Eclectic Academy May 2007 semester

[hukari]

Okay, class is starting! Who's on? I am taking Pizzazz!

Hop on the bandwagon!

[kimh]

I was thinking I'm in for 'Pizzazz' but haven't even signed up yet.
Is the first class posted yet or is it next Sunday?
Kimh

[hukari]

It's already up, Kim! Get registered, QUICK!:eek:

[kimh]

Yikes!!!:eek:
Will look into it!
Must decide if I can fit it in with all of the family issues I have going on right now.
Kimh

[CalamityJanet]

Hi Reka,

I just signed up! But I haven't received the email with the password, so I can't get in yet.:( I decided it just wouldn't feel like Sunday AM without sitting in front of the printer with a good cup of coffee, listening to the Sunday AM acoustic music show on the radio.

Looking forward to it!

[msbrad]

got into the pizzazz class etc using the following method.
Micki's e-mail linked works-Sara's link part did not.I had to work around last class too.

But, on Sara's e-mail:
right click the first link and copy shortcut. Then paste it into the address bar of the "blue e" (as my students call it at school, or e-blue the hispanic children) and press the green go.

for the 2nd link in her e-mail (to say welcome I'm in etc)...same as above, but...once pasted, delete the letters that don't belong. Have it end with .com

Hope this helps.
m

[CalamityJanet]

Good morning, Michelle!

I haven't received my email from Sara yet, so I don't have a password. How dare she not respond immediately when someone signs up at 6am on Sunday morning on the first day of class!:p :D When I do get it I'll follow your directions. Thanks! See you in class...

[msbrad]

You don't think she was sleeping or something, do you???:eek:
m

[nkeevers]

I'm all signed for Pizzazz and ready to print our this week's lesson. Glad to see there are quite a few of us on board for this trip!

Kim, hope you sign up in spite of your "home" issues! It'll take your mind of them perhaps? BTW, you would have loved dinner the other night! Had a few for you! How did yours turn out?

[kimh]

Well I did not get to the computer 'til this AM and Eclectic said last day to sign up was yest. I tried anyway and they took my $$$ so I will see what happens.

Norma-glad dinner was fun. Thought of y'all. Wish I could have joined you. Mine was okay.
Should we plan a time/date for our sunset safari? Remember...weekdays and not crowded for me...should I expect everyone to adjust to my schedule?:p
kimh

[nkeevers]

I can adjust to your scheduled no problem. Long as I have a date where I can have Tim clear his work schedule. Sounds like fun. Will have to practice my night picture-taking techniques.

Glad you joined the class! At least I'll have help from all of you when I get stumped!:D

[msbrad]

Yea ! Kim, glad you signed up for Pizzazz. I would write back to Micki and possibly Sara and beg if needed! Need another note for admission???
I brought my lesson to read today.

I'm adjustable on the date for the sunset safari too. Are you referring to the BG safari?, or the Tarpon Beach Sunset one, or both.:D Weekdays work for me, less crowds. Were y'all able to upgrade your pass to BG and turn it into the Florida Fun card?

Wish y'all could have joined us at dinner too. It was fun. Little place great food.

m

[nkeevers]

Well, that was easy reading! I finished with Assignment 1. Don't love assignment 4 because I think the smoke effect looks awful! I'll have to play with that one when I get to it. And we have to experiment and make our own effect? That'll be fun!

[CalamityJanet]

Hi Norma,

This has been a pretty easy week. I'm suffering from an intestinal bug of some sort so had an excuse to just lay on the sofa all day with the laptop, getting the homework done. The smoke is fun when you find the right photo.
Here's mine:

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/19q45BDw4vc4kN9WHScTkwgq7tHzr_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=19q45BDw4vc4kN9WHScTkwgq7tHzr)

I was looking at someone else's homework and noticed that she used filters that aren't under the "Artistic" tab. Did I misunderstand the instructions? I've been using just the artistic filters. How did you interpret it?

BTW, did you ever get your organizer to work properly again?

[nkeevers]

Yes, I did get my organizer to work properly again thank you! I think it had something to do with Michelle's numbered pictures which I was importing and mine! For the life of me, now I can't think how I solved the problem but it's fine.:eek:

You're smoke looks great! Did you do something other than what Sara does? Because mine looks like crap!

Who's homework? I thought we were just using the artistic too! I'll have to go check now!

[CalamityJanet]

Norma, I didn't think the smoke was thin enough, so I duplicated the background and did the selection, feathered it 40 px, did the clouds and then reduced the layer opacity to 70%. I think that it takes away some of the fakiness when you can see the tree limbs through the smoke.

[kimh]

Hi guys,
got my confirmation but no password yet. Will work on that in AM. Had a stressfull 3 days of work. Just got home after visiting w/my mom after work so I'm dragging!
Kimh

[CalamityJanet]

Hi Kimh,

So glad you're joining us! Week 1 is pretty quick and easy so losing the first two days shouldn't matter. I'll send you a PM...

[msbrad]

Janet- your smoke looks great. And I love the subject you chose! I've thought of my subject, just not that cool.
I've only gotten as far as 'reading' it. Maybe tomorrow......It does seem do-able.
Kim, if you do not get your password soon-use mine, and print your pages, then you won't be behind. Glad you are in! Hope the rest of the week goes easier for you.
Norma- I agree, I thought those were the filters I read about too.:eek:

Has anyone heard from Colleen?
Later,
m

[peaches]

Oops, that might of been me I used a crosshatched brush filter on one of mine.
suzi

[msbrad]

Suzi - good for you. If you found another filter to add something you like, go for it. I think the bottom line of these courses is to just learn the ins and outs of this program, and apply it. I certainly strayed in the other 2 courses I took, as needed.
m

[kimh]

Michelle, I was wondering about Colleen too:confused:
kimh

[nkeevers]

Okay, anyone having this problem?

Easy Granite - Sara says to make a new image, etc., etc., and she says to add noise at 35%, gaussian, monochromatic. Well, my monochromatic can't be clicked (it's grayed out)!

[nkeevers]

Tried it another way (not sure if it's right though). I went back and did it in RGB, did the filter and then went to mode and changed back to grayscale.

[nkeevers]

I finished all my homework!! Now the hard part...getting them all uploaded! I got 15 pictures! I joined Webshots so let's see how good it is.

