My New iPod

Drop Shadow

1. Put all layers into one folder and call it iPod
2. Duplicate the folder 2 times
3. Name one Shadow
4. Name one Reflection
5. Flatten/Merge the layers of both folders
6. Transform it (Ctrl+T) and flip the reflection vertically
7. Put mask on your reflection (Use gradiant tool/paint brush)
8. Take Shadow Layer, then Ctrl+Click on the icon of the layer (gives selection)
9. Then Edit - Fill -Black
10. Ctrl  T and make it small
11. Then Filter - Blur - gaussian blur (if shadow is stilll too dark, reduce the opacity)

The tools of composition

1. Hierarchy: Organizing things from most important to least important.

2. Focal Point: The strongest, most compelling element in design.

3. Eye Path: A strong composition can guide the viewer's eye through the design.

4. Proportion: size of elements in proportion to one another. Relativeamounts of space devoted to items eg. written vs image.

5. Visual Weight: Equals size + value (the lightness or darkness of a colour).

6. Type As A Virtual Element - Blocks of type as having shape and weight like photos and illustrations.

7. Alignment (Grid) - Sense of visual order and rhythm. Set of guidelines for the user to align and repeat elements within space.

8. Design with intention and use the 7 tools to help guide the viewer's eye.

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