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Note: As opportunities arise, the order of the guide may be altered, and content may be added or removed.
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PHO102 - 2001 - 85060 Tu 2:00PM - 5:50PM - NLV - BLDG A - RM 1744
PHO102 - 2002 - 85088 We 10:00AM - 1:50PM - NLV - BLDG A - RM 1744
PHO102 - 2002 - 85088 We 10:00AM - 1:50PM - NLV - BLDG A - RM 1744
This webpage will guide you through the course. Be sure to explore all links, read the materials, watch videos, and study the concepts before creating your images. Information is updated throughout the semester, so check back weekly.
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YouTube Channel, Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClnmqqSMwRCHGZ-ULEmtsXg?view_as=subscriber
YouTube playlist for the semester. More videos will be added. Go Subscribe so you will be on top of all the info this semester.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeAfR9hZHymPXTR9Sk-2S0FAbM0WyhIbY&disable_polymer=true
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YouTube playlist for the semester. More videos will be added. Go Subscribe so you will be on top of all the info this semester.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeAfR9hZHymPXTR9Sk-2S0FAbM0WyhIbY&disable_polymer=true
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This course will introduce students to the basic Adobe Photoshop techniques such as layers, layer masks, color correction and retouching, directed specifically to how it applies to photography, will be explored. We will be using digital camera images. This course can be taken in the same semester as PHO 101. The student must be familiar with computer navigation, saving files, renaming files and using the internet.
•We Will be exploring Adobe Photoshop (Ps), Bridge (Br) and Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) This semester. All three are part of you Adobe subscription.
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The Class – What to Expect and How to Succeed
1 - Work Consistently — Don’t Procrastinate.
Things will go wrong - that’s part of learning. To get the most out of this course, plan to work in Photoshop every day over the next 15 weeks
Start now - not later. The class is packed with content, and steady progress is key.
Things will go wrong - that’s part of learning. To get the most out of this course, plan to work in Photoshop every day over the next 15 weeks
Start now - not later. The class is packed with content, and steady progress is key.
2 - Engage Fully.
Have fun, explore new techniques, share ideas, keep an open mind, respect others, work hard - and shoot more. Creative growth comes from active participation.
Have fun, explore new techniques, share ideas, keep an open mind, respect others, work hard - and shoot more. Creative growth comes from active participation.
3 - This is a Technical Class.
While we will discuss creative choices, most feedback will focus on your technical skills.
If you’re struggling with a concept, tool or assignment - ask questions early and often. I’m here to help you succeed. Don’t wait until the last minute.
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While we will discuss creative choices, most feedback will focus on your technical skills.
If you’re struggling with a concept, tool or assignment - ask questions early and often. I’m here to help you succeed. Don’t wait until the last minute.
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Project Submission Guidelines:
• You may submit any project before the due date. Early submissions are always welcome.
• All projects must be submitted through Canvas. No email submissions will be accepted.
Please note:
Projects are graded as a group. If you submit early, your work will be reviewed and graded when all submissions are evaluated together.
Projects are graded as a group. If you submit early, your work will be reviewed and graded when all submissions are evaluated together.
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Handing In Your Work & Viewing Grades:
• Submit your files through Canvas, in the correct assignment portal.
• Work is due by the end of class on the assigned due date.
• You can view your grades and feedback in Canvas after projects are reviewed.
• We will critique and discuss work in class together.
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File Naming Guidelines:
Format:
LastName_FirstInitial_ProjectName.Extension
LastName_FirstInitial_ProjectName.Extension
Example:
If your name is Mary Smith and you’re submitting the Retouch project:
Smith_M_retouch.psd
If your name is Mary Smith and you’re submitting the Retouch project:
Smith_M_retouch.psd
Important Notes:
• Files not named properly will not be accepted.
• I need to see your name and the project name in the file name — this helps me stay organized.
• Do NOT include my name in your file name.
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Submission Requirements:
• Upload individual files only — do not upload folders or zip your files.
• Most files should be submitted at:
• 2160 or 3000 pixels on the longest side
• 240 ppi, 8-bit
• 240 ppi, 8-bit
(Always check individual assignment specs for exact requirements)
• Keep your layers!
I want to see your Photoshop layers when reviewing your work.
I want to see your Photoshop layers when reviewing your work.
Week 1 - August 25, 2025 - August 30, 2025
Syllabus
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1c4XdhaPTGwICgLmphSZLwpA2bpb8Koc7/view?usp=sharing
Syllabus
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1c4XdhaPTGwICgLmphSZLwpA2bpb8Koc7/view?usp=sharing
Office Hours
Assignment: Creative Identity
Submit the document through Canvas:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WtikRGE0E7UyvYPNjU1RuZ7PmjjWN1l5/view?usp=sharing
•••DUE Tuesday, September 2, 2025, by 11:59pm
I am happy to receive this and any assignments early.
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Submit the document through Canvas:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WtikRGE0E7UyvYPNjU1RuZ7PmjjWN1l5/view?usp=sharing
•••DUE Tuesday, September 2, 2025, by 11:59pm
I am happy to receive this and any assignments early.
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Final Portfolio: It is never too early to start working on your final project.
1) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x2gPEklpIxz0jmj9lsean5nN9yy9ZHx1/view?usp=sharing
1) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x2gPEklpIxz0jmj9lsean5nN9yy9ZHx1/view?usp=sharing
2) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B8WVkKAVhGWt_KHsfjkvIeE-7wTDl2z0/view?usp=sharing
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Introduction to Photoshop
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Setting up Workspaces and Preferences (Preferences are now called Settings)https://drive.google.com/file/d/11CQ5BaEk9MWdLDQ-IuTM3ivknZL3E1_G/view?usp=sharing
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Assignment - Ps - Layered Canvas
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cBPAb5MIBB9B_Bt9GqGP0TFoZNW0unKX/view?usp=sharing
Tools, Panels, Creating a Canvas.
Today we will explore Photoshop. Open a new canvas, look at panels, play with the tools. This will be an overview of where things are. How to choose a tool. Color panels. Setting up your Photoshop color space for at home.
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Assignment - Ps - Layered Canvas
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cBPAb5MIBB9B_Bt9GqGP0TFoZNW0unKX/view?usp=sharing
Tools, Panels, Creating a Canvas.
Today we will explore Photoshop. Open a new canvas, look at panels, play with the tools. This will be an overview of where things are. How to choose a tool. Color panels. Setting up your Photoshop color space for at home.
MY MOVIES FOR YOU:
Create a New Canvas: https://youtu.be/-S3ExgrdRHQ
If you did not do this earlier set up your color workspace and preferences now.
• Photoshop Preferences: https://youtu.be/cY8P-EfGSiA - (Preferences are now called Settings)
• Marquee Tools: https://youtu.be/D2_Uy7isgg4
• Save a File: https://youtu.be/WXd3b6MUxtM
• Lasso Tools: https://youtu.be/hnD7G2dKBFY
• Gradient Layer: https://youtu.be/waJdKX8SC2o
• One Last VIDEO - Rename, Moving Layers, and more info to complete the assignment https://youtu.be/WLKfGRIh07U
Create a New Canvas: https://youtu.be/-S3ExgrdRHQ
If you did not do this earlier set up your color workspace and preferences now.
• Photoshop Preferences: https://youtu.be/cY8P-EfGSiA - (Preferences are now called Settings)
• Marquee Tools: https://youtu.be/D2_Uy7isgg4
• Save a File: https://youtu.be/WXd3b6MUxtM
• Lasso Tools: https://youtu.be/hnD7G2dKBFY
• Gradient Layer: https://youtu.be/waJdKX8SC2o
• One Last VIDEO - Rename, Moving Layers, and more info to complete the assignment https://youtu.be/WLKfGRIh07U
• Photoshop Tools - https://www.photoshopessentials.com/basics/photoshop-tools-toolbar-overview/
• Adobe - Photoshop Users Guide - https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/user-guide.html
• Adobe - Photoshop Users Guide - https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/user-guide.html
Week 2 - August 31, 2025 - September 06, 2025
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All Classes - Creative Identity DUE Tue, Oct 2, 2025, 11:59PM
All Classes - Creative Identity DUE Tue, Oct 2, 2025, 11:59PM
DUE: Layered Canvas
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Getting Started with Adobe Bridge and Photoshop
Let’s begin the week by exploring Adobe Bridge (Br) and building some foundational knowledge in Adobe Photoshop (Ps).
Bridge will be the starting point of your workflow throughout the semester, helping you stay organized and efficient.
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Bridge will be the starting point of your workflow throughout the semester, helping you stay organized and efficient.
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Watch and Explore:
1. Adobe Bridge Basics
Start here to get comfortable with Bridge.
- VIDEO: https://youtu.be/BtviBcn9Mfw
Start here to get comfortable with Bridge.
- VIDEO: https://youtu.be/BtviBcn9Mfw
2. Photoshop Panels and Workspaces
Learn how to navigate and customize your Photoshop workspace for an efficient editing flow.
- VIDEO: https://youtu.be/UokG8Pwokq8
Learn how to navigate and customize your Photoshop workspace for an efficient editing flow.
- VIDEO: https://youtu.be/UokG8Pwokq8
3. Saving and Backing Up Files
Explore best practices for saving, backing up, and protecting your work throughout the semester.
- VIDEO: https://youtu.be/rYOeg9HihdA
Explore best practices for saving, backing up, and protecting your work throughout the semester.
- VIDEO: https://youtu.be/rYOeg9HihdA
4. What is a Master File?
Understand the importance of a layered master file in your non-destructive editing process.
- VIDEO: https://youtu.be/-dJM-gdd03g
Understand the importance of a layered master file in your non-destructive editing process.
- VIDEO: https://youtu.be/-dJM-gdd03g
5. Organizing Your Files
Tips on keeping your images and project files organized for a smoother semester.
- VIDEO: https://youtu.be/DqaLyjdCB7U
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- VIDEO: https://youtu.be/DqaLyjdCB7U
Assignment / How-To: Bridge (Br) & Photoshop (Ps)
Topics: Duotone • Batch Rename • Contact Sheet
Use your own images for this project.
Bring in a full-resolution image — do not use downloads from social media, as they are too compressed and low quality.
Bring in a full-resolution image — do not use downloads from social media, as they are too compressed and low quality.
Start with an image that is at least 3000 pixels on the longest side.
