Photoshop Sesh Number 1

In our first photoshop session with Matt, we learned how to do basic manipulation of an image using various tools at out disposal.
First we used the stamp tool, which when you hold down the Alt key, copies a part of the image and allows you to draw the image in an exact copy elsewhere on the page.
Next we did some experimenting with the lasso tool and the rectangular marquee tool, which basically copy whatever you select. The difference between the two tools though, is that the Rectangular Marquee tool copies things in rectangles, and the lasso tool copies stuff in any shape you want. Also whilst moving all these copied pieces around, we used the scale tool to change the size and orientation of the selected image.
After that we had a go at using some of the filters and effects available and tried to create a fake, yet realistic image using the movie posters as our images. My favourite effect was the liquidate tool which is fairly self explanatory, it makes whatever you click on become distorted, which was great fun as you can make the statue of liberty look fat and so on.

Introduction. A bit about myself

Erm, hello? I have never really done a blog before, but there's a first time for everything.


Stuff I like: Playing guitar, watching movies, listening to music, scuba diving, walking my dog (when in Korea) and chilling with friends. Moviewise, I tend to swing towards the action or comedy genres, although occasionally I'll watch the odd thriller or something more abstract.
Why I'm doing this blog: because it's for media studies, (which is one of the courses I'm taking aswell as art, history and english) and because I have to really. I don't know why I did an intro, because no-one else did, yet....