Designed: 05/02/2020
Total Points Available: 50
Total Points Received: 50
Instructor's Comment: "Absolutely incredible movie poster, Shelley! I love the colors, the creepy characters, and how the title stands out. Your design skills and your Photoshop skills really shine through in this. Excellent work!!"
Images Used to Create Summoned Movie Poster!
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Photoshop Skills Used to Create this Project:
I selected the Alien Invasion theme. A signal was broadcast from a radio sitting on top of a hill. The radio overlooks a secluded farm in the countryside. Aliens successfully received the broadcast. The aliens traveled to the farm to communicate with humans on one foggy night. Mulder (David Duchovny) and Scully (Gillian Anderson) from the X-Files will be sent to communicate with the aliens.
All the photographs I used in this project were taken by me.
The project instructions stated to keep my file size down and only include necessary elements, therefore, I performed all my major editing in each photograph’s individual Photoshop file. In the Creative Project 06 file, each element has its individual Photoshop document name listed in parenthesis.
Photoshop Skills Used in This Project:
- Moving content from one document to another
- Changing color with aid from the Color Range Command
- Changing color via Color Replacement Tool
- Duplicate elements of an image using the Clone Stamp Tool
- Create and use vector art shapes using the shapes tools (Rectangle, Rounded Rectangle, Ellipse, Polygon, and Custom Shapes)
- Add type to a design (horizontal, vertical, point, and paragraph)
- Use a selection and a layer mask to remove part of an image from the composition
- Create a Smart Object in Photoshop for a purposeful reason
- Create and refine a selection using Select and Mask properties
- Use layer fill and opacity adjustments to soften the look of a change made to an image
- Include a layer blending mode
- Add layer effects
- Warp text
- Apply and edit filters so the change looks purposeful, creative, and unique (don't just apply a generic filter). Use smart filters when applicable.
- Apply a Fill or Adjustment Layer
- Using the Mixer Brush Tool to hand paint an image
- Hand paint elements in an image with the Brush tool using multiple textures and colors
Moving Content from One Photoshop Document to Another
I opened each of my original photographs in Photoshop. For each photograph, I selected "convert document’s colors to the working space," which was Adobe RGB (1998) for North America Prepress 2. I duplicated the background in every photograph. I performed my initial editing in each individual photograph’s Photoshop document so that I could keep my Creative Project 06 file size as small as possible. To move a document into my Creative Project 06 file, I clicked on the layer that I wanted to move. This highlighted the layer. Then, I went to the Edit Menu at the top of the screen and selected Copy. In the Creative Project 06 file, I went to the Edit Menu at the top of the screen and selected Paste to move the document into the Creative Project 06 file.
Radio Transmission Tower
I created a custom shape. I used the rounded rectangle shape tool to create the sides of the tower and its three rungs. I used the ellipse shape tool to create the circle on top of the tower. I merged all the tower’s layers into one layer. Then, I applied layer styles / effects and blending modes to the tower.
Actors’ Names
For the two actors’ first and last names, I used Point Type. The Adobe font I selected was CCMonsterMash, Regular, 48 pt. I did not apply any effects to the type. I like the way it looked just the way it was.
Movie Title
For the movie title, I used Point Type. The Adobe font I selected was CCMonsterMashOutline, Regular, 90.89 pt. I applied layer styles / effects and blending modes to the text. I also applied the Inflate Warp by going to the Edit Menu, Transform, and Warp. Then, I selected Inflate from the Warp Menu.
Movie Tag Line
For the movie tag line, I used Paragraph Type. The Adobe font I selected was ParalucentStencil, Medium, 40 pt. I applied layer styles / effects and blending modes to the text.
Movie Author and Production Company
For the movie author and production company, I used Paragraph Type. The Adobe font I selected was ParalucentStencil, Medium, 36 pt. I applied layer styles / effects and blending modes to the text.
