Digital processes: using digital media to manipulate an image
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use use filters, effects, and the lasso tool in digital editing software to manipulate images.
Key learning points
- There are different types of photo editing software.
- Most photo editing software has a toolbar where you can find the tools you need.
- You can use the lasso tool to select areas of an image.
- Creating a selection allows you to selectively edit part of an image.
Keywords
Effects - changes you can add to an image to create a certain look or style, like making it black and white or adding contrast
Editing - changing or improving an image using software to adjust things like colour, brightness, or composition
Tool - a feature in the software that lets you do a specific job, such as selecting part of an image, drawing, or adding text
Common misconception
Photo editing is always obvious or “fake”.
In reality, edits can be extremely subtle and still have a significant impact on the final image.
Teacher tip
Use Select > Inverse in the top menu when you want to edit the opposite area of your current selection, particularly useful for background edits.
Equipment
Editing software.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words and definitions.
a room for developing photographs, in which normal light is excluded
used to project an image from a negative onto light-sensitive paper
act of allowing light to reach photographic paper during printing
Q2.The process of combining exposed prints with chemicals to produce an image is to ...
Q3.When in the darkroom, what must you do to make sure everyone’s work is a success?
Q4.Developer, stop and fix are the ...
Q5.Test strips are used to determine how long you should expose your photographic paper when taking your photographs.
Q6.An enlarger is made up of ...
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