DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND IMAGING- W3 PRACTICAL: DIGITAL COLLAGE

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8 October 2024 / Week 3

Chika Clarissa Widjaja (0378636)

Digital Photography and Imaging/ Bachelors Of Design (Hons) in Creative Media

Project 1/ Exercises




INDEX

  • Lectures
  • Tutorial
  • Practical
  • Reflection

LECTURES

In week 3, Mr. Hafiz gave us a tutorial on how to remove background using the tool lasso and pen tool. For objects with sharp objects, it's reccomended we use the pen tool. However, with complex elements that has curvy edges it's best to use object selection tool.


Layers are important to know how to use fo the arranging of elements and background, as well as to not affecting the other elements placed. This helps us to adjust, delete or placing them front and back so it becomes easier for uso work on.

TUTORIAL


PROJECT 1A: PHYSICAL COLLAGE final review

PROJECT 1B: DIGITAL COLLAGE

1. Download all of the images here to your computer:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1cGcbENrjSksAaMQK9np2jb6ZaM7Y-81l?usp=sharing
 
2. Follow this tutorial demo as reference to create your digital collage:
https://youtu.be/BlW7F-fTsbE

3. Create 3 different composition digital collages from the images that you’ve downloaded.

4. Create A4 canvas size  (vertical) on Photoshop and start to do the compositions.

5. Take 3 photo of your digital collage compositions  and insert it on the section below

6. Submit (Turn In) this file on Google Classroom


PRACTICAL

STEPS

First i removed the background of the element i wanted using the object selection  since the shape is more complex.

Figure 1.1 Removing Background

Since this element has sharp edges, i used the pen tool to remove the background.
Figure 1.2 Removing background

Next, i duplicated the building and mirror the element to create a one point perspective in the middle.

Figure 1.3 Mirroring 



Finally, i added the grunge and black and white background, placed the fish in between the buildings, and the people walking element to create depth.




Figure 1.4 Final Composition




REFLECTION

Through this exercise, i got even more comfortable with using the platform Photoshop. It was definitely more easier than the traditional collage because instead of using scissors, i used tools such as lasso tool, pen tool, and object selection tool to cut the image out. Not only that, we don't have to glue and make a mess when creating this collage. Another difference is that we were given limited elements from Mr. Hafiz instead of searching for our own. This was okay though because through limited elements, we get to expand our brain more to be more creative.

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