If you don’t have a suitable image, let me know — I can provide one.
That said, it’s always more rewarding (and meaningful) to work with your own photographs. Even images captured with a smartphone are fine, as long as they’re saved at full resolution.
If you don’t have a suitable image, let me know — I can provide one.
That said, it’s always more rewarding (and meaningful) to work with your own photographs. Even images captured with a smartphone are fine, as long as they’re saved at full resolution.
Assignment Link and Instructions: Contact Sheet/Duotone
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fOKSSSw-ZM4kZSZVi-TthP1qQmcsXlS-/view?usp=sharing
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MY MOVIES FOR YOU:
• Traditional Duotone - VIDEO: https://youtu.be/JlJwhV9Z0PA
• Create a Faux Duotone - VIDEO: https://youtu.be/YQ7q-XhgEoY
• How to Batch Rename Files within Bridge - Video: https://youtu.be/-652XEXlkKU
• Create a Contact Sheet - Video: https://youtu.be/bV0ihJ7nFQ8
• Traditional Duotone - VIDEO: https://youtu.be/JlJwhV9Z0PA
• Create a Faux Duotone - VIDEO: https://youtu.be/YQ7q-XhgEoY
• How to Batch Rename Files within Bridge - Video: https://youtu.be/-652XEXlkKU
• Create a Contact Sheet - Video: https://youtu.be/bV0ihJ7nFQ8
Week 3 - September 07, 2025 - September 13, 2025
Hey Tuesday class!
This week, we’ll be meeting at the B&H event On the NLV Campus, Media Tech Lobby — not in the classroom. We’ll be spending the entire class period there, so come prepared to photograph and explore.
Your assignment:
Create 5 to 10 strong images that document the event. Think like a documentary photographer — tell a story. Capture the atmosphere, the people, the interactions, the light. Look for moments your classmates might miss.
Create 5 to 10 strong images that document the event. Think like a documentary photographer — tell a story. Capture the atmosphere, the people, the interactions, the light. Look for moments your classmates might miss.
Push yourself creatively:
• Get high. Get low.
• Get close. Step back.
• Find a detail no one else noticed.
• Show us the big picture and the subtle moments.
This is a great opportunity to stretch your visual storytelling skills and create a set of images that feel thoughtful, intentional, and dynamic.
All classes and students are invited and encouraged to get involved and join in the fun at Tuesday’s B&H drop-in event. Whether you’re shooting for an assignment or just want to explore, come see what it’s all about!
Next week, we’ll shift back into editing with the Basic ACR Project and Advanced ACR Project. These can be worked on side-by-side and will line up with the time span of our upcoming classes.
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Wednesday Class – In-Class ACR Project
If you’re in the Wednesday section, we’ll be working on the Basic ACR Project in class this week. Make sure you’ve got your files ready and questions lined up — we’ll dig into editing together.
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Adobe, Introduction to Adobe Camera Raw - Read - https://helpx.adobe.com/camera-raw/using/introduction-camera-raw.html
ACR Short Videos
YouTube Playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeAfR9hZHymOmaVR2gNvCzFQegi2SCBzK
00001 Intro to ACR Image dialog box - Video: https://youtu.be/WzRGR7Hza4I
00002 Opening RAW, Jpg and TIFF files - Video: https://youtu.be/v3e0kvtzhIg
00003 Introduction to the DNG File Format - Video: https://youtu.be/WFjFfcFEr8M
00004 Introduction to ACR Interface June 2020 Release - Video: https://youtu.be/qCxtDN8o6Aw
00005 Using The Basics Panel in ACR - Video: https://youtu.be/ax9AuY0DDFM
00006 Open, Done, Save, Buttons in ACR - Video: https://youtu.be/kNNCpjZK_ko
00006a How to save a DNG from within ACR - Video: https://youtu.be/lFDgOT_eoZU
00007 Working an image using the Basics Panel and a little Color Mixer panel - Video: https://youtu.be/-UzctFXeBz4
00008 Using the Texture and Saturation Sliders - Video: https://youtu.be/OLiJWxKL3NE
00009 Resetting an Image to Camera RAW defaults - Video: https://youtu.be/2JU7Rm_UJIM
00010 ACR - Bridge File Icons - Video: https://youtu.be/Fooud_sF-6Y
YouTube Playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeAfR9hZHymOmaVR2gNvCzFQegi2SCBzK
00001 Intro to ACR Image dialog box - Video: https://youtu.be/WzRGR7Hza4I
00002 Opening RAW, Jpg and TIFF files - Video: https://youtu.be/v3e0kvtzhIg
00003 Introduction to the DNG File Format - Video: https://youtu.be/WFjFfcFEr8M
00004 Introduction to ACR Interface June 2020 Release - Video: https://youtu.be/qCxtDN8o6Aw
