be able to work on him in Ps to make him look just right.
Right Click on and Save each Image in the Reference Folder.
You will notice that the Man in the Suit looks pretty silly now,
but you will see how we will be able to work on him in Ps to make him look just right.
STEP 4: Building your Composition
Go to your New Page in Ps that you made earlier.
Type / Click "Control (letter) O" = File > Open
Open the File labeled "Sea+Sky.jpg" . . . that will look something like this:
Type / Click "Control (letter) O" = File > Open
Open the File labeled "Sea+Sky.jpg" . . . that will look something like this:
You will see that the first and only layer that appears
is labeled "Background".
Now type: Control "A" = Select All
Type: Control "C" = Copy
Type Control "D" = Deselect
Type Control "W" = Closes the Window
is labeled "Background".
Now type: Control "A" = Select All
Type: Control "C" = Copy
Type Control "D" = Deselect
Type Control "W" = Closes the Window
Now go back to your Ps Page and . . .
Type: Control "V" = Paste
That image into the page you made.
Notice it doesn't fit perfectly, so we will resize it.
Check out the next Step . . .
Type: Control "T" = Transform
You see there are now all the handles at the sides and corners.
Use the 5-Part Sequence to Re-size the Image:
1: Mouse: Click and Hold the Top Left Corner
2: Shift: Click and Hold Shift
3: Pull the Top Left Corner up to the Top Left Corner of the Page
3: Mouse: Let Go
4: Shift: Let go
Notice the Corners of the Image are outside your view. Click or Type Control "-" (Dash or Minus Sign) to Zoom Out
You see there are now all the handles at the sides and corners.
Use the 5-Part Sequence to Re-size the Image:
1: Mouse: Click and Hold the Top Left Corner
2: Shift: Click and Hold Shift
3: Pull the Top Left Corner up to the Top Left Corner of the Page
3: Mouse: Let Go
4: Shift: Let go
Notice the Corners of the Image are outside your view. Click or Type Control "-" (Dash or Minus Sign) to Zoom Out
Now follow the above sequence to size the bottom of the Image down
to the Bottom of the Page.
The Image will be off both sides and that is fine.
DO NOT SQUEEZE ANY PICTURES TO FIT THE PAGE SIZE.
Always, always, always Hold Shift when resizing Images or Type
It may not fit the way you want it to, but it is correctly proportioned
and that's the way it should be.
This is all part of becoming a Good Graphic Designer
to the Bottom of the Page.
The Image will be off both sides and that is fine.
DO NOT SQUEEZE ANY PICTURES TO FIT THE PAGE SIZE.
Always, always, always Hold Shift when resizing Images or Type
It may not fit the way you want it to, but it is correctly proportioned
and that's the way it should be.
This is all part of becoming a Good Graphic Designer
Click "Enter" after you have finished Re-sizing the Image.
You can't do ANYTHING until you Click "Enter"
Now "Open" (Control "O") your Reference Picture - the Original -
that we are Replicating.
Type: Control "A" = Select All
Type: Control "C" = Copy
Type: Control "D" = Deselect
Type: Control "W" = Closes the Window
that we are Replicating.
Type: Control "A" = Select All
Type: Control "C" = Copy
Type: Control "D" = Deselect
Type: Control "W" = Closes the Window
Paste (Control "V") the Image into the
New Page you are Building.
It's too Small . . . Resize it . . .
Use the 5-Part Sequence you used to Resize the
Sea & Sky Image.
Make the Image as Tall as the Page - HOLD SHIFT!!!
Don't worry about the Width -
It will increase in Size Proportionately
as long as you HOLD SHIFT.
New Page you are Building.
It's too Small . . . Resize it . . .
Use the 5-Part Sequence you used to Resize the
Sea & Sky Image.
Make the Image as Tall as the Page - HOLD SHIFT!!!
Don't worry about the Width -
It will increase in Size Proportionately
as long as you HOLD SHIFT.
Now it's time to start Labeling your Layers.
Double Click the Words Layer 1 and Name it Sea & Sky
Double Click Layer 2 and Name it Original
You can Delete or Trash the Background or you can leave it.
I usually Delete / Trash it.
SAVE YOUR WORK: Control "S" and Save it in the New Folder Named Surrealism Tutorial
Make sure the Format is on "Photoshop" in the Save Menu. I am using a Mac, and it's Ps CS4,
but you have the options to choose from. It probably is on Photoshop, but just in case it's not - check it.
You are working with a number of Layers and it's important to keep this format.
