Modular Photo-Art 00: Introduction
I was noticing as I did photo-art that there are several variations for accomplishing a single step, and that these steps were used again and again in different pictures. For example, there are many ways to simplify, sketch, color blend, etc. Then I wondered if it would help to have a thread dedicated to each of these. This way, if a step isn’t going quite right, we could check the thread and find alternate ways to do it. So I asked Danny what he thought, and it looks like I’ll be kicking this off. So here is how it works:
1. I’m going to start the first few of these. I’ll try to describe what the technique is, and offer some methods of doing it. Then others can post methods they know, or ones they discover. This can also include links to other messages or to web pages.
2. These are focused techniques. They are not tutorials about how to create watercolors or oils, or any particular look. Instead, they are the interchangeable components that can contribute to a look. That’s why they are called modules. Danny came up with the idea of naming them all similarly so people can find them.
3. These modules are not only for Photoshop, they are for all photo applications. This means that the instructions may or may not use Photoshop menu choices and tools. So if the instructions don’t fit your application, please ask for help with translating the technique.
This thread is the introduction. It is also the place for you to make suggestions and offer criticisms with regard to this idea. I will post the first module in a few days.
I was noticing as I did photo-art that there are several variations for accomplishing a single step, and that these steps were used again and again in different pictures. For example, there are many ways to simplify, sketch, color blend, etc. Then I wondered if it would help to have a thread dedicated to each of these. This way, if a step isn’t going quite right, we could check the thread and find alternate ways to do it. So I asked Danny what he thought, and it looks like I’ll be kicking this off. So here is how it works:
1. I’m going to start the first few of these. I’ll try to describe what the technique is, and offer some methods of doing it. Then others can post methods they know, or ones they discover. This can also include links to other messages or to web pages.
2. These are focused techniques. They are not tutorials about how to create watercolors or oils, or any particular look. Instead, they are the interchangeable components that can contribute to a look. That’s why they are called modules. Danny came up with the idea of naming them all similarly so people can find them.
3. These modules are not only for Photoshop, they are for all photo applications. This means that the instructions may or may not use Photoshop menu choices and tools. So if the instructions don’t fit your application, please ask for help with translating the technique.
This thread is the introduction. It is also the place for you to make suggestions and offer criticisms with regard to this idea. I will post the first module in a few days.
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