Computers 8 Selective Fade

Hi Computers 8!  Your new photo editing technique today is called "Selective Fade."  It is similar to our selective colouring technique from the past 2 classes but instead the photo will remain in full colour with only certain parts standing out with more vibrant colour saturation.  To achieve this effect, follow these steps:

1. Select a high resolution photo from Google Image search that includes one obvious focal point (remember our search criteria from last class - select "Large" size from the Tools menu and select a photo that is roughly 1,000 pixels wide.  If you can't find a big enough photo, you can click on "Search by image" next to the photo and look for more sizes.  The biggest size will be the first image in the list).
2. Save the photo and upload it to www.ribbet.com.
3. Under the "Basic Edits" tab, click Colour and slide the toggle down to fade the colour saturation down.  Apply the effect.
4. Under the "Effects" tab, select Boost and adjust the slider until you get the photo to the saturation level you would like.  DO NOT APPLY THE EFFECT.
5. Click "Reverse Effect" and paint back on the focal point.  Apply the effect when you are happy with it.
6. Save your image as Lastname, First Initial Selective Fade and hand it in to the assignments folder.


Example from today's class:

When you are finished, as always, you are asked to complete more edits with the same technique.  I will mark my favourite assignment if you submit more than one.  Happy editing!