00005 Using The Basics Panel in ACR - Video: https://youtu.be/ax9AuY0DDFM
00006 Open, Done, Save, Buttons in ACR - Video: https://youtu.be/kNNCpjZK_ko
00006a How to save a DNG from within ACR - Video: https://youtu.be/lFDgOT_eoZU
00007 Working an image using the Basics Panel and a little Color Mixer panel - Video: https://youtu.be/-UzctFXeBz4
00008 Using the Texture and Saturation Sliders - Video: https://youtu.be/OLiJWxKL3NE
00009 Resetting an Image to Camera RAW defaults - Video: https://youtu.be/2JU7Rm_UJIM
00010 ACR - Bridge File Icons - Video: https://youtu.be/Fooud_sF-6Y
00016 Making a BW using the Saturation Slider - Video: https://youtu.be/9iYmnCDvBxc
00017 Making a BW using Profiles in ACR - Video: https://youtu.be/VPRN4gCHcGE
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Assignment - ACR Basics
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KIWf3kTOQVhOQ0fHTJzqis2j8WJSjn4a/view?usp=sharing
HOW TO: Saving a DNG in ACR -
In my workflow, I often create a DNG of an image alongside the original RAW file to preserve different editing styles.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PowB0jGoEmfan84Qms1sl01e8uwT3eVI/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KIWf3kTOQVhOQ0fHTJzqis2j8WJSjn4a/view?usp=sharing
HOW TO: Saving a DNG in ACR -
In my workflow, I often create a DNG of an image alongside the original RAW file to preserve different editing styles.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PowB0jGoEmfan84Qms1sl01e8uwT3eVI/view?usp=sharing
Open a file with a missing Profile: https://youtu.be/1jIOJ8hN2Vc
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My Images for you to use:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-1FGbC-X48BxrKNbxGagyLwJHeBMo8Aa/view?usp=sharing
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My Images for you to use:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-1FGbC-X48BxrKNbxGagyLwJHeBMo8Aa/view?usp=sharing
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Week 4 - September 14, 2025 - September 20, 2025
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DUE: Duotone Contact Sheet
DUE: B&H Documentary Images - Extra Credit opportunity for Both Classes - No Late Submission for Extra Credit
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DUE: B&H Documentary Images - Extra Credit opportunity for Both Classes - No Late Submission for Extra Credit
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Assignment - Advanced ACR
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19Nb30DaswYte7HdmoMqjtr_N_7YT4VBR/view?usp=sharing
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/19Nb30DaswYte7HdmoMqjtr_N_7YT4VBR/view?usp=sharing
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00011 White Balance Tool more in depth - Video: https://youtu.be/sVSMCxf9jhE
00019 What are Profiles and Presets in ACR? - Video: https://youtu.be/ck60U4g9ACk
00020 Lets take a look at Profiles in ACR - Video: https://youtu.be/tol1q-5rCKw
00021 Lets take a look at Prests in ACR - Video: https://youtu.be/QwRjx_sg4VU
00022 Create your own Preset in ACR - Video: https://youtu.be/wZVNyCE3MU0
00023 Apply Settings to a Batch of Images in ACR - Video: https://youtu.be/Qj8b4QrGX_0
00019 What are Profiles and Presets in ACR? - Video: https://youtu.be/ck60U4g9ACk
00020 Lets take a look at Profiles in ACR - Video: https://youtu.be/tol1q-5rCKw
00021 Lets take a look at Prests in ACR - Video: https://youtu.be/QwRjx_sg4VU
00022 Create your own Preset in ACR - Video: https://youtu.be/wZVNyCE3MU0
00023 Apply Settings to a Batch of Images in ACR - Video: https://youtu.be/Qj8b4QrGX_0
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My Images for you to use: Crop, Straighten, Geometry
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fsUSOHDwRtujGf9SYl5aY0-kBkaQI2RD/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fsUSOHDwRtujGf9SYl5aY0-kBkaQI2RD/view?usp=sharing
00012 Using the Crop Tool and Straighten Tool - Video: https://youtu.be/AcHqAVSeztM
00013 Using the Geometry Panel - Video - https://youtu.be/5S8jEr0Y2as
00013 Using the Geometry Panel - Video - https://youtu.be/5S8jEr0Y2as
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- ACR Types of MASKS V17.0 -
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ebjhUbK6t5cik-MjKhdVwRCGP8a0cu2_/view?usp=sharing
- ACR Types of MASKS V17.0 -
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ebjhUbK6t5cik-MjKhdVwRCGP8a0cu2_/view?usp=sharing
Useyour own Images for this one. Images must all be different - subjects, genres, time of day, etc.
