From Stockphoto to Custom Image with Photoshop

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From Stockphoto to Custom Image
with Photoshop
Donna Safko, Mudpuddle Creations
July 16 & 17, 2009
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Not Just a Pretty Interface:
Visuals and Graphics that Enhance Learning
July 16 & 17, 2009
Download images and practice
while you listen:
www.mudpuddlecreations.com/Demo
Session 402 – From Stockphoto to Custom Image with Photoshop - Donna
Safko, Mudpuddle Creations
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Visuals and Graphics that Enhance Learning
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Think First, Browse Second
Create a Wish List
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Mechanic
Wife dropping off car
Greasy hands with wrench
Smiling customer
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Safko, Mudpuddle Creations
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Decide where
to search for your images
Subscription Service
http://www.nooti.com/design/subscription-stock-photos.php
On Demand Credits
http://www.nooti.com/design/cheap-stock-photos.php
Free Photos
http://www.nooti.com/design/free-stock-photos.php
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A Subscription Benefits:
• Those who download a lot of photos
• Those who need large, high resolution
images
Subscription prices vary greatly
• Jupiterimages subscriptions run from
$3399.00/year for millions of print quality images
to $599 for a Web quality subscription
• Shutterstock up to 25 downloads/day $2559/year
• Photospin offers subscriptions for $299 and
$499/year and includes high res photos
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Safko, Mudpuddle Creations
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On Demand Benefits:
• Those with occasional needs
• Those producing for web delivery
• Those needing more specific images
On Demand pricing
Session 402 – From Stockphoto to Custom Image with Photoshop - Donna
Safko, Mudpuddle Creations
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Visuals and Graphics that Enhance Learning
July 16 & 17, 2009
Determine what size and
image type you need
One Size Does Not Fit All
• If the image will be used for both print
and web, buy the larger size
• Buy the largest image that your budget
will allow
• If you are only using web and/or
PowerPoint, the Xtra Small images
may be adequate
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Safko, Mudpuddle Creations
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Visuals and Graphics that Enhance Learning
July 16 & 17, 2009
Raster vs. Vector Images
Ms. Raster likes:
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Photographs
Pixels
Photoshop
Staying the same
size forever!
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July 16 & 17, 2009
Mr. Vector likes:
• Math
• Geometrical
Shapes/Line Art
• Illustrator/Freehand
• Being any size his
imagination wants
When to buy a Vector image
• Resizing a vector image bigger or
smaller will not affect its clarity
• Need Illustrator or Freehand to
customize, but you can open and resize
a vector image in Photoshop
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• Vector images can be imported to
Photoshop and become a Raster image
at any size and resolution.
• File>Open will show new window
Session 402 – From Stockphoto to Custom Image with Photoshop - Donna
Safko, Mudpuddle Creations
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Not Just a Pretty Interface:
Visuals and Graphics that Enhance Learning
July 16 & 17, 2009
Session 402 – From Stockphoto to Custom Image with Photoshop - Donna
Safko, Mudpuddle Creations
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Not Just a Pretty Interface:
Visuals and Graphics that Enhance Learning
July 16 & 17, 2009
I found my image.
Now What?
Session 402 – From Stockphoto to Custom Image with Photoshop - Donna
Safko, Mudpuddle Creations
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Visuals and Graphics that Enhance Learning
July 16 & 17, 2009
Resizing Tips
• Never stretch an image
• Beware of PPT’s image boxes
Enlarging
images by
10% gives
the best
Photoshop
Interpolation
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Visuals and Graphics that Enhance Learning
July 16 & 17, 2009
Create an Action
• Select Window > Actions
• Select New Action
• Name 10% Enlarge and choose a function
key
• Click Record
• Enlarge image 110%
• Click Stop Recording
• Use function key to enlarge images by 10%
Enlargment Rule
• If you start with a good quality image,
you should be able to enlarge your
photo 40%-50% by using 10%
increments and sharpening.
