Text Effects in Photoshop





            I created the text in these pictures ussing free text effect tutorials from here: http://www.photoshoproadmap.com/Photoshop-tutorials/Text-effects/Most-recent/1/. The main tutorial I used was called "Bronze Text": http://www.photoshoproadmap.com/links/go/1472, while  incorporating a few elements here and there from the "Turquoise Metallic Text" tutorial: http://www.photoshoproadmap.com/links/go/22218, adding and changing different steps of the tutorials with my own unique twist.

            While creating this text, I learned how to create basic text on a background photo that I uploaded, how to add a dropshadow, gradient, bevel and imboss, stroke, and how to change the color and properties of these different tools, such as opacity, etc, etc.



"Chief Whitecap" Field Trip

Car Editing

Original Picture

         In order to create this, I added a new layer with a picture of an ever-so-adorable baby sloth to the body of the car, while keeping the wheels, grill, lights, windows, etc. untouched. I also kept the shinyness of the car's body showing through the sloth photo, by fading the sloth photo's opacity a bit. 

        In order  to add these blue smokey designs to the Chrysler, I created a design on a blank layer in photoshop and created this design by adding and layering different smokey brushes. Then I added the brush design o top of the body of the car, while maintianing the shinyness underneath the design. 

Breaking the Rules

        I think that this photo is effective because the composition with the focal point in the center of the picture breaks the general accepted model of the rule of thirds. I also really like the contrsast between the red and white colors of the Canadian flag. The sun's unique white, pointy rays in the background also add to the picture. 

        I think that this picture is a good example of breaking the rules. The tilted angle of the camera adds a fresh perspective, adding depth and creativity to the composition. 

        This picture breaks the rules because of the dead center composition. The shoes are in the centre, taking up the entire frame, breaking the rule of thirds. 

        This picture does not use any composition techniques, therefore it breaks the basic techniques of rule of thirds, symmetry, framing, etc, etc. I think that the simple landscape of the trees is effective and eye catching.

             While taking this picture, I tilted the camera to the right in order to create a unique, attention grabbing perspective. This photo breaks the compostion technique of taking pictures dead-on without using odd angles. Also, the pylon is centred, as opposed to using the rule of thirds. 

Water and Lighting

           The high level of lighting in this picture, contrast, and the angle that this photo was taken from make it effective. 

         I really like the ripples in the water, it provides the photo with texture as well as depth. The picture also uses the composition techniques of symmetry and balance.

        This picture is effective because the bowl of water with the pebble in it demonstrates the rule of thirds and simplicity.  I also think that the angle that the picture was taken form adds to the picture.

           This picture is effective because it uses the rule of thirds and simplicity. I also really like the fact that the pebble is hanging in the air, just about to land in the bowl of water, and the circular ripple looking things in the water, that are not ripples, but the reflection of the water in the glass. 

          I think that this picture is effective because of the lighting and contrast between the light bowl and dark pebble. I also like the fact that the pebble is hanging in the air, about to land in the water. The pebble is blurred, whereas the bowl is in focus, which enhances the picture.

Lighting

Key light

Fill light

Back light

Key & Back

Key& Fill

Fill & Back

All (Key, Fill, Back)

White Balance

        Auto

Incandescent

Fluorescent

Direct Sunlight

Flash

Cloudy

Shade

Photoshop Assignment

      Original Photo

        I edited this picture by making selections. I selected the flower, keeping it the original color, and used adjustment layers to make the background black and white. It also uses the composition technique of symmetry.

        This photo is the edit. I added an adjustment layer to add a stronger contrast and more lighting to the picture, although the change is subtle. I used layer styles to add a drop shadow to the picture. It uses rule of thirds.

 

 Original

             In order to create this masterpiece I downloaded a whole bunch of "smoke" brushes off of the internet and layered different brushes on top of each other, using a sky blue color. Lastly, I added red smoke using a new brush. Part of the smoke uses the rule of thirds.

         While editing this photo, I removed the wooden thing in the background of the original photo by using the clone stamp tool to clone the straw and grass and add it to the place where the wooden thing used to be. The goat also uses the rule of thirds.

Original

        For this picture, I edited the mangoes in one of the boxes using the liquefy tool in order to give them the appearance of being melted or morphed together. 

Original

         To create this photo, I edited the original by using channel mixer to add a red filter, which gave the picture a red tinge, making it look kind of vintage-y. I think that the low light level in this picture was very effective; the light didn't overpower the picture.

        Original

Peace

     
         This photo of a Japanese garden represents the peace found in nature. The tree uses the rule of thirds somewhat.

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Based on a work at acrazybeautifulreality.blogspot.ca.

         I think that this picture portrays peace really well because animals can be very serene. I also think that the simple earthy dirt background give the picture a calm, peaceful feel.

            I really like this picture because the tropical fruit represents traveling, which I find peaceful. Fruit also makes the photo feel fresh and pure, which is peaceful. 

        The flower in this picture looks very 3-D. The contrast between the white parts of the petal and the dark purple adds depth to the flower, making it appear more real. This simple photo of one flower, which has calming colors is very simplistic and peaceful; there isn't too much happening in the photo.

         This is a picture of trees in a bright summer day. The mixed lighting levels, soft tones and simplicity of the picture represent peace and a sense of quiet serenity. This picture also uses one compositional technique: lines.