DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY & IMAGING - PROJECT 2: PHOTOSHOP EXERCISES

November 22, 2024

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY & IMAGING - PROJECT 2: PHOTOSHOP EXERCISES

4/11/2024 - 29/11/2024 (Week 7 - Week 10)
Shema Goldie Angwen / 0372129
Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media / Taylor's University
Digital Photography & Imaging
Section 4
Final Compilation & Reflection

REFLECTIVE WRITING

In Project 2, I learned many new skills in Photoshop and Adobe After Effects. In Photoshop, I became more familiar with some tools such as the Lasso Tool, Pen Tool, Quick Selection Tool, and Brush Tool. I also learned with tools like the Magic Wand Tool, Brush Tool, Gradient Map, and blending modes, as well as concepts like color harmony. In Adobe After Effects, I learned the importance of being organized, which improved time efficiency. This project marked my first introduction to After Effects, as I started without any prior knowledge.

For Project 2A, creating my own double exposure design was quite challenging. Coming up with a new idea and ensuring my photo matched well with another image was difficult. For Project 2B, using Adobe After Effects was also challenging since it was a new software for me. However, Mr. Fauzi's recorded demo was really helpful, I watched it multiple times until I understood the steps and could follow along.

I enjoyed doing the re-coloring project where we need to turn black and white images into the colored one using the Quick Selection Tool, Brush Tool, and Layer Masks. What I enjoyed most about Project 2A was the creative process of combining pictures and elements. It was exciting to see how different components could come together to create something unique. For Project 2B, I realized how changing rotation or scale could have a significant impact on the animation.

SHAZAM