PHOTOSHOP NOTE #4

move photo onto background using move tool
edit free transform: ctrl>t transforms the shape, hold down shift when using transform
zoom out if you can't see transform handles
when your done transforming click enter
brushes: left bracket smaller, right bracket bigger (square brackets)
use a hard brush around hard objects, hold down shift (zoom in)
to blend something, use soft brush with low opacity

PHOTOSHOP NOTE #3

to navigate: use grabber tool, navigation box, spacebar
default colours: black and white. click on small colour boxes to the left
invert a selection: ctrl>shift>i
to bring a selection back: ctrl click on the thumbnail
*remember to duplicate background layer

PHOTOSHOP NOTE #2

If you want to move several layers at the same time
shift select them, this will allow you to move them together.

If you want to edit the background layer
double click and rename it.

Shortcut to fill: alt>delete

deselect: ctrl>d

ctrl>click thumbnail in the layer

work tip: Name all layers! keep organized, slowly turn off all layers if you run into trouble to see where a mistake occurred.

HOW TO MAKE A DROP SHADOW!

1. use a text tool ( big T) , write out your name
2. write click on layer to rasterize it
3. drag type onto new layer icon to duplicate it (2 copies)
4. lock transparency (first icon of the four)
5. edit> fill > black
6. turn the lock off to blur
7. filter < blur < gaussion blur
8. reduce opacity
9. move shadow underneath layer

HOW TO MAKE A BLAPPLE!

To make a blapple:

1.use quick selection tool 
2.select the background (easier)
3.use polygonal glasso tool to select the stem
4.invert selection
5.click on layer adjustment (hue/saturation)

PHOTOSHOP NOTE #1

zooming in: spacebar+ctrl
zooming out: spacebar+ctrl+alt
to add to selection: hold down shift
to take out selection: hold down alt
to change colour: image, adjustments, then hue/saturation

drop shadow image
copy+paste with the move tool
to put image on different layer copy and paste
two images open: use move tool, drag image
to turn a layer on/off: click on "eye" icon
to blur image: go to filter menu, and select blur

to get a selection back: hold down control key (ctrl) and click on thumbnail on the layer.

HARMONY

All the elements of the photo go well together creating harmony.

RHYTHM

The repeating sequence of raindrops creates a circular motion to indicate
movement, and to insure us something is happening.

PROPORTION

The fisherman and the fish are being compared to one another,
because of there difference in size.
If one were by itself it would have little or no meaning.

EMPHASIS

In this picture, all the objects are closely together, except
for one. This was done to allow your eyes to emphasize on
one object that stands alone.

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

This building is symmetrical in size and shape.
The photo is therefore balanced and gives off a stable look.

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

In this drawing, all the trees look the same, however
trees to the left are small, and the tree to the right is big.
This image gives us the impression that
it is balanced, because the smaller trees are farther
away from the larger one. However, in reality if you split the
picture in half it would not be symmetrical and it wouldnt balance,
therefore it would be asymmetrical.

LINE

Lines in this drawing, go loose, free, straight, sharp, and in
almost every direction.
They create a repetition of patterns and designs.

SHAPE

The buildings have a geometric form.
The windows of the building take a
square form, and therefore gives the building
a more stable look.

TEXTURE

The rough edges of the rock give us the impression
of how it would feel, if it were to be touched.

COLOUR

I chose this photo because it shows the
representation of a variety of colours.