This assignment creates a digital version of the classic tilt-shift photograph. You will use these Photoshop tools to create a realistic miniature scene.
- quick mask
- gradient tool
- filter>blur>lens blur
- image>adjustment>curves
- image>adjustment>levels
Selecting a good image is key to a successful effect. Look for images that are shot from above but at an angle. Brightly lit shots are a bonus. Crop out any sky to bring the focus to the middle or foreground.
And here’s a solid video tutorial on creating the tilt-shift effect in Photoshop.
Create two fake miniatures for this assignment. Name them with your last name and miniature 1 like milsteadminiature1.