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Brushes made in Extended usable in Non-Extended?

Posted: December 30th, 2009 | Filed under: Programming & Design | 1 Comment »




This might sound stupid, because I’ve never actually wondered about this before, but say I have Adobe Photoshop CS3. Someone makes brushes (or some other type of resource) in Adobe Photoshop CS3 Extended. If I download those, will they work, because they have the EXTENDED version? I know they are same version, but I didn’t know if that made a difference.

Thanks in advance :)


What art schools should I consider?

Posted: December 30th, 2009 | Filed under: Higher Education (University +) | 1 Comment »



Even if it’s impractical, I really want to avoid any commercial or digital art. :/ I want to paint. And it seems like most art schools are geared toward the commercial. I go to a good high school and have very good prospects when it comes to applying to colleges in general, if that matters. I live in Georgia, but I like the climate of New England best. Ignore cost; this is just an initial list, and hey, I can dream.

Thanks so much, I really do know nothing about colleges! :D


Can anyone help me with drawing Naruto manga/anime and working photoshop?

Posted: December 29th, 2009 | Filed under: Drawing & Illustration | 2 Comments »




If anyone can help me with drawing Naruto magna/anime, I would greatly appreciate it and can you plz help me on how to work photoshop. I really need some help. If you know any books, websites or tips plz tell me! I need desperate help and I do not know where to begin.

Please leave a comment!!!!


does anyone know of tutorials taht will help me photoshop photos and make skin look smoother?

Posted: December 29th, 2009 | Filed under: Software | 2 Comments »



also, any tips and tricks with lighting? like fading i could use for a senior photos?


What do you think “BIO INTRODUCTION” means on this “Drawing Class” student evaluation form?

Posted: December 29th, 2009 | Filed under: Higher Education (University +) | 2 Comments »




Here’s the form; you don’t have to read the whole thing. It says BIO INTRODUCTION towards the bottom. I don’t know what that means. This is for Butler County Community College.

Drawing
ARTS 102
3 credits – 2 lecture / 2 lab
Instructor:
Debra Shingledecker
E-mail: debra.shingledecker@bc3.edu – preferred
Phone: 724.658.1651
Location:
http://blackboard.bc3.edu (there is no www.)
Students can login a week before classes begin, however, courses are NOT available until
the first day of the semester.
Course Description:
This is a basic drawing course which will introduce the fundamental issues: Principles and
elements of composition and design; use of material; techniques; and use of various traditional
subject matter. A focus will be placed on perception and “seeing” skills so that the individual’s
drawing skills can be gained or current skills improved upon.
Text:
Dodson, Bert. Keys to Drawing. North Lights, F&W Publications: Cincinnati, Ohio,1990.
(ISBN: 0891343377)
Additional Course Materials:
1. Digital camera or scanner.
Further explanation on using these to transmit your drawings is in
COURSE CONTENT
2. Photo software/ You may already have this on your computer:
Free software downloads:
Picasa:
http://picasa.google.com/
HP Photo Software:
http://www.hp.com/united-states/consumer/digital_photography/free/software/index.html
3. Drawing pads (2):
* 9” X 12” sketch book
* Drawing pad contingent on how you will be transmitting drawings. See below:
I recommend that you determine the size of paper that you use for your drawing
by the means that you will be transmitting your drawing.
* If you are using a Digital Camera, I suggest that you use 16” X 20” or 18” X 24”
Drawing Paper.
* If you are using a Scanner, I suggest that you use a size of paper that is closest to your
scanner bed. If you are proficient with Photoshop go ahead and use whatever size you
prefer and you can past it together.
4. Compressed Charcoal stick
5. Pink Pearl Eraser or white eraser
6. Blending sticks
7. Fixative (hairspray)
8. Ebony Pencil (6 B) (pick up about 3 of these).
If you have pencils of various hardness you can use the set (ie. HB, 2B, 4B, 6B, 2H, 4 H
etc. / B refers to the soft leads/ H refers to the hard leads.).
9. A good pencil sharpener
10. Straight edge/ruler
Page 2
Chat sessions: (These require students to be online at a specific time)
None.
On-campus sessions:
Tuesday, August 26 @ 8-9:30pm / Lab #1: Transferring images of your Drawings through
the internet; Introduction to Perceptual Skills
Tuesday, September 23 @ 8-9:30pm / Lab #2: Value; Technique- Use of varied artistic
media and tools; Rendering effective Texture; Midterm Sketchbook submission
Tuesday, October 21 @ 8-9:30pm / Lab #3: Improving Compositions; Using Perspective
Tuesday, November 25 @ 8-9:30pm / Lab #4: Drawing Figures and Faces
Tuesday, December 9 @ 8-9:30pm / Lab #5: Final Critique/ Final Sketchbook submission
Internet Student Resources:
Before classes begin, go to BC3 Distance Education – www.bc3.edu/onlinelearning for the
System check – check your computer equipment and Internet connection
Technical skill check – check your ability level
Personality test – check your chance of success
Orientation schedule – all NEW Internet students MUST attend an orientation session.
Objectives:
The student will learn:
To develop a strong understanding and application of the principles of composition and
design.
To develop and demonstrate strong perceptual, compositional, problem solving and critical
thinking skills.
To develop and demonstrate a command of the fundamental elements of drawing: line, shape,
gesture, value, and spatial relationships.
To demonstrate proven craftsmanship using various drawing material.
To develop proficient use of required technology and software.
Course Mechanics/Schedule:
See information in course when available.
Student Evaluation:
* BIO INTRODUCTION (15 points)
* SKETCHBOOK ASSIGNMENTS (Total= 50 points: Midterm Check /25; Final Check /25)
* 3 EXERCISES (Total 60 points/ 20 points each)
* 7 MASTER DRAWINGS/ASSIGNMENTS (Total= 525 points / 75 points each/20 % is based
on critiques)
* EFFORT AND ATTENDANCE at On-campus Sessions (10% OF GRADE)
EFFORT is a vital component of this class! “Practice makes perfect”