[msbrad]

YOU"RE DONE too !!!!:eek:
I thnk I have 3, maybe 4 finished.
Let me know if you need help with web shots. I'm home.
I wouldn't do all 15 at once on the upload. You can do a few at a time, then add more into the same album.
m

[nkeevers]

YOU"RE DONE too !!!!:eek:
I thnk I have 3, maybe 4 finished.
Let me know if you need help with web shots. I'm home.
I wouldn't do all 15 at once on the upload. You can do a few at a time, then add more into the same album.
m

Had no problem uploading to Webshots - did all 15 at once. For anyone who wants to do a looksie or critique, here's the link:

http://entertainment.webshots.com/album/558971868NztdiT

[nkeevers]

Hi Norma,

This has been a pretty easy week. I'm suffering from an intestinal bug of some sort so had an excuse to just lay on the sofa all day with the laptop, getting the homework done. The smoke is fun when you find the right photo.
Here's mine:

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/19q45BDw4vc4kN9WHScTkwgq7tHzr_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=19q45BDw4vc4kN9WHScTkwgq7tHzr)

I was looking at someone else's homework and noticed that she used filters that aren't under the "Artistic" tab. Did I misunderstand the instructions? I've been using just the artistic filters. How did you interpret it?

BTW, did you ever get your organizer to work properly again?

Janet, I must have done something wrong because my smoke still doesn't look as nice as yours! (you'll see on the site).

[msbrad]

I'm not looking yet. Hoping to finish mine. Not up to smoke yet either.
I do kinda like what I've come up with, though.
glad web shots worked out for you this morning.
m

[kimh]

I'm checking out posts at the same time as starting to look at the lesson.
I emailed the 'registrar' and felt 'scolded' (a little) for signing up late. Was promised a PW in 'a few hours' as late comers had to be put in 'manually'.
Woops:o
Glad I'm in though!:p
Kimh

[nkeevers]

Kim, glad to hear you're in!!! Now get your butt in gear!:eek: :eek:

Michelle, Webshots is so much better than what I was using before! So much more user friendly. I used to belong to Smug Mug but my sub lapsed and my relatives liked me sending pictures in e-mail rather than them having to go online. Go figure...

[CalamityJanet]

Norma, I just looked at all your homework, and you've done a great job! The poster edges on the hydrangeas is very pretty. I never thought of using it on a close-up of flowers...I'll have to try it. Your smoke does look great! I think it just doesn't look very transparent because of the water behind it, but it looks pretty realistic. And I love the Paint Daubs painting! I tried using that filter, but didn't get such good results. I'm done, but since it's early I may go back and try some different things for the paintings. I think I need to lower the resolution of my photos because some of the effects are barely visible unless you zoom way in.

[nkeevers]

Janet, thanks for the praise! I've been working non-stop for 2 days to get it done since I have things to do around the house. I thought I'd give the poster edges a try on the flowers not knowing if it would look good or not. Not bad though! You think my smoke looks good? I like the transparency of yours better but it wouldn't go transparent! Let me know when you upload yours so I can take a peek and see some great work!

By the way, I loved your "Evening Mist" picture in your gallery! How did you do that??

[CalamityJanet]

Norma, "Evening Mist" was one of those shots that you almost trash, but keep thinking there must be a way to fix it, so you don't. It was taken with my P&S camera on auto and because of the low light the ISO went too high and it was really noisy. When someone posted the Orton effect instructions I tried it and it teurned out really well! The mist was really there that evening, not an added effect. Glad you like it!

[nkeevers]

That is a really beautiful picture! You sure did find a way to make it look great! I'll have to try that Orton effect. Haven't yet.

[kimh]

Wow!! The evening mist is really awesome Janet!!
Must get to the HW:o
Kimh

[msbrad]

Just posted my hw over in EA.
Unfortunately I do not have all the numbers recorded for the exercises.
In my usual trying to do 2 things at once, I wrote overtop of some of them onthe notepad.
Hope everyone is getting theirs done.
m

[kimh]

I'm about done but no PW yet. Will give it 'til Sat.
I won't peek at y'alls as I will panic as usual. You guys are way ahead of me:o but I'll hang in there:)
Kimh

[nkeevers]

I'm about done but no PW yet. Will give it 'til Sat.
I won't peek at y'alls as I will panic as usual. You guys are way ahead of me:o but I'll hang in there:)
Kimh

Oh, go ahead and peek! You definitely won't panic cause I don't think some of mine are that great! I'm sure you will do a wonderful job!

[msbrad]

Go and peek Kim, you've done the work.
and if needed, post it up through mine and say in the title
that it is you're work. Tell them you have "permission:p " since you do not have a PW. I could make another note:D
Maybe that will speed things up for you.
m

[kimh]

Thanks Michelle:D I knew I could count on you!
I'll finish mine up later then I'll peek!
Oh Norma....I did peek at yours when it was posted here:p
It was great!!! At the time I hadn't seen the lesson so wasn't sure what I was looking at.
Kimh

[nkeevers]

Kim, LOL! That's why they looked so great...because you didn't know what you were looking for.:D

[CalamityJanet]

Just posted my hw over in EA.
Unfortunately I do not have all the numbers recorded for the exercises.
In my usual trying to do 2 things at once, I wrote overtop of some of them onthe notepad.
Hope everyone is getting theirs done.
m

Michelle, I just checked out your homework...great job! The Rainforest Cafe is a perfect image for the poster edges. And your barn painting is beautiful. I think you have a real knack for painting with filters! Your smoke is very smokey, not fakey! Are you sure it was Christmas? Looks like a summertime cookout to me. I guess that's the difference between Virginia and Florida.

[msbrad]

Thanks Janet,
Oh yes, that was this past Christmas (06). Had horrible stormy weather! Bill did manage to get one turkey fried and one smoked (eventually) before people came over. Good thing or I would have had to cook!:eek:
The barn is in WV.
m

[nkeevers]

Hey Michelle, checked out your homework...it all looks great! How did you get that transparent smoke. Like I was telling Janet, for some reason I couldn't get it transparent.:eek: And now I know which effect I was missing; radial blur/smart blur.

[CalamityJanet]

Hey , Norma! I just saw this in your gallery. Congratulations on the absolutely gorgeous new home! And I love the effect you applied to the photo.

http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/gallery/view_img.php?id=20291

[msbrad]

Norma, That looks great! I love the poster edge effect on your new home.
m

[nkeevers]

Thanks guys! Thought I would try it on my house. I'm keep going back to tweak it a bit more.

Michelle, added a radial blur to my lesson. Guess that'll be enough. Forgot one of those.

[kimh]

You guys are freaking me out.......think I forgot a blur or two also!
Norma...love your new home and the effect you used on it. Oh your gallery....a whole new look, its great. (But it was before.)
Michelle....I'm scared to look at your homework:o I may not want to post mine.
Kimh

[elementarymydear]

Reka, I've seen this class posted in the forum for awhile now, and I was wondering what it is all about, plus where do you take it? I assume it's an online class.