Open the Stone Wall
Select All, Copy, Deselect and Close the Window:
Control A, Control C, Control D, Control W,
Paste (Control "V") the Stone Wall Image into the Page.
Pull a Guide from the Top Ruler (Control "R")
and put it at the Height of the Stone Wall in the Original Picture.
Resize the Stone Wall using the following Sequence:
Control "T" = Handles for "Transformation"
Click and Hold on the Top Right Corner Handle of the Wall,
Hold Shift and Pull the picture into the Right Side.
Let go of the Mouse, Let go of Shift
Mouse: Click and Hold on the Top Left Corner Handle of the Wall,
Shift: Click and Hold
Pull the picture into the Left Side.
Mouse: Let go
Shift: Let Go.
Click / Type "Enter" to accept the Transformation
Now use the Move Tool (V) (Top Right Tool in the Tool Box) to Position the Wall as I have here.
Rename the Layer: Stone Wall
SAVE! Control "S"
NOTES:
We are Building the Composition from the Back to the Front.
Notice the Picture shows us that the Sea & Sky are furthest back.
Then the Stone Wall is in Front of that. The Man in the Suit is in Front of that.
And we will be replacing the Hat with the one we chose. And the last thing, closest to the viewer, is the Apple.
In the next few steps, we will use various Tools and Functions to work on each Part of the picture.
You will Select, Copy, Deselect and Paste images into the page as we have already done a couple of times.
STEP 5: Man in the Suit Image:
Magic Wand, Select Inverse, Marquee Tool, Layer via Copy, Eraser Tool, Transform, Flip, Merge Down
SAVE! Control "S"
STEP 6: The Hat and The Apple:
Magic Wand, Select Inverse, Erase and Layer via Copy
SAVE! Control "S"
You are so Awesome - Look what you have Created!
STEP 7: Saving your File as a PSD (Photoshop Document).
You must save your files as a Photoshop Document first.
Follow the Step-by-Step below - which has pictures to back up each Step.
STEP 8: Saving your File as a JPEG:
I always send my Clients a JPEG (or JPG) Proof because they are easy to find and see right there in the e mail.
You will send me a JPEG of your work in Photoshop most often.
You cannot make any changes to the JPEG File. It is a Flattened, Low Resolution File with no Layers.
That's why you have to save the PSD first.
Please follow the Sequence / Procedure below to Save your File as a JPG.
With PSD (Layered File) open > Go to "File" at the Top of the Page
Choose "Save As"
In the SURREALISM FOLDER choose the JPG Folder (Click that open)
Under the File Name you'll see the File Type is currently "Photoshop" - Click the word Photoshop and you'll see a list
Look in the list for JPEG (JPG, JPEG etc) - Choose the first one in the group of types of JPEGs
Then Click "Save" - a Quality Window will pop up, Slide the Slider all the way to the right "Max"
| babkiesurrealismtutepd7.psd |
After all of the above Saving is done - Send me the JPG in an e mail.
Please, Please, Please ask me if you are unsure of any part of this process.
You are doing an awesome job! Keep up the Amazing work you do!
PHOTOSHOP INTRO PART 2: 1 / 9 - 1 / 16
2 Worksheets
Please download the following Files . . .
| photoshopintroworksheet.pdf |
Please print out the above Worksheet • Fill it out • Keep it in your Folder
| surrealismworksheet.docx |
Please print out the above Worksheet • Read, Research and Fill it in • Turn it in for a Grade
Replicate a Surrealist Work - WEEK OF 1 / 16 - 1 / 19
Go to your 562
Make a New Folder: Surrealism Replica
Inside that Folder, make 3 more (separate) Folders:
Reference
PSD
JPG
Go onto the FireFox (Internet) and find a Surrealist work of Art
maybe another piece by René Magritte.
You will be replicating this piece as we did the "Son of Man".
Research the Internet and find all the Parts that would work as items in your work.
For each Picture:
Right Click and "Save Image As" into the Reference Folder
Make a New Page in Photoshop:
Control "N" (File > New)
Size: Letter = 8.5 x 11
OR if your Picture is Landscape, then make your Page Landscape (11 x 8.5)
Build the Photo Composition
Step "A" Open (Control "O") the Surrealism Picture (Reference) that you are Replicating
Copy (Control "C") > Deselect (Control "D") > Close the Window (Control "W") > Paste (Control "V")
Now Resize the Picture to fit into 8.5 x 11 (or 11 x 8.5): Control "T"
Click and Hold the Corner of the Frame > Click and Hold Shift
Pull the Image to resize it > FREEZE! > Let go of the Mouse > Let go of Shift
Now you're ready to Build on this Image . . . Follow Step "A" above for each of the "Parts"
to Build the Image
Make it Your own!
