Photoshop Adjustments and Effects
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Objective
I can use at least two different Photoshop adjustment tools and one effect to creatively edit a photograph.
Part 1 of 3
Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
7 questions
Describe the difference between the clone stamp tool and the healing brush tool in Photoshop. When would you choose to use one over the other?
Explain why using layers is considered non-destructive editing in Photoshop.
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe how you would use the Curves adjustment layer and the Hue/Saturation adjustment layer, along with a Color Lookup (LUT) effect, to give a photograph a vintage, film-like appearance in Photoshop. Explain how you would use the Clone Stamp tool and the Healing Brush tool to remove a distracting element from a photograph, and then use Curves and a Color Lookup (LUT) to adjust the overall mood and color. Describe how you would use the Dodge and Burn technique with Curves adjustment layers and masking, along with a Color Lookup (LUT) effect, to enhance the contrast and create a more dramatic look in a portrait photograph in Photoshop.”
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