Photo+Abstraction

= Photo Abstraction =

Project #1 Overview:

 * 1) Take at least 10 photographs of 10 different objects. Try to take photographs of ordinary objects using unique angles.
 * 2) Use the following tips when taking photographs:
 * Try different angles; an ordinary object can be reinvented depending on the view-point.
 * Try zooming in; try to see how close you can get before the object isn't recognizable anymore.
 * Pay attention to the edges and negative space; make sure there are no distractions within the frame.
 * Use the rule of thirds.
 * Keep your horizontals horizontal and verticals vertical.
 * 1) Choose at least ONE photograph and edit it using Adobe Photoshop to emphasize the elements that are illustrated.
 * 2) Utilize the filters, contrast, and color when editing your photograph.
 * 3) View the Adobe Photoshop Tutorials on Selection tools, color adjustments, and filters.

Photo Abstraction Example

 * Before || After ||
 * [[image:wineglassorgweb.jpg width="283" height="374"]] || [[image:elementsideaweb.jpg width="326" height="433"]] ||
 * This is an ordinary photograph of wine glasses. I chose this photo because I liked the various shapes that the wines glasses created. || This is the same photograph after selecting areas, changing colors, and adding filters. I focused on Shape, Texture, and Color for this composition. ||

Steps:

 * 1) Choose a photograph to begin editing. Choose one with multiple shapes or areas that can be selected.
 * 2) Choose a color scheme.
 * 3) Open your photo in Adobe Photoshop. Select a shape or area in the photograph using the best selection tool for the job.
 * 4) Change the color of the selected area. Go to Image, Adjustments to change the color.
 * 5) Choose an appropriate color for your background color (according to your color scheme), and move the selected area.
 * 6) Add a filter to the selected area.
 * 7) Select a new area and repeat the steps. Do this until your image is no longer recognizable and interesting to look at.
 * 8) Select a new area and try to paint or add a gradient to the section.

Adobe Photoshop Video Tutorials
screencast.com/t/dJFMbgTL || screencast.com/t/3xb2tCPn || screencast.com/t/wrVLsYunuc ||
 * ===Description=== || ===Videos=== ||
 * Color Adjustments: Contrast, brightness, hue, and saturation. || [[image:coloradjust.png width="286" height="165" link="@http://www.screencast.com/t/dJFMbgTL"]]
 * Painting Tools: Paint brushes, Paint Bucket, Gradients || [[image:paintingoptions.png width="290" height="164" link="@http://www.screencast.com/t/3xb2tCPn"]]
 * Filters: Selecting and moving areas, changing background colors, and applying filters. || [[image:filterssss.png width="282" height="158" link="@http://screencast.com/t/wrVLsYunuc"]]
 * Student Examples**