Hey! So Ive been learning a lot about stock images and the rights to those images..how I can use them, how I can't use them, where I can use them and so on. Sooo, I am going to give you guys a few recourses for finding stock images. Now every website, or "retailer" or owner of these images may have different standards and rules, so ALWAYS make sure you know what your allowed to do with these images before you use them incorrectly and get yourself into trouble. The fine print DOES matter!! : )
Friday, January 20, 2012
PS Recources for textures and brushes
Hey guys today I'm going to give you some quick useful links for FREE textures and brushes to use in PhotoShop. These will definitely come in handy for some cool effects and lots of other things! Hope these are helpful!
Textures & Brushes
Textures & Brushes
- http://www.photoshoptextures.com/
- http://slodive.com/photoshop/photoshop-textures/
- http://www.smashapps.org/2009/07/42-free-photoshop-textures.html
- http://www.psdvault.com/resources/100-vintage-textures-and-photoshop-brushes-to-decorate-your-design/
- http://www.designzzz.com/natural-brushes-textures-for-photoshop/
- http://psd.fanextra.com/articles/32-hand-picked-and-awesome-photoshop-brushes/
- http://www.pixel77.com/useful-photoshop-brushes/
- http://www.fudgegraphics.com/2009/01/sticky-tape-free-hi-res-photoshop-brushes-textures/
- http://fbrushes.com/awesome-fractals/
- http://www.noupe.com/photoshop/50-new-and-free-photoshop-brush-packs.html
Monday, January 9, 2012
Photography: "Rules" of Composition
So the FIRST thing you need to know about photography is, there really are no "rules". It's about perception and telling a story with your image But, there are some guidelines that prove to be quite helpful in making your images more appealing and pleasing to the eye. Lets talk about the guidelines : )
1. The rule of thirds
This is kind of the "Golden Rule" of photography, so when taking your pictures imagine the the field is split into 9 segments by 2 vertical and 2 horizontal lines. The important elements of your image should be placed along these lines or at the points where they intersect. Doing this adds interest to your photo. Placing the focal point directly in the center of your shot can cause your image to look bland or boring, with the use of the Rule of Thirds your image will come to life.
2.Balance
Using the rule of thirds to place the elements to the side can be very effective but at times can cause the image to be imbalanced or heavy on one side when a big open space is left all around. Try balancing your image weight by incorporating some objects of less importance into the image.
3.Leading Lines
The use of lines in your photos can have an important effect on the viewer. Lines can add movement and guide the viewers eye through the photo. There are many types of lines, curvy, straight, horizontal, and these lines can be found in everything you see, using them to add fluidity and design to your image can greatly enhance your composition.
4.Symmetry and Patterns
These can create a very eye catching composition. We can see them everywhere both in nature (naturally) and in situations created specifically with them in mind. How you capture these patterns can be very entertaining to the eye, as well as using conflict with symmetry and breaking apart the patterns.
5.Viewpoint.
This is your perception and where you are seeing from, so before you shoot think about where your viewpoint is and how you want your image to be viewed, Is it from far away, up close, from the front or back or the sides. You can take shots of the same image from more than one viewpoint seeing your images this way can greatly effect the message your photo portrays.
6.Background
This is an important factor. Often not paying enough attention to your background can end up distracting the viewer from the main focus of the image. A good way to avoid this is to be conscious of your surroundings when photographing, take time to feel out your image and using your viewpoint as a crutch to this effect can eliminate distractions. Also an easy way to limit your background distractions is to look for a blank or plain background to keep from distracting from the subject.
7.Depth
This is an important thing to remember, photography is 2-D so choosing your composition correctly is very important. A good way to add depth to your image is to include elements in the foreground, middle and background of the image.
8. Framing
Framing can be done using natural components from your scene such as trees, bridges, walls and such. By placing these things around the edges of your photo you can help emphasize your main subject by isolating it from the outside world. It helps give a more natural point of interest.
9. Cropping
Often when your subject is small it can be lost among all of the other clutter you will see in the background and around your subject. By cropping out the excess, unnecessary imagery you can eliminate the distraction and bring the focus back to the subject.
10. Experimentation
This act has become much easier and conceivable today, now that we are in a digital age, taking multiple shots from different angles and viewpoints is more acceptable due to the fact we can just take as many as we want and then delete the ones we don't see fit without costing us any extra money. Experimentation is one of the most important "rules" to photography because you can never know what exactly will work until you try it. So I say lets experiment!
Again there are no specific "rules" that you NEED to follow in photography, these are simply guidelines that have proven to aid in the messages photographers are trying to send. Bending and breaking these "rules" are 100% ok! Experiment with all of them and let your creativity control you.