Becky

[msbrad]

Becky, the classes are from eclectic academy
http://www.eclecticacademy.com/curriculum.htm
Several from here have taken (and are) from there. I've learned a lot
and had fun too especially with our random threads we get going.
Do consider joining us.

Norma, regarding the smoke...actually plenty of it around today!!!! I didn't use the default black/white with the clouds. I selected a gray/white. then kept re-doing the filter until, I liked where the whiter parts were. Then ctrl +j the level and messed with opacity.
Kim, post your homework. How is the smoke by you?
The 5th grade field trip has been cancelled to BG today, and no outdoor activiites at school.
Later
m

[nkeevers]

I used gray but darker and I guess I didn't re-do the filter enough times. Think I'll have to try it again now.

The air is awful around here...I hate opening the door to go out because the smell comes in and I haven't been outside for any length of time.

[msbrad]

Everyone ready for week 2??
m

[CalamityJanet]

I'm ready...in fact I already tried some of the exercises yesterday. I ran into a quesstion with the pen & ink thing. The first step involves using "equalize" which is a photoshop feature, not Elements. Does anybody know what the equivalent would be in Elements? I tried a few images without doing that step and it seems the "find edges" doesn't end up looking like it should. Maybe later I'll ask Sara....after I get my yard work done.:mad:

[peaches]

Janet, it is under filters-adjustments. I had to ask Sara yesterday.
suzi

[nkeevers]

Printed mine out but haven't had a chance to read anything yet this week. I'll remember the equalize thing...thanks Suzi for letting us know. Looks fairly easy this week I hope!

[msbrad]

Thanks Suzi,
I've only read as far as p. 22. Shall start working on it this afternoon or tomorrow.
m

[CalamityJanet]

Thanks, Suzi!

I'll go try again, now that I know where to look.

[nkeevers]

Okay, has anyone worked on anything yet. I'm asking because I did the sprayed strokes with the tree (boy, it was small!) and used her settings and why do I get some black outlines at the edges of the leaves?? If I make the setting smaller, then I get no detail and if I go higher, then the black is more pronounced.

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1f44tqw4eUa79ShGVza0RPAKa15Tb51_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1f44tqw4eUa79ShGVza0RPAKa15Tb51)

Has anyone gotten the same?

[kimh]

Thanks for the 'heads up' on week 2 guys.
NOT to get behind, though having one more exercise for week one I am going to post my hw for week one anyway. Have not done so yet but here it is:
http://khathy.photosite.com/Album20/
Kimh

[msbrad]

Looks great Kim. And I LOVE the smokin' jeep:D too cool!

I'll start my week 2 in the morning (Tuesday:D ). I'e read through, and I'm confused in several places. maybe it will make more sense, when I am actually doing it.
Later
m

[nkeevers]

You did great! Like Michelle said, liked the jeep!

[msbrad]

On the shear thingy.
p. 16 where it says to click on the "layer name" , don't
click on the layet thumbnail~ then select inverse will work, and so will the delete.
the edit transform part is really: image> rotate> flip layer, and then ctrl +t
m

[CalamityJanet]

Seems like we're all doing homework today!

Michelle, I may need to add a new category to your "excuse" form. "My iMac ate my homework!" I spent forever doing a painting with the sprayed strokes filter and when I saved it I couldn't find it. Now I've found it, but I'm not sure how to resave it so I can get it uploaded to Smugmug. Since it's a Mac thing I've gone to the forum for help. Thanks for the tip on the shear lesson. I must have just done it the right way by instinct because I didn't even notice the error. On the dollar bill thing I found that if you feather your selections for the creases you get a more subtle crease when you do the burn tool.

Kim, your homework looks great! I love the spin blurred daisy! And the smokey jeep is great. But the best is the ornamental cabbage...it's absolutely gorgeous! I'd be putting that one one the wall if it was mine.

Norma, I didn't try anything on the tree. I just started experimenting with my own photos. Maybe we're all going to finish early this week?

[nkeevers]

Yeah, I ended up using my own photo too!

[msbrad]

Well I've done some trees, and spalatter and stoke ,and then 50 dollar bill, (like that one)
but haven't liked too much on
my own pictures of the other choices. Trying real hard to use the cross hatch part, so far don't like it. Open to suggestions.
m

[CalamityJanet]

I'm kind of stuck, too, Michelle. I can't find any of my photos that will work with the motion blur. You'd think with 3 dogs here that I'd have at least one shot of dogs in motion. Well, I do but the dogs are always the blurry part, so that won't work.:( I didn't do a crosshatch. I just did a spatter and sprayed strokes because I thought that's all we're supposed to post from the brush strokes? I really like the pen and ink effect. I might do more than one of those. I thought I'd be done tonight but the motion blur is holding me back.

[msbrad]

Were we supposed to do motion blur? Guess I miss read that. well, I might have a something for that one....(maybe), Oh gee, back to the drawing (and thinking board).
m

[CalamityJanet]

Michelle, I bet you've got plenty of motion potential from your day at Busch Gardens with Kim and Norma? A certain roller coaster shot comes to mind.;)

[msbrad]

OHHHHH, great idea!!! thank you... I think I maybe know of one now.:D
m

[nkeevers]

I'm having lots of problems with the motion blur. You need to do a workaround because it's for PS and it's not working for me. Or, I'm just not understanding the instructions! I'll try again today. All done except for that one!

I thought of the roller coaster too! I don't have any motion pictures other than those. I'll have to check again.

[msbrad]

I'll do motion this afternoon, and see if I can work something out.
Now, if you figure it out, let me know so I don't have to think too hard.
I have that picture Norma, in a series of the water whoosh!!!,
and also some of the steep drop down from another day there.
Happy to send your way later if you want.
m

[hukari]

You guys are so far ahead of me! I still have to post my Week 1 homework and haven't even started on my Week 2 homework!!!:(:mad:
And Friday I got sent 16 documents to translate (for day before yesterday - this company is always behind and want me to catch up for them!) so there went my weekend for working on Pizzazz! And today they sent me another 14, so that may take me all week!!!:mad::twisted:

[msbrad]

Reka,
I'm not near ready to post my week 2 yet. But keep in mind we'll help you get through, and I can always write you a note:p
How cool to do the translating, wish I had the ability to do that for "real" ( I can muddle, and get by at a lower percentage).
and on that line....if I ever re-find in the heritage box, a paper my dad has ...I may need help with it!
m

[hukari]

Ooooo, wow! I have never had anyone do my homework for me!!:twisted:

Translating is the money to support my many habits, but 30 b-o-r-i-n-g documents all at once is more than I can stomach!:eek: This time it is pesticides, fertilizers, machinery......................................... ...

