Download Starter File (right click to download)
Criteria:
1. 0% Open the provided file (starter_file_dig_img.psd). Rename the file your lastname_midterm.psd (ouelllette_midterm.psd)
2. 5% Start a new Path under the Path Tab then using the PEN TOOL draw a path around Darth Vader and save path as "vader" in the PATH tab.
3. 3% Create a Selection from this path and use the selection to create a layer mask for "vader" leaving only Vader visible on that layer.
4. 1% Add a Drop Shadow layer FX to "vader" layer.
5. 3% Create a new layer above "vader" .
Use Brush tool and Layer Blend modes to Colorize Vader's suit purple as it is in the sample image. Legs, arms and chest.
6. 2% On the" desert" layer make a layer mask to hide the sky.
7. 1% Create a bottom layer and add a simple radial gradient from a light yellow in the center ramping to a darker orange. Name layer "radial gradient".
8. 2% Create a layer for the Sun. Name the layer "Sun".
Create a circle selection then add a simple radial gradient from a light yellow in the center ramping to a darker yellow and include an Outer Glow FX.
9. 3% With the Pen Tool Draw a line along the cape and apply text on a line as indicated. "The Force is Strong with This One!"
10. 1% Using "AREA TEXT" put your name in the bottom left corner stacked as indicated.
Hand in PSD file to CANVAS. - Due before next class.
It should look a lot like this including the layer structure.
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