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.
https://boingboing.net/2018/01/13/photographer-botches-family-po.html
Clone Stamp Tool
Heals or fixes areas in a photo to create smoother finishes or get rid of blemishes.
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.
open this image in your editing app.
PHOTOSHOP:
Layer > new> layer
or
command N
in tool presets:
make sure the brush is very soft
not too large
on TOOL PRESETS click on Content Aware and Sample All Layers
Brush hardness at zero
Turn the eyeball/ check box "off" of the bottom/ original image
Hold down the option key and click on information that DOES NOT have any scratches.
LET GO! BOTH HANDS UP.
CLICK on the information you want to fix or cover up.
Keep option & clicking then CLICK on the bad info.
OPTION & CLICK is the same as PUTTING THE STAMP ON THE INK PAD.
CLICK is the same as PUSHING THE STAMP ON PAPER.
File > Save As >
Period_K_LastnameFirstname_Clone. PSD
Both clone stamp and spot healing brush:
If you are done early:
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 liked to eat sheep.
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?)
Turn it in as
Period_K_last name first name_cyclops.PSD