Digital Photography and Imaging - Week 5

02.11.2023 (Week 5)

Teh Ming En/0364908

Digital Photography and Imaging-Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media--Taylors University

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LECTURES

Week 5: Basic Photography Shooting

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TUTORIAL

Studio Shooting

Fig 1.1 Tutorial Video

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PRACTICAL: Hearst Mansion

Digital Imaging Exercise 1: Part 1 - Shazam

Follow this quick tutorial to understand how to use:

1. Quick Selection Tool

2. Layer Mask

3. Filters

4. Color Correction

We have to follow the steps in the lecture note to complete the exercise. We are requested to edit Shazam into the Hearst Mansion picture.

Fig 2.1 Hearst Mansion

Fig 2.2 Shazam

The Process: 

Fig 2.3 Match Color to Shazam

I edit the color correction using Match Color to Shazam.

Fig 2.4 Ripple Filter

After creating the shadow and reflection of Shazam, it is time to add Ripple Filter to Shazam's reflection.

Fig 2.5 Final Composition 

Digital Imaging Exercise 1: Part 2 - My Reflection

Based on the Shazam exercise, create the same steps and insert your own photo to replace the Shazam’s layer by following these steps:

1. Take a photo of yourself using the right lighting techniques

2. Apply the Shazam’s exercise techniques

3. Replace the Shazam’s layer with YOUR OWN PHOTO

4. Apply suitable Color Correction to finalize your work

Fig 2.6 My Own Photo

I used my own photo and created the same steps as Shazam's exercise. Below is my final composition using my own photo.

Fig 2.7 My Reflection Composition

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REFLECTIONS

I have learned about the use of Quick Selection Tool, Layer Mask, Filters, and Color Correction. I learned how to edit myself into other photos without looking out of place. This is a useful skill that I can 'travel around the world'. I was enjoyed in the process and satisfied with my composition.