01 - ACR Masking Tools - https://youtu.be/ZS3wfoYqSUE
02 - ACR Masking Brush Options - https://youtu.be/ezRUTsHiaOg
03 - ACR Radial Gradient Tool - https://youtu.be/K6mGg_fkVBY
04 - ACR Masking using multiple tools in one image - https://youtu.be/AUxmt6ZInw8
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Color Grading - Photoshop Cafe - Colin Smith
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cS-lnTpM_2A
02 - ACR Masking Brush Options - https://youtu.be/ezRUTsHiaOg
03 - ACR Radial Gradient Tool - https://youtu.be/K6mGg_fkVBY
04 - ACR Masking using multiple tools in one image - https://youtu.be/AUxmt6ZInw8
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Color Grading - Photoshop Cafe - Colin Smith
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cS-lnTpM_2A
MattK - ACR & Lightroom Masking, 7 tips
https://mattk.com/7-lightroom-masking-tips-you-need-to-know/
https://mattk.com/7-lightroom-masking-tips-you-need-to-know/
A Complete Guide to Mastering Lightroom Masking (Part 1) by Alex Armitage
https://fstoppers.com/lightroom/complete-guide-mastering-lightroom-masking-part-1-65876
https://fstoppers.com/lightroom/complete-guide-mastering-lightroom-masking-part-1-65876
A few extras to explore:
00015 Using the Color Mixer Panel (Hue/Saturation/Luminance) - Video: https://youtu.be/7fOI30X0Gio
00024 How to Color Grade - By Photoshop Training Channel: https://youtu.be/LyolSZ3PcDI
How To: Create a Sepia Toned Image using the Midtone Color Grading Wheel: https://youtu.be/DjlgJlhXSY4?si=MjIBqHs66bczUjwN
Create a Sepia Toned Image using the Midtone Color Grading Wheel. - Video: https://youtu.be/DjlgJlhXSY4
Adobe - View AI edit Status and manage updates
https://helpx.adobe.com/camera-raw/using/ai-edit-status.html
00015 Using the Color Mixer Panel (Hue/Saturation/Luminance) - Video: https://youtu.be/7fOI30X0Gio
00024 How to Color Grade - By Photoshop Training Channel: https://youtu.be/LyolSZ3PcDI
How To: Create a Sepia Toned Image using the Midtone Color Grading Wheel: https://youtu.be/DjlgJlhXSY4?si=MjIBqHs66bczUjwN
Create a Sepia Toned Image using the Midtone Color Grading Wheel. - Video: https://youtu.be/DjlgJlhXSY4
Adobe - View AI edit Status and manage updates
https://helpx.adobe.com/camera-raw/using/ai-edit-status.html
Week 5 - September 21, 2025 - September 27, 2025
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DUE: ACR Basics
DUE: ACR Advanced Edits
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DUE: ACR Advanced Edits
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Assignment - ACR Styles
https://www.icloud.com/iclouddrive/0cdW2A2uSQH6tqGOiVOmXBFVg#LR%5FSTYLES%5F2025
https://www.icloud.com/iclouddrive/0cdW2A2uSQH6tqGOiVOmXBFVg#LR%5FSTYLES%5F2025
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Final Portfolio: Start planning and making images now for your project. I am here to bounce ideas off of.
50pts
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Week 6 - September 28, 2025 - October 04, 2025
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DUE: ACR Styles
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Assignment - Retouch a Vintage Photograph (PS)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BtREEQffujaKXstQB6koLQqdy9w9xWXf/view?usp=sharing
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BtREEQffujaKXstQB6koLQqdy9w9xWXf/view?usp=sharing
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My scanned images for you to use:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vi44dyr7C_XQFM4edZBxBkD-lVVE6HUv/view?usp=sharing
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Open a file with a missing Profile - Video: https://youtu.be/1jIOJ8hN2Vc
How To Straighten Crop a Photograph in Adobe Photoshop CC - Video: https://youtu.be/7NI-rnWjJ1Y
Video - How to make your image grayscale in Ps - Video: https://youtu.be/RwswYEPYD5w
Make a duplicate layer of the background - Video: https://youtu.be/U-Cor30wgaE
Locating the Tools, plus a quick look at the Navigator Panel - Video: https://youtu.be/7kwXjCaIyPo
Overview of the Image - Things to think about while getting started - Video: https://youtu.be/Xa06jj_BiSY
How To use the Healing Brush - Video: https://youtu.be/PoBHSXD9Uyg
How To use the Clone Stamp - Video: https://youtu.be/fuqwvhQAriw
How To use the Spot Healing Brush, Patch Tool and a bonus, Re-aligning the layers - Video: https://youtu.be/GAYyylfv578
How to use a Rectangular Marquee to define your cloning edge - Video: https://youtu.be/8cU-S5vPRi0
How to use the History Panel - Video: https://youtu.be/gDTr0PBBvdk
Did a part of your correction not look as great as you had hoped? If so you can copy the old bad to the new bad and start again. No need to redo the entire image. Here is how to do that - Video: https://youtu.be/nuKQdVgk0uE
•Bonus use the paint brush to draw a straight line.
Draw a straight line. Where you want your line to start click once. Move the curser to where you want the line to end. Hold the shift key and click the mouse, a straight line is drawn - Video: https://youtu.be/4mGhtv1HEpM
How to Re-Align your layers if skewed - Video: https://youtu.be/VPWDqyMdtVM
How to copy the Original Bad to the retouched worse. Only a part - Video: https://youtu.be/M5FX0wLrZz
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vi44dyr7C_XQFM4edZBxBkD-lVVE6HUv/view?usp=sharing
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Open a file with a missing Profile - Video: https://youtu.be/1jIOJ8hN2Vc
How To Straighten Crop a Photograph in Adobe Photoshop CC - Video: https://youtu.be/7NI-rnWjJ1Y
Video - How to make your image grayscale in Ps - Video: https://youtu.be/RwswYEPYD5w
Make a duplicate layer of the background - Video: https://youtu.be/U-Cor30wgaE
Locating the Tools, plus a quick look at the Navigator Panel - Video: https://youtu.be/7kwXjCaIyPo
Overview of the Image - Things to think about while getting started - Video: https://youtu.be/Xa06jj_BiSY
How To use the Healing Brush - Video: https://youtu.be/PoBHSXD9Uyg
How To use the Clone Stamp - Video: https://youtu.be/fuqwvhQAriw
How To use the Spot Healing Brush, Patch Tool and a bonus, Re-aligning the layers - Video: https://youtu.be/GAYyylfv578
How to use a Rectangular Marquee to define your cloning edge - Video: https://youtu.be/8cU-S5vPRi0
How to use the History Panel - Video: https://youtu.be/gDTr0PBBvdk
Did a part of your correction not look as great as you had hoped? If so you can copy the old bad to the new bad and start again. No need to redo the entire image. Here is how to do that - Video: https://youtu.be/nuKQdVgk0uE
•Bonus use the paint brush to draw a straight line.
