In this lab I learned how to use the pen tool more effectively. I had already been familiar with using the pen tool in Illustrator, but this lab helped to show me new techniques that I hadn’t known about. I found most of the lab to be easy, but I did find the second last image to be difficult because some of the numbers were out of order. This lab will help me to have better control over the pen tool for future projects.

In this lab, I learned how to generate textures in Photoshop with several different methods. The easiest part of this lab for me was using the gradient tool because I was already familiar with it. The most challenging part of this lab was creating a textured fill with a source image. I was unable to get the pattern to appear seamless so there are divisions around the boarders of where the pattern repeats. I think this submission could be improved by using a source image with a clearer texture.

In this lab, I learned how to use the magnetic lasso tool and the background eraser in Photoshop. The easiest part of this lab for me was using the magnetic lasso tool to isolate an object. The most difficult part of this lab was getting used to using the background eraser and the pen tool. This lab provided me with useful knowledge for future projects because it provided me with multiple methods to make selections in photoshop.

In this lab, I learned how to manipulate the contrast of an image in Photoshop. It was relatively easy to adjust the images using the curves and levels panels. This lab also taught me how to convert an image into CMYK and the differences in color that this change creates.

In this lab the images taken on my phone were much lower resolution than the high-end images from the DSLR camera. Scanning also lowered the quality of the images and made them appear blurry. For the Photoshop image, I decided to make the dimensions 1500 x 1500 pixels with 300 resolution