1/31/2018 0 Comments Photoshop 2 ~ Car RetouchDuring this assignment, I dove deeper into Photoshop's realm, tasked with using more advanced features to retouch and enhance several photographs. For the first picture, I was given an instructional outline that specified which aspects needed editing. Additionally, a brief demo showed me how, precisely, to manipulate each of those factors. In total, I used the following: 1) The levels tool, to brighten the car / heighten contrast 2) The clone stamp, to remove some of the glare spots on the car's hood 3) The selection/inverse tools to isolate the car 4) The paintbrush to color the background 5) The levels tool again, to tint the windshield 6) The text tool, to add citations For the second picture, I was given free reign. This photo was already sitting on my desktop, leftover from the PopArt tutorial, so I elected to see what I could accomplish with it. While I didn't have any particular vision in mind when I began the editing process, I tried to apply the same skills acquired during the car retouch.
In total, I used the following: 1) The levels tool, to make a slight brightness/contrast adjustment 2) The selection/inverse tools to isolate the people 3) The paintbrush to color the background 4) The clone stamp, to remove skin blemishes and face redness 5) The text tool, to add citations Looking back, I have mixed feelings regarding this assignment. My detail-oriented side proved itself both a blessing and a curse: the selection tool, for example, posed a significant challenge. I couldn't quite get the hang of it -- thus, I had to go back and "clean up" the edges of the car/people with a tiny paintbrush. The final result appears quite precise, but it took half an eternity to end up there. The sequences of keys needed to use certain features ( "option" to target the clone stamp, "command D" to release ) were also rather difficult to remember. I feel shakily confident with them now, though I'll likely need a refresher by the next assignment. On a more positive note, I was glad to see how Photoshop's tools can be useful. PopArt was entertaining, but I didn't foresee myself re-using that technique in the future -- this was different. These tools seem to have a wealth of potential, and I look forward to applying them in upcoming photographs. My personal favorite was the mini navigation window -- simple, efficient, and neat!
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