DPI WEEK 5

✩ 21/10/24 - 28/10/24 (Week 5)

✩ WONG MEI YEE 0367857

✩ DPI / Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media / Taylor's University

✩ Week 5  

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Lecture
2. Practical

Lecture

ꕤ WEEK 5 INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOSHOP: ADJUSTMENT LAYER & FILTERS

Double Exposure Photography

✧ Combines multiple images to create surreal, emotional, or humorous effects.
✧ Often uses silhouettes and can be achieved through in-camera techniques or Photoshop.

Photoshop Techniques for Double Exposure

✧ Tilt-Shift Effect: Softens the image by blurring parts to highlight key details.
✧ Creating Reflections: Adds depth by using reflections from another photo, such as raindrops or bokeh.
✧ Combining Simple Portraits with Textures: Balances simplicity with complexity for a unique look.
✧ Black & White Conversion: Enhances emotions by removing color.
✧ Working with Silhouettes: Creates striking images by using the silhouette as the focal point.
✧ Random Image Pairing: Embraces spontaneity to inspire creativity.
✧ Transforming Simple Objects: Turns everyday items into artistic shapes.
✧ Utilizing Shadows: Shadows, like silhouettes, provide an artistic outline for new compositions.

Blending Modes in Photoshop

✧ Experimental process with unpredictable results.
✧ Various blend modes can be applied to add effects, especially on challenging textures like glass, smoke, or light.
✧ Example: Using the “Screen” blend mode on a fire layer over a background to seamlessly integrate fire with other images.

Practical

PROJECT 1B - PART 1: Hearst Mansion

SHAZAM

Watch the tutorial video and use the Pen Tool in Illustrator to create a masking layer.

Figure 1.1.

Process:

I started by using the Quick Selection Tool to remove the background from my image. I adjusted the selection by zooming in and out as needed, using shortcuts to fine-tune the edges. Once the selection was set, I added a Layer Mask to isolate my subject and applied it to finalize the cut-out. I then dragged the cut-out image onto the Hearst Mansion background, resizing and positioning it appropriately by entering Free Transform mode and holding the Shift key to maintain aspect ratio.

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Next, I adjusted the Color Correction by selecting Match Color under the Image Adjustments menu to harmonize my subject with the background. To match image quality, I added a subtle Noise Filter to the subject layer. Then, I created a new Shadow Layer using a soft brush to draw a black shadow behind my subject. I applied Gaussian Blur to this shadow layer and reduced its opacity to about 66% for a natural effect.

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For added realism, I created a Reflection Layer by duplicating the subject layer and renaming it "reflection." I used the Polygonal Lasso Tool to shape the reflection, then adjusted its Hue/Saturation. Finally, I applied a Ripple Filter to mimic water reflection, completing the effect.

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MY REFLECTION

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