For our last two photoshop assignments we were instructed to create a set of puns and visual dictionaries. Some of the skills used in this assignment were the ability to use layers and resizing, and finding free online images to stitch together into one piece. I had a lot of fun with this assignment because it allowed me to be creative and do what I wanted to do with photoshop. For the puns assignment we had to combine images to visually depict a pun, and for visual dictionary we choose a word and had to symbolically represent it through a composition. PUNS: 1. Pumpkin Pi(e) 2: Royal Pane (Pain) 3. Bee Lizard (Blizzard)
Visual Dictionary: Serene & Papaphobia
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For this assignment we had to shoot portrait photos in two different lighting situations. The first scene was taken in a studio setting with artificial lights, and the second was taken by a window with natural light and a bounce card. I felt a little bit constrained by this assignment, as I felt that the typical portrait pose was a bit boring and I would have liked to have been able to add more head space. Final Product Original Images From this assignment, I learned a bit more about how to adjust lighting and shoot optimal portraits, as well as how to use a bounce card. I feel like these photos could have turned out a bit better, because they're a bit blurry and the color is odd, but I'm mostly happy with the results.
For this photoshop assignment, we were given the opportunity to search out photoshop tutorials and experiment with different techniques and tools. I really enjoyed being able to try new things and explore all the different projects. I found a lot of tutorials that I was interested in, but sadly I didn't have enough time to try all of them. Dash Of Color: For this assignment we had to change a photo to black and white and use the history brush to reveal an area of color. I've always thought this style was captivating, because of how well it directs the viewer's attention in a photograph, and adds a point of interest in the scene. To do this we desaturated the image and then painted over our spot with the history brush to reveal the camera. Polaroid: For this piece we used layer masks, groups, and layer stacks to create the illusion of an image composed of a pile of polaroids. I like the way this turned out and it's cool to understand how to to use layer masks because of all the different applications that they can be used for. Galaxy Eye: For this project I used the layer mask, blur, screen, and filter adjustment tools. I had some trouble with this one because of how the colors were turning out, but I'm happy with the end result. I tried two variations with two different galaxy images but I prefer the blue one because it's not as busy, and looks more natural. Low Poly: This project was the one that gave me the most difficulty because of how each individual triangle needed to be drawn. Originally I wanted to make a low poly image out of a face but realized that it would take hours so I decided to keep with the space theme and use a planet. I really love the minimalistic/3D polygon style so I was excited to try this, but I regretted not being able to try other tutorials. For this project I learned about the polygon lasso, grid snaps, anti-aliasing, and filter blurs. I'd really like to try this again and devote enough time to polish it up as much as I can. Source images and raw photos used: For this photoshop assignment we had to merge multiple pictures of a subject into a single scene. I was really excited for this assignment because I had been excited to try something like this. Through this assignment I learned how to navigate between layers and use the layer mask to reveal/conceal parts of a layer to blend images.
For this assignment, we were supposed to 'change the context of the school.' I thought it would be funny to photoshop Doodlebob towering over the building, erasing it with the magic pencil. I'm not particularly a huge Spongebob fan, but I thought the idea would provide for some interesting opportunities. I actually had to replace the sky with a different image so that I could "erase" the school building, and I used the blur tool often to make the edges seem more natural and realistic. If I could have had more time I would have liked to put some eraser shavings by the grass and play around with shadows, but overall I'm happy with how it turned out. I used to play around with GIMP a lot when I was younger, so I have some background knowledge on how to use programs like photoshop and the different tools. However, photoshop is much more advanced and intelligent so it was really easy to work with to get the results I wanted. Overall, I really enjoyed this assignment and had a lot of fun with it.
For this assignment our goal was to familiarize ourselves with creating panoramas by stitching photos together in photoshop. We used photomerge for this, which allowed us to simply take pictures and then feed them to the program and let it do the work. When taking photos, we had to manually set the exposure and focus, and keep the camera level to avoid distortion. I had some difficulty with focus, but I think I managed to keep the shot level.
For this assignment I took a lot of pictures of murals and hallways. I thought the long murals would come out well in a panorama, because the long frame really showcased all the art and details and made for an interesting piece. I also liked taking panoramas of hallways and corners because of the way it affected the photo's perspective. For our second photoshop assignment, we were supposed to edit a photo of a car to make it look like the target picture. In this assignment I learned how to work with the select tool, the clone stamp tool, the adjustments tab with colors (hue and saturation) and the levels tab. I had some trouble with the clone stamp tool and the select tool, but I eventually got the hang of it. Original Retouched version
Demo photo and extra For our first photo editing assignment, we were instructed to use photoshop to create a Warhol-esque popart image. We were to duplicate a portrait and make it four different colors. Original Images From this assignment I learned the basics of colorizing images, and how to manipulate layers in photoshop. I have worked with GIMP before but photoshop is new to me.
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