Neil Anderson February 2013 Triptych TRIP tik Definition Triptych is derived from Greek and translates as Three Fold A Triptych is a work of art which is divided into 3 sections or panels ID: 512113
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TRIPTYCH
Neil Anderson
February 2013Slide2
Triptych (TRIP-
tik
) Definition
Triptych is derived from Greek and translates as “Three Fold”
A Triptych is a work of art, which is divided into 3 sections or panels.
In photography it maybe one image split into three panels, or separate images that are variants on a theme. Three separate images telling a story requires more creativity.Slide3
Triptych Creation: Photoshop
Part 1
Select three digital images that link together and tell a storySlide4
Triptych Creation: Photoshop
Part 1
Another example of three digital images from
Sawtell
, NSWSlide5
Triptych Creation: Photoshop
Part 2
Open Photoshop. If using Elements, Select EDIT FULL mode.
Open each of the selected images in PhotoshopSlide6
Triptych Creation: Photoshop
Part 3
Prepare a New Blank File (white background “canvas”) by selecting:
FILE > NEW > BLANK FILE
.
In the Dialogue Box enter a NAME (e.g.
Triptych_Ha
Long Bay)Select a WIDTH & HEIGHT in cm of the final composite image (Width 29 cm, Height 20 cm was used. Actual dimensions close to these are suggested & a similar ratio
)
BACKGROUND CONTENTS: WHITE (default was used)
No need to change RESOLUTION
Select
OKSlide7
Triptych Creation: Photoshop
Part 4
Click & Drag the First image onto the White Background
Select MOVE (V) tool from Tool Bar.
Using the Move tool, reduce the size of the first image using the corner arrows, & Click anywhere on the image to move the image position on the White Background.
When location is good, select
✔
icon on bottom RH of imageClick & Drag second & third images onto White Background, and follow steps using MOVE tool to achieve your Triptych design ideaSlide8
Triptych Creation: Photoshop
Part 5
Using MOVE tool, move images around until satisfied with the arrangement
Currently the Triptych is four layers: 3
x
layers of images, & one Background layer.
Create one layer by flattening the image. Select LAYER > FLATTEN IMAGESave imageSlide9
Completed TriptychSlide10
Another Triptych Example