Project 7- Jacob Meyer

1.Please Describe your preferred method of creating text and the layer effects to make it stand out.

So far I'm not really in love with layer styles on text. There are cases where I they are very effective, and I'm sure I'll find a project where they are useful eventually. So far they seem a bit tacky, but I know there are countless graphic design applications to use them in the professional world. Unfortunately, my Photoshop skills aren't at that level yet but hopefully some day they will be.

2.In which way did you like the results from using clipping masks for text and shapes? Do you think you will use them in future projects?
I think clipping masks are a great tool. I'll definitely be using it again. I think it will be effective for logo designing in the future. It's a very simple tool that opens up tons of possibilities, and I like working with things like that.

3. What was your experience using the pen tool to create selections? Were you able to modify your selection with the path adjustment tools?

The pen tool was an awesome discovery. it makes large selections so easy. The pen tool plus Photoshop cs5s ability to refine selections makes any selection effortless. Two great features I am going to be using a ton from now on.

4.What challenges did you experience using the shape tools? Did you create a custom shape? What was it?

I have created custom shapes before But i couldn't find an application for this project that enhanced the images.

5.How will you use smart objects in future projects?

I'm still not all that comfortable with smart objects. This was my first time really using them. I ended up having to rasterize a smart object in order to cut a piece out of it for the Jazz text.

6. What keyboard shortcuts are you using regularly now?

I'm using so many shortcuts. I work on a mac and a PC so it throws me off from time to time. I have undo and step backward memorized on both of them, I use hotkeys for the eyedropper and changing brush sizes. I use shift-f5 for filling, deselect and select inverse as well. The more hotkeys i learn, the faster I can work. They are great for improving productivity.

7.Add link of your completed webpage to your blog.