WED/THU: Photoshop Day 16

DAILY Learning Target(s)

• We can develop intermediate and compound skills in Photoshop
• We can submit work to Google Classroom when required.

Announcements 

• FINISH YOUR SMASH APPLICATIONS! 
• Free Coding/AI Summer Camp at UC Berkeley
• http://bair.berkeley.edu/ai4all/
• Deadline 2/28
• Bring headphones EVERY DAY for the Photoshop instructional videos
• WLE Exhibition (11th grade) this Thursday from 5:30-9
• ICE Raid?  510-241-4011

Agenda [100]

• Typing.com TEST [5] 
• Operating on our own [95++]
• follow all instruction in the BLOG so that you can correctly get credit.
• Basic Skills [video tutorials] You should have finished these last class (if you have been here for every class) Click here if you are still working on the Beginner Videos
• Intermediate Skills [video tutorials]
• DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS ARE ON THIS POSTING
• Save your work because these are LONG tutorials with lots of examples
• When finished with an EACH IMAGE in the Tutorial SAVE AS REQUIRED 
• If you did NOT use layers in the Tutorial then choose JPG to turn it in
• If you DID use Layers in the tutorial then choose PSD to turn it in
• When finished with each TUTORIAL Upload the CORRECT images to classroom.google.com
• ALL sample photos are linked in the NOTES BELOW EACH VIDEO
• TUTORIAL #1:
• The Patch Tool: Complete Photoshop Guide
• you do NOT have to turn in the SHEEP photo (because when you finish it doesn't show any changes)
• Tutorial #2:
• Hidden Features of Content-Aware Scale in Photoshop - Magically Extend Background
• The Yellow Flower in a Vase photo link is BROKEN - use this link instead (it doesn't work perfectly because it is too narrow but it works enough to get the idea -be certain to UNCHECK "Delete cropped pixels")
• TUTORIAL LIST: DO THEM IN ORDER
• SOME of these tutorials will require you to go find one or more images to practice on.
• Sample files for the following tutorials are found HERE
• Master the Pen Tool in 30 Minutes
• How to Change Color of an Object from White to Black and Vice-Versa in Photoshop
• Add Clouds and Dramatic Colors to Landscapes in Photoshop

PHOTOSHOP PROJECTS FOR AFTER THE BREAK

• Intstagram Party invitation
• "Smoking" AD for a modern problem drug [like one of these]
• Restoring family photos

TUE: Photoshop Day 15

DAILY Learning Target(s)

• We can develop intermediate and compound skills in Photoshop
• We can submit work to Google Classroom when required.

Announcements 

• FINISH YOUR SMASH APPLICATIONS! 
• Free Coding/AI Summer Camp at UC Berkeley
• http://bair.berkeley.edu/ai4all/
• Deadline 2/28
• Bring headphones EVERY DAY for the Photoshop instructional videos
• WLE Exhibition (11th grade) this Thursday from 5:30-9
• ICE Raid?  510-241-4011

Agenda [65]

• Typing.com [10] 
• Operating on our own [55++]
• follow all instruction in the BLOG so that you can correctly get credit.
• Basic Skills [video tutorials] You should have finished these last class (if you have been here for every class) Click here if you are still working on the Beginner Videos
• Intermediate Skills [video tutorials]
• DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS ARE ON THIS POSTING
• Save your work because these are LONG tutorials with lots of examples
• When finished with an EACH IMAGE in the Tutorial SAVE AS REQUIRED 
• If you did NOT use layers in the Tutorial then choose JPG to turn it in
• If you DID use Layers in the tutorial then choose PSD to turn it in
• When finished with each TUTORIAL Upload the CORRECT images to classroom.google.com
• ALL sample photos are linked in the NOTES BELOW EACH VIDEO
• TUTORIAL #1:
• The Patch Tool: Complete Photoshop Guide
• you do NOT have to turn in the SHEEP photo (because when you finish it doesn't show any changes)
• Tutorial #2:
• Hidden Features of Content-Aware Scale in Photoshop - Magically Extend Background
• The Yellow Flower in a Vase photo link is BROKEN - use this link instead (it doesn't work perfectly because it is too narrow but it works enough to get the idea -be certain to UNCHECK "Delete cropped pixels")
• TUTORIAL LIST: DO THEM IN ORDER

MON: Photoshop Day 14

DAILY Learning Target(s)

• We can develop intermediate and compound skills in Photoshop
• We can LOG all of our work AND submit work to Google Classroom when required.