Blue and White Glowing Circle with Red Border (Dirt)
I used my Dirt image to create this. I did most of the editing for this in the Dirt Photoshop Document. I converted the Dirt image to a Smart Object, by right clicking and selecting "Convert to Smart Object." I applied filters from the filter gallery: Accented Edges, Sponge, Stained Glass, Glowing Edges, and Diffuse Glow. Converting Dirt to a Smart Object made the filters Smart Filters. For the circle, I selected the circle using the Quick Selection Tool and then used Select and Mask to remove the background. Once this was complete, I selected “New Layer with Layer Mask” for my output. I used the eraser tool to clean up unwanted lines. I used Free Transform in the edit menu to make the circle smaller. To make the swirls, I converted the circle to a smart object to create smart filters. I used the Twirl Filter to create the swirl. I used the Filter Gallery to apply: Accented Edges, Sponge, Stained Glass, Glowing Edges, and Diffuse Glow. I edited all the filters to get the effects that I was seeking. I combined all the layers together to create the blue and white glowing circle. To get the red border, I used the Quick Selection Tool to select the Circle. I used the Color Range Command to change the black areas to a dark red. I used a Hue / Saturation Adjustment layer to create the dark red color. I used Free Transform to make the final circle smaller.
Smoke (Smoke)
I used my Smoke Image to create all the smoke behind the radio transmission tower. To get rid of the background, I used the Quick Selection Tool to select the smoke. Then, I clicked on Select and Mask to refine my smoke selection and chose to output to a "New Layer with Layer Mask." Then, I converted the smoke to a Smart Object so that when I applied filters, they would become smart filters. I applied the Wave Filter and the Twirl Filter. I also applied layer effects / styles and blending modes. I wanted the smoke to be translucent and wavy. I duplicated my layers to create additional smoke.
UFOs (Acorn_UFO)
I took my Fan, Smoke Detector, and Acorn photographs and combined them to make the UFOs. I used the Quick Selection Tool and Select and Mask to remove the backgrounds in each photograph. I moved the Fan and Smoke Detector into the Acorn document. I used the Clone Stamp on the Acorn to remove the shadows from the Acorn. The UFOs structure is the fan on the bottom, then the smoke detector, and then 4 acorns on top. I duplicated the Acorn’s layers to get 4 acorns. Then, I merged all the layers to make one UFO. I duplicated the layer to create the second UFO. I used Free transform to make the UFOs smaller. I also applied layer effects / styles and blending modes to give the UFOs their look. For the Acorn I did apply a warp (Edit, Transform, Distort and applied a warp). For the Smoke Detector, I applied a warp (Edit, Transform, Distort and applied a warp).
Aliens (Miner)
I used the Quick Selection Tool and Select and Mask to remove the background from the Miner photograph. Then, I combined two miners together to make the alien. I duplicated the layer, put the two miners together, and then combined the layers. I used the Eraser Tool to get rid of unneeded elements. I applied layer effects / styles and blending modes to give the alien its look. I duplicated the layers so that I ended up with 10 aliens. I used Free Transform to make the aliens smaller.
Adjustment Layers
I applied the following adjustment layers: Photo Filter, Hue / Saturation, Hue / Saturation (2nd one), Black and White, and Invert. On the Photo Filter, Hue / Saturation, Hue / Saturation (2nd one), and Black and White Adjustment layers, I made copies of each layer. Then, I painted black on their layer masks so that the radio’s actual color would show through. I really like the color of the radio, so I didn’t want to change it. I also wanted it to stand out.
Shadow People (Shadow Person)
I used the Quick Selection Tool and Select and Mask to remove the background from the Shadow Person Photograph. I used Free Transform to make the Shadow Person Smaller. I duplicated the layer to create a second shadow person. I used the Quick Selection Tool to select each Shadow Person. I changed my Foreground color to the appropriate color so that they would look the way I wanted. Then, I used the Color Replacement Tool to change their color to a light brown and white by painting them.
Fog
I used the Brush Tool to create Fog. I used Kyle’s Concept Brushes – Fat Clouds, 800 px. I applied the fog to the entire image. Then, I applied it again, but just to the bottom of the image. Neither fog application was applied to the radio, smoke, words, UFOs, or shadow people. I chose a gray color for the fog. I reduced each Fog layer’s opacity to 50%.
All Buildings (OldBuilding2, Buildings, OldBuilding, House, Shed, Barn)
I included the following buildings on the farm: Old Building 2, Silo Left, Old Building, House, Shed, Barn, Silo Right, Metal Building, and Barn with Shed. I used the Quick Selection Tool and Select and Mask to remove the backgrounds in each building. I performed this in each building’s individual Photoshop document. I didn’t modify the way the buildings looked. I did use Free Transform to make them smaller.