Draw a straight line. Where you want your line to start click once. Move the curser to where you want the line to end. Hold the shift key and click the mouse, a straight line is drawn - Video: https://youtu.be/4mGhtv1HEpM
How to Re-Align your layers if skewed - Video: https://youtu.be/VPWDqyMdtVM
How to copy the Original Bad to the retouched worse. Only a part - Video: https://youtu.be/M5FX0wLrZz
Week 7 - October 05, 2025 - October 11, 2025
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DUE: Retouch a Vintage Photo
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Assignment - Colorize
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MWh8tRPc26yLBOmKawtGZuAKkcdtJycH/view?usp=sharing
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My images for you to use:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rE9uhfg8vFY3ABZrf59FWldQzI9EahUY/view?usp=sharing
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MWh8tRPc26yLBOmKawtGZuAKkcdtJycH/view?usp=sharing
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My images for you to use:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rE9uhfg8vFY3ABZrf59FWldQzI9EahUY/view?usp=sharing
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This video will help understand panels and workspaces - Photoshop Workspaces, Panels and more https://youtu.be/UokG8Pwokq8
Here we explore saving and backing up files - https://youtu.be/rYOeg9HihdA
Here we explore saving and backing up files - https://youtu.be/rYOeg9HihdA
My Movies for the Colorize Project:
RGB to Grayscale and back to RGB: https://youtu.be/fw24yKQtj-4
METHOD #1 https://youtu.be/iou3rWDS0Tc - Only use this method for 3 - 5 layers
Fully understanding the layer masks with this project will set you up for success for the rest of the semester.
15-18 layers using these next 2 methods. Don't forget the opacity and blend mode exploration.
Spend the most time with methods 2 and 3.
If you feel comfortable with the Layer Masks you will be ahead of the game for the rest of the semester.
METHOD #2 https://youtu.be/JbURFcKelNs -
METHOD #3 https://youtu.be/M-WrRJ8TrGc
Make a more realistic image by using 2 or more like colors: https://youtu.be/_CgBExadA7E
How to reproduce a color and save it in the Swatches Panel: https://youtu.be/LYDiFr5IOVI
In this video I take you through the layers of a completed colorize project: https://youtu.be/_QsjUyzZvzk
RGB to Grayscale and back to RGB: https://youtu.be/fw24yKQtj-4
METHOD #1 https://youtu.be/iou3rWDS0Tc - Only use this method for 3 - 5 layers
Fully understanding the layer masks with this project will set you up for success for the rest of the semester.
15-18 layers using these next 2 methods. Don't forget the opacity and blend mode exploration.
Spend the most time with methods 2 and 3.
If you feel comfortable with the Layer Masks you will be ahead of the game for the rest of the semester.
METHOD #2 https://youtu.be/JbURFcKelNs -
METHOD #3 https://youtu.be/M-WrRJ8TrGc
Make a more realistic image by using 2 or more like colors: https://youtu.be/_CgBExadA7E
How to reproduce a color and save it in the Swatches Panel: https://youtu.be/LYDiFr5IOVI
In this video I take you through the layers of a completed colorize project: https://youtu.be/_QsjUyzZvzk
Photoshop shortcuts:
https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/default-keyboard-shortcuts.html
https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/default-keyboard-shortcuts.html
Week 8 - October 12, 2025 - October 18, 2025
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DUE: Colorize
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Assignment - Sizing Images
https://drive.google.com/file/d/15_eTEeu-IWMX0DM2Z3YN5FbK1RDUwzmL/view?usp=sharing
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/15_eTEeu-IWMX0DM2Z3YN5FbK1RDUwzmL/view?usp=sharing
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My images for you to use:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B_QL7m4AP-JrHuyPcgUPZUIwYFtzNQUP/view?usp=sharing
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B_QL7m4AP-JrHuyPcgUPZUIwYFtzNQUP/view?usp=sharing
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My Videos for You:
How to: Sizing: https://youtu.be/ZUjNlGgDkDg
How to: Cropping: https://youtu.be/KLRB_uH0Sek
How to: Sizing: https://youtu.be/ZUjNlGgDkDg
How to: Cropping: https://youtu.be/KLRB_uH0Sek
Resolution Explained:
https://improvephotography.com/48332/photoshop-resolution-setting-a-complete-guide-and-cheat-sheet/
https://improvephotography.com/48332/photoshop-resolution-setting-a-complete-guide-and-cheat-sheet/
Week 9 - October 19, 2025 - October 25, 2025
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DUE: Sizing Images
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Assignment - Sharpening Images
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JZjg6Yj0Q5Nb1Efqgm6u4MYcSovFL0fp/view?usp=sharing
•Use your own images for this one. Start with an image at least 3000 pixels on the longest side.
