Digital Photography and Imaging | Week 12 (Self-Titled Part 2)

11/12/2023 - 17/12/2023
Yong Zhen Xing - 0359473
Digital Photography and Imaging - Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media / Taylor's University
Weekly Updates / Week 12

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Instructions :

Week 12:

W12 Lecture :
No more lectures, just progress checks.

Project 4 (Self-Titled) :
I decide to go for my second sketch for the final artwork. So I begin on the artwork on Photoshop.

Making the artwork :
I first took 2 photos of myself.

fig 1.1, 1.2, Photos Of Me (15/12/2023)

Then I masked the subjects out to be added to a proper A4 format.

 fig 1.3, Masking Out Subject 1 (16/12/2023)

fig 1.4, Masking Out Subject 2 (16/12/2023)

 

fig 1.5, Masking Out Subject 3 (16/12/2023)

 

 

Using the masked subjects, I first plan out how the composition would roughly look like first.

 

fig 1.6, Masking Out Subject 3 (16/12/2023)

 

I imported the mountain first in Illustrator so I could make the vaporwave theme. I started with creating the mountain and ground first.

 

fig 1.7, Creating the Mountain and Floor (16/12/2023)

 

fig 1.8, Creating the Mountain and Floor 2 (16/12/2023)

 

 

Then I created the sunset based on the theme. This was the hardest element to create as the sides of the line needed to be adjusted following the side.

 

fig 1.9, Creating the Sunset (16/12/2023)

 

fig 1.10, Positioning the Sunset (16/12/2023)

Then I added a gradient to the sunset as well as added the buildings based on the theme. Glow was then added to enhance the effect of the vaporwave theme.

fig 1.11, Adding Buildings and Glow (16/12/2023)

After a quick import import to Photoshop, I reposition the mid-ground subject so it looks like it is in the artwork.

fig 1.12, Importing To Photoshop (17/12/2023)

Next, I added background and (temporary) ground colour. I also used a brush tool to colour around the 2 main subject to get that pop art style. The image below shows the progress so far for the week!

fig 1.13, Adding Colour Around the Subject (17/12/2023)

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Reflection :

Creating the vaporwave theme was certainly the hardest part but also the most fun part when creating the artwork. The colour brush around the subject also wasn't too difficult but does require good observation so that all of it looks equal. Combining all the elements into one artwork is always fun as you get to see your ideas come into life.

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My Other Digital Photography and Imaging Task :

Project 1: Digital & Physical Collages

Project 2: Photoshop Exercises

Project 4: Cinemagraphs - Self-Titled


Progresses
Project 1 :
Week 1 (Graphic Design Composition)

Week 2 (Collage Design Elements)

Week 3 (Compositing Collage)

Week 4 (Digital Collage)

Week 5 (Hearst Mansion)

Week 6 (Recolouring Black & White)


Project 2 :
Week 7/8 (Double Exposure)

Week 9 (Conceptual Product Photoshoot)

Week 10 (After Effects Exercise)


Project 4 :
Week 11 (Self-Titled)

Week 12 (Self-Titled Part 2) [Current]

Week 13 (Self-Titled Part 3)

Week 14 (Self-Titled Part 4)