As you build the image, be creative, make it something YOU like . . .
If there are round objects in the picture you are replicating,
and you like a sport which uses a ball of some sort,
think about putting that ball into the image somewhere.
It might seem out of place, but then, remember, this is Surrealism!
Use the Steps I gave you in the original Surrealism Tutorial . . .
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Now you will CREATE AN ORIGINAL SURREALIST DESIGN - WEEK OF 1 / 22 - 1 / 26
Go to your 562
Make a New Folder: Original Surrealism
Inside that Folder, make 3 more (separate) Folders:
Reference
PSD
JPG
1) Decide what your design will look like.
It's a good idea to create your design around a hobby, a sport or something that interests you.
Then go onto the Internet (FireFox) and gather images that you think you might use.
2) Gather the Images and Save them in the Reference Folder
For each Picture: Right Click and "Save Image As" into the Reference Folder.
It helps to rename the images you are saving in the reference folder
so that you know what that image is when you begin to build your design.
3) Make a New Page in Photoshop:
Control "N" (File > New)
Size: Letter = 8.5 x 11 (Portrait) or 11 x 8.5 (Landscape)
4) Build the Photo Composition > DO NOT PLACE PHOTOS . . .
Open (Control "O") the image you want to use first (background)
Copy (Control "C") > Deselect (Control "D") > Close the Window (Control "W") > Paste (Control "V")
To Resize a Picture Click Control "T" (Transform)
Click and Hold the Corner of the Frame > Click and Hold Shift
Pull the Image to resize it > FREEZE! > Let go of the Mouse > Let go of Shift
Follow the above steps starting at number 4 for each of the Images you use in your design.
You are creating an Original Surreal image.
Make sure the image is presentable in a school Art Show.
Now you will CREATE AN ORIGINAL SURREALIST DESIGN -
Go to your 562
Make a New Folder: Original Surrealism
Inside that Folder, make 3 more (separate) Folders:
Reference
PSD
JPG
1) Decide what your design will look like.
It's a good idea to create your design around a hobby, a sport or something that interests you.
Then go onto the Internet (FireFox) and gather images that you think you might use.
2) Gather the Images and Save them in the Reference Folder
For each Picture: Right Click and "Save Image As" into the Reference Folder.
It helps to rename the images you are saving in the reference folder
so that you know what that image is when you begin to build your design.
3) Make a New Page in Photoshop:
Control "N" (File > New)
Size: Letter = 8.5 x 11 (Portrait) or 11 x 8.5 (Landscape)
4) Build the Photo Composition > DO NOT PLACE PHOTOS . . .
Open (Control "O") the image you want to use first (background)
Copy (Control "C") > Deselect (Control "D") > Close the Window (Control "W") > Paste (Control "V")
To Resize a Picture Click Control "T" (Transform)
Click and Hold the Corner of the Frame > Click and Hold Shift
Pull the Image to resize it > FREEZE! > Let go of the Mouse > Let go of Shift
Follow the above steps starting at number 4 for each of the Images you use in your design.
You are creating an Original Surrealism Photo Composition.
Make sure the image is presentable in a school Art Show.
Go to your 562
Make a New Folder: Original Surrealism
Inside that Folder, make 3 more (separate) Folders:
Reference
PSD
JPG
1) Decide what your design will look like.
It's a good idea to create your design around a hobby, a sport or something that interests you.
Then go onto the Internet (FireFox) and gather images that you think you might use.
2) Gather the Images and Save them in the Reference Folder
For each Picture: Right Click and "Save Image As" into the Reference Folder.
It helps to rename the images you are saving in the reference folder
so that you know what that image is when you begin to build your design.
3) Make a New Page in Photoshop:
Control "N" (File > New)
Size: Letter = 8.5 x 11 (Portrait) or 11 x 8.5 (Landscape)
4) Build the Photo Composition > DO NOT PLACE PHOTOS . . .
Open (Control "O") the image you want to use first (background)
Copy (Control "C") > Deselect (Control "D") > Close the Window (Control "W") > Paste (Control "V")
To Resize a Picture Click Control "T" (Transform)
Click and Hold the Corner of the Frame > Click and Hold Shift
Pull the Image to resize it > FREEZE! > Let go of the Mouse > Let go of Shift
Follow the above steps starting at number 4 for each of the Images you use in your design.
You are creating an Original Surrealism Photo Composition.
Make sure the image is presentable in a school Art Show.
