Digital Photography and Imaging - Week 5

21/10/2024 - 27/10/2024 (Week 5)

Chang Wing / 0367807 

Digital Photography and Imaging / Bachelors of Design (Honours) in Creative Media / Taylor's University

Project 1B: Hearst Mansion

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Week 5 

Lecture

Mr. Fauzi introduced the of Double Exposure Photography that adds creativity and a sense of wonder to our images. He then discussed key considerations for creating impactful double exposures, such as working effectively with silhouettes, converting images to black and white for dramatic effect, and selecting random photos to create unique, unexpected combinations that bring surprise to eyes. 

Double Exposure Photography

Figure 1.1 Double Exposure Photography

Figure 1.2 Black & White

Figure 1.3 Silhouette

Figure 1.4 Combination of random photos

The Double Exposure Photography can be achieved by using the blending mode feature in Adobe Photoshop.

Figure 1.5 Blending Mode in Adobe Photoshop

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Tutorial

Mr. Fauzi shared a video that teaches how we can DIY our own photography studio at home. The tutorial guides us through setting up ideal lighting and equipment for capturing high-quality self portraits conveniently, even at home.

Video Tutorial: https://youtu.be/JiVVWiqTnQc?si=X1LjE4MP54ojPKyy

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Practical

  

Project 1: Hearst Mansion

We were required to edit ourselves and Shazam into a background image of the Hearst Mansion, using Adobe Photoshop's features such as the magic selection tool to crop out the subject, brush tool to create shadows and make adjustment on the brightness and hue of the subject.

Process

Figure 2.1 Using pen tool to crop subject (28/10/24)

Figure 2.2 Using magic tool to crop subject (27/10/24)

Figure 2.3 Use brush tool to create shadow (27/10/24)

Figure 2.4 Making adjustment to brightness and hue (27/10/24)

Final Edited Photo (Shazam)

Figure 2.5 Shazam in Hearst Mansion

Final Edited Photo (Me)

Figure 2.6 Me in Hearst Mansion

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Reflection

Through this project, I was able to learn how to edit a subject onto a different background by utilising Adobe Photoshop's features. This is super useful to create realistic composite images.