Is using a photoshop tutorial has a help cheating?

Posted: December 28th, 2009 | Filed under: Photoshop Tutorials | 4 Comments »



Basically, I’ve been using photoshop for nearly 5 years, I do create my own stuff.
But lately I have been following these internet tutorials that help you create things on photoshop…Would that be cheating or stealing someone elses work? I am really worried that I’ll lose my creativity that way, and that my works lose their originality…:(

can anyone help please.
Thank you


Best web resources?

Posted: December 27th, 2009 | Filed under: Software | 3 Comments »



Hi folks, what are your favourite web links for info, research and reviews etc… ?
Photography?
Lighting?
Photoshop / post production?
Printing?
Computer systems: set-up, troubleshooting, maintenance?
Software?
Equipment, scanners, printers cameras?
Ergonomics?
Reviews?
… anything digital photography related!

Can you star this one please contacts, thanks!
… oddly I know Google, Yahoo etc. – I’m asking for YOUR favourites please… :)


How can I take a fake ghost picture?

Posted: December 27th, 2009 | Filed under: Photography | 4 Comments »



Just looking for ideas.
Me and a friends are planning on playing a little trick on our friend who’s sort of scared of ghosts, to get her back for a trick she played on us.
We don’t have access t photoshop or anything like that right now, so what can we do?

Anything that wouldn’t be too obvious to her when she saw the picture would be perfect.


What can I do to bring in 300.00 + a month, working from home?

Posted: December 27th, 2009 | Filed under: Small Business | 6 Comments »



I am a stay-at-home mom to 3 young kids. My husband and I are finally getting a bigger house, but rent is 400.00 more than we are currently paying, plus higher heating bills for a larger home. I need ideas that I can do from home to earn extra money.
1. Low start up costs
2. No glue guns or paint, I am not crafty
3. It must be legal
4. practical with children underfoot.

I do have a computer, internet, printer, fax, scanner, phone, DSLR digital camera, transportation etc.

I am considering childcare for kids from one family, but the taxes with childcare are a pain I would like to avoid. I have done childcare before, I am quite qualified especially as a mom to three.

Any ideas?
I am not looking for “get rich quick” scams in the form or 10,000 websites to scam me, I can find that on my own.
Of all the links posted so far, very few are actually helpfull. I don’t want to work for a foreign company that has no upstanding record in the USA.
I want a legetimate IDEA or plan to make money on my own, not a scam!

Thank you to those who recognized this as my question :)


How to make long hair in photoshop?

Posted: December 27th, 2009 | Filed under: Software | 2 Comments »



I have a moderate amount of experience in photoshop, but i’ve never learned how to create realistic looking hair. I want to take a picture of someone and give them long “elvis hair”. How would i do this? The person I’m editing has short, smooth hair, so i can’t simply clone stamp more hair on. It needs to look bushy and long. Any tips?