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Photoshop Notes

Save As:

• Rename your image
• Make sure the image is saves as a .jpg at the highest (maximum) image quality 

Save:

• You do not have to remain the image, save often and regularly
• If you don't save, your editing will be lost 

Nestle- tools are stacked on each other, to access those tools you have to left click and hold 

USE COMMAND KEYS!!!!!

Command + = zoom in

Command - = zoom out

Command o = open

Command c = copy

Command v = paste

Command z = undo

Command, shift, z = step backward 

Photoshop

4. Crop tool- is used to cut off a portions of your photo. Only the parts you want will remain.

5. Lasso tool- is used to select a specific part of a photo. Any adjustments you make will only affect this portion that photograph. 

6. Text tool- It allows you to add text to your image. Using the text tool, you can type lined text, or you can click-and-drag in order to create a text box.

7. To undo a mistake you've made you use Command-Z (Mac) or CTRL-Z (PC). 

8. To undo more than one mistake, you have to pull up the History palette. You go to Window and then to HIstory menu. Then just click on a previous item on the list and it will undo every action listed after it.

9. To rotate an image you go to the image menu and select Image Rotation. Have the image open and click on the crop tool and click and drag open a box on your image. On one of of the corners of the box it will change your cursor into a curve and that curve indicated that it will rotate your crop. 

10. If you don't like your cropping box you can use the cancel icon,  which looks like a no-smoking circle, to cancel your crop. Then redo your crop the way you will like it.

11. You can tell photoshop which dimension the image should result in after you crop. Your crop box will then be forced into a certain ratio.

12. The correct resolution for newsletter or newspapers is in the range of 150 to 200 ppi

13. The correct resolution for magazines are preferred higher, so 250 ppi or more.

Best Magazine converse of 2013 and the last 40 years

Favorite:

Description:

#13 LIFE (Special Edition 1969)

This LIFE special edition, "To the Moon and Back," chronicles the first moon landing, brought about by the courage of the Apollo 11 astronauts and the thousands of people who supported their mission. On the cover is a picture of Buzz Aldrin, taken by fellow astronaut Neil Armstrong. Along with color photographs of this historic walk on the moon, there are biographical sketches of Neil Armstrong, Edwin Aldrin and Michael Collins. There is also a history of manned space exploration from the first single orbit around the earth orbit to the launch of Apollo 11.

- See more at: http://www.magazine.org/asme/magazine-cover-contests/asmes-top-40-magazine-covers-last-40-years#sthash.GrIzciLy.dpuf

Critique:

I chose this photo because this was a very important moment in history. The background of the moon and space is simple so you only focus on the astronaut, which shows simplicity. The cover line is unique, short, and simple. They put it on the corner, make it white, and put it in the blackness so it pops out more to the audience. In his helmet's reflection you can see the shuttle, his shadow, and his flags shadow which is pretty unique as well.

Magazine Essential Parts

Masthead (logo):	This is the visual branding of the title. The masthead is used on the contents page inside as well as the front cover, and as a logo for advertising and branding purposes.
Dateline:	Month and year of publication. A monthly magazine usually hits the news-stands the month before the cover date.
Main image:	The image is used in a classic way, the face is big enough to stand out on the news-stand, with the model in it.
Model credit:	Credit appeared is appeared on fashion magazines. The photographer and model credit is usually on the contents page.
Coverlines:	Distributed around the main image without detracting from it too much, but can sometimes run over an image that has a lot of color changes, rendering the words.
Main cover line:	This is very large, taking up almost a quarter of the magazine cover, and comes in three layers, each with a different color. The main cover line is positioned against the model's shoulder so it shows up clearly.
Left third:	The left third of the magazine cover is vital for sales in shops. The title must be easily recognisable in a display of dozens of competitors. The start of the masthead is important and short cover lines that are easy to read.
Bar code:	Standard bar code used by retailers.
Selling line:	Short, sharp description of the title's main marketing point.

Photo Shoot

Fixed Portrait Shoot

ISO 100

ISO: 100

Aperture: 8

Shutter Speed: 1/80

ISO 400

ISO: 400

Aperture: 6.3

Shutter Speed: 1/60

ISO 800

ISO: 800

Aperture: 4

Shutter Speed: 1/1250

ISO 1600

ISO: 1600

Aperture: 4

Shutter Speed: 1/2500

ISO 3200

ISO: 3200

Aperture: 5.6

Shutter Speed: 1/1600

1. The best ISO to use for my portrait would be 800 personally.

2. My best photo was the picture with ISO 800.

3. Yes, I was able to create an equivalent exposure.

4. I learned how to create an equivalent exposure and I got practice using ISO, Aperture, and Shutter Speed. I will apply what I learned to my portrait. 

Year in Review: 2013

BEST PHOTOS

This photo isn't very sharp, so you can see the balloons floating up in the sky on New Years Eve. This picture shows balance because theres an equal amount of people on the right and left side of the photo. A lot of people take part in this event which is beautiful.

This photo is very sharp and spectacular. Firstly you can see the photographer used the rule of simplicity since the subject is right in the center with a plain background. This is in August and a meteor shower is taking place currently in the photo.

This picture is kind of dramatic in the sense that the seal is trying to save its life, and has just dodged getting eaten by the shark. The photographer sharpened the shark and the seal only to emphasize that they were the subject. It amazes me that he got this because a Great White Shark attacks in just a second, and he caught the picture perfectly at the right time. 

MY FAVORITES:

Best Song:

I chose this song because it was always on the radio non stop and I would always listen to it. I was attracted to it because I love all songs by pink but this one was my favorite, because I feel a lot of people can relate to it. It was the best because everyone, from all ages, listened to it.

Best Movie:

I chose this movie because I had been waiting for it for over a year!! I saw this movie three times this year, and I love Jennifer Lawrence. It was the best movie in 2013 because it made so much money and it stuck pretty accurate to the book and made everyone I know tear up at least once watching it.

Best News Story:

The Boston Marathon this year was very scary disaster for lots of people and very emotional. People lost their families, friends, close ones in this tragic disaster. It was all over the news and it affected the lives of people in Boston greatly. The bombing was awful and it makes you really reflect on life. 

Most Important Person:

Jennifer Lawrence is an amazing actor and the best things about her that really draws me to her is that she's just like any other girl. She trips, she's awkward, and she's just a humble person. Her success in life is growing and everyone knows her name thanks to "Silver Linings Playbook" and "Catching Fire". 

Best Entertainment:

Amy Adams performance in "The Hustle" was great and very different which I liked. It was the best in 2013 because she always plays a different role in a movie and she really come out and surprised us all with her acting skills. She had many accents and it was a great movie to watch, which is why attracted me to this choice. 

1. In my holiday, on New Years Day, I got to spend it with my best friend, cleaning his which was something I had new done on New Years. It was fun surprisingly, because I got to spend it with his family and lay around and relax. I will never forget it.

2. My resolutions for this year would be to run half a marathon. My mother was a huge runner and she stopped because she got sick so I want to take a part of running and run a marathon in her honor.

3. Im looking forward to the summer in 2014. I am going camping with my best friend which I have never done before and I will turn 16 and get my license. I can't wait.