Announcements 

• FINISH YOUR SMASH APPLICATIONS! 
• Free Coding/AI Summer Camp at UC Berkeley
• http://bair.berkeley.edu/ai4all/
• Deadline 2/28
• WHO SHOULD APPLY?
• Bay Area students with strong math skills who are currently in 9th or 10th grade
• Students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds (who may qualify for free/reduced-fee school lunches or who may be first-generation college-bound students)
• No computer science or AI experience required
• We particularly invite young women to apply
• Bring headphones EVERY DAY for the Photoshop instructional videos
• WLE Exhibition (11th grade) this Thursday from 5:30-9
• ICE Raid?  510-241-4011

Agenda [65]

• Typing.com [10] 
• Operating on our own [55++]
• follow all instruction in the BLOG so that you can correctly get credit.
• Basic Skills [video tutorials] 
• You should have finished these last class (if you have been here for every class)
• Click here if you are still working on the Beginner Videos
• Intermediate Skills [video tutorials]
• Save your work because these are LONG tutorials with lots of examples AND you will need to submit the completed photos to Google Classroom for credit.
• If you are returning to the image later always save AS a Photoshop document (PSD)
• When finished with an EACH IMAGE in the Tutorial SAVE AS REQUIRED (different tutorials will have different requirements.)
• If you did NOT use layers in the Tutorial then choose JPG to turn it in
• File|Save AS --> JPEG  --> Maximum Quality/12 
• CHANGE the name so that you are clear which one you are uploading
• Make sure you know WHERE it is saving
• If you DID use Layers in the tutorial then choose PSD to turn it in
• File|Save AS --> Photoshop
• CHANGE the name so that you are clear which one you are uploading
• Make sure you know WHERE it is saving
• When finished with each TUTORIAL
• Upload the images to classroom.google.com
• There will be an assignment for EACH tutorial
• Don't forget to submit the assignment when ALL of the images are in it.
• ALL sample photos are linked in the NOTES BELOW EACH VIDEO
• Look for the downloads section
• If a photo link is BROKEN you still need to learn the skill so find an appropriate substitute in Google Images (I will try to do this for you in advance as well)
• TUTORIAL #1:
• The Patch Tool: Complete Photoshop Guide
• you do NOT have to turn in the SHEEP photo (because when you finish it doesn't show any changes)
• Tutorial #2:
• Hidden Features of Content-Aware Scale in Photoshop - Magically Extend Background
• The Yellow Flower in a Vase photo link is BROKEN - use this link instead (it doesn't work perfectly because it is too narrow but it works enough to get the idea)
• Tutorials Continued...

FRI: Photo(shop) Walk

Photo(shop) Walk! 

We will be manipulating these pictures we take

• Take pictures of your friends by themselves in multiple poses
• sitting, standing, walking, etc...
• Take pictures of landscapes with few or NO people in them (especially where you can imagine photoshopping people into the picture)
• Take pictures of cute teachers with their dogs... or just their dogs...

• Stay with John
• L on WEBSTER
• R on 17th
• R @ the Lake (walk past Lake Chalet)
• We will turn around @ the lake amphitheater (or earlier if we are short on time) 

WED/THU: Getting our bearings

DAILY Learning Target(s)

• We can complete our Basic Training in Photoshop
• We can develop intermediate and compound skills in Photoshop
• We can LOG all of our work AND submit work to Google Classroom when required.

