Digital Photography and Imaging- Week 5

Angel Tan Xin Kei / 0356117

Digital Photography and Imaging / Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media

Week 5 ( 2.11.2023)

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LECTURE

BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY SHOOTING

Figure 1.1 W5_ Lecture Slide

1. Digital Photography 

2. Intro to lighting and types

3. Lighting Do’s & Don’ts

 

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TUTORIAL 

STUDIO SHOOTING

Figure 1.2 Video of DIY Photo Studio 

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PRACTICAL

PROJECT 1B - PART 1: HEARST MANSION

Today's tutorial is titled "Shazam," it primarily focuses on instructing us on utilizing the quick selection tool to isolate Superman by removing the background and placing him in the mansion scene below. In addition, we also gained insights into creating a shadow effect, adjusting colors, correcting the pixelated, and applying filters.

Figure 1.3 Process of Colour Adjustment 

Also, we must reduce the pixelation by using the noise remove feature and make it more constructive by adding the reflection in the water.

Figure 1.4 Process of Removing Noise 

In the final picture ,we have input the 4 final layers into our composition:

1. Mansion

2. Shadow

3. Reflection

4. Shazam

Figure 1.5 Final Attempt of my Shazam 

PROJECT 1B - PART 2: MY REFLECTION

Based on the SHAZAM exercise, we need to replace the Shazam's layer with our own photo by following these steps:

I have asked my friend to capture a well-lit photo of myself matching the angle from the EYE LEVEL only. Then, apply the techniques learned in the Shazam exercise to remove the background and isolate the image, including using the quick selection tool, drawing shadows, adjusting colors, and applying any desired filters.

Figures 1.6 and 1.7  Process of Isolation My Image 

Below is my own reflection on the Heart Mansion.

Figure 1.7 A portrait of myself in Heart Mansion