Reference no: EM132383233
PROJECT 3: REWRITE HISTORY
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this project is to demonstrate your understanding of the following course concepts:
1. How to create a composition.
2. How to work with layers and layer masks.
3. How to work with blending techniques.
4. How to add images.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This project requires you to use Photoshop composite techniques to create a multi-layer image that "realistically" places you (or someone else IF you strongly object in using your own photograph) in a significant event in history.
ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Please complete the following tasks:
1. Select a historical event.
2. Find a photograph of the historical event.
3. Take a photo of yourself or use an existing photo.
4. Use compositing techniques to successfully blend your photo into the historical photo so that it appears realistic and seamless.
5. Create layers for different elements in the design. The layers should be kept in the PSD file. Please do not merge layers before submitting your composition.
Document Setup
Width: 5 inches
Height: 7 inches
Resolution: 300 Pixels/Inch Page Orientation: Portrait (Tall) Color Mode: CMYK
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Please submit the following to the Assignments Folder:
1. The original historical photograph.
2. The photo of you.
3. The completed Photoshop (.PSD) file. PLEASE do not merge the layers together!
4. A JPEG (.JPG) version of the completed project.
5. Submit a Project Reflection (see details below):
PROJECT REFLECTION
Answer the following questions when you submit your assignments files.
1. What historical event did you select and why?
2. Where did you find your historical photograph (include URL if image was downloaded from the Internet)?
3. What Photoshop techniques (e.g. layers, blending, etc) did you use to create your composition (describe what you did to complete the assignment)?
4. What software applications did you use to complete your project?
5. What issues or challenges did you face completing this project?
ADVANCED CHALLENGE
If completing this assignment was not much of a challenge for you, consider completing the Advanced Challenge below:
1. Add a second person to the historical photograph.