Anthony: Today, we're making alter egos on iPad in Procreate
with artist Temi Coker.
In just three simple steps,
we'll show you how to transform a photo into an expressive version of yourself.
We'll even share ways that you can take your creativity further
with Today at Apple.
Hey, I'm Anthony.
And I'm Temi.
And you're watching Creative Projects.
We're here at Apple Michigan Avenue in Chicago,
a city where art and design are always on view.
The perfect place to bring our alter egos to life.
Ready to have some fun, Temi?
I am so ready. Alter egos are all about showing a different part of yourself.
So let's have some fun. Remember, there are no rules. Let's just create.
The first step is to choose or shoot an expressive photo
that captures the vibe of your alter ego.
It could be a feeling, an emotion,
an action. Anything you want.
So I think I'm gonna do like a throwback.
I'm gonna tap into that confidence that a lot of '90s artists had.
I think I'm gonna do a superhero.
So, what kind of superpower are you thinking?
One of my favorite superhero abilities…time travel.
I like that.
So I'm gonna take a couple selfies to try to get that vibe.
Oh let's do it! Getting that profile.
[CAMERA SHUTTER]
Temi: When I'm choosing a photo, I look for something that will stand out.
Accessories, lighting, emotion.
Temi: Yeah, that's a powerful pose. Anthony: That’s the one.
So let's go ahead and open up Procreate.
Choose a canvas.
Tap on the wrench, insert a photo,
and select your favorite.
Temi: Yeah I think that's the one. Anthony: Yep, I like that.
So, Temi, what's next?
I'm going to cut myself out of the background so I can place things behind me later.
Anthony: Let's use the Freehand selection tool.
Make sure Freehand is blue, then draw around.
It doesn't need to be perfect.
If you go too far,
you can two-finger tap to undo any action,
and three-finger tap to redo.
When you're done, tap the gray dot, Copy & Paste.
Open your layers and hide the original shot.
I like making my images black and white
because it gives me more freedom to play around with color.
I'm gonna tap on Adjustments right here.
Hue, Saturation, Brightness. Then take the Saturation slider all the way down.
Anthony: I think I'm going to use a gradient map.
This helps to set the mood and tone of my alter ego.
I can adjust the colors just by moving these sliders.
I think I'm liking this one a lot.
Temi: OK, now that we're done with our photo,
it is time to create a bold background.
Think about your favorite colors, your favorite brushes.
You wanna create something that will stand out through your work.
My first move is to add a nice background that gives some contrast.
I'm gonna tap on my layers,
background color, purple.
Now let's experiment with brushes.
To get you started, we've created an Alter Ego Color Palette
and Brush Pack in Temi's style.
Use the link onscreen now or below to download it to your iPad.
There are some great brushes to explore.
Oh this is cool,
the color changes when I add more pressure with my Apple Pencil.
Let's try stripes.
Choose a color. Then adjust the size and opacity.
That's cool, like I'm in spaghetti.
Now layers really help you experiment freely.
You can reorder them.
Turn them on or off.
You can swipe and duplicate.
They're really your best friends.
Just make sure the layer you're working on is checked and selected.
Temi: I'm going to make a new layer here so I can play with textures in my background.
I like paints,
elements,
anything that just has…depth.
This looks great.
Anthony: I'm adding a few more touches to my background.
I'm using the pressure of the Apple Pencil to add some stars,
lifting my pen as I draw it, so that it tapers off.
Looks like it's streaking through space.
OK these are looking good.
Temi: Awesome, now that we're done with our backgrounds,
it is time to add our alter ego's signature details.
Details help bring your alter ego to life.
I wore a jacket here, so I'm going to give it a '90s look
with this lime green.
Draw a complete outline,
then just drag and drop the color to fill it.
Say you want to add a texture to your jacket.
Procreate makes this easy with Clipping Mask.
Just add a new layer above your jacket layer.
Tap and choose Clipping Mask.
You'll see an arrow pointing down.
Then when you draw, you'll notice it only appears inside the layer below.
So I'm going to add elements to my jacket.
You know, I’m from the Yoruba culture in Nigeria,
and we are all about patterns.
I'm able to kinda bring that culture into my work.
Elements that don't seem like they fit together but once you zoom out, they look great.
Now, I want it to feel like I'm moving through space here,
so I'm going to use Liquify on these stars.
Adjustments. Liquify.
I'm gonna choose this Twirl Right.
And when I hold down with Apple Pencil
it makes it look like there's a solar system in there.
All right, I think it's time to get me a hairstyle
that's gonna make this complete.
What are you thinking?
Temi: You know, in the '90s, you had Afro, you had a box,
you had braids.
For me personally, the box gives me the most confidence.
I'm gonna use the airbrush as an eraser to give myself a smooth fade.
If my barber is watching I want to make him proud.
- Shout out to the barbers. - Shout out to all the barbers.
Anthony: I'm just making a few adjustments to give my hair some style.
Then I want to finish up my glasses.
Make a new layer.
Draw in my lenses.
I want them to be sunglasses, but not super dark.
So drag and drop the color.
Then I can tap with two fingers on that layer to adjust the opacity.
All right, so I think I'm gonna add my final touches.
I want to bring attention to my face,
so I'm going to use a soft blend brush to create a nice glow.
As I'm pressing down, the color gets deeper.
This looks great.
- You wanna see them on the big screen? - Yessir, let's do it!
Temi: Wow. Anthony: Yeah that's great.
Anthony: I love what you did with the jacket. Taking me back. What were you going for?
Temi: This is pretty much if Temi Coker had a tour in the '90s.
This would be what the poster would look like.
I love yours. Yours looks like a rock star.
Anthony: Yeah, he's an inter-dimensional rock star.
He does one show every 100,000 years.
So, if I want to export this, because we gotta share them,
just tap the wrench, share, then export as a JPEG.
You can use your alter ego as your contact image in Messages,
as a custom wallpaper,
or as a fun cover for a playlist.
Temi: You can also try making one for your friends,
for your pets,
or for your family.
You can even export as a time-lapse video to show the process.
This is one I made for my wife, Afritina.
I learned so much from you today.
Man, I had such a great time.
And I just want you to feel inspired to create,
to be free, and to express yourself.
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