A-201: Image Resource for Your Project

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1. Shoot pictures by using DSLR cameras 2. Scan high res images, then retouch 3. Explore stock image sites online • http://www.fotolia.com/deke • http://www.istockphoto.com • http://www.dreamstime.com 4. Explore Flickr, and contact the author if you want to use the particular picture Homework: • Prepare / shoot pictures for your projects. You don’t need to show […]

A-201 Project-4: Digital Collage

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Project Description: Creating a digital collage in Adobe Photoshop CS6 Project Objective: Identifying a motif and showcasing your Photoshop capabilities by using image editing and retouching Project Theme: Working on a theme that interests you Project Requirement: Completing a single composite collage-style image by putting together at least six separate photographs, scanned objects or graphic […]

A-201 P3: Conceptual Vector
::: Selected Student Works :::

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A-201 Project-3: Conceptual Vector Project Description: Creating a conceptual image in Adobe Illustrator CS6 Project Requirement: Picturing and illustrating a montage with gradient mesh & 3d effect Student Rating: 1st: Zhaoli Ge 2nd: Jeannie Dailey 3rd: Kelsey Schmidt Online Presentation: http://www.flickr.com/photos/_pxstudio/galleries/72157631745593023

A-201 Demo: Photoshop Filters

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Check the original image | Explore more filters online? Today’s demonstrations: 1. Photoshop Filters 2. Blending Modes 3. Layer Mask Effect

Vector Work: 50+ Inspirational Creations

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ANGIETRON 0027 by Ahmed Al-Refaie http://designrfix.com/inspiration/vector-artwork-50-inspirational-creations Cassandra by Stephen Pena Paper Hearts by Marlene Freimanis

A-201 Demo: Gradient Mesh

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One of the most amazing tools in Adobe Illustrator is the Gradient Mesh tool. The following tutorials offer some tips of how to improve your mesh work and get outstanding results. • Illustrator tutorial: How to create a gradient mesh-1 • Illustrator tutorial: How to create a Gradient Mesh-2 • Illustrator tutorial: How to create […]

A-201 Project-3: Conceptual Vector

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Designer and Illustrator: Meina Guo / Luxun Academy of Fine Arts, China Designer and Illustrator: Carly Robison / Truman State University A-201 Project-3: Conceptual Vector Project Description: Creating a conceptual image in Adobe Illustrator CS6 Project Requirement: Picturing and illustrating a montage with gradient mesh & 3d effect Conceptual vector is one of digital illustration forms […]

AI: Magic Wand Tool & Lasso Tool

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Other than using the selection tool (V) and the direct selection tool (A), Illustrator provides other tool functions, such as magic wand tool and the lasso tool, to select objects. Magic Wand Tool (Y): When you select multiple elements at a time, magic wand is a very useful tool. It allows you to select multiple […]