In our first class for this module, we were introduced to some basic tools in Photoshop such as the clone stamp stool, brush tool, and eyedropper tool. We also experimented with blending modes in order to achieve different effects in the recolouring process. As an exercise, each one of us had to choose a black and white photograph and recolour it using everything that we had learned so far.
Fig. 1.1: B&W photo of a vintage car dealership.
I wanted to have more fun with this exercise, so I decided to recolour the photo in a hyper-realistic style. The colours that I used were inspired by many different pictures from the internet.
Fig. 1.2: Mood board.
Fig. 1.3: Colour palette.
Fig. 1.4: Adding colour to the neon lights.
Fig. 1.5: The Soft Light blending mode is used to mimic light shining out from the windows.
Fig. 1.6: The sky is painted using different shades of red, purple and orange.
Fig 1.7: The cars are then coloured in as well.
Fig. 1.8: The path is coloured using the Linear Dodge mode to give it a neon effect. The blue light from the path reflects onto the bushes.
Fig. 1.9: Final result after a few more adjustments.
Fig. 1.10: Final outcome.
DALI ATOMICUS, GALCONDA AND THE MAN ON THE MOON
Week 3
This week, we learned more about layer masking and the many different ways we can create these masks. Layer masking is an essential skill to learn because it allows you to hide parts of images that are not wanted without destroying the original image. We were taught several selection methods, that is by using the magic wand tool, the quick selection tool, the pen tool or by selecting a specific colour range.
As practice, we had to recreate Dali Atomicus' photo.
Fig. 2.1: Dali Atomicus' work.
Fig. 2.2: Process.
Fig. 2.3: Final outcome.
We also did another practice in class- adding human arms to birds. I colour matched the arms so that they'd look similar to the bird's feathers. I also used the smudge tool to blend the part where the arm connects to the bird.
Fig. 2.4: Result.
Week 4
Using what we were taught last week, we had to create a surrealistic photo montage by combining organic and inorganic objects.
Fig. 3.1: Rene Magritte's Son of Man.
Fig. 3.2: Stock images used.
Fig. 3.3: The background that I started with.
Fig. 3.4: I used a layer mask on a photo of a man in a suit.
Fig. 3.5: Using the brush tool, I added highlights to the suit so that it would match the lighting better.
Fig. 3.6: I used the pen tool to mask the balloon for more accuracy.
Fig. 3.7: Fish were added to the composition. I also added motion blur to the fish for a sense of movement.
Fig. 3.8: Colour adjustments were made to make it more realistic.
Fig. 3.9: Process.
Fig. 3.10: Final outcome.
OTHER IN-CLASS EXERCISES
Week 5
This week, we learnt how to use a displacement map to warp textures on top of an object.
Fig. 4.1: Practice 1.
Fig. 4.2: Practice 2.
Fig. 4.3: Practice 3.
Week 6
We were given a photo of a house taken in daylight and we had to make it look like it was taken at night instead.
Fig. 5.1: Process.
Fig. 5.2: Final outcome.
We also did another practice where we made a house look like its photo was taken during sunset.
Fig. 5.3: Process.
Fig. 5.4: Final outcome.
Week 7
This week, we were introduced to the basics of After Effects. We learnt about keyframes and how to animate an object by changing its position, scale and opacity.
Week 8
Using photos that we took in front of a green screen, we used Keylight to easily remove the background. We also learnt more about 3D objects in After Effects.
Week 9
In this week's class, we were taught how to use the Puppet Pin tool in After Effects, which allows you to animate a static photo by warping it. I tried it out on a painting where I made the water look like it was flowing.
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