DPI - Exercises
6.4.2023 - 29.6.2023 (Week 1 - Week 13)
Chong Hui Yi / 0363195
Digital Photography and Imaging / Bechelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media
Exercises
Chong Hui Yi / 0363195
Digital Photography and Imaging / Bechelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media
Exercises
LECTURES
Week 1:
Today, Mr. Martin introduced us to a project that we will complete in
the first semester and then had us play "The Bézier Game." This is the
second time I've played this game, and it's a bit easier than the first
time, but the shapes I drew still aren't perfect. After practicing at
home a few times, my score was 39 nodes to spare, which was a great
experience. This week, we need to find three graphic designs that we
like and create a collage. I'm disappointed that the school's Adobe
Photoshop account is still not activated, but I'm looking forward to
using it in the next class!
The following three images are my favorite graphic designs：
Poster design by Fernando Alvarez
Poster design by Albert Andersen
In my impression, Buddha originally brings a sense of calmness and should not be offended, but the overall lively color scheme and the contrast formed by the text create a strong impression, so I really like this image.
Poster design by Kuki Krzysztof Iwanski
Week 2 (Hearst Mansion) :
Mr. Martin first taught us the purposes of the Lasso tool,
Polygonal Lasso tool, and Magnetic Lasso tool, and gave us a small
exercise to crop out two tables and place them into a picture of a
living room using Photoshop.
Cropped two tables
Living room and two tables
We then proceeded to create a digital collage using the materials
provided by Mr. Martin. It was a very interesting process, and I
found that digital collage was much simpler than physical
collage.
Mr. Martin taught us how to adjust our own photos to blend better
into the background using Adobe Photoshop.
Process of digital collage
Final digital collage
The above two classroom exercises were mainly designed to
familiarize us with some of the tools and layers in Photoshop.
Then, we began to follow Mr. Martin's instructions step by
step to complete our Project 1: Exercise 2, Hearst
Mansion.
Cropped two tables
Living room and two tables
We then proceeded to create a digital collage using the materials provided by Mr. Martin. It was a very interesting process, and I found that digital collage was much simpler than physical collage.
Mr. Martin taught us how to adjust our own photos to blend better into the background using Adobe Photoshop.
Process of digital collage
Final digital collage
The above two classroom exercises were mainly designed to
familiarize us with some of the tools and layers in Photoshop.
Then, we began to follow Mr. Martin's instructions step by
step to complete our Project 1: Exercise 2, Hearst
Mansion.
Hearst Mansion
Week 3 (Recolouring):
This week, our task is to recolor black and white portraits using
Photoshop. We will follow Mr. Martin's step-by-step instructions
using a template, and then choose a portrait to recolor. I find
this process very enjoyable as I watch the black and white image
gradually come to life with color, and it also makes me think
about using this technique to restore old photos.
We need to download the photos and follow Mr. Martin's tutorial
to complete the hair coloring using Photoshop. Once we learn the
basic principles of recoloring in Photoshop, we can use the same
method to color other parts. It may be unfamiliar at first, but
after repeating the same steps a few times, I easily memorized all
the steps. After completing the class exercise, we need to select
a portrait and recolour it as part of project 1, which will be
graded as an assignment.
Hair colour reference
Skin colour reference
.png)
Select the hair area
.png)
Create new solid layer and change hair colour
Class exercise process
My favorite part of this class exercise is the color of
her lips.
Class exercise
Week 4 (Blending mode):
This week, Mr. Martin introduced us to basic composition, the
Rule of Thirds, and the Golden Ratio. Through class assignments,
we learned about the differences and functions of various
blending modes, as well as linear and radial gradients.
Basic Composition：
-
Focal Point
-
Scale & Hierarchy
-
Using scale to communicate hierarchy
-
Signifying importance of certain elements
-
Balance the Elements
-
each element as having a ‘WEIGHT’ to it
-
weigh:
-
small objects < large objects
-
flatly colored elements < heavily textured
elements
-
White Space (empty space)
-
helps your design to BREATHE
Blending Mode:
-
Screen:
black - transparent, white - opaque
-
Multiply:
white - transparent, black - opaque
-
Softlight:
black - darker, white - brighter
We learned how to add a layer with a screen/multiply blending
mode to our Hearst Mansion, to put steam on the coffee, add a
flock of birds to the seaside sky, and increase the contrast of
the portraits. Today we practiced many class exercises, but they
were all basic and could be completed quickly, so we didn't feel
too overwhelmed or unable to keep up.