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My Movies on Sharpening
Watch this video first:
36D) What is a Master File: https://youtu.be/JosAvEbw-uA
001 Sharpening Prep/Unsharp Mask: https://youtu.be/LnQtJ81D0HA
005 High Pass Sharpening: https://youtu.be/Z2dpt4-IxfU
006 Selective Sharpening: https://youtu.be/3m8J3vdhLbI
Additional Techniques
002 LAB Sharpening: https://youtu.be/sRGcgm9YgRo
003 Luminosity Sharpening: https://youtu.be/7cio7kI9vzQ
004 Layer Sharpening: https://youtu.be/T-TymWGqKOg
36D) What is a Master File: https://youtu.be/JosAvEbw-uA
001 Sharpening Prep/Unsharp Mask: https://youtu.be/LnQtJ81D0HA
005 High Pass Sharpening: https://youtu.be/Z2dpt4-IxfU
006 Selective Sharpening: https://youtu.be/3m8J3vdhLbI
Additional Techniques
002 LAB Sharpening: https://youtu.be/sRGcgm9YgRo
003 Luminosity Sharpening: https://youtu.be/7cio7kI9vzQ
004 Layer Sharpening: https://youtu.be/T-TymWGqKOg
Extra Credit – Final Project Work in Progress
Due: Beginning of Class – Week 14
Submit 5–8 images that show your current concept for the Final Project. These images represent your work in progress — as you create stronger images, some of these may not make it into your final submission.
To receive extra credit, you must also include:
• A brief written statement describing your concept
•Your thoughts on the work you are submitting at this stage
We will review and discuss your work during class time.
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Final Portfolio: Have you started making images and planning a concept? The end of the semester will be here soon. You need to work on this project over multiple days and shoots to build the strongest possible project.
1) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x2gPEklpIxz0jmj9lsean5nN9yy9ZHx1/view?usp=sharing
1) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x2gPEklpIxz0jmj9lsean5nN9yy9ZHx1/view?usp=sharing
Week 10 - October 26, 2025 - November 01, 2025
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DUE: Sharpening
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Assignment - Levels and Curves Adjustment Layers
Levels:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qSPEjhpwjkYpAbeOeKCn1HuQcEgBTKas/view?usp=sharing
Curves:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1n8qu8UfFuOOUzDiLDWr4udauXyIc6Xep/view?usp=sharing
Levels:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qSPEjhpwjkYpAbeOeKCn1HuQcEgBTKas/view?usp=sharing
Curves:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1n8qu8UfFuOOUzDiLDWr4udauXyIc6Xep/view?usp=sharing
My images for you to use:
Levels:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kysMmroo-384UHBdBUiKiWTu_c8pHwmL/view?usp=sharing
Curves:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f10o3y2i5lRyeazzvtckNfGYUUQIz3Uw/view?usp=sharing
Levels:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kysMmroo-384UHBdBUiKiWTu_c8pHwmL/view?usp=sharing
Curves:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f10o3y2i5lRyeazzvtckNfGYUUQIz3Uw/view?usp=sharing
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My Movies on Levels:
006 Setting the Eyedropper points in the Levels and Curves Adjustment Panels - Video: https://youtu.be/u6rUa5x8aGo
006 Setting the Eyedropper points in the Levels and Curves Adjustment Panels - Video: https://youtu.be/u6rUa5x8aGo
002 Levels Adjustment Panel, The White Eyedropper: https://youtu.be/yva9G4lb-dE
003 Levels Adjustment Panel - Gray Eyedropper: https://youtu.be/Dg1EjqCq3Pw
004 Levels Panel Precise Adjustment: https://youtu.be/MoLqn8YFmQ8
005 Levels Adjustment Panel Sliders: https://youtu.be/0KfKs1KW618
006 Two Quick Tips: https://youtu.be/5rAWd0iPCqU
007 Use the White Eyedropper in the Levels Adjustment Panel to correct the color cast in this image:
https://youtu.be/MWLNqposUow
My Movies on Levels:
https://youtu.be/MWLNqposUow
My Movies on Levels:
001 Introduction to the Curves Panel: https://youtu.be/ghgiHux4r3Y
002 Assignment Curves: Demo Edit: https://youtu.be/Bw3R4jwopV0
003 Editing an image using Curves and a Black and White Adjustment Layer: https://youtu.be/3Q-oKWdZmxs
004 Curves and a little black paint on a transparent layer: https://youtu.be/1HB687SvG8M
005 Movie: Object Selection Tool: https://youtu.be/lkSx96gj3cs
002 Assignment Curves: Demo Edit: https://youtu.be/Bw3R4jwopV0
003 Editing an image using Curves and a Black and White Adjustment Layer: https://youtu.be/3Q-oKWdZmxs
004 Curves and a little black paint on a transparent layer: https://youtu.be/1HB687SvG8M
005 Movie: Object Selection Tool: https://youtu.be/lkSx96gj3cs
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A few more Adjustment Panels to explore:
A few more Adjustment Panels to explore:
008 Explore the Vibrance/Saturation Adjustment Panel in Adobe Photoshop: https://youtu.be/Pur-pKECISw
009 Photo Filter Adjustment Panel in Adobe Photoshop: https://youtu.be/32x01k3eEUY010 Color Balance Adjustment Panel and Levels RGB Adjustments: https://youtu.be/HEYeS0a2cM8
Week 11 - November 02, 2025 - November 08, 2025
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DUE: Levels and Curves
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Assignment - Basic Composite
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rjdYuyMlR2q8cE17kWge9B9y3gkD3IAb/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rjdYuyMlR2q8cE17kWge9B9y3gkD3IAb/view?usp=sharing
