6) This image by artist Jim Kazanjian [link] is mind-bending. Like some of the entries in Pt. 1, this is a composite photo but taken in a much more surreal direction. This image invokes Escher seeming real yet being utterly impossible once it is more closely examined.
7) Tilt-shifting, like toy cameras and toy camera filters, has become somewhat trendy of late. However, much of the contemporary tilt-shifting is done poorly in Photoshop instead of with a proper tilt-shift lens. However, being a student who can't always afford a fancy new lens, I'd like to be able to create this effect in a more convincing manner. This image was borrowed from brainz.org.
8) While I do have some experience with Photoshop and other bitmap editing tools I have almost none with vector graphic tools. However, being able to create digital, vector-based art can be critical when working in printed media that may need to be re-sized. [link]
9) Halftones are also very handy in print media when gradients are needed but unable to be reproduced reliably (such as in screen printing). This image, borrowed from Wikipedia, would appear quite smooth when viewed from a distance.
10) I already use Photoshop and other tools to retouch photos. But, when it comes to color correction, it would be more accurate to say that I play around with settings until I find something that looks close to correct. However, it is important that I learn to be able to perform proper color correction if I am to be successful as digital photographer.
11) Finally, I would also like to learn some basic video editing. The video below, a fan film based on the popular video game Half-Life, is a mixture of in-game and live footage used to tell a new and compelling story.
great posts..We will cover the basics for each of the images. At least that will get you started in the right direction. Look forward to seeing what you are able to do this semester.
ReplyDelete#7 is a pretty cool image
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