Digital Photography and Imaging ~ Week 5
Justin Cleon (0375523)
22 Oct 2024 - 29 Oct 2024
(Week 5)
|| Practical
Table of Contects
1.
Lectures
Lecture (Week 5) : Double Exposure
& Image Blending Mode
Figure 1.1 Double Exposure
What is Double Exposure?
Double exposure photography refers to merging
multiple images to create surreal, emotional, or
humorous compositions. These images usually
feature silhouettes.
Key Techniques for Double Exposure Photography
1. Using Photoshop's Tilt-Shift Tool
Apply the tilt-shift effect to make parts of the
picture soft and blurry. This technique creates
dreamy, atmospheric photos with selective
focus.
2. Creating Fake Reflections
Employ multiple methods to create convincing
reflections. Create double exposures using separate
window photos to achieve realistic mirror
effects.
3. Experimenting with Simple Portraits and
Textured Details
Combine plain elements with complex textures to
produce balanced compositions. This approach
salvages simple photos by adding visual interest and
depth.
4. Converting Results to Black & White
Remove color to strengthen emotional impact in
double-exposure images. Black and white conversion
creates artistic, meaningful results. This treatment
adds unique depth and enables film-like photographic
effects.
5. Working with Silhouettes
Create compelling compositions using silhouettes
for visual impact. Transform people, objects, or
eye-catching subjects into striking shapes for
unique composite images.
6. Selecting Random Photo Pairs
Choose random images to discover unexpected
meanings and connections. Random combinations
generate independent stories and fresh
perspectives. Move beyond conventional
double-exposure concepts by focusing on
interesting textures, shapes, and forms.
7. Transforming Simple Objects
Simple object transformation creates fascinating
results through creative composition. Ordinary
subjects, such as building silhouettes, can become
extraordinary when reimagined as starry skies or
abstract forms. The process encourages artistic
interpretation and imagination.
8. Using Shadow
Shadows work effectively in double-exposure
photography, providing versatile creative
elements. The interplay of light and shadow offers
endless artistic possibilities. The creative
process begins with shadow photography and evolves
into complex, layered compositions.
Figure 1.2 Blend Mode
Figure 1.3 Blend Mode
Blend Modes
Trial and error works best when exploring blend
modes in digital design, since the visual effects
can be surprising and hard to predict. Testing different blend modes and adjusting
opacity levels leads to discovering the perfect
visual combination for a project.
2. Practical : Hearst Mansion
Work Process
Figure 3.1 Shazam : Hearst Mansion (Editing)
Figure 3.2 Shazam : Hearst Mansion
(Result)
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Figure 3.3 My Reflection #1
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Figure 3.4 My Reflection #2
3. Reflection
For this digital imaging exercise. I don't really have
challenges, but it is so fun because I have so much skill from
this practice. Adjustment layers and filters are also really
essential skills to learn because these features can make the
design better than before.
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