Lesson 6 Mash Up
In this lesson you will learn how to...
erase a background to capture a foreground image
import an image as a new selection/layer
sandwhich layers to give an illusion of depth (avoid your imported image looking like a stamp)
resize/transform an image
Add shadows to an image
BONUS: Recolor/shade images for new lighting conditions
The goal will be to mix two pictures together to make it look like a person or object is in a different place.
Use this link to get to Pixlr E
Use this link to go to the Student Files Folder and pick a Foreground image and a Background Image.
Use this link to go to the Students Files folder and locate your background image and your foreground image. Lable them as such do you can find them.
Go to Layer and choose "Add Images as Layer" and locate your foreground image. This image will be placed in a new layer.
Using the Arrange Tool, you can move and change the size of your foreground image.
Use the erase tool to remove the background of the foreground image.
Your goal is to make your foreground image look like it belongs there or shares characteristics to the images that flow together. This will take some creativity and you will likely need to do one of the following.
Resize, and rearrange the location.
Erase the background of the foreground image.
Use multiple layers so the background can overlap.
Use a Mask to help paint your new image around the background
Don't rush this project. Have fun and explore what you can do. You may also use images you find on the internet to mix them together. You may need permission from your teacher before continuing.