8. 3D Desktop

 

 

 

This is the ultimate challenge. It will take dedication, concentration, time and attention to detail to complete.

It is not for the faint hearted. Only the bravest need to undertake this challenge and its probably best completed at home.

The Rewards?

These are many and only earned by a dedicated few!

• Elevation to Design Ninja Warrior Status.
• The admiration and respect of your peers and teachers.
• A stunning desktop background for you own computer.
• Inclusion into the Johnstone High School Design Hall of Fame!

 

 

Movie: How to create Shiny Text effect.

The videos shows you how to use:- The Cloning Function The Fill tool with Gradient Fill The Import Function to incorporate images into your desktop picture. Use Mask function to fill outline paths with 'clipped' images. Use layers to organise your work, Apply a range of filters.

 

 

What you have to do!

1. Repeat to your self
   
   "I am a Design Ninja Warrior! I am only limited by my Imagination, Not My Skills"
   
   
2. Create a desktop similar to the one above by:-
3. Watching the video series to reproduce the same steps and sequence in building your desktop wallpaper.
4. Use Search Engines to find suitable images to use or click on the download links to use the same ones..
5. Save your file.
6. Submit it to your teacher and join the hall of fame.

 

Mark Off Exercise 8 in your Progress Grids

 

 

What you should be able to do now!

• Use the Fill tool with Gradient fills.

• Import images to use as part of the background.

• Use the Pen tool to outline text and;

• Use Masks to fill outlines with an image clippings.

• Use layers to organise your work and to separate out your effects.

• Use Flatten Layers to reduce file size

• Use the Cloning command to reproduce objects exactly.

• Produce 3D images by applying the effects of:

  • Inset Bevel

  • Drop Shadow

  • Motion Blur

 

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