Photoshop Sky Replacement - https://youtu.be/ZqDBJ6JRkZ4
How to place 2 images into one Canvas - https://youtu.be/wHInq6bCyAk
Texture Overlay using Photoshop - https://youtu.be/uEKwANELzAc
Photoshop Overlay Demo - https://youtu.be/GXKsxSES4jc
How to place 2 images into one Canvas - https://youtu.be/wHInq6bCyAk
Texture Overlay using Photoshop - https://youtu.be/uEKwANELzAc
Photoshop Overlay Demo - https://youtu.be/GXKsxSES4jc
Blend Modes - Info
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JR3JzY2zfMxoGHX4PiUyaveOZhay71RN/view?usp=sharing
How To: Ben Day Dot Layer
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EwSFDCnmLn3EPGmJaA7sA9bVRrE-RBvm/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EwSFDCnmLn3EPGmJaA7sA9bVRrE-RBvm/view?usp=sharing
Week 12 - November 09, 2025 - November 15, 2025
No Class Tuesday November 11, 2025
Begin or continue Work on Final Project. Wednesday Class be prepared to discuss ideas in class.
Final Portfolio: Start planning and making images now for your project. I am here to bounce ideas off of.
50pts
Final Portfolio: Start planning and making images now for your project. I am here to bounce ideas off of.
50pts
Week 13 - November 16, 2025 - November 22, 2025
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DUE: Basic Composite -
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Assignment - Advanced Photoshop Edit Techniques
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1n4vlOBp4GW675LkBjm_6Ff5ZL9gZ6yd7/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1n4vlOBp4GW675LkBjm_6Ff5ZL9gZ6yd7/view?usp=sharing
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Create an Action - https://youtu.be/s8CV-5P_2OA?si=6LgyzK-gHwNFWctQ
Week 14 - November 23, 2025 - November 29, 2025
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Due: Advanced Photoshop Edit Techniques
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Assignment - Basic Portrait Retouching
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Jdry0Sc_-AC2bZznTcJwLE2jT6vHvMqO/view?usp=sharing
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My images for you to use:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/15jev0BxNNx490rkqJPU4yGPMH_rkb8yl/view?usp=sharing
• If you have your own portraits you’d like to use, please run them by me for approval before you begin. The minimum pixel dimension on the long side should be 3000 pixels.
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Portrait Masking Info
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S7GIf4eGV0NnS_03tgPcQQeXQqAo0I0i/view?usp=sharing
Portrait Retouching Links - Explore and add your own discoveries
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wXGru8i_aUFvlrHbInLdiLLsvMDX5qPd/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Jdry0Sc_-AC2bZznTcJwLE2jT6vHvMqO/view?usp=sharing
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My images for you to use:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/15jev0BxNNx490rkqJPU4yGPMH_rkb8yl/view?usp=sharing
• If you have your own portraits you’d like to use, please run them by me for approval before you begin. The minimum pixel dimension on the long side should be 3000 pixels.
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Portrait Masking Info
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S7GIf4eGV0NnS_03tgPcQQeXQqAo0I0i/view?usp=sharing
Portrait Retouching Links - Explore and add your own discoveries
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wXGru8i_aUFvlrHbInLdiLLsvMDX5qPd/view?usp=sharing
Video: Portrait Masking in LR-ACR - Anthony Morganti
https://youtu.be/2XLJbDqleUQ?si=kiiOhR301zAsJLqF
https://youtu.be/2XLJbDqleUQ?si=kiiOhR301zAsJLqF
Week 15 - November 30, 2025 - December 06, 2025
DUE: Basic Portrait Retouching
DUE: Basic Portrait Retouching
Week 16 - December 07, 2025 - December 13, 2025
Final Project – Due Beginning of Class
For this large-size submission project, I will have a hard drive in class to download your Final Projects. You must have your work on a drive to bring to the teacher station for download. We will not be using Canvas for file uploads.
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File Structure:
Submit your work in a single folder labeled:
LastName_FirstName_Class_Day
Example: Smith_Alex_PHO101_Tuesday
LastName_FirstName_Class_Day
Example: Smith_Alex_PHO101_Tuesday
Inside your main folder, create the following subfolders:
1 - DNG Files
2 - PSD Layered Files
3 - JPG Files
4 - Support Files – Includes contact sheets and a techniques document for each image
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In-Class Critique
We will critique Final Projects in class this week. Attendance and participation are required for full credit.
Points: 50
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Points: 50
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Important Notes:
• Canvas will lock submissions at the end of class.
• No late submissions will be accepted.
• Bring your project on a drive to the teacher station for download at the start of class.
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Final Portfolio: Start planning and making images now for your project. I am here to bounce ideas off of.
50pts
50pts