Oh, well, at least it gives me an excuse to take a break once in a while and check on you guys to make sure you are all behaving yourselves!:D

[nkeevers]

You guys are so far ahead of me! I still have to post my Week 1 homework and haven't even started on my Week 2 homework!!!:(:mad:
And Friday I got sent 16 documents to translate (for day before yesterday - this company is always behind and want me to catch up for them!) so there went my weekend for working on Pizzazz! And today they sent me another 14, so that may take me all week!!!:mad::twisted:


Isn't that the way these companies work!! They expect you to pull the rabbit out of the hat! Good luck! And I'm sure you'll get to your homework soon. Better late than never I say!

[msbrad]

Reka, relax!!! I meant we would help explain any confusions to help quicken things up. And...I have plenty of tardy notes too.:D

How's this for the motion on canoeboy??

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1tvKGSh2HQTfe1Ua9F5gkWu9n05mw_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1tvKGSh2HQTfe1Ua9F5gkWu9n05mw)

m

[hukari]

Michelle, looks great!

Guys, I am about ready to cry! I finished one of my translations, got dinner ready, read to my daughter before bed and sat down with the lone goal of posting my homework. It has taken me 45 minutes!!! I set up all the links and captions for all 14 images, clicked on upload, and it hung up on the second image! Okay, I thought, we'll try again. It hung up again!!:twisted:http://bestsmileys.com/angry1/8.gif So I had to do each of the 14 separately. http://bestsmileys.com/angry1/15.gif At this point I could have done the smoke thing with it coming out of my ears without any photoshopping!

So now it is quarter past ten and I am going for a walk with the dog and then to bed.

Good night!

[nkeevers]

Reka, that's awful! What site are you using that's taking that long??? I'd be angry as all heck too! Try again tomorrow when you've calmed down! Things will look brighter maybe!:D Don't feel bad...I'm ready to quit on that motion thing myself! But then I saw Michelle's and figured I'd give it a try again. She'll have to give me a few pointers.

[msbrad]

Norma-wrote back again via e-mail.
m

[msbrad]

Do y'all think this will do for motion??

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1bxMhNau0rtwHNC1ciyNVGpSnURG60_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1bxMhNau0rtwHNC1ciyNVGpSnURG60)
Let me know.
m

[hukari]

Reka, that's awful! What site are you using that's taking that long??? I'd be angry as all heck too! Try again tomorrow when you've calmed down! Things will look brighter maybe!:D Don't feel bad...I'm ready to quit on that motion thing myself! But then I saw Michelle's and figured I'd give it a try again. She'll have to give me a few pointers.

Good morning!

Thanks, Norma. It's Photobucket. I don't know why it won't me upload more than one image at a time like it should. It always crashes on the second image. I tried it day before yesterday too and it wouldn't work. But they are all posted now, although like I said, I had to do them all one by one. My link is on the message board.

And I haven't even READ the second lesson yet.:o:mad::eek:

[msbrad]

Morning Reka,
I've never used photobucket. Has it always behaved that way?
I'm using webshots, and so far...its worked pretty good.
m

[kimh]

Hi guys,
I've been away from here for a little bit. Kayak trip yesterday. Juniper Run near Ocala. That is always a fun day......once you get past the rangers as they have been known to check coolers. "NO ALCOHOL". Technically no disposable containers either. I had to strategically place my CL in the bottom of the coolers. Of course must be small coolers to fit on Kayaks. Want to get a few pics posted.
Been working on the HW this AM.
Michelle, Norma, Janet----thanks for your comments on my week one hw.
Reka-don't worry we'll get you through the hw. It's only week 2. This group were life savers for me last 2 classes as I was stressed and away w/my mom sick.
Michelle-great job on the 'blur'. Good roller coaster and canoe guy.
Norma-are you getting the blur thing yet?
Will talk to y'all later. Hope your week is going okay. I'm a little 'sluggish' after trip yest:o
Kimh

[nkeevers]

Do y'all think this will do for motion??

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1bxMhNau0rtwHNC1ciyNVGpSnURG60_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1bxMhNau0rtwHNC1ciyNVGpSnURG60)
Let me know.
m

As sh..., that looks great! Mine looks like crap! I need to start over again.

[nkeevers]

Here's my latest try and I don't like it! What am I doing wrong? Probably wrong type of picture. I'm going to try it on something else. Michelle's looks great!

Kim, had sent you a pm before I read this thread! Sorry.

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1a7ESakaiAIREdVCy1g41UKC83jbZ1_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1a7ESakaiAIREdVCy1g41UKC83jbZ1)

[kimh]

Norma, I think I'm going to try it on a bird picture I have. Maybe that will work:confused:

Here are a few (more than you probably want to see:rolleyes:) of my pics from yesterday. Just wanted to show how beautiful it is.
BTW Michelle-you'd have to pee in the woods:eek:
Kimh
http://khathy.photosite.com/Album17/

[nkeevers]

Oops, I forgot a step! Here it is again.

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1GGWwR7Dz7kUmpKyRQZRgBpyi0N_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1GGWwR7Dz7kUmpKyRQZRgBpyi0N)

[msbrad]

Kim- glad to see you survived nature and the gators didn't get you.:D
Your pictures from yesterday are great. Beautiful area there.
Geez... pee in the woods!!!!!...(I tried that once, and I was young -then)
don't think I'd make it too well out there now... Are you sure there wasn't a Hilton, nearby!:p

Norma, motion is coming along. One thing maybe...change the angle of the motion because Shamu is going from up to down and not angled. Maybe that makes a difference (?). Hope the work around helped some.
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[nkeevers]

Let me go back again. I can't tell which direction the angle is going in for some reason. Must be my eyes. Here's another try with the roller coaster and I don't like that either. I'm giving up soon!

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1OiKWvP0U1ktSrd1x1YMAGo3rAsLI_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1OiKWvP0U1ktSrd1x1YMAGo3rAsLI)

[kimh]

I think the motion blur thing is way over rated.
Tried a couple and think they looked better before:o
http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1YNTSlC2s2qfyZDxgfP3iGXRz73D5h_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1YNTSlC2s2qfyZDxgfP3iGXRz73D5h)
http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1gkj7YOdu3GuKJHLSnniqcQAaQmBf_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1gkj7YOdu3GuKJHLSnniqcQAaQmBf)
I'm going to try one more:rolleyes:
kimh

[kimh]

I am having a lot of trouble getting the "Fast and Easy:rolleyes: Pen and ink Effect" to come out looking right. Anyone else?
Kimh

[msbrad]

I've done one of my own pen and ink thing + the example. I'll post it when I get home. I think it came out fine. I like it. It is of the falling down pier in Cedar Key. going to try it on some other pictures this afternoon too.
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[kimh]

Finally came up with this.
http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1Ir4Z2gklZ2CV5GDATQ4rXXGBWD1X_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1Ir4Z2gklZ2CV5GDATQ4rXXGBWD1X)
Kimh

[nkeevers]

Kim, I think it looks good! I did a couple of my own and posted with my lesson. Your motions look great! I had a lot of problem and finally said forget it. I did one but didn't like it much! We'll see what Sara says.

