Lego Portraits
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Part 1: Using an Online Lego ToolUse a couple of online lego image makers and discuss the limitations of the process:
You could even get this done at the lego store in London: Article: https://petapixel.com/2017/03/02/lego-photo-booth-helps-build-portrait-bricks/ Just Want to Have Some Fun:
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Part 2: Create your own lego mosaic using "Publish Your Design"
- http://www.publishyourdesign.com/design
- Be sure to use the 1X1 block and to change colour accordingly
- You might want to alter the view to "front"
- If you can't create an image on your own, find a reference image
- Created with one of the online lego tools
- From google - look up things like pixel art, friendship bracelet pattern, mindcraft pattern
- recreate as is... or modify to make it your own.
Part 3: Time to make your own in Photoshop
Below you will find the files necessary to complete this lesson on using Photoshop to create a lego portrait or picture.
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Hints:
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Alternative Tutorials: Lots of videos and sites on the web with different methods:
- For instance.... https://www.photoshoptutorials.ws/photoshop-tutorials/photo-effects/turn-photos-lego-photoshop/
- If you use a different tutorial, please provide a link to the site or video you used.
Enrichment:
- Repeat the tutorial utilizing different images. Ideas include:
- Scenery
- Your own image
- Try creating different size blocks (Ex. 100px). Just remember to make sure image is cropped and resized accordingly.