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What: Learn profession digital workflow and tools.
How: Practice the clone stamp tool, the spot healing brush, and the layers. Using non-destructive workflow used by professionals that ensures you don't have to start over if you make a mistake. Retouch images using both the spot healing brush and the clone stamp tool. Demo, guided practice, then independent practice.
Why: It is important to know how to fix photos in a way that keeps your photos intact and doesn't damage the original.
Clone Stamp Tool
Duplicate pixels from one area of an image to another; effective for repairing imperfections, removing unwanted objects, and duplicating elements.
Clone Stamp Tool
Clone Stamp Tool
CLONE = Copy
Stamp = PASTE
The clone stamp is like an actual stamp. A stamp picks up ink and places it somewhere else.
The clone stamp tool CLONES (or COPIES) information then PLACES it where you want.
Step 1: Open image
Step 1: Open image
Open the image in your editing app.
Step 2: Add a new layer
Step 2: Add a new layer
PHOTOSHOP
PHOTOSHOP
Select the "Create a New Layer" Icon
Label your new layer "Clone Stamp"
STEP 3: Clone stamp tool
STEP 3: Clone stamp tool
In tool presets:
Brush hardness at zero
Opacity 100%
not too large
PHOTOSHOP
PHOTOSHOP
*Remember, when stamping, make sure you have selected the TOP (new) layer - all the changes will be on this layer!
*Remember, when stamping, make sure you have selected the TOP (new) layer - all the changes will be on this layer!
PHOTOSHOP
PHOTOSHOP
TIME TO STAMP...
TIME TO STAMP...
On the original layer (layer WITH image) hold down the option key (Windows: alt key) and click once on the information that you wish to copy.
LET GO! BOTH HANDS UP.
Click on the new layer "Clone Stamp" layer
CLICK where you wish to place the copied pixels. Then drag while holding down and see how you are creating another tree!
Practice AGAIN by duplicating a cloud.
Place it in an area that looks realistic, that's the goal!
STEP 4: Finished?
STEP 4: Finished?
File save 2 TIMES!!!
FILE >SAVE A COPY >FORMAT: JPEG (turn in on Canvas)
FILE >SAVE AS > FORMAT: PSD (keep saved on your desktop)
Done early? Try this!
Done early? Try this!
If you finish early here is your challenge...
Using the tools we just learned (clone stamp and spot healing), make a CYCLOPS portrait.
What is a Cyclops?
A cyclops is a Greek mythical creature who likes to eat sheep.
Directions:
Directions:
Find a portrait you have taken.
Open it in PS.
Go to Layer > New > layer
Think about your steps...
What you need to copy first? (which tool to copy?)
What do you need to cover up next? (which tool to blend?)
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