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The Creative Design Tour 2012
Five hours of hands-on learning!



 

Be a part of this 28-city tour that teaches photographers to make graphic art in Photoshop using borders, layers, textures, and more. This five-hour class is completely hands-on so be sure to bring your laptop with an installed copy of Adobe Photoshop CS6. You can download the 30-day trial version here, just be sure you don't activate it before July 29.

Instructor, Judy Host has work that's been selected for a National Exhibition by the Professional Photographers of America from whom she has received a Masters and Craftsman degree. She will impart her own wisdom & expertise to this exciting and innovative workshop.


TORONTO

DATE: Monday, Aug. 27 | 5 – 10pm
LOCATION:
Quality Suites – Toronto Airport
ADDRESS: 262 Carlingview Dr.

Cost: $99

 
Who Should Attend:

Anyone interested in Anyone interested in maximizing their creativity and Photoshop skills.

 


COURSE OUTLINE

Section One: Introduction & Foundation

An overview of the elements in Photoshop that are necessary for working with Graphics and Textures.

  • • Layers
  • • Layers Masks
  • • Blending Modes
  • • Layer Styles
  • • Opacity
  • • Brushes
  • • Free Transform

Section Two: Design Elements

An overview of the tools being used for this program.

     
  Clipping Masks
We use clipping masks to create an edge to the image. Images are clipped into the mask.
     
 

Layered Backgrounds
Graphics that have been designed with different images or graphics on each layer allowing the user to remove them as they choose. Each layer has a different image or graphic.

     
  Vector Art
A design element that can be resized without losing any edge quality.
     
  Graphic Border
Templates that have been designed to allow the user to place their image into an already design template.
     
  Overlays
A single layer of design elements
     
  Templates
A predesigned layered file that allows you to place your image inside of it.
     
  Textures
A single layer of graphics that can be blended into your image.
     
  Brushes
Are used to paint or stamp into an image.

Section Three: Creativity

In this section all students will follow along with Judy using files distributed on USB drives.

PROJECT ONE: Using textures & clipping masks

PROJECT TWO: Using blending modes, layer masks and graphic borders

PROJECT THREE: Using pre-designed templates (drag & drop.)

PROJECT FOUR:Blending layered backgrounds, textures, vector art and clipping masks to create a customized look.

PROJECT FIVE: Blending three different layered backgrounds together and adding vector art.

PROJECT SIX:Using your own photograph to make your own creative design!

Please bring a selection of your favourite portraits with you so that you can use them to practice with. This in-class exercise will blend graphics (included on the provided USB drive) with your own photographs and give you a chance to practice what you're learning with Judy's guidance.


About Monte Zucker Photographic Education

Monte Zucker Photographic Education was formed in 2007, shortly before Monte’s passing, with the goal of continuing Monte’s expansive educational achievements. Their mission is to provide the finest photographic instruction in the world in honour of Monte’s legacy as a legendary instructor and mentor. The Monte Zucker approach utilizes all of the finest forms of education to provide the aspiring photographer a comprehensive set of tools to reach his or her artistic potential. Monte Zucker Photographic Education authors books, produces DVD instruction, holds internationally-acclaimed tours, and gives classes at the largest photography educational trade shows in the world.

 

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