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Essential Animation Tools
Essential Animation Tools
Complete each section of this PhotoShop Introductory Course. Process: As you finish each Tutorial, Save the Finished document as a JPEG. Please complete the Sections in order, if you have not used photoshop before or need a refresher.
Also remember to save each Photoshop tutorial as a PSD file. This file should be saved to your Animation Folder in your Google Drive Files. It is important that you save this file BOTH ways; it helps demonstrate your organization, attention to detail, as well as your technical ability to save (and understand) both file types.
Photoshop Part A
Photoshop Part A
Veggie Head
Download the Veggie Head File
Build a face. Be careful to select cleanly (no rough edges).
Save the File as VeggieYOURNAME.PSD
Export a JPEG.
Submit both files to Google Classroom
Grade 12s - Build your own
Submit to Google Classroom
Veggie Head.jpgColouring Page
Download the Coloring Easy.JPEG
Colour the whole Page (blue Sky & Green Grass Please)
Save the File as ColourYOURNAME.PSD
Export a JPEG.
Submit both files to Google Classroom
Grade 12s - Pick your own image
Submit GIF to Google Classroom
MonstersUniversityGr12.jpgMixing Images
Download the 6 Assets
Complete both the Composite
Save the File as:
Mixing1YOURNAME.PSD
Mixing2YOURNAME.PSDExport JPEG's also.
Submit 4 files to Google Classroom
Grade 12s - take your own 3 pictures
Submit GIF to Google Classroom
MixA.jpgMixing1.jpgMixB.pngMixing2.jpgMixC.jpgMixing3.jpgAnimated Gif
Create a 400x400 pixel Canvas
Use the Gradient tool to build @ 7 layers
Export an Animated Gif and turn it into Google Classroom
Grade 12s - Do this as a refresher
Submit GIF to Google Classroom
Photoshop Part B
Photoshop Part B
These are some additional tutorials for you to demonstrate the Essential PhotoShop knowledge required for the Unit.
You will find these tutorials in PhotoShop / Help / Hand-on Tutorials / Add Photo Effects
Complete these 7 PhotoShop tutorials - they are quick and each cover a tool (or 2) that might one day come in handy.
These are for your own self directed learning so please take advantage of them to help your skills grow! Save the 7 images (in order) of your results. Don't forget to also save each PSD to your Class Folder in your Google Drive.
Photoshop Part C
Photoshop Part C
Build your own GIF using Sprites
Part A
Create a clean, organized sprite sheet template that could be used by an animator, game designer, or other students.
Your sheet must include a clear grid, consistent spacing, and placeholder characters showing how movement is planned.
This develops deeper skills in animation planning, asset organization, and visual communication.
Part B
Make a new Photoshop document that is around 1000 pixels x 500 pixels maximum
Use your Sprite from above to demonstrate your characters potential. *Keep it simple, less is more*
Include a background
Include at least 2 "things" which interact. Everything will be explained in class, if you need more information, please ask!
Submit your Sprite Sheet and your animated GIFs to Google Classroom
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