DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND IMAGING / EXERCISES

29/08/2022–02/12/2022 / Week 1–Week 14

Hasnol Rafiq Bin Hasnol Raduan / 0356767
Digital Photography and Imaging / Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media / Taylor's Design School
Exercises

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INSTRUCTIONS

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LAYER MASKS AND LASSO TOOLS

Fig. 1.1 - Using Mask Tool And Lasso Tool To Place Tables In A Living Room

We were given an overview of Adobe Photoshop and briefed on how to use each tool. The lasso, the polygonal lasso, and the magnetic lasso, each of which is more effective for specific pictures, were necessary in order to create layer masks. To further integrate the photos into the overall composition, we placed a shadow beneath them.

BLEND MODES

Fig. 2.1 - Blending Shazam in Hearst Mansion

Using the quick selection tool, the character was masked, and the mask was then improved with the brush and refine edges tools. The character was then enlarged and added to the scene. To better integrate him into the backdrop, several blend modes and colour correction were used. He was accompanied by a shadow behind him and a pool reflection. To make the reflection appear like water, ripple and gaussian blur effects were added, and noise filters were employed to adjust the picture quality to match the backdrop.

RECOLOURING

Fig. 3.1 - Recolored Black And White Image

Using the quick selection tool and the refine edge tool to further refine the selection. To provide a more realistic appearance, several masks were applied to various solid fill layers, and the colours were chosen from genuine reference photographs.

DOUBLE EXPOSURE

Fig. 4.1 - Double Exposure 

By making layer masks, applying curves, and overlaying a gradient map over the whole black-and-white image, it is possible to generate a fascinating colour effect. To complete the aesthetic, a few further components were added.

DISPLACEMENT MAPS 

Fig. 5.1 - Displacement Map Cat

Fig. 5.2 - Displacement Map Face

Fig. 5.3 - Displacement Map Flag

We discovered different applications for displacement maps. It may be used to modify an image's texture, convincingly apply pictures to intricate surfaces, and make flat images resemble folded fabric. Blend modes perform best when combined with the displacement map appearance.

SPOT HEAL, HEAL, PATCH, CONTENT-AWARE FILL, DODGE AND BURN

Fig. 6.1 - Spot Heal 

Fig. 6.2 - Patch Tool

Fig. 6.3 - Content-aware Fill

Fig. 6.4 - Healing Brush Tool 

In order to remove the zit, we employed the spot heal tool after learning how to use numerous brushes for touch-ups. The dodge tool was used to brighten and tone down the red regions so they matched the rest of the skin. Additionally, we learned how to utilize the healing brush tool, which performs functions similar to spot healing but with more control. A little differently, the patch tool required you to copy an element from another part of the image and position it over the area you wanted to change. The content-aware move tool required you to copy an element from another portion of the image and position it over the area you wish to replace, but Photoshop will produce the bits that were missed automatically.

Fig. 6.5 - Photo Manipulation Cyborg

Utilising the bevel and emboss effects to make it appear 3D, masking off portions of the body, inserting a metallic image beneath, and using the pen tool to use it as a stroke selection. As a result, the skin is synthetic and cyborg-like.

AFTER EFFECTS

Fig. 7.1 - Video Animation Using Photoshop

Fig. 7.2 - Video Animation Using Photoshop

Fig. 7.3 - Frame Animation

A single image has to be divided into several layers using masks and content-aware fills in order to build animations in Adobe Photoshop. Using those layers, we learned how to make parallax video animations.

Fig 7.4 - After Effects Parallax Effect

Using 3D camera layers, puppet pins, and a misty effect over the foreground, the parallax effect in After Effects was more intricately developed and labor-intensive to create.

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REFLECTION

These tasks were quite beneficial when I was first learning about new tools and processes in Photoshop and After Effects. Despite the fact that I was previously familiar with both of these programs, the in-class activities helped me hone and polish my skills while also motivating me to approach difficulties imaginatively.