Photoshop: More with Layers Computer Information Technology Section 7-6

Objectives The student will 1. Know how to create layers based on masks 2. Use Masks to change colors, hues, etc. 3. Use mask to change picture to black and white 4. Combine layers to create interesting pictures

Adjusting Colors Using Layers You can use layers to select portions of a picture and then change colors You can use layers to select portions of a picture and then change colors Use tools (quick select, etc) to select a portion of the picture Use tools (quick select, etc) to select a portion of the picture Click and hold the “Create New Fill or Adjustment Layer” button Click and hold the “Create New Fill or Adjustment Layer” button Select Hue/Saturation Select Hue/Saturation

Adjusting Colors Using Layers A new Hue/Saturation Layer is created A new Hue/Saturation Layer is created Click on the thumbnail and the adjustment panel is open Click on the thumbnail and the adjustment panel is open Use the slides to change colors Use the slides to change colors Mask – Crtl- Click on mask to edit

Applying a Pattern Open and select the pattern you wish to use. Open and select the pattern you wish to use. Click on Edit > Define Pattern Click on Edit > Define Pattern In the picture you are editing (with the selection made) click and hold the “Create New Fill or Adjustment Layer” button In the picture you are editing (with the selection made) click and hold the “Create New Fill or Adjustment Layer” button Choose Pattern Choose Pattern Adjust how the pattern is added with the layers settings and the pattern scale. Adjust how the pattern is added with the layers settings and the pattern scale. Set the layer setting to Multiply Set the layer setting to Multiply

Black and White Layers You can select the entire or a portion of the picture and convert it to black and white by clicking and holding the “Create New Fill or Adjustment Layer” button and choosing Black and White. You can select the entire or a portion of the picture and convert it to black and white by clicking and holding the “Create New Fill or Adjustment Layer” button and choosing Black and White.

Adding a Gradient You can blend the black and white image into the color image by adding a gradient You can blend the black and white image into the color image by adding a gradient Just like we did to the shapes the other day Just like we did to the shapes the other day Click on the layer mask Click on the layer mask Click on the gradient tool Click on the gradient tool Sweep the direction you want the gradient to go Sweep the direction you want the gradient to go

Rest of Today Take the picture ps0906 Take the picture ps0906 Select the tie and add an Hue/Saturation layer. Change the color of the tie to purple. Select the tie and add an Hue/Saturation layer. Change the color of the tie to purple. Select the rest of the image Select the rest of the image Hold the Ctrl key and click on the mask for the tie and then Select > Inverse Hold the Ctrl key and click on the mask for the tie and then Select > Inverse Change the rest of the image to black and white. Change the rest of the image to black and white.

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