Third Marking Period

Assignments#21a,b&c: In this assignment we learned how to use sketch up to create 3D shapes and write our name.  

22-1: 8'x5'x5'

22-2: 8'x5'x5'

22-3: 9'x4'x6'

22-4: 7'x6'x4'

22-5: 8'x5'x5'

22-6: 8'x5'x6'

22-7: 8'x5'x6'

22-8: 9'x5'x6'

22-9: 9'x4'x6'

22-10: 11'x3'x6'

22-11: 8'x5'x6'

22-12: 9'x4'x6'

Assignment#22: (1-12) In this assignment we used sketch up to create 3d blocks. We used the rectangle, circle, line, tape measure and push and pull tools to create these figures.

Quiz block:

(Original)

(Back view)

(Front view)

Assingment#23: In this assignment we used the skills we learned in assignments 21 and 22 to create a model of a Gingerbread house. Using the original as a model I created my version in Google SketchUp. I used the previously learned functions such as rectangle, circle, push and pull, scale and move tools. I used the import from warehouse option to get models of gumdrops and candy canes and the wreath. I used freehand to draw the snow on the ledge and filled with appropriate colors where necessary. 

Assignment#24: In this assignment I used my Gingerbread House from Assignment#23 and opened it in photoshop picked the background of my choice and by separating the RGB channels I converted my gingerbread house to 3D.

Assignment#25: In this assignment I used photoshop to create a GIF image of a flowing power button. GIF stands for Graphics Interchange Format - Picture format. GIF miles can usually be opened with the image viewing software included with your operating system or within a browser as part of a web page. GIF miles can display up to 256 colors, support transparent backgrounds, and may also be animated. In this case I created a power button which is animated. GIF Animations are created by a series of images slightly different from each other to show different movements. The series of images are layered one on top of the other in reverse order with the last image on top. It's like a flip book where you quickly flip through the images to see the motion. At the end the animation speed and loop is set to show the motion smoothly. 

Assignment#25(Extra Credit): in this assignment I used the skills from assignment 25 to create a flowing animation with my name text.

Showcase:

For this first part of the show case I created 5 rectangular boxes and then I created the ceiling, floor and walls by using the perspective tool under transform. After i created the shapes for the rooms I applied gray gradients to achieve the final image. So I can get a 100 for the first part.

For this second part I had difficulty creating the light ray so i used the smudge tool to make the light softer and more blended and then used the polygonal lasso tool to create the top part of the ray coming out of the light then I just filled it with a linear white gradient and changed the opacity to make the final light ray then i copied the layer twice and moved it for the other two lights. Finally I added the shadow for the merchandise use the paint brush. 

100+100=200

Assignment#27: For this assignment I used Microsoft Publisher. Using a template that was available to me on Publisher I inputted information about myself, my school and my daily schedule. The text also includes a brief description of all my classes. Finally, I converted the file to PDF and then to JPEG to upload to the blog.

This semester we learned how to use:

1. Adobe Photoshop

2. Adobe Illustrator

3. Google SketchUp

4. Microsoft Powerpoint

3. Microsoft Publisher

1. This semester I learned how to use Photoshop to edit and enhance images I learned how to make collages and banners and how to apply different effects to images. I learned that I can use gradients to manipulate the image in various different ways such as creating walls shadows and making objects look more realistic. I learned to make an object look like it's in motion. We created poster and jack o' lanterns. I created realistic looking flashdrive and telephone. I also learned how to make different text effects using Photoshop such as Plastic and Glass texts.

2. We used Adobe Illustrator to create the flashdrive and Telephone in Like Photoshop mode where the functions are mostly similar to Photoshop.

3. In Google SketchUp I learned how to create 3D models. I created blocks to start off and then I moved on to creating a 3D model of a Gingerbread house.

4. We used Microsoft Powerpoint for presentation purposes

5. We used Microsoft Publisher to create business cards and a flyer, we learned how to use the templates. 

Second Marking Period

Assignment#11: I used an image of my choice as the background  and then used glass text to create my title. I used the bevel and emboss effect for the the rest of my texts. Finally, I added clip art to complete my noche de ciencia flyer. 

Assignment#12: I used google images to find an outfit I wanted to work with and then I used magnetic lasso on the original image to clip the dress and create a new layer with the copy merged function. I used google images then to find a texture of my choice and then I used  lighter color as the blending mode to apply the texture to the outfit. And, finally I labeled my before and after image with the text tool.

Assignment#13:  In this assignment, we mimicked the NYC food bank's change one thing. In my poster I replaced skittles with healthy nutritious fruits of various colors that skittles come in. I used the clipping tool to clip images of the fruits and used the erase tool alongside to erase the skittles and add the fruits. I used pillow emboss on my text with a solid background and mimicked the original poster as best as I could. To add the final touch I clipped NYC Food Bank's logo and added it to my finished poster. 

Original poster can be found here: Change One Thing

Assignment#14: For this assignment, I first created a radial gradient background of black and brown colors. Then I used magnetic lasso to clip the image of a pumpkin from an already existing image. Then I adjusted the hue and saturation to adjust the color of the pumpkin. After that I used the pen tool to draw the carvings onto the pumpkin and proceeded to adjusting the blending options, gradient overlay and stroke effects to create the glow of the pumpkin. I used the feather tool to create the shadows and then I used the clouds filter multiple times and adjusted the blending mode of that layer to create my background. I clipped a big portion of the background clouds and copy pasted it onto a different layer, adjusted to desirable size, opacity and color to create the fire coming out of the pumpkin. Then I added the final touch by using the text tool and Bevel and emboss effect to create my text with the curlz mt font. 

Assignment#15a: In this assignment, I used a vintage Brick wallpaper and a flag of my choice to create a painted effect look. I used the Photoshop to create a displacement map with the flag and brick image using the distort filter. I placed the displacement map over the image and adjusted opacity to get the desired look and also the blending mode had to be changed to hard light for the image to show.

Assignment #15b: 

In this assignment I used a butterfly image and my own image to create a painted effect. I created a displacement map and placed it over the layers and adjusted the blending mode and opacity for the desired effect. Finally, I used the lasso tool to clear the image around the pupil area to show my eyes.

Asssignment#16:

In this assignment I used Adobe Photoshop to create a motion blur effect. I used smart filter function and then a motion blur filter to create the illusion of the car being in motion. 

Assignment#17:

In this assignment I used a quick mask to alter the appearances of specific parts of the image. I used the brush tool to create my mask and then I filled the selected areas with colors and opacity of my choice.

Asssignment#18:

In this assignment I added a soft focus effect to make the portrait glow. I used a combination of smart filters and face masks. I added a Gaussian blur effect to the layer and then i cleared the areas of focus to make them stand out which are the eyes and mouth areas.

Assignment#19: In this assignment we used Adobe Illustrator to to create a flashdrive with shapes and gradient tools using the function in the Like Photoshop mode. We used the rectangle, rounded rectangle and ellipse tools to create the body and the rectangle and pen tools with gradients to create the metallic part. We aligned the image to the center of the page vertically. Finally, I added text to finish my image. 

Assignment#20: In this assignment we used Adobe Illustrator to create a realistic wireless phone. We used the shapes and gradient tool in Like Photoshop mode. We also used Wingdings and Symbols fonts to create some of the necessary symbols. Using the text tool we added text to the buttons previously created by the rounded rectangle tool and distort and transform functions. 

First Marking Period