1. The rule of thirds
This is kind of the "Golden Rule" of photography, so when taking your pictures imagine the the field is split into 9 segments by 2 vertical and 2 horizontal lines. The important elements of your image should be placed along these lines or at the points where they intersect. Doing this adds interest to your photo. Placing the focal point directly in the center of your shot can cause your image to look bland or boring, with the use of the Rule of Thirds your image will come to life.
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| www.mikeatkinson.net |
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| www.wetcanvas.com |
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| www.digital-photography-school.com |
2.Balance
Using the rule of thirds to place the elements to the side can be very effective but at times can cause the image to be imbalanced or heavy on one side when a big open space is left all around. Try balancing your image weight by incorporating some objects of less importance into the image.
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| www.sebsn.deviantart.com |
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| www.best-camera-or-best-pictures.com |
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| www.digitalweddingforum.com |
3.Leading Lines
The use of lines in your photos can have an important effect on the viewer. Lines can add movement and guide the viewers eye through the photo. There are many types of lines, curvy, straight, horizontal, and these lines can be found in everything you see, using them to add fluidity and design to your image can greatly enhance your composition.
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| www.photo-junkie.com |
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| www.photographyicon.com |
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| www.leetaylorphotography.blogspot.com |
4.Symmetry and Patterns
These can create a very eye catching composition. We can see them everywhere both in nature (naturally) and in situations created specifically with them in mind. How you capture these patterns can be very entertaining to the eye, as well as using conflict with symmetry and breaking apart the patterns.
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| www.craigfergusonimages.com |
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| www.m.tecca.com |
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| www.gapphotos.com |
5.Viewpoint.
This is your perception and where you are seeing from, so before you shoot think about where your viewpoint is and how you want your image to be viewed, Is it from far away, up close, from the front or back or the sides. You can take shots of the same image from more than one viewpoint seeing your images this way can greatly effect the message your photo portrays.
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| www.mapleleafs81.wordpress.com |
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| www.similans.net |
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| www.travel.nationalgeographic.com |
6.Background
This is an important factor. Often not paying enough attention to your background can end up distracting the viewer from the main focus of the image. A good way to avoid this is to be conscious of your surroundings when photographing, take time to feel out your image and using your viewpoint as a crutch to this effect can eliminate distractions. Also an easy way to limit your background distractions is to look for a blank or plain background to keep from distracting from the subject.
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| www.scottkelby.com |
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| www.shoeboxclassics.co.uk |
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| www.photoshoptutorials.ws |
7.Depth
This is an important thing to remember, photography is 2-D so choosing your composition correctly is very important. A good way to add depth to your image is to include elements in the foreground, middle and background of the image.
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| www.isneach.com |
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| www.dpshots.com |
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| www.thomasmayphotography.com |
8. Framing
Framing can be done using natural components from your scene such as trees, bridges, walls and such. By placing these things around the edges of your photo you can help emphasize your main subject by isolating it from the outside world. It helps give a more natural point of interest.
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| www.exposurephotogallery.com |
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| www.artsybook.com |
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| www.casaveneracion.com |
9. Cropping
Often when your subject is small it can be lost among all of the other clutter you will see in the background and around your subject. By cropping out the excess, unnecessary imagery you can eliminate the distraction and bring the focus back to the subject.
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| www.desktoppub.about.com |
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| www.spectrumphotographytips.com |
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| www.photok12.org |
10. Experimentation
This act has become much easier and conceivable today, now that we are in a digital age, taking multiple shots from different angles and viewpoints is more acceptable due to the fact we can just take as many as we want and then delete the ones we don't see fit without costing us any extra money. Experimentation is one of the most important "rules" to photography because you can never know what exactly will work until you try it. So I say lets experiment!
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| www.nemophotography.wordpress.com |
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www.mashable.com |
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| www.sluder.net |
Again there are no specific "rules" that you NEED to follow in photography, these are simply guidelines that have proven to aid in the messages photographers are trying to send. Bending and breaking these "rules" are 100% ok! Experiment with all of them and let your creativity control you.
Friday, March 18, 2011
Flash
Hey guys,
So this week we have been tackling Flash..ughh :)
Unfortunately I have been struggling to even grasp the concept of Flash...so I decided to go find some tutorials and things that might help me out and I am going to share them with you!!
Creativecow.net
So this week we have been tackling Flash..ughh :)
Unfortunately I have been struggling to even grasp the concept of Flash...so I decided to go find some tutorials and things that might help me out and I am going to share them with you!!
Creativecow.net
- Self-writing text
- Animate movie clip as rollover
- Flash Video basics
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Design Blogs.
Here are some links to blogs dealing with design that I found to be interesting.
Check these out, you'll enjoy them.
Check these out, you'll enjoy them.
Awesome portfolio websites
Need inspiration for your portfolio website??
Take a look at these...Awesome!
Alex Buga
Jay Hafling
Digital Mash
Australian graphic designer Rob Morris
Brad Colbow
Kulturbanause
Germany based designer Jonas hellwing
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