[msbrad]

I think it looks great Kim. I'm not sure how much color to leave in the picture (opacity). May turn in a variety of them. Maybe Sara will say which one I got right.
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[kimh]

Norma, I'm going to try one more 'motion' then I'll post.
Hey --Your new house made IOW gallery! I know I'm late seeing it:) Congratulations.
Kimh

[nkeevers]

Thanks Kim! I was really surprised that's for sure!

Well, I'm done the homework. Love the pen and ink technique..hate the motion blur!

Here's mine.

http://entertainment.webshots.com/album/559071263EOMsMH?vhost=entertainment

[msbrad]

I just posted my stuff over at EA. It took me forever today to get organized to get the stuff there. Guess I shouldn't try that and the phone at the same time. I hope its right.
Here it all is:
http://good-times.webshots.com/album/559095187JcVAfC
Going back over to EA to view everyones stuff.
later
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[kimh]

I think mine looks too washed out or something. What do ya'll think. Lowering the opacity and 'overlay' made it worse.
Going to check out y'alls hw.
Kimh

[kimh]

Michelle, your hw looks great. I just don't see a big effect w/ the pen and ink. Maybe I expect something a little more drastic:confused:
Your spatter roses look awesome and the crosshatch is very cool looking.
Kimh

[kimh]

Norma, I took note of the 'pen and ink' settings you used on that image in the hw. That is my favorite I think.
Kimh

[msbrad]

I may re=do the pen/ink. I need different setting from one of you, please
don't really think it looks like much. I did do my own creation.;) but it s not the directions and that I like. post later

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[kimh]

Norma used s. length 10
lt/dk 37
Opacity 40%............right Norma?
Will try to check in later today.
Kimh

[msbrad]

thank you,
I'll try again.
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[nkeevers]

Reka, I LOVED YOUR LESSON 2!! Simply awesome! The flag in the water was great! And your motion was perfect. Gee, how the heck did you do that? I struggled! And your pen and inks are great too! Great job!!!

Kim, those are the settings I used.

[msbrad]

I tried the new pen and ink settings. They are added to my hw. also just messed around and created some other settings too. LInk is above. Hopefully, it's getting closer to "correct".
Reka, I left a mesage there for you. Looks great.
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[hukari]

Gee, Norma, thanks for the praise! :o I took *all* morning to get the pen & ink done. I think I tried 20 images before finding something I liked. This was definitely a filter you con only use to satisfaction on very few images.:mad:

As far as the motion goes, I didn't like any of the results either; that's why I did the radial blur as well. AND, I made an exact selection of the girl (one of my daughter's soccer teammates) in the first step instead of the oval marquee. I really think that helped. I struggled with it for quite a while, too.

:cool:I have been holding that water image for a while, just knowing I could use it somewhere. And my husband scolds me for being a packrat!:D Good thing he can't see all the fonts and brushes and images and textures and ... in my laptop! And I still have plenty of HD room on the PC, and an EHD of 150 GB!!!

Oh, four emoticons per post is just not enough!!!!

P:s: I am just getting around to looking at your guys' week 2. Week 1 is just too much for me.

[nkeevers]

LOL! Sometimes it's a good thing being a packrat!! It's not like you don't have the room.:eek:

Good idea with selecting the whole girl instead of just using an oval. It took me 3 days and I still can't get it right. And you are right about the pen and ink. It only happens good on certain pictures. I tried it on quite a few before I settled on the ones I did. And the radial blur...I never thought of that!

[hukari]

Yeah, sure, 4 family members in less than 1000 sq ft...we have room...not!!!:eek: Oh, and the dog, too!

Norma, I LOVE your motion picture! What an impressive subject and it looks just great!

Michelle, your rollercoaster is just as fantastic. I get nausea looking at it.:D

Michelle, your waterfall looks more like pen & ink than Norma's, but I like yours, too, Norma. It looks like a nice watercolor. And both of your trees are so lovely.

Gosh, Michelle, how do you find time to do all those images???

[nkeevers]

Yeah, I wasn't sure how far to go with the pen and ink!

Michelle, you did a lot! But they all look fantastic as usual!

[msbrad]

Thanks Norma and Reka,
I was real confused on the pen and ink thing, so I kept going until something was looking close to ok. Then on the splatter and spray ones, I wasn't sure if we were to do the tree or real stuff, so I did both.
Blurry , I can do...sometimes don't even need elements for it:p That's about how I feel riding those coasters too!
I packrat ~ just never know when you'll need it again. My problem is remembering where I put it.

Working on a salvation of sorts, photos for my "roommate" at school. Her daughter graduated last week. The "official" photos did not turn out. She took some with her little nikon p&s, with the flash on...,along with some interesting backgrounds. So, we shall see...
Will send y'alls way later (befores and afters) via private methods for opinions, crit. etc.
Later
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[kimh]

I'm anxious to check out the 'new and improved' homework but can't get on here at work.
Michelle, show us what you come up with.
Got in email yest. from someone at Joe's school asking for parents pics from the concerts of the school year. "Mr. 'so and so' wants to do something with them". Wonder what:confused: Maybe I'll ask him or see what shows up. What do you think?
Kimh

[msbrad]

KIm,
I would definitely ask "what" the plan is for the photos. And...add a copyright/watermark or something to yours.

The re-do of the pen and ink are in here http://good-times.webshots.com/album/559095187JcVAfC

Will send the before and afters, of the grad pics, as soon as there are all the "afters":p Still have the montage/collage/whatever to go.

....I think I finally got ithttp://bestsmileys.com/thinking/3.gif
where I understand an adjustment layer.
Later
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[kimh]

Oh, this computer has now rejected our photo sites-webshots, photosite, etc. so I won't be looking at any homework on my 'lunch' break:twisted:
Will check at home and send a note to the guy who wants my pics.
Uggghhh......gotta run after work:mad:
Kimh

[CalamityJanet]

Hi, everybody! I've been very busy for the last few days so I haven't been here much, but I'm catching up now. My niece has been selected for a full scolarship at Perdue University to get her masters degree. She'll be moving into her own apartment for the first time so I spent a couple of days going through the house and gathering up some furniture, lamps, etc. for her to take with her. I am sad that she'll be so far away, but this is such a wonderful opportunity and we're so proud of her!