Landscape (Light_Landscape)
For the landscape, I used the Quick Selection Tool and Select and Mask to remove the background. I performed this in its individual Photoshop document. I didn’t modify the way the landscape looked. I duplicated its layer 2 times, so that I would have 3 landscapes that I could stagger and place on top of one another. I did use Free Transform to make them smaller.
Radio (Radio)
For the radio, I used the Quick Selection Tool and Select and Mask to remove the background. I performed this in its individual Photoshop document. I didn’t modify the way the radio looked.
Path (Path)
For the path, I used the Quick Selection Tool and Select and Mask to remove the background. I performed this in its individual Photoshop document. I didn’t modify the way the path looked. I did use Free Transform to make it smaller.
Ground (Ground)
I created the ground. I created this in its individual Photoshop document and did all my editing there before moving it to Creative Project 06. I used the Quick Selection Tool and Select and Mask to remove the background, so that I ended up with just the ground. I used the Mixer Brush Tool to hand paint the ground. I used the ground’s original color. I used 480 px Kyle's Real Oils Crackerjack Mixerbrush. Then I used 3937 px Kyle's Concept Brushes - Flame on Color. Lastly, I used Color: 0e0604, 140 px Kyle's Concept Brushes - Fast Grass 3. I combined the layers to create the ground.
Sky
To create the sky, I selected an appropriate foreground color and used the Brush Tool and painted on a transparent layer. I used 264 px Kyle's Spatter Brushes - Super Wet 2.
Project Requirements:
- Create a new folder titled Latreille_CreativeProject06.
- Make sure your color space is set to North America Prepress 2 via the Color Settings dialog box. If you get a prompt at any time, always choose to change the color space so that it accepts your North America Prepress 2 settings.
- This image will be printed using inkjet printing later in the semester. Make sure the color mode of your Photoshop file is set to RGB since photo quality inkjet printers use RGB color mode.
- Create a movie poster using Adobe Photoshop that minimally meets the requirements below. You are expected to showcase everything you have learned. This should be your best, most impressive submission.
- Create a new Photoshop document that is A3+ size (exactly 329 mm x 483 mm) at 240 ppi. Your movie poster should be designed in portrait orientation.
- Pay attention to file size. An A3+ size document has the potential to have a HUGE file size. Format images (downsample) before using them in your project. Don't include unnecessary elements. Do your best to keep the file size down.
- Outside imagery may be used for this project as long as the resolution is appropriate for use in your file. You may choose to capture and use your own photographs.
- Create a unique, thorough, and fun movie poster.
- Include a minimum of 10 Photoshop skills you have learned.
- Photoshop Skills I Used in This Project:
- Moving content from one document to another.
- Changing color with aid from the Color Range Command.
- Changing color via Color Replacement Tool.
- Duplicate elements of an image using the Clone Stamp Tool.
- Create and use vector art shapes using the shapes tools (Rectangle, Rounded Rectangle, Ellipse, Polygon, and Custom Shapes).
- Add type to a design (horizontal, vertical, point, and paragraph).
- Use a selection and a layer mask to remove part of an image from the composition.
- Create a Smart Object in Photoshop for a purposeful reason.
- Create and refine a selection using Select and Mask properties.
- Use layer fill and opacity adjustments to soften the look of a change made to an image.
- Include a layer blending mode.
- Add layer effects.
- Warp text.
- Apply and edit filters so the change looks purposeful, creative, and unique (don't just apply a generic filter). Use smart filters when applicable.
- Apply a Fill or Adjustment Layer.
- Using the Mixer Brush Tool to hand paint an image.
- Hand paint elements in an image with the Brush tool using multiple textures and colors.
- Use non-destructive editing.
- Organize your layers by grouping and renaming them.
- Include a unique movie title and credits info (actors, etc...). Do not copy the credits from another poster. Use the type tool. All work on the finished poster should be your own.
- Save your document on a regular basis and save History panel snapshots as you work.
- Take notes as you create your movie poster. Then, include a brief recap of your process with your final submission (3 - 5 paragraphs). Include a bullet list of the ten (or more) Photoshop skills used in the finished design.
- Save your changes within your .PSD Photoshop file.
- Save a copy of your work as a PNG for use on the web and as a TIFF for printing.
