Cartoon Onomatopoeia

CARTOON ONOMATOPOEIA

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What is onomatopoeia?

Words that are made based on the sound they are associated with. For example: POW, BOOM, SMACK

We will learn how to make your own cartoon pop art "sound" image.

1. Open PS.

2. File > New > 8 in by 10 in at 300 ppi

3. Use you Paint bucket tool to fill your background with a BRIGHT COLOR.

4. Go to your Custom Shape tool

6. Click your shape tool and make sure it is the starburst shape.

7. Pick a BRIGHT color for FILL and a different bright color for STROKE. Make your stroke between 3 and 5 points.

8. Click and drag the shape on your background to make your starburst.

9. Add a drop shadow to your starburst.

10. Go to FILTER > PIXELATE > COLOR HALFTONE to add dots to the shape!

11. Continue this to add 2 more shapes to layer! Try different colors and strokes!

12. Select the text tool.

13. Pick another bright color and a bold font. Type your onomatopoeia.

14. Turn it in as (#_CO_Lastname First name.JPG)