For the class project, you can make your own animated portrait GIF using the steps and techniques set out in the class. You could make a portrait of yourself or a friend/family member with drawn illustration on top, either creating an original design from scratch or using one of the 3 templates provided here under 'Resources' >>>>>

The practical steps (as guided by the lessons) are as follows;

take a series of photos on any device - a smartphone provides the most flexibility
import and organise the photos
create a new photoshop document and import the photo sequence
start to design/draw a new illustration layer over the photographic image
repeat the drawing two more times on new layers with subtle variations to the design
export the animated GIF from photoshop as an endless loop

Extra (optional) steps to convert the design into a video file format

export the drawing layers from Photoshop
iImport and arrange the assets in an After Effects timeline
export the video file from After Effects
convert the video file to .mp4 using Adobe Premiere or alternative free software >> Handbrake Video Converter

Finally, upload to share your final GIF file or .mp4 video to the class project gallery! Don’t be shy, there are no right or wrong outcomes :)

K Kessler

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