I just checked out everyone's homework over at EA and left some comments there. It seems we were all on about the same page, so to speak. It was challenging to find a way to use the motion/extrude, but there were some good results! I thought all the pen & inks were wonderful! It's a great effect when you find the right photo.

Those of us who took Collages and Composites got a good headstart on Week3 since a big part of the homework is the soap bubble. I didn't think it was necessary to do a new one, so I just posted the ones I did for C&C. Isn't it great that Sara has posted weeks 3-6 already?

[kimh]

Congratulations to your niece Janet....what a great time in her life. I know your family is proud.
I'm just heading over to Eclectic to check out everyones work. Couldn't get through this AM.
Tired though:rolleyes:
kimh

[kimh]

Geeze Janet......you've finished week 3 already:eek: Didn't peek at it.
Later gator.
Everyone did a great job on week 2.
Kimh

[CalamityJanet]

Kimh, Wk3 is a piece of cake if you still have your waterlily bubble from C&C. You just have to make a few brushes and one easy image with the crystallize filter as a border. Since Sara has posted all the lessons it's a good time to get ahead of schedule this week.

[msbrad]

Janet,
Wondering where you've been. Congratulations to your niece!
I managed to get week 3 printed, but screwed up the print on the 2nd side of the page. Now, I'll have to pay attention to what page I am reading. I did notice, the bubble. Golly I hope mine is still saved. I went on a "cleaning" binge over the weekend.....hopefully I left c&c alone.:confused:
Left the printed lesson home today. Hopefully, I'll get time to read the html here.
Later
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[msbrad]

Just checked over at EA. There are 2 week 3's up already! I didn't peek though:D
Thank you Janet and Kim for the comments. I hope Sara doesn't mind my "made up " one,(I like it too along with the added poster edge) but I was frustrated with the real directions.
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[nkeevers]

Congrats! on your niece Janet!

Geez, everyone will be finished with week 3 and I'll be struggling along since I wasn't in the other class. I have no clue what a soap bubble? is. I'll probably be fumbling forever! Can someone make one for me and I'll say its mine??(only kidding!):eek:

[CalamityJanet]

Norma, the bubbles are fun to do, but a little time consuming if you do the reflection. We'll get you through if you have trouble. Week 4 looks like a harder one so I hope to start on it later today.

[nkeevers]

Oh gosh, don't tell me wk 4 is hard! I don't want to know!!

I'll probably need help so thanks!

[msbrad]

I remembered enjoying the soap bubble. We'll get you through. gosh, I sure hope I still have mine.
Guess I'd better start reading week 3!
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[hukari]

Week three is a whiz! I haven't done my homework yet, because I prefer to do my own images for the added practice, but I did all the exercises already. Wow! Now I just have to find a wonderful image to put in the bubble...:cool::rolleyes:

[msbrad]

finished reading week 3 this morning. I going to be needing to do some thinking on the "right" photos to use too.
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[nkeevers]

Not too happy with my "reflecting bubbles" but here's my link anyway. I just could never get it how I wanted to. Guess I'll have to practice more.

http://good-times.webshots.com/album/559191275HpiSLl?vhost=good-times

[hukari]

Anyone working on Week 4 yet? I am having a bit of trouble with the border instructions. I don't see what good the white fill does??!! Am I missing something?http://bestsmileys.com/clueless/1.gif

[msbrad]

Reka,
I haven't looked yet and just realized today is Tuesday. Guess I better get moving!
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[kimh]

Reka, just sitting down to look at week 4. Will let you know.
kimh

[nkeevers]

Well, I just finished Part 1 of Lesson 4. The hardest part was coming up with an idea for the cover. And Step 10 where you change the opacity of the book so it shows through to the cube. The cube is white on the left so even with layer 2 (your book design) lowered in opacity, I could not see the edge of the cube. I had to guess.

[kimh]

Reka--I'm not having any luck with those borders. Will try again later.
The ocean filter didn't apply. Maybe no patience right now.
Kimh

[hukari]

Well, I sure don't see how it is supposed to work, and where the PSE & PS directions end and the common ones start again. I feel pretty dumb.:(

[kimh]

I keep trying but the edges of the photo are still there. Instructions seem easy enough but not coming out right. Maybe later I will look for a different tutorial on it and maybe then I'll 'get it'.
Can't think of a book cover yet. Will think about that today.
Kimh

[mom to 4]

I just finished week 1's homework!!!!

I am going to sit outside and read lesson 2, it is a beautiful day here, and I have an appointment with the neurosurgeon (sp) at 2! Might as well do something I enjoy before dealing with that!

[nkeevers]

Welcome back Colleen! Glad you finished your lesson and are enjoying the beautiful day! I'm getting ready to go relax by the pool for an hour or so myself. Good luck at the doctors!

[msbrad]

Hi Colleen,
Congrats on getting L.1 done. That is great news. Its great to sit outside when the weather co-operates too.
I'm plugging along in 4 at the moment, but needed a break. Then back to work so I can catch up with the others.
Let us know how the dr. visit went.
Later.
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[msbrad]

I don't get it.
1. the purpose of the diffuse glow, or even what kind of photo to choose to do this on,
2. the white for the border, Reka mentioned. Well, my borders are done, and they are not all white. She did say to try different filters, so I got a bit creative.
Getting ready to finish the rest.
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[kimh]

I guess my borders are okay. I guess I was thinking you weren't supposed to see the outside white part. looking at the lesson page it looks transparent.:confused: Does that make sense?
Will try again and post.
Have not started on the 'book' yet. Not very creative I guess.
I have not gotten very far.

Colleen. So happy you're here:)
Kimh

[msbrad]

Yippee!!! I'm done!
and just posted: http://good-times.webshots.com/album/559235515RZDkcn
for all my complaining... I ended up liking my diffused thing of Megan. (also..did parts of it...my way).
I didn't use all white borders, as I didn't like them. And...my book is available:preal cheap!!
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[nkeevers]

Good job Michelle! I'm done too but I'm still tweeking. Didn't do anything fancy though. Liked the picture of Megan! Nice cookbook!:D

[nkeevers]

Kim, I don't get the borders part either. And what's with the Spherize Filter at the end? I don't see much of a change in mine, that's for sure! Don't know when I'll use it either.

[msbrad]

Good to know "we" are all on the same page in the borders dept! for sure, I do not see me using the 'sphereize' part for anything :rolleyes: but I did get it done.
Thank you Norma for the comment on Megan. I will let you know how that one was 'really' accomplished;)..kinda, "franksinatra and ...my way".
Kim, how about..."on the road again"..for your book, with a photo of the jeep on a camp trip. That could be cool!
Gollly, my head can go wild. I just wish my skills were in the same ball park.
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[hukari]

Hey Colleen!

