Wednesday, March 23, 2011

DROP SHADOW AND REFLECTION

1. put all layers into one folder name it iPod
2. make a duplicate of that folder
3. name the two extra folders: reflection and shadow
4. merge the layers by right clicking
5. ctrl+t and flip vertically
6. put a mask on your reflection
7. use gradient tool
*must be transparent and less opaque than the original
8. take shadow layer and ctrl+click on the icon of your layer
9. edit> fill> black
10. filter> blur> gaussian blur

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

PHOTOSHOP WEBSITES

http://www.brusheezy.com/
http://kuler.adobe.com/#themes/rating?time=30

LAYOUT COMPOSITION

7 TOOLS OF COMPOSITION

1. Hierachy - organizing things from most important to least important
2. Focal Point- Strongest and most compelling element in design
3. Eyepath - is a strong composition that can guide the reader's eye through the path/design ex. (we read:top left to top down)
4. Proportion - size of elements relative to one another.
5. Visual Weight - the lightness or darkness of colour
6. Type as a visual element
7. Allignment (grid) - to have order and rhythm, make the photo look organized, and group designs
*Design with intention
*Use these tools to help guide the viewers eyes