Announcements 

• Many of you did not read the blog on Monday/Tuesday and you did not get credit for the work you did. Be certain to always start at the blog.
• Ms. Lucy now has a forehead thermometer in the office to check for fevers - if you have a fever of 100.3 or above you should NOT be here.
• Still want to apply for SMASH?  See John ASAP
• Bring headphones EVERY DAY for the Photoshop instructional videos
• ICE Raid?  510-241-4011
• Progress reports this Friday

Agenda [100]

• Typing.com [15] 
• Operating on our own [85++]
1. If you did NOT record your work from Mon or Tue do that now
2. Continue with your videos - John will be coming around and recording where you are
3. IF you have finished the Basic Videos and moved on to the Intermediate make sure you follow all instruction in the BLOG so that you can correctly get credit.
• Basic Skills [video tutorials]
• You should have finished these last class (if you have been here for every class)
• If you are missing additional work from previous classes use the menu on the LEFT to complete your skill set before continuing.
• Add text and shapes
• When you add text and shapes in Adobe Photoshop CC, they remain editable, and you can customize them down to the smallest detail.
• adding text
• changing text
• creating a custom shape
• adding a built in shape
• Combine Images
• One of the most powerful aspects of Adobe Photoshop CC is its ability to combine images to form imaginative composites.
• Apply Filters
• You can add quick effects to an image using filters in Adobe Photoshop CC. Filters can also be combined to create unique results.
• Intermediate Skills [video tutorials]
• These are the new videos featuring Unmesh Dinda, I think you will really like his 'way'
• Everyone will complete BOTH tutorials but you may do the tutorials in either order.
• Save your work because these are LONG tutorials with lots of examples AND you will need to submit the completed photos to Google Classroom for credit.
• If you are returning to the image later always save AS a Photoshop document (PSD)
• When finished with an EACH IMAGE in the Tutorial SAVE AS JPG to turn it in
• File|Save AS --> JPEG  --> High Quality/12 
• CHANGE the name so that you are clear which one you are uploading
• When finished with each TUTORIAL
• Upload the images to classroom.google.com
• There is an assignment for EACH tutorial
• Don't forget to submit the assignment when ALL of the images are in it.
• ALL sample photos are linked in the NOTES BELOW EACH VIDEO
• Look for the downloads section
• If a photo link is BROKEN you still need to learn the skill so find an appropriate substitute in Google Images (I will try to do this for you in advance as well)
• TUTORIAL #1:
• The Patch Tool: Complete Photoshop Guide
• you do NOT have to turn in the SHEEP photo (because when you finish it doesn't show any changes)
• Tutorial #2:
• Hidden Features of Content-Aware Scale in Photoshop - Magically Extend Background
• The Yellow Flower in a Vase photo link is BROKEN - use this link instead


• CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT YOUR PHOTOSHOP WORK LOG BEFORE YOU GO

TUE: Photoshop Sick Day II

Funny story, now John's wife and daughter are sick and we are staying home with a combined 304 degree fever!

I hope to see you tomorrow! You need to be finished with the basic videos by today so work hard.

For those who are ready to move on I have linked below two cool new tools for you to learn from our intermediate video series.

DAILY Learning Target(s)

• We can complete our Basic Training in Photoshop
• We can develop intermediate and compound skills in Photoshop

Announcements 

• Still want to apply for SMASH?  See John ASAP
• Bring headphones EVERY DAY for the Photoshop instructional videos
• ICE Raid?  510-241-4011
• Progress reports this Friday

Agenda [60]