Glad to see you back!http://bestsmileys.com/excited/2.gif

So tell me, oh mystical EA witches, how did you do the borders? (Just curious where Sara's explanation took you.)

[kimh]

Wow Michelle----Right away I thought---"Michelle will have a million ideas for that book!" I wish I could think of things that easily:rolleyes: I like your jeep idea. Camping theme may be fun---even though I (hey I can do color:eek:) didn't think of it:p
I love your HW, you did a great job. You never give yourself enough credit!
Must get to the gym, and other 'busy stuff' today so don't think I'll have too much computer time.
Kimh

[nkeevers]

I got the first border okay but when it came to the "more trickier" one? I didn't understand her instructions. Sometimes I don't think she totally explains things well. She said to select mask and then paint the "mask" over the image but not going to the edge. Well, I did that and I didn't see much happening that's for sure. Must be dummy me. hen when I made the background into a normal layer and hit the delete key, it didn't remove the selection (the mask?) so I did my own workaround.

[msbrad]

Reka, I followed the border directions explicitly...for a while.(in the practice round with the camera pic.) The bird one with the clouds border, I had the area selected with the ants and applied, whatever 3's it says in its description. Then, I added layers to get the effect I wanted as needed.
sending a pm.
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[msbrad]

I got the painted mask , ok. just didn't care for how I painted it, so didn't like the look. the directions get tricky, when removing the painted area.
I used the marquee method mostly to select the area(s) to do stuff to it.

Anxious to see what y'all came up with.
Later
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[nkeevers]

Well I'm done and here's my take on it. Didn't much like anything except the book cover part. Oh, and putting your image behind the text. That's cool!

http://good-times.webshots.com/album/559243860QpzECC?vhost=good-times

[msbrad]

Looks great Norma. I love the book, too cute!
Borders are good. I couldn't get the splatters to go all through them like you were able to do.
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[nkeevers]

Thanks Michelle! I had a heck of a time coming up with something for the book. Figured Jodie had to have her own book.

I just finished Lesson 5! At least that one was fun! I experimented.

[msbrad]

Holy cow!! You're moving quick!!
I've got a real busy next couple of days and..I intend to do Kimi's new hw too.
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[nkeevers]

You mean the grunge borders? I'm trying that too...but I had to ask how to do a filter fade...I don't see it working for me. Have you gotten there yet?

[msbrad]

I think (of course-I don't know for sure..) the filter fade is a "real" photoshop thingy.
Thus far, mine is NOT working as per the directions. My first mess up was when I applied the glass filter-had a totally different look.
Will try again tomorrow.
I think...I can get the effect, but it will be a "my way" work around-not the directions. Shall let you know.
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[kimh]

Michelle, over the course of our classes there have been a few 'my way' kind of fixes.
kimh

[kimh]

Norma....thought you said your hw was not very creative:confused: Your book is adorable. Haven't started mine yet...so I'm a little behind.
Will try to catch up tomorrow.
Kimh

[nkeevers]

I just posted my Lesson 5 homework. Now that was fun doing (least I can use them!). On to the last lesson shortly. I'm trying to get them done because I actually have a job to do for someone using PE! Can you believe it? I'll even get paid (though I have no idea what I should charge:eek:).

http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2333377810101253829wlmUDA?vhost=good-times

[msbrad]

Norma,
They look good, and you are right...something that can be used.
I probably won't get to even looking at the pdf until...maybe Sat.

I'm going to give Kimi's directions another try, before entering into the "my way" zone :p Mine was looking just like Rusty's in the 2 pic example he had when stuck, so shall see.
Later.
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[msbrad]

Reka and Kim,
Just looked at your hw over at EA. Looks good.

Norma,
Just tried to look in your gallery to see the orton pic you did, and I got a message that says "no pictures" in gallery.

Loving the rain, compliments of 'Barry'.
Back to finish Kimi's week 19 hw (still not done).
Later
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[nkeevers]

Michelle, that's funny cause I just checked and they are all there. Maybe there was a glitch at the time you were trying to view? Let me know if you can't view again.

[msbrad]

Here is what I'm getting:(this is copy/paste)


Subscriber Home | Gallery Home | Browse All Galleries Create My Gallery | Access My Gallery

It looks like has no photos in the gallery at this time. Sorry!


I clicked on 'Norma's Gallery' in your post above this, just now.
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[nkeevers]

Jeez, wonder why it isn't working now! I know I saw some thread where someone else had that problem. I tried changing my link name to something else and it still isn't working.

[msbrad]

Check Kay's answer to your question. She might be right.
That happened to me before too.
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[nkeevers]

That was it! Now it's working. (course maybe I don't want anyone looking at my piddly pictures!):eek:

[msbrad]

Yea it works!! And your gallery is great!
I like the orton effect on your niece.
Question, where is the nature walk in your gallery? Did you go camping???


I'm on one of my "fix-it" adventures:eek: My clicker finger is getting tired, and I am only on photo 1. (which is the worst)
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[nkeevers]

LOL! Yeah, right, like can you picture me camping!!!! Are you talking about the one of the river with the mist rising? If so, my brother actually took that in Maryland and sent it to me but it was blown out so I fixed it. Figured I'd post it since it was a nice picture.

"Fix it" mode? I hate doing that...and I should be doing it too!

Glad you liked the Orton effect...it wasn't that great of a picture so I had to fix it up first. Then I said I'd try the effect and it didn't come out half bad. Not as good as others I've seen but it looks better than the original.

[msbrad]

This one
http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/gallery/view_img.php?id=20504
I was trying to get a visual...of carrying all the gear + the camera.
It is a great effect you did with it, and real pretty scenary.
m
ps: back to the project.

[nkeevers]

Oh that one. That was taken at Selby Gardens down in Sarasota. Great botanical gardens to take pictures at. Ever been there? Check them out online.

I think that was a pen and ink but I don't remember the settings. Might have done a blend mode over it but not sure.

A question...thought I could go back and check the file. If you save as a psd, doesnt it preserve the layers and show in the history the steps? Is there a way to open that?

[msbrad]

Best my brain knows... a saved psd file keeps the layers to mess with again, but, the history is history. I think that is a whole photoshop deal.
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[kimh]

I was looking at that one too. I really like it. It looks a little like 'Ravine Gardens' where I run after work. Want to get some pictures of some of the 'walkways'. Usually there for exercise though:rolleyes:
Did do some photos for a family in there though.
Kimh

[nkeevers]

Best my brain knows... a saved psd file keeps the layers to mess with again, but, the history is history. I think that is a whole photoshop deal.
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So that means when I go to edit my image again, you don't see the history at the bottom that shows the step you took...that's a bummer! And I went back in to the nature picture and it didn't have all my layers either (unless my layers were only two!)