Class exercise 1 (screen)
We need to download the photos and follow Mr. Martin's tutorial to complete the hair coloring using Photoshop. Once we learn the basic principles of recoloring in Photoshop, we can use the same method to color other parts. It may be unfamiliar at first, but after repeating the same steps a few times, I easily memorized all the steps. After completing the class exercise, we need to select a portrait and recolour it as part of project 1, which will be graded as an assignment.
Hair colour reference
Skin colour reference
.png)
Select the hair area
.png)
Create new solid layer and change hair colour
Class exercise process
My favorite part of this class exercise is the color of
her lips.
Class exercise
Week 4 (Blending mode):
This week, Mr. Martin introduced us to basic composition, the Rule of Thirds, and the Golden Ratio. Through class assignments, we learned about the differences and functions of various blending modes, as well as linear and radial gradients.
Basic Composition：
- Focal Point
- Scale & Hierarchy
- Using scale to communicate hierarchy
- Signifying importance of certain elements
- Balance the Elements
- each element as having a ‘WEIGHT’ to it
- weigh:
- small objects < large objects
- flatly colored elements < heavily textured elements
- White Space (empty space)
-
helps your design to BREATHE
- Screen: black - transparent, white - opaque
- Multiply: white - transparent, black - opaque
- Softlight: black - darker, white - brighter
We learned how to add a layer with a screen/multiply blending mode to our Hearst Mansion, to put steam on the coffee, add a flock of birds to the seaside sky, and increase the contrast of the portraits. Today we practiced many class exercises, but they were all basic and could be completed quickly, so we didn't feel too overwhelmed or unable to keep up.
Class exercise 1 (screen)
Class exercise 1 (multiply)
Class exercise 2 process (screen)
Class exercise 3 (multiply + adjustment)
Class exercise 3 (multiply)
Week 5 (Double Exposure):
Today is a public holiday, so there was no class, but
we were tasked with self-learning double exposure. While
following the steps with a template wasn't difficult, I
found it very challenging to create a double exposure on
my own, including finding a suitable portrait of myself
(which I don't normally take), and finding appropriate
images, which took up most of my time.
Double exposure process
Final Double exposure exercise
Week 6:
Exposure Setting
Exposure: In photography, exposure is the amount of light which
reaches your camera sensor or film.
The main parts of the camera:
- Camera body:
-
Shutter:
a small plastic sheet that opens and closes
to allow light onto the film or prevent light
from reaching the film.
- Image sensor
- LCD screen
- Camera lens:
-
Aperture/ Iris: control the flow of light entering the
lens.
ISO:
-
(originally) used to describe the sensitivity
of film, referring to its ability to gather
light.
-
(digital photography) refers to the sensitivity
or signal gain of the camera's sensor.
Lens Perspective
-
Focal Length:
-
Shorter focal length = wider angle of
view
-
Longer focal length = narrower angle of
view.
-
Aperture and Depth of Field:
-
Smaller aperture = greater depth of
field.
-
Wide-Angle Lens:
-
Useful for landscape and street photography,
everything is in focus unless the subject is
very close.
-
Standard Lens:
-
Represents what the human eye sees in terms
of angle and perspective.
-
Telephoto Lens:
-
Great for capturing distant subjects.
Different focal length
Fast Shutter
Slow Shutter (Pinterest)
Mr. Martin taught us to generate a distortion,
deformation, or emulation effect on the target
image by referencing the displacement of a
reference image. While blending modes can mix
two layers, they are unable to achieve the
effect of distortion and deformation.
Displacement Exercise 1
Displacement Exercise 2
Displacement Exercise 3
Week 7 (Cyborg):
I find the process of drawing the intricate
patterns and adjusting the Bevel & Emboss
effect to be the most interesting. It clearly
showcases the transformation from a human into a
cyborg.
#The stroke paths help to emphasize and define
specific shapes or lines, making them visually
prominent in the image.
Cyborg exercise 1 process
Cyborg exercise 2
Week 9 (Flower Face Portrait):
The effect achieved with this week's flower
face portrait is truly astounding and
intriguing. After adjusting the Blending Options
→ Bevel & Emboss on the face, there was an
instant transformation, giving it a ceramic-like
feel. It's truly magical. The purpose of adding a gradient map is to
apply a color gradient to an image, which can
enhance the overall mood or create a specific
color tone.
Flower face portrait process
Final flower face portrait
Week 10 (Digital Surrealism):
Realism:
-
Focuses on ordinary and common
subject matters in the real
world
-
Avoids exotic or extraordinary
themes
-
Emphasizes staying within the
confines of what is considered
"real."
Surrealism:
-
Offers a twist on Realism.
-
Explores the subconscious
mind.
-
Concentrates on dream-like
images.
-
Aims to distort ordinary
reality.
Dadaism:
-
An anti war art movement with
art works that is
satirical and nonsensical in
nature.
Mr. Martin taught us to create
simple animations (using the
"create video timeline" feature)
and GIFs (using the "create
frame animation" feature) using
Photoshop. Among these
techniques, the Puppet Warp tool
allows us to bend images and
create the effect of moving
human joints.
Animation exercise 1
Animation exercise 1
Yoga GIF exercise
Week 11
This week, Mr. Martin
introduced us to After Effects
and demonstrated how to
animate our previous digital
collages. I could distinctly
perceive that After Effects
offers even more functionality
compared to Photoshop. It
enables us to achieve effects
with 3D layers and motion
blur, as well as utilize the
keyframe assistant for easy
ease and create a slow to fast
to slow effect.
Simple animation using
After Effects
REFLECTION
Through these exercises, I have acquired a wealth of
knowledge about digital photography, and I have gradually
become acquainted with using Photoshop. However, there are
still many functionalities that I haven't explored, and
self-directed learning becomes important at this point.
Initially, I wasn't sure about the purpose of Gradient Map,
but later I realized that it can harmonize the overall color
tones of an entire image, preventing some pictures from
appearing too distinct. I believe that the exercises in class
are relatively straightforward since we are provided with
image resources and simply need to follow Mr. Martin's
instructions, which keeps me well-paced in the course. I am
not very familiar with After Effects as I haven't had many
opportunities to practice it, but I find it highly enjoyable
when working on animations, and it has made me appreciate the
difficulty of creating a good animation.
Class exercise 1 (multiply)
Class exercise 2 process (screen)
Class exercise 3 (multiply + adjustment)
Class exercise 3 (multiply)
Double exposure process
Final Double exposure exercise
Week 6:
REFLECTION
Through these exercises, I have acquired a wealth of knowledge about digital photography, and I have gradually become acquainted with using Photoshop. However, there are still many functionalities that I haven't explored, and self-directed learning becomes important at this point. Initially, I wasn't sure about the purpose of Gradient Map, but later I realized that it can harmonize the overall color tones of an entire image, preventing some pictures from appearing too distinct. I believe that the exercises in class are relatively straightforward since we are provided with image resources and simply need to follow Mr. Martin's instructions, which keeps me well-paced in the course. I am not very familiar with After Effects as I haven't had many opportunities to practice it, but I find it highly enjoyable when working on animations, and it has made me appreciate the difficulty of creating a good animation.
Week 5 (Double Exposure):
Today is a public holiday, so there was no class, but we were tasked with self-learning double exposure. While following the steps with a template wasn't difficult, I found it very challenging to create a double exposure on my own, including finding a suitable portrait of myself (which I don't normally take), and finding appropriate images, which took up most of my time.
Today is a public holiday, so there was no class, but we were tasked with self-learning double exposure. While following the steps with a template wasn't difficult, I found it very challenging to create a double exposure on my own, including finding a suitable portrait of myself (which I don't normally take), and finding appropriate images, which took up most of my time.
Double exposure process
Final Double exposure exercise
Week 6:
Exposure Setting
Exposure: In photography, exposure is the amount of light which reaches your camera sensor or film.
Exposure: In photography, exposure is the amount of light which reaches your camera sensor or film.
The main parts of the camera:
- Camera body:
- Shutter: a small plastic sheet that opens and closes to allow light onto the film or prevent light from reaching the film.
- Image sensor
- LCD screen
- Camera lens:
- Aperture/ Iris: control the flow of light entering the lens.
ISO:
-
(originally) used to describe the sensitivity
of film, referring to its ability to gather
light.
- (digital photography) refers to the sensitivity or signal gain of the camera's sensor.
Lens Perspective
Different focal length
Fast Shutter
Slow Shutter (Pinterest)
Mr. Martin taught us to generate a distortion, deformation, or emulation effect on the target image by referencing the displacement of a reference image. While blending modes can mix two layers, they are unable to achieve the effect of distortion and deformation.
Displacement Exercise 2
Displacement Exercise 3
Cyborg exercise 1 process
- Focal Length:
- Shorter focal length = wider angle of view
- Longer focal length = narrower angle of view.
- Aperture and Depth of Field:
- Smaller aperture = greater depth of field.
- Wide-Angle Lens:
- Useful for landscape and street photography, everything is in focus unless the subject is very close.
- Standard Lens:
- Represents what the human eye sees in terms of angle and perspective.
- Telephoto Lens:
- Great for capturing distant subjects.
Different focal length
Fast Shutter
Slow Shutter (Pinterest)
Mr. Martin taught us to generate a distortion, deformation, or emulation effect on the target image by referencing the displacement of a reference image. While blending modes can mix two layers, they are unable to achieve the effect of distortion and deformation.
Displacement Exercise 1
Displacement Exercise 2
Displacement Exercise 3
Week 7 (Cyborg):
I find the process of drawing the intricate patterns and adjusting the Bevel & Emboss effect to be the most interesting. It clearly showcases the transformation from a human into a cyborg.
#The stroke paths help to emphasize and define specific shapes or lines, making them visually prominent in the image.
I find the process of drawing the intricate patterns and adjusting the Bevel & Emboss effect to be the most interesting. It clearly showcases the transformation from a human into a cyborg.
#The stroke paths help to emphasize and define specific shapes or lines, making them visually prominent in the image.
Cyborg exercise 1 process
Cyborg exercise 2
Week 9 (Flower Face Portrait):
The effect achieved with this week's flower face portrait is truly astounding and intriguing. After adjusting the Blending Options → Bevel & Emboss on the face, there was an instant transformation, giving it a ceramic-like feel. It's truly magical. The purpose of adding a gradient map is to apply a color gradient to an image, which can enhance the overall mood or create a specific color tone.
Flower face portrait process
Final flower face portrait
Animation exercise 1
Animation exercise 1
Yoga GIF exercise
The effect achieved with this week's flower face portrait is truly astounding and intriguing. After adjusting the Blending Options → Bevel & Emboss on the face, there was an instant transformation, giving it a ceramic-like feel. It's truly magical. The purpose of adding a gradient map is to apply a color gradient to an image, which can enhance the overall mood or create a specific color tone.
Flower face portrait process
Final flower face portrait
Week 10 (Digital Surrealism):
Realism:
- Focuses on ordinary and common subject matters in the real world
- Avoids exotic or extraordinary themes
- Emphasizes staying within the confines of what is considered "real."
Surrealism:
- Offers a twist on Realism.
- Explores the subconscious mind.
- Concentrates on dream-like images.
-
Aims to distort ordinary
reality.
Dadaism:
- An anti war art movement with art works that is satirical and nonsensical in nature.
Mr. Martin taught us to create
simple animations (using the
"create video timeline" feature)
and GIFs (using the "create
frame animation" feature) using
Photoshop. Among these
techniques, the Puppet Warp tool
allows us to bend images and
create the effect of moving
human joints.
Animation exercise 1
Animation exercise 1
Yoga GIF exercise
Week 11
This week, Mr. Martin introduced us to After Effects and demonstrated how to animate our previous digital collages. I could distinctly perceive that After Effects offers even more functionality compared to Photoshop. It enables us to achieve effects with 3D layers and motion blur, as well as utilize the keyframe assistant for easy ease and create a slow to fast to slow effect.
Simple animation using After Effects
This week, Mr. Martin introduced us to After Effects and demonstrated how to animate our previous digital collages. I could distinctly perceive that After Effects offers even more functionality compared to Photoshop. It enables us to achieve effects with 3D layers and motion blur, as well as utilize the keyframe assistant for easy ease and create a slow to fast to slow effect.
Simple animation using After Effects
REFLECTION
Through these exercises, I have acquired a wealth of knowledge about digital photography, and I have gradually become acquainted with using Photoshop. However, there are still many functionalities that I haven't explored, and self-directed learning becomes important at this point. Initially, I wasn't sure about the purpose of Gradient Map, but later I realized that it can harmonize the overall color tones of an entire image, preventing some pictures from appearing too distinct. I believe that the exercises in class are relatively straightforward since we are provided with image resources and simply need to follow Mr. Martin's instructions, which keeps me well-paced in the course. I am not very familiar with After Effects as I haven't had many opportunities to practice it, but I find it highly enjoyable when working on animations, and it has made me appreciate the difficulty of creating a good animation.
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