Class 10/7 (Week 6)

In class this week, we will go over 2 separate categories:

1. Workflow Strategies

How to batch process a folder of images in the raw window, Photoshop & Bridge
How to write actions and apply them to a folder of images
How to Automate Contact Sheets
How to turn a large folder of Tiffs into JPGs or vice versa. (File > Scripts> Image Processing)

2. Pen Tool & Paths

We will continue to practice Pen tool techniques. We'll learn how to combine Pen Tool and Channels to make an effective mask. See handout for instructions.

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Homework:
For Next Week: Chapter 9: Classroom in a book. Vector Drawing Techniques and the Pen Tool. Please do the reading and the exercises as well. All the image files can be found on the CD that accompanies the book.

MIDTERM PROJECT!!! Due in 2 weeks: OCTOBER 21st.

For the midterm, you are required to create a photographer's promotional piece: basically a professional postcard, double sided that shows all your contact information, what kind of work you are looking for, and at least one of your images. (Choose an image that you can retouch. I want to see before and after of this image when you turn in the assignment). This can be printed anywhere: at Kinkos, in the FIT Lab, at home etc. It should be on card stock, double sided paper. Make sure you pay close attention to color management. If you are using a professional print lab, ask what color space your document should be in for their printer. Make sure the color space of your document matches the printer's. Most inkjet printers use Adobe RGB 1998. Laser printers differ, so make sure to ask. Vista Print is a good website to use for printing large quantities of promotional materials, but for this assignment, you only have to make one postcard.

For a note on rasterizing type, click here. If a type layer needs to be rasterized, you will be prompted by Photoshop.