Of course, every superhero whom is cobbled together with connectors needs a shiv-like screwdriver for a weapon! We’ll begin with copying a source image onto a new layer:ġ5. A Color Overlay and Drop Shadow give it a lot more pop:ġ4. We could adjust our text color using the text tool itself or of course, we could apply a Layer Style to the text layer itself:ġ3. Now, how about some text? But first, let’s move Captain Pigtails over to the left.
Returning to our layer styles, we’ll now add a Stroke (outer line) to the mix check the box and adjust the Size, Color and any other settings to your liking:ġ1. Just check the eyeball next to any layer or effect to toggle its visibility:ġ0. Of course, you may decide later that you don’t want him to glow at all no problem. Seen in this light, it makes sense that Darken will only show up if we select a darker color to go with it:ĩ. Many Blend Modes require either a “light” tone (above 50% gray) or “dark” tone (below 50% gray) in order to impart their effect. Captain Pigtails is now glowing brightly, but what if we want to give him a darker, shadowy aura instead? Change the Blend Mode to Darken and note that now, our glow has disappeared altogether:Ĩ. (We’ll review the color and blend mode in a moment.)ħ. We’ll lead with an Outer Glow, increasing both the Opacity and Size. Note the variety of options at our disposal. Next, we’ll introduce our first layer style.Īgain, layer styles provide for non-destructive edits, making it easy to adjust or revoke your changes at any time.įirst, re-select the Captain Pigtails layer then you can either right-click on the layer itself or click Layer > Layer Style from the Application menu. First, click the Background layer to make it active, then click Cmd+V to paste our new layer on top of it, but behind Captain Pigtails.Ħ.
Next, we’ll copy another source image, this one as a snazzy background behind Captain Pigtails. In the Layers pane, you can double-click the layer name itself to rename it for ease of future reference.ĥ. Note that in most cases, Photoshop will create a new layer to paste the contents of the clipboard into. Return to our original document and key Cmd+V to paste our copied image onto the canvas. Open your source image, and click Cmd+C to copy the active layer, or Shift+Cmd+C to copy merged (copying all layers as one.)Ĥ. Next, we’ll copy and paste a source image onto a new layer. You can click the “new layer” icon in the panel, or on a Mac, simply key Shift+Cmd+N:ģ. If the Layers panel isn’t yet visible in your workspace, simply click Window in the application menu, then Layers:Ģ. This makes it a lot simpler to adjust or undo any of your changes at later time.ġ. without irreversibly altering the original pixel composition of your elements. You can apply a wide variety of non-destructive edits, i.e. These winners are inducted into FIDM’s Hall of Fame and are recognized at the annual Graduation ceremony in Los Angeles.In Photoshop, use of layers make it easy to manage multiple elements simultaneously. FIDM Hall of FameįIDM Hall of Fame is composed of instructors who have received an Outstanding Faculty Award in their department three times. The winners receive a crystal apple award at the annual Graduation ceremony held in Los Angeles. Each year the graduating class votes within their major to select the Outstanding Faculty member. The Outstanding Faculty Award was established in 1984 to honor FIDM Instructors for their commitment to excellence and their dedication to student learning and success. They bring their daily exposure to these industries back into FIDM's classrooms, studios, and labs for the benefit of our students. Many of our instructors maintain dual careers: as FIDM Instructors and as active specialists in their fields.
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