Digital Photography and Imaging - Week 1

2023.9.28 / Week 1

Velicia Raquel Dewi Setiawan / 0369188 / Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media

Digital Photography and Imaging

JUMPLINK:

1. WEEK 1 Introductions 
2. WEEK 2 Physical College
3. WEEK 3 Physical College  
4. WEEK 4 Digital Collage, &; Adjustment; Filters
5. WEEK 5 Hearst Mansion 
6. WEEK 6 Black &; Recoloring Black White
7. WEEK 7 Double Exposure   
8. WEEK 8 No Class
9. WEEK 9 Digital Surrealism 
10. WEEK 10 Introduction to After Effects  
11. WEEK 11 Final Project Consultation 1 
12. WEEK 12 Final Project Consultation 2
13. WEEK 13 Execution & Post Production
14. WEEK 14 Final Submission
15. PROJECT 1 Collage and Digital Imaging
16. PROJECT 2 Digital Imaging Exercises &; Conceptual Product Photoshoot
17. PROJECT 3 Self-Titled

LECTURE

Week 1 - F2F Class (Sep 28, 2023)

We got to meet our lecturers, a short introduction and they gave a brief explanation about the module we're going to learn. We got to see past student works on collage, which we got to prepare for next week. We're also got with our first task to search for design posts on Pinterest and give our thoughts on it. (Exercise 1)

1. INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY &; IMAGING

1. Express your Creativity (Sep 28, 2023)

Fig 1.1.1 Creativity, Week 1 (Sep 28, 2023).

2. Create Graphic Design

You can create website formats utilizing this software program. You can develop the format of a business card, poster, greeting card and also far more. 

Fig 1.2.1 Graphic Design, Week 1 (Sep 28, 2023).

3. Restoration of Old Images

Fig 1.3.1 Restoration, Week 1 (Sep 28, 2023).

4. Integrate Graphics with Text Artistically

To develop a remarkable graphic design, you should find out the ways to combine images with a message.

Fig 1.4.1 Graphics with Texts, Week 1 (Sep 28, 2023).

5. Make Use of Brushes

There are thousands of brushes offered and also every one supplies a special impact. As an example, Using a grass brush, you can finish the job within a couple of minutes.

Fig 1.5.1 Brushes, Week 1 (Sep 28, 2023).

6. Change Photo Color

Fig 1.6.1 Change Colors, Week 1 (Sep 28, 2023).

7. Rectify Mistakes in Photographs

With the help of Photoshop tools, you can conceal the weak points as well as boost the aesthetic allure of the photos.

Fig 1.7.1 Rectify, Week 1 (Sep