Kim, Selby Gardens would be a great place to get together to do some shooting! If you like trees, flowers, especially orchids, etc.,

[kimh]

Sounds great Norma but I sure don't get down to Sarasota very often:o
Mike's brother lives there and you know my schedule is opposite everyone elses.
Kimh

[nkeevers]

We'll figure something out, don't worry!

[msbrad]

Hey_I'm out of school:D
And ready for a road trip!
Norma-saw in today's paper there is a butterfly thing at the USF botanical
gardens next weekend. Got possibilities... esp Sunday.
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[kimh]

I wish I lived closer:(!

Am just killing the last couple minutes before leaving work.
Mike is visiting w/my mom (only a couple blocks away). He has something 'cold' for me. Well, I've eaten good all day! Joe is at his uncles for the night.
Oh, on the work computer they have blocked all of the photo sharing sites:twisted: Can't even get to them with your links on this computer!

Will talk to y'all later!
Kimh

[nkeevers]

Oh, is it next weekend! Why did I think it was tomorrow? Want to go?

[msbrad]

Norma,
Yes, next weekend the 10th (I have a bridal shower on the 9th in Brooksville)
and I do want to go. B has already been informed.

Kim- glad something "chilled" is waiting for you:p Mine is delivered right here;)
At school, I was often blocked on picture things and link thingys. Never knew
when they would work. It is frustrating!

Spent a bunch of my day xleaning/reading...Bill needed the computer. Caught up on consumer reports articles on: cameras, beer, diets, hotels and hot dogs!

[nkeevers]

That sounds like a fun day! I just got through eating pizza and Chardonnay! Great combo eh?:eek: Now I'm ready to hunker down and watch a movie! Some friends called to go to dinner 15 minutes after Tim went for the pizza so that was the end of that! Was playing cards til 12 last night and got up early this morning so I'm beat.

I have to tackle Lesson 6 and the job I'm doing for my friend tomorrow. Well, after I do my vacuuming which I never got to today!

Have a nice evening all!

[msbrad]

Morning everyone.
Just printed out L.5 for this week. Looks like a good one and only 18 pages.
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[hukari]

And I am just posting my week 5 homework. Hope it satisfies the course requirements!

Girls, I don't want to seem conceited, but I still think our homework is always the best of the group!:)

[kimh]

Reka, just looked at your homework and it looks great. Love your 'spheres' too!
I have 5 and 6 printed but haven't gotten into them yet.
Kimh

[hukari]

5 is basically using the next filters for sketches. I love making sketches, so it seemed easy. You learn so much about blending modes and filters when you are forced to use them.
http://s122.photobucket.com/albums/o264/Rekaro/Pizzazz%20Week%205/

[kimh]

I am having fun playing with the different filters too. Your sketches look great Reka.
Kimh

[hukari]

Thanks, Kim. It has been a fun class, and not as stressful as the collages class. That seemed to be more work.

I just had a look at your homework, too. It looks great! I like the spheres. Did you use gradients on both of those, or just the first one?

[msbrad]

Reka, HW looks great. I like how you included the layers palette too. I plan to get started on 5 today. I agree this class is less stressful.Not sure if it is the class...or "we" are just getting so good at this program:D
Yesteday ended up getting caught up on some other things.
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[nkeevers]

Great sketches Reka!

[hukari]

Thanks, everyone!

Have you all died and gone to Photoshop heaven, where everything is color calibrated and auto sharpened to perfection? It's been so quiet around here!!!

[msbrad]

Morning Reka,
Still here:D
Tuesday: Norma, Kimh and I took a "road trip" and met Angelickim. Visited, had lunch, and took a few photos at a park.
Angelickim started this thread (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24322).
Yesterday and today I have cousins in from out of town. Had a big dinner here last night. Busch Gardens today with the cousins.
I have one photo to finish on a LO for a teacher friend at school.
had sewing to do for recitals and a bit of shopping.
AND I hope to get my week 5 hw done by tomorrow.

Shall get all caught up.
m

[kimh]

I just had a look at your homework, too. It looks great! I like the spheres. Did you use gradients on both of those, or just the first one?


Hi Reka, I'm back too. First was a gradient, second was a pattern:)

Trip to see the forum pals. Wednesday was crazy as my friend and I were trying to design a t-shirt for our camping trip in a couple weeks. We are very pleased with the outcome. I'm thrilled I was able to put all of our 'layers' on a CD and turn it in with proper 'format' and size. Felt quite smart:p Doesn't take much does it! Yest. worked an extra 12 1/2 hrs. which made me very cranky (until it was over...now I'm thrilled to have extra $$ to spend.)
Needless to say today must get at week 5 homework.
Must thank Michelle for the pirate on the front of the "T". The back of the shirt is the map.

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/10X0chJ2QIfGItyamEzHjrBoyk2_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=10X0chJ2QIfGItyamEzHjrBoyk2)

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1SJwWmSMlyJN0WMAlIzg17L0gqwm1_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1SJwWmSMlyJN0WMAlIzg17L0gqwm1)

Kimh

[hukari]

Glad to see you guys are still around. Sara had gone missing as well and I was feeling a bit lonely!http://bestsmileys.com/crying/2.gif

Cool t-shirt! They'll love it! You guys are so lucky to be able to get together. I am over here all by my lonesome! Oh jeez, I have to cry again...http://bestsmileys.com/crying/2.gif

It has been a weepy week! Glad you could cheer up Kim, though.

[nkeevers]

Kimh, great job on the tee! I love the design and glad Michelle was able to give you the exact pirate needed to finish your shirts! Can't wait to see the back too! Now, I expect a picture of all of you with your tees on during your outing. Now, stop being cranky because you did all that, you got MONEY, and you have the "Lifetime" channel right?:D:D

I'm still busy working on my friend's project and haven't finished one part of Lesson 6 yet! I'm getting tired of it a bit because I have other things I want to do so I'll be glad when it's done. Probably work on it this weekend (in between my housework that is!) Looking forward to the USF butterfly exhibit Sunday. I think I'll have to practice with my camera taking closeups so I don't botch too many up.

You have a great weekend! Well, as much as you can working that is!:D

[msbrad]

Kim,
Great t-shirt! Y'all did a super job. Glad the pirate worked.
Need to get back to my week 5 stuff.

I was so tired from yesterday, I ended up sleeping in until 8:25 this morning!
I never to that!!!

Reka, would love a road trip your direction for sure. Not certain Sally could handle it, if I drove:p
But when/if I get back to Italy, will certainly try to find a way.

Bill is still awaiting his passport renewal so we can go somewhere this summer to vacation and celebrate our 25th.
m