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Two Ways to remove an
image from its background
• Extract tool
• Layer Mask
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Safko, Mudpuddle Creations
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Visuals and Graphics that Enhance Learning
July 16 & 17, 2009
Session 402 – From Stockphoto to Custom Image with Photoshop - Donna
Safko, Mudpuddle Creations
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Not Just a Pretty Interface:
Visuals and Graphics that Enhance Learning
July 16 & 17, 2009
Session 402 – From Stockphoto to Custom Image with Photoshop - Donna
Safko, Mudpuddle Creations
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Not Just a Pretty Interface:
Visuals and Graphics that Enhance Learning
July 16 & 17, 2009
Session 402 – From Stockphoto to Custom Image with Photoshop - Donna
Safko, Mudpuddle Creations
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Not Just a Pretty Interface:
Visuals and Graphics that Enhance Learning
July 16 & 17, 2009
Session 402 – From Stockphoto to Custom Image with Photoshop - Donna
Safko, Mudpuddle Creations
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Not Just a Pretty Interface:
Visuals and Graphics that Enhance Learning
July 16 & 17, 2009
Session 402 – From Stockphoto to Custom Image with Photoshop - Donna
Safko, Mudpuddle Creations
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Not Just a Pretty Interface:
Visuals and Graphics that Enhance Learning
July 16 & 17, 2009
Two Ways to remove an
image from its background
• Extract tool
• Layer Mask
Session 402 – From Stockphoto to Custom Image with Photoshop - Donna
Safko, Mudpuddle Creations
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Not Just a Pretty Interface:
Visuals and Graphics that Enhance Learning
July 16 & 17, 2009
Session 402 – From Stockphoto to Custom Image with Photoshop - Donna
Safko, Mudpuddle Creations
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Not Just a Pretty Interface:
Visuals and Graphics that Enhance Learning
July 16 & 17, 2009
Session 402 – From Stockphoto to Custom Image with Photoshop - Donna
Safko, Mudpuddle Creations
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Not Just a Pretty Interface:
Visuals and Graphics that Enhance Learning
July 16 & 17, 2009
Session 402 – From Stockphoto to Custom Image with Photoshop - Donna
Safko, Mudpuddle Creations
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Not Just a Pretty Interface:
Visuals and Graphics that Enhance Learning
July 16 & 17, 2009
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Safko, Mudpuddle Creations
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Visuals and Graphics that Enhance Learning
July 16 & 17, 2009
Two Ways to Change the
Color of an object
• Paint with Hue/Saturation
• Replace Color
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Safko, Mudpuddle Creations
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Not Just a Pretty Interface:
Visuals and Graphics that Enhance Learning
July 16 & 17, 2009
Session 402 – From Stockphoto to Custom Image with Photoshop - Donna
Safko, Mudpuddle Creations
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Not Just a Pretty Interface:
Visuals and Graphics that Enhance Learning
July 16 & 17, 2009
Session 402 – From Stockphoto to Custom Image with Photoshop - Donna
Safko, Mudpuddle Creations
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Not Just a Pretty Interface:
Visuals and Graphics that Enhance Learning
July 16 & 17, 2009
Two Ways to Change the
Color of an object
• Paint with Hue/Saturation
• Replace Color
Session 402 – From Stockphoto to Custom Image with Photoshop - Donna
Safko, Mudpuddle Creations
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Not Just a Pretty Interface:
Visuals and Graphics that Enhance Learning
July 16 & 17, 2009
Session 402 – From Stockphoto to Custom Image with Photoshop - Donna
Safko, Mudpuddle Creations
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Not Just a Pretty Interface:
Visuals and Graphics that Enhance Learning
July 16 & 17, 2009
Session 402 – From Stockphoto to Custom Image with Photoshop - Donna
Safko, Mudpuddle Creations
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Visuals and Graphics that Enhance Learning
July 16 & 17, 2009
Focus, Focus, Focus
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Safko, Mudpuddle Creations
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Visuals and Graphics that Enhance Learning
July 16 & 17, 2009
Session 402 – From Stockphoto to Custom Image with Photoshop - Donna
Safko, Mudpuddle Creations
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Not Just a Pretty Interface:
Visuals and Graphics that Enhance Learning
July 16 & 17, 2009
Session 402 – From Stockphoto to Custom Image with Photoshop - Donna
Safko, Mudpuddle Creations
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Not Just a Pretty Interface:
Visuals and Graphics that Enhance Learning
July 16 & 17, 2009
Resources for Learning Photoshop
• www.photoshopuser.com
• http://photoshopcafe.com/
Thanks!
Feel free to contact me with any
additional questions or comments
[email protected]
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