Overview

This week we will learn two of the most powerful image editing features in Photoshop, levels and curves. I will also assign a creative Photography assignment.

Week 10 Assignment 1: Improve the tonal range and contrast in an image using levels

I want you to improve the contrast and tonal range of an image using Levels. You can do it by using either method:
      Image > Adjustments > Levels,
      Layer > New Adjustment Layer > Levels

Learning Materials
1) Watch my video on the topic below,
2) Watch Chris Orwig's videos for a more in-depth discussion of the topic: Photoshop CS5 for Photographers - Chapter 13: Levels (Make sure to watch the first three videos)

Turning it in:
Due date: End of Week 11

I would like you to save before and after images as JPGs, upload them to your Picasa class album labeled "Levels before" "and after", and post a link  in the DansCourses.com Forum under Levels and Curves.

Week 10 Assignment 2: Improve the tonal range, contrast, and color in an image using Curves

I want you to improve the your image tonal range and color using Curves. You can do it by using either method:
      Image > Adjustments > Curves,
      Layer > New Adjustment Layer > Curves

Learning Materials
1) Watch my video on the topic below,
2) Watch Chris Orwig's videos for a more in-depth discussion of the topic: Photoshop CS5 for Photographers - Chapter 14: Curves (make sure to watch the first three videos, and "Using curves to enhance color", and "Using multiple curves adjustments")

Turning it in:
Due date: End of Week 11

I would like you to save before and after images as JPGs, upload them to your Picasa class album labeled "Curves before" "and after", and post a link in the DansCourses.com Forum under Levels and Curves.

Week 10 Assignment 3: Creative Assignment - A Narrative Photograph (Double Points) Click to go to the Assignment.