In Class Tue Apr 1st

we will look at Setting up a Template in Photoshop
- set up your Template as 8.5"x11" @ 280 dpi (or higher)
- make sure to mark off the 'unprintable' area of the page
- guides & rulers
- using layers and transparency
- remember to save often and to save back-up files



* I will be checking your templates for your book pages today before you leave

In Class Thur Mar 20th

Lets look at traditional book examples.
- how many different formats can you pick out?
- what are the aspects of the book that make it fit in one format or another?

Sizing your book
- Book sizes are connected to book formats
- folding paper
-- cut paper sizes 8.5x11", 11x17"


Making a Template in Photoshop
- guides & rulers
- using layers and transparency



*Remember, you will need to get an x-acto knife and a bone folder by the first class after spring break

In Class Tue Mar 18th

Your Project 2 is Due!
* lets get your files ready for printing!

Lets check out the next project!
7 small books
for the mini book library, you give them 5 you get 4 back!

looking at examples, gettin ideas

In Class Thur Mar 13th

Photoshop
other layer options
- Layer masks
- Adjustment Layers
- Layer Styles


*check out the template


Work on the Project

In Class Thur Mar 11th

Photoshop Color Adjustment & Correction

Image --> Adjustments
- color correcting with 'Levels'
- other color manipulation tools
--- replace color


* Color Sync and Profiles



Work on Project

In Class Tue Mar 4th

Amazing Photoshop Skilz @ worth1000.com

Photoshop Tools
- Text Tool
- Shape Tools
- Path Selection Tools
- Pen tools

Layers
- Selecting and working on layers
- viewing / linking / locking
- modes / opacity
- editing Layers, Edit --> Transform
- Flattening your image (important to do before you save a JPEG)