Self+Portrait+Collage+Tutorial

Self-Portrait Collage


 * Create a composite image using: **

Your photo (posterized, then colorized) 2 or more seamless background patterns/textures 1 or more graphic elements/symbols

Copy/paste Colorize Red/Green/Blue Adjust Flood fill with pattern Resizing without deforming Transparency adjust Adjusting Blend Modes to achieve specific results
 * Demonstrate the following technical skills: **

-Use a unified color scheme (2 -3 colors) -Appropriate contrast for image clarity -Create balance through placement of different design elements -Create visual impact
 * Demonstrate the following Design Skill: **


 * Steps: **

1. Create a new document with a white background. Open your photo, background textures, and graphic elements.
 * [[image:elis1.jpg width="122" height="177"]] || [[image:seamlessstarssm.jpg]] || [[image:flower1sm.jpg width="118" height="173"]] ||

2. Posterize your image, then add color:
 * 1) Grayscale your photo
 * 2) Adjust Brightness/contrast so that your photo is black and white, but retains detail. (brightness between -6 and +12, contrast at 100)
 * 3) It is now black and white. Adjust Brightness/Contrast AGAIN, so that your black turns gray, and color and be added (Brightness at 25 and Contrast at 0)
 * 4) Colorize with Saturation at about 125
 * 5) Copy/Paste as transparent onto a new layer.


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3. Use Flood Fill/pattern to add your patterns and textures. A. Choose the “pattern” setting in your tool controls and select your pattern. B. Put each on its own layer! C. Adjust the Blend Modes and experiment with different effects D. Adjust Red/Green/Blue as needed. E. You will need to combine at least 2 texture layers
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4. Copy paste your graphic Symbol into your composition A. Adjust the Blend Modes B. Adjust the Red/Green/Blue levels as needed.
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5. Make your design more effective. A. Is there contrast between light and dark, photo and background, graphic and textures? B. Is there balance- so empty sections or crowded sections? C. Would another graphic or text element improve the design? Go BACK to the main page to see student examples.