DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY & IMAGING - WEEK 7 (PROJECT 2A)
Shema Goldie Angwen / 0372129
Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media / Taylor's University
Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media / Taylor's University
Digital Photography & Imaging
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LECTURE
DOUBLE EXPOSURE
Refers to merging multiple images to make them surreal, emotional, or humorous.
Few other ways to create double exposure besides using a double exposure camera:
- Using the Tilt-Shift Effect: blur one of your photos instead of the entire image (Filter > Blur Gallery > Tilt-Shift)
- Create fake reflection: for example, raindrops and bokeh
- Experiment with simple portraits and details textured: combining something plain with something complicated = balanced result
- Convert your results to Black & White: A lack of color will strengthen the emotions in your double-exposure images.
- Work with silhoutte
- Pick two random photo: A lot of double exposures photography were happy accidents. Shoot interesting textures, shapes, and forms.
- Make simple objects look fascinating
- Use Shadow
Image Blending Mode
Figure 1.1: Blending Mode
A quick guide to combine the smoke to the image of the musicians:
- Select the Layer 1 (Fire) to be on top of the Background (Musicians)
- Go to the Blending Modes option
- Select "Screen"
- As a result, all of the pixels on the fire will be selected as Screen blending mode.
COLOUR THEORY
Is both the science and art of using color.
RGB vs CMYK
CMYK
- The primary colors of printing
- Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black
- Subtractive color mixing model
- Color is created by the subtraction of light
RGB
- Used to display on computer screen
- Red, Green, Blue
- Additive color mixing model
- TVs, screen, and projectors use RGB as their primary colors
Hue, shade, tint, and tone
Hue: the most basic color terms and denotes an object's color
Shade: a hue to which black has been added
Tint: a hue to which white has been added
Tone: a color to which grey has been added
Colour Harmony
The arrangement of the colors in design in the most attractive and effective way for users' perception.
Monochromatic
Hard to make a mistake and create the distasteful color scheme.
Analogous
3 colors located right next to each other on the color wheel.
Complementary
Complementary colors are opposites on the color wheel. This scheme is opposite to analogous and monochromatic since it aims to produce high contrast.
Split-Complementary
Involves the use of 3 colors. Start with one color, find its complement and then use the 2 colors on either side of it.
Triadic colors
Evenly spaced around the color wheel and tend to be very bright and dynamic.
The Psychology of Color
Figure 1.2: Psychology of Color
Warm vs Cool
Figure 1.3: Warm vs Cool
Black
- often used sparingly (such as for text) but it works quite well as a primary color elements (like for backgrounds)
- adds an air of sophistication, elegance, mystery, and bolder confidence
White
- an impression of clean, virtuous, healthy
- pairs well with just about anything
Links given:
TUTORIAL
Link given: Double Exposure Practical
PRACTICAL
PART 1: DOUBLE EXPOSURE FOLLOW TUTORIAL
In this assignment, we were instructed to follow the video tutorial.
The Steps
- I downloaded the images that was uploaded in Google Drive.
- I used the Magic Wand Tool and selected Select Subject to select the subject. Then, I refined the edges, especially the hair part using Select and Mask.
- I set the output to 'New Layer with Layer Mask' at the bottom of the Properties panel, which created a new layer. I renamed this layer as 'portrait'.
- I added a new layer beneath the 'portrait' layer and filled it with a solid white color, renaming it as 'bg'.
- I selected the 'portrait' layer, went to Create New Fill or Adjustment Layer > Curves, adjusted the curves, and applied clipping mask by right-clicking the layer.
- In another layer, I added a picture of pine trees and placed it covering the woman's head. Then, I created a clipping mask for the pine tree layer.
- I used the Eyedropper Tool to sample the color of the woman's head and applied it to the 'bg' layer to create a seamless connection.
- I selected the pine tree layer, added a layer masks, and used the Brush Tool (adjusted the size and flow) to paint over some parts of the woman's face.
- I duplicated the pine tree layer and renamed the duplicates as 'bottom' and the original as 'top'.
- I flipped the 'bottom' pine tree layer vertically and placed it right under the 'top' layer to create a continuous look.
- I selected the 'portrait' layer masks, used the Brush Tool, and erased areas I wanted to remove.
- I added another layer with bird and cloud image, adjusted the opacity, and applied the blending mode as either Multiply or Darken.
- For the final step, I created a Gradient Map by clicking Create New fill or Adjustment Layers > Gradient Map, then adjusted the color.
Figure 2.1: Gradient Map
Figure 2.2: Layers
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Figure 2.3: The Result
PART 2: MY OWN DOUBLE EXPOSURE
In this assignment, we were instructed to make another double exposure on our own.
The Steps
- I chose a picture of myself and searched for a building image on Pinterest.
- I imported my portrait picture into Photoshop and renamed the layer as 'Portrait'.
- I used the Magic Wand Tool and selected Select Subject to select the subject. Then, I refined the edges, especially the hair part using Select and Mask. Then, I applied Layer Mask to the selection.
- I added a new layer, placed the building image on top of my portrait, renamed the layer as 'Building' and right-clicked to select Create Clipping Mask.
- I applied the Screen blending mode to the building layer and adjusted the opacity.
- I selected the 'Building' layer, added a Layer Mask, and used the Brush Tool (adjusting size and flow) to paint over some parts of my face to show it.
- I created a Gradient Map by clicking Create New fill or Adjustment Layers > Gradient Map, and then adjusted the colors to match the overall tone of the composition.
- For the final step, I adjusted the Brightness/Contrast and Hue/Saturation by going to Image > Adjustment > Brightness/Contrast and Hue/Saturation.
Figure 2.4: Gradient Map
Figure 2.5: Layers
Figure 2.6: The Result
REFLECTIONS
Experience
The steps provided in demo video was quite easy to follow. It was a fun experience as it gave me the chance to explore the creative possibilities of blending two images. I enjoyed experimenting with various Photoshop tools. Creating the Gradient Map was also the most interesting part of this task, it showed me how important color grading is to the overall mood of the piece.
Observations
I realized how much the blending mode and opacity adjustments could change the overall mood of the two images.
Findings
What I found most valuable in this task was learning how to think creatively when combining images in Photoshop. Blending the portrait with a completely different image was new to me.
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