Surreal Environment 7 Dodge, Burn & Sponge Tool
1. Lesson Goals
SWBAT:
• use the BURN tool to DARKEN areas
• use the DODGE tool to LIGHTEN areas
• use the SPONGE tool to SATURATE areas
• use advanced SELECTION techniques to CONTROL burning, dodging, and sponging
• APPLY LEARNING to SURREAL ENVIRONMENT file
2. Download and Rename File
Rename it by adding a SPACE followed by your LAST name and first name followed by the file extension
Example:
Burn Dodge Saturate Hooker Martina.psd
3. Convert Background Layer
1. DOUBLE CLICK on the BACKGROUND LAYER text in the layers pallet to convert it into a REGULAR LAYER
What does the PS term "non-destructive" refer to?
4. Duplicate Layer
5. Burn Shadows in Dog
1. Select the Burn Tool (It may be hidden under the Dodge or the Sponge Tool
2. Set the Options as follows:
Brush Size.........90
Hardness...........0
Range..............Midtones
Exposure...........25
3. Click and drag with the Burn Tool over the shadows in the dog to make them darker for more contrast
6. Dodge Highlights in Nose and Eyes
1. Select the Dodge Tool (It may be hidden under the Burn or the Sponge Tool
2. Set the Options as follows:
Brush Size..........8
Hardness............0
Range...............Shadows
Exposure............100
3. Click and drag with the Dodge Tool on the nose and eyes to create highlights. See sample left.
7. Select Dog & Saturate it
1. Use the Polygonal Lasso tool to make a marching ant selection around the dog
2. Select the SPONGE TOOL (it may be hidden under the DODGE TOOL)
3. Set the OPTONS as follows
Brush Size..........500
Hardness............0
Mode................Saturate
Flow................50
4. Click and drag with the sponge tool to saturate the colors in the dog.
Try to make it even. Undo and redo until you are happy with the results.
8. Darken the Sky & Sand with Burning
1. Use the SELECT INVERSE option in the SELECT MENU
2. Select the BURN TOOL (it may be hidden under the SPONGE TOOL)
3. Set the OPTIONS as follows
Brush Size...........900
Hardness.............0
Range................Midtones
Exposure.............25
4. Click and drag with the DODGE tool to darken the sand and the sky.
9. Use Learning in your Surreal Environment Project!
10. Assessment
11. Submit
12. Make Up Work if Needed
Come to the Mac Lab outside of class time.
Check for availability
NB Do Now 2/28/20
What is a good practice when doing destructive editing on a PS file?
NB Do Now 2/28/20
A good practice when doing destructive editing on a PS file is to make a copy of the layer first.
NB Do Now 3/2/20
The ____________Tool darkens, the ______________Tool lightens, and the ______________ Tool saturates or desaturates.
NB Do Now 3/2/20
The BURN Tool darkens, the DODGE Tool lightens, and the SPONGE Tool saturates or desaturates.
NYC Visual Arts Benchmarks
• Art Making
• Developing Art Literacy
• Making Connections Through Visual Arts
• Community and Cultural Resources
• Exploring Careers and Lifelong Learning
Differentiation / Lesson Extension
...Students with different abilities can seek assistance from teacher, paraprofessional, or another student
...The students who finish early can ask a classmate if they need help or review
NYC VISUAL ARTS BENCHMARKS
• Developing Art Literacy
• Community and Cultural Resources
• Exploring Careers and Lifelong Learning