• Typing.com [10] 
• Operating on our own [50++]
• PROCESS
• Be certain to SAVE any work that you need to continue next class
• AT THE END OF CLASS be certain to LOG all work that you do
• Be certain to watch the videos in HD 
• Basic Skills [video tutorials]
• These are the final introductory skill videos (same list as last class) 
• You should complete ALL the BASIC videos by the end of class today to be considered on track for the progress report
• If you are still missing work from previous classes use the menu on the LEFT to complete your skill set before continuing.
• Add text and shapes
• When you add text and shapes in Adobe Photoshop CC, they remain editable, and you can customize them down to the smallest detail.
• adding text
• changing text
• creating a custom shape
• adding a built in shape
• Combine Images
• One of the most powerful aspects of Adobe Photoshop CC is its ability to combine images to form imaginative composites.
• Apply Filters
• You can add quick effects to an image using filters in Adobe Photoshop CC. Filters can also be combined to create unique results.
• Intermediate Skills [video tutorials]
• These are the new videos featuring Unmesh Dinda, I think you will really like his 'way'
• Everyone will complete BOTH tutorials but you may do the tutorials in either order.
• Save your work because these are LONG tutorials with lots of examples AND you will need to submit the completed photos to Google Classroom for credit.
• ALL sample photos are linked in the NOTES BELOW EACH VIDEO
• Look for the downloads section
• If a photo link is BROKEN you still need to learn the skill so find an appropriate substitute in Google Images (I will try to do this for you in advance as well)
• TUTORIAL #1:
• The Patch Tool: Complete Photoshop Guide
• Tutorial #2:
• Hidden Features of Content-Aware Scale in Photoshop - Magically Extend Background
• The Yellow Flower in a Vase photo link is BROKEN - use this link instead


• CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT YOUR PHOTOSHOP WORK LOG BEFORE YOU GO

MON: Photoshop Sick Day

John's cold turned in to a 102 degree fever Friday night, 

then dropping and spiking all weekend 

[as of Sunday night it was back up to 102]  

He wanted to come in and infect you all 

but his wife is making him stay home.  

She is smarter than he...

DAILY Learning Target(s)

• We can begin to understand some of Photoshop's subtleties
• We can continue to explore Photoshop 'basics'

Announcements 

• Still want to apply for SMASH?  See John ASAP
• Bring headphones EVERY DAY for the Photoshop instructional videos
• ICE Raid?  510-241-4011
• Progress reports in 08 class days

Agenda [65]

• Typing.com [10] 
• Operating on our own [50++]
• PROCESS
• Be certain to SAVE any work that you need to continue next class
• AT THE END OF CLASS be certain to LOG all work that you do
• Be certain to watch the videos in HD
• Catch-up / Practice / Get Ahead Day 
• It's like Office Hours but during the DAY!
• Missed any days?  Here's your chance to catch up!
• Use the links on the left to visit prior lessons
• Confused? Here's your chance to revisit a video & skill!
• Use the links on the left to visit prior lessons
• Confident?  Continue on with the videos below:
• Skills [video tutorials]
• Add text and shapes
• When you add text and shapes in Adobe Photoshop CC, they remain editable, and you can customize them down to the smallest detail.
• adding text
• changing text
• creating a custom shape
• adding a built in shape
• Combine Images
• One of the most powerful aspects of Adobe Photoshop CC is its ability to combine images to form imaginative composites.
• Apply Filters
• You can add quick effects to an image using filters in Adobe Photoshop CC. Filters can also be combined to create unique results.
• If you finish early work on an independant Photoshop project or typing.com
• CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT YOUR PHOTOSHOP WORK LOG BEFORE YOU GO

FRI: Photoshop 10

DAILY Learning Target(s)

• We can begin to understand some of Photoshop's subtleties
• We can continue to explore Photoshop 'basics'

Announcements 

• Still want to apply for SMASH?  See John ASAP
• Bring headphones EVERY DAY for the Photoshop instructional videos
• ICE Raid?  510-241-4011
• Progress reports in 08 class days

Agenda [60]

