18 Feb 2008 04:33:57 | Nashville
Photoshop Tennis?!?! It’s actually discussed in the book,
Photoshop Secrets of the Pros. For those who have no idea about
this thing, here’s a brief overview – in Photoshop Tennis, two
designers take on one another over the Internet over a 10 round
or 'volley' period. In each volley, the designer either creates
a new theme in the initial volley, or they take what has been
sent to him or her and start playing off of what was previously
created. The results can be amazing as each volley can result in
drastically different appearance each time out. Hmmm, sounds
very interesting.
The main objective of Photoshop Tennis is to bring together the
most talented web, print, broadcast and 3D designers in the
world and launch friendly competitions among these designers.
With this, you’ll see the different approaches and numerous
styles that every designer adopts in the creation of their works
of art. You’ll realize that the world of web, graphic, print and
broadcast design is so complex yet fascinating.
The participants of these competitions might use different
software applications in their design process but it will be
their creativity and imagination that will work for them to
stand out among the rest. Programs ranging from Illustrator and
Freehand to Flash to 3D Studio Max and Maya were all used during
the competitions. However, you won't see too much use of
Photoshop's own plug-ins in the process. You’ll see lots of
brushes, erasers, fills and use of various Levels commands to
create their impressive artworks. The graphic art professionals
used these tools to create their designs. Personally speaking,
however, we shouldn’t judge them in the same way because they
certainly have distinct personalities. Remember that art is a
form of self expression. Their creations imply the kind of
persons that they are. Indeed, when you get these strange
bedfellows together, you’ll see what types of pieces result.
This is the first time I’ve learned about the book, Photoshop
Secrets of the Pros. I find it interesting. After I finish doing
this article, I’ll run to the nearest bookstore, look for this
book, and buy it. I’ll still find out if I’ve already seen every
Photoshop book possible. I also agree with the author of the
article, I will love to see a video of the highlights of the
series of these competitions that will show everything done in a
step-by-step manner. We can follow this at home and attempt to
obtain similar results.
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