Thursday, October 2, 2014

GRAPHIC DESIGN INTRO: BRUSHES, PATTERN, LAYER STYLES, BLEND MODES & OPACITY ASSIGNMENT

Create a Photoshop document that is 8.5 x 11 OR 11 X 8.5 @ 150dpi. 
Use at least 6 images.
Demonstrate at least one thing from each of the following topics:
1. BRUSHES:  Downloaded brushes or custom brushes made from selections
2. PATTERNS:  Downloaded patterns or patterns made from selections. 
                          Can be applied with a FILL LAYER or with the PATTERN STAMP.

3. LAYER STYLES:  Anything in the “FX” options at the bottom of the layer panel
4. BLEND MODES:  Anything from the drop down menu at the top left side of the layer panel.
5. OPACITY:  Any opacity setting below 100%. 
Adjust using the percentage box or slider at the top right side of the layer panel.
 

You can download a ton of cool patterns and brushes at 
http://www.brusheezy.com/

Save your final work as a JPEG and submit to Hand-In.  When you receive your printout, write down which tools you used and where they can be seen on the back.

Learning Targets: 
I can create custom brushes and patterns from selections.
I can download and install custom brushes and patterns.
I can create special effects using blend modes, layer styles, and opacity settings.

CUSTOM BRUSH

CUSTOM PATTERN

DOWNLOAD BRUSH

BLEND MODE AND LAYER STYLE