• Typing.com [10] 
• Operating on our own [50++]
• Be certain to SAVE any work that you need to continue next class
• Be certain to LOG all work that you do
• CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT YOUR PHOTOSHOP WORK LOG BEFORE YOU GO
• Be certain to watch the videos in HD
• Catch-up / Practice / Get Ahead Day 
• It's like Office Hours but during the DAY!
• Missed any days?  Here's your chance to catch up!
• Use the links on the left to visit prior lessons
• Confused? Here's your chance to revisit a video & skill!
• Use the links on the left to visit prior lessons
• Confident?  Continue on with the videos below:
• Use color
• Work with brushes and brush tools
• Use foreground and background colors by storing colors in the Foreground and Background color boxes
• Choose colors using the Color Picker, the Color panel, or the Swatches panel
• Add text and shapes
• When you add text and shapes in Adobe Photoshop CC, they remain editable, and you can customize them down to the smallest detail.
• Combine Images
• One of the most powerful aspects of Adobe Photoshop CC is its ability to combine images to form imaginative composites.
• Apply Filters
• You can add quick effects to an image using filters in Adobe Photoshop CC. Filters can also be combined to create unique results.
• CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT YOUR PHOTOSHOP WORK LOG BEFORE YOU GO

WED/THU: Photoshop Day 9

DAILY Learning Target(s)

• We can begin to understand some of Photoshop's subtleties
• We can continue to explore Photoshop 'basics'

Announcements 

• Still want to apply for SMASH?  See John ASAP
• Bring headphones EVERY DAY for the Photoshop instructional videos
• ICE Raid?  510-241-4011
• Progress reports in 08 class days
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Agenda [100]

• Typing.com [15] 
• Our first Photoshop assignments [85++]
• Making Basic Selections
• Fine-tune a selection
• Retouching an image: 
• Learn how to remove unwanted objects, add objects by cloning, and fix other imperfections in your images with retouching tools in Adobe Photoshop CC.
• Use color
• Learn how to work with brushes and color in Adobe Photoshop CC.
• Add text and shapes
• When you add text and shapes in Adobe Photoshop CC, they remain editable, and you can customize them down to the smallest detail.
• Combine Images
• One of the most powerful aspects of Adobe Photoshop CC is its ability to combine images to form imaginative composites.
• Apply Filters
• You can add quick effects to an image using filters in Adobe Photoshop CC. Filters can also be combined to create unique results.
• Make sure you bring headphones next time because you just finished all of the guided lessons!

TUE: Photoshop Day 8

DAILY Learning Target(s)

• We can begin to understand some of Photoshop's subtleties
• We can continue to explore Photoshop 'basics'

Announcements 

• 6:00 PM: State of the Union Address - Discuss it for credit next class!
• Video on any major TV network or streaming video on the Web by clicking here
• On the radio - look on the AM dial, or @ 88.5 and 91.7 on the FM dial
• Audio on the web: State of the Union special coverage from the BBC & NPR.  
• TODAY AFTERSCHOOL PHOTO OPPORTUNITY FOR EXTRA CREDIT - this event has not happened for 150 years
• Come photograph the "Super Blue Blood Moon" from 4:30-5:00 PM @ Lake Merit for extra credit
• EXACT TIME FOR THE MOONRISE IS 4:53 PM
• TOMORROW: 
• Get up @ 4:30 AM Wednesday to see it turn BLOOD RED with a total lunar eclipse - Get up @ 5:30 to see just the end of the show. Send me a selfie AT THAT TIME for extra credit
• "Californians will be treated to the total eclipse phase from start to finish... The umbral eclipse begins at 3:48 a.m. At 4:51 a.m., totality will begin, with best viewing between about 5 and 6 a.m. local time. [The moon is fullest (totality) at 5:27.] The totality phase ends about 6:05 a.m."
• EXACT TIMES FOR THE ECLIPSE STUFF
• Still want to apply for SMASH?  See John ASAP
• Bring headphones EVERY DAY for the Photoshop instructional videos
• ICE Raid?  510-241-4011
• Progress reports in 09 days

Agenda [60]

• Typing.com [10] 
• Our first Photoshop assignments [50++]
• Making Basic Selections
• Learn selection basics
• Use a selection to edit part of an image.
• The Quick Selection and Lasso tools
• Fine-tune a selection
• Learn the Select and Mask workspace
• Up Next...
• Retouching an image: 
• Learn how to remove unwanted objects, add objects by cloning, and fix other imperfections in your images with retouching tools in Adobe Photoshop CC.

MON: Photoshop Day 7

NO, the vinyl screen is NOT staying 

(sorry for the smell)

DAILY Learning Target(s)

• We can begin to understand some of Photoshop's subtleties
• We can continue to explore Photoshop 'basics'

Announcements 

• TUESDAY AFTERSCHOOL PHOTO OPPORTUNITY FOR EXTRA CREDIT - this event has not happened for 150 years
• Come photograph the "Super Blue Blood Moon" from 4:30-5:00 PM @ Lake Merit for extra credit
• Get up @ 4:30 AM Wednesday to see it turn BLOOD RED with a total lunar eclipse - Get up @ 5:30 to see just the end of the show. Send me a selfie AT THAT TIME for extra credit
• Still want to apply for SMASH?  See John ASAP
• Bring headphones EVERY DAY for the Photoshop instructional videos
• ICE Raid?  510-241-4011
• Progress reports in 10 days

Agenda [65]

• Typing.com [10] 
• Checking Powerschool [10]
• Our first Photoshop assignments [45++]
• Adjusting Image Quality
• Adjust brightness and contrast
• Adjust image exposure
• Adjust color vibrance
• Adjust the intensity of colors
• Adjust hue and saturation
• Adjust the shade and depth of colors
• Learn about adjustment layers
• Work with layers that adjust what is below them
• Making Basic Selections
• Learn selection basics
• Use a selection to edit part of an image.
• The Quick Selection and Lasso tools
• Fine-tune a selection
• Learn the Select and Mask workspace
• Up Next...
• Retouching an image: 
• Learn how to remove unwanted objects, add objects by cloning, and fix other imperfections in your images with retouching tools in Adobe Photoshop CC.

FRI: Photoshop Day 6

1st Period CLICK HERE before typing

DAILY Learning Target(s)

• We can continue to explore Photoshop 'basics'
• We can begin to understand some of Photoshop's subtleties

Announcements 

• TUESDAY AFTERSCHOOL PHOTO OPPORTUNITY FOR EXTRA CREDIT - this event has not happened for 150 years
• Come photograph the "Super Blue Blood Moon" from 4:30-5:00 PM @ Lake Merit for extra credit
• Get up @ 4:30 AM Wednesday to see it turn BLOOD RED with a total lunar eclipse - Get up @ 5:30 to see just the end of the show. Send me a selfie AT THAT TIME for extra credit
• Still want to apply for SMASH?  See John ASAP
• Bring headphones EVERY DAY for the Photoshop instructional videos
• ICE Raid?  510-241-4011

Agenda [60]

• Typing.com [10] 
• Our first Photoshop assignments [50++]
• Working with Layers ...continued
• Add images to a layered design
• Bring more images into a design, each image on its own layer.
• Unlock the Background layer
• Learn how a special Background layer works.
• Adjusting Image Quality
• Adjust brightness and contrast
• Adjust image exposure
• Adjust color vibrance
• Adjust the intensity of colors
• Adjust hue and saturation
• Adjust the shade and depth of colors
• Learn about adjustment layers
• Work with layers that adjust what is below them
• Up Next...
• Making Basic Selections

WED/THU: Photoshop Day 6

DAILY Learning Target(s)

• A small pause for some VR and such

Announcements 

• Bring headphones EVERY DAY for the Photoshop instructional videos
• ICE Raid?  510-241-4011

Agenda [100]

• Typing.com [10] 
• The world and news of VR [05]
• What 1st period did, and when you might get to do it too...
• An apropos diversion [85]