Digital Photographing and Imaging / Project 2A: Double Exposure (Week 7)

|| 4/11/24 (Week 7) 

|| Tee Zi Tong, 0366165

|| Digital Photographing and Imaging 

|| Project 2A: Exercise 1 - Double Exposure  

LECTURER 

Basics of Color Theory

• Color theory combines science and art, focusing on how humans perceive color and the emotions they convey.

Color Models (

Red, Green, Blue)

• Used for screens and digital displays, an additive model where colors are created by combining light.

CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black)

•  A subtractive model for printing, where colors are produced by subtracting light.

Color Terminology:

• Hue: The basic color.
• Shade: A hue with black added (e.g., burgundy from red).
• Tint: A hue with white added (e.g., pink from red).
• Tone: A hue with both black and white (grey) added.

• Color Harmony:

  Monochromatic: Uses one color in various shades and tints.
• Analogous: Combines colors next to each other on the color wheel, creating subtle contrast.
• Complementary: Combines opposite colors on the wheel, providing strong contrast.
• Split-Complementary: Uses one base color and two adjacent complementary colors for balanced contrast.
• Triadic: Evenly spaced colors on the wheel, offering vibrant contrast and harmony.

Color Psychology:

• Warm Colors (reds, oranges, yellows): Often evoke energy and happiness, but can also signal danger.
• Cool Colors (blues, greens, purples): Typically soothing, though purple can spark creativity.
• Black: Adds sophistication and mystery; often used for text and backgrounds.
• White: Conveys cleanliness and pairs well with most colors.

Lecturer Slide:

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TASK PROGRESSIONS 

Instructions 

Project 2A - Exercise 1 - Double Exposure 

Part 1:

 A. Double Exposure Follow Tutorial (W7_DOUBLE EXPOSURE_TUTORIAL - Google 幻灯片)

 B. My Own Double Exposure 

Part 2:

- submission of E-portfolio

- attach your Week 7 E-portfolio link on this submission

Progressions 

A. Double exposure Follow Tutorial 

1. Open the Portrait in Photoshop:

• Use the W key to access Object Selection, Quick Selection, or Magic Wand tools.
• On the Options bar, click on Select Subject, then enter Select and Mask mode.

 

2. In Select & Mask Mode:

• Choose the Refine Edge Brush Tool to enhance the selection. Adjust the brush’s size and hardness to refine.

3. Refine and Output the Selection:

• Clean up the background, carefully check the edges, then set the output to Layer with Layer Mask. Click OK to exit Select & Mask.

4. Create a New Background Layer:

• Add a New Layer and fill it with a Solid Color (rename it to “background” or “bg”). Place this layer underneath the portrait.

5. Enhance Contrast for the Portrait:

• Add a Curves Adjustment Layer and create an S-shaped curve to boost contrast. Right-click the curve layer and select Clipping Mask to apply it only to the portrait.

6. Add and Position the Forest Image:

• Bring in the forest image, position it appropriately, then select Clipping Mask. Use the Eyedropper Tool to match the solid color background to the gray tones in the sky.
• Add a Mask to the forest layer and, with the Brush Tool (foreground color set to black), gently reveal the portrait’s face.

7. Duplicate, Flip, and Adjust the Forest Layer:

• Duplicate the forest layer, flip it vertically, and reposition. Apply a Clipping Mask and adjust both the mask on this layer and the one on the portrait for the best effect.

8. Add Birds with Blending Modes:

• Insert the images of the birds, then use the Darken or Multiply blending mode to remove any white backgrounds.

9. Add a Gradient Map for Finishing Touches:

• Apply a Gradient Map Adjustment Layer to experiment with color tones. Lower the opacity for subtlety and blend it with the rest of the image.

Final Work 

B. My Own Double Exposure 

I tried creating a double exposure image using a portrait of myself. I followed a similar process to what we learned, adapting each step to make it my own.

Original Picture 

Progressions 

I made a layered effect by vertically mirroring the forest image that given by Mr. Fauzi. Additionally, I used a cool-toned gradient to create a modern, fresh vibe. I used birds and clouds on different levels to provide texture, which improved the piece's feeling of depth and gave it a calm, organic vibe.

Final Work