In photoshop, we learned different ways to color and fill with an existing photo. How to use the smudge tool, mixer, and how to use the fill with the lasso tool.

• What was easy?

Using the tools, like fill and smudge, were easy. It did take time however.

• What was challenging?

I had a lot of difficulty using the mixer tool.

• How could your submission be improved?

With practice and a better understanding of how these tools than I can improve the overall quality of the lab.

• How could I improve the assignment for the next class?

Playing with the tools, like mixer, and settings to try and find what works better for me.

• How might you apply your knowledge in future assignments or work scenarios?

Knowing how to color and mix in photoshop can help with any project and help with better understand how to make in photoshop.

The first photo was taken on my iPhone while the second was taken with a real camera. The photo with the phone is basically all the same shade. There’s no contrast of colors. The other photo has color contrast with the lighting. The background is also blurred, showing depth while the first photo doesn’t. In the camera photo you can see the light off of the snow on top, while in the phone photo the snow looks all one color without much distinction.

The first photo is with a phone while the second is with a camera. The first photo is significantly more blurry with less lighting contrast. The lighting in the second picture reflex off the magazine as well as the table. The second picture is also clearer.

The stock images are extremely clear. The also, most likely, have setting differences of lighting and color. My own drawing (can’t draw with right hand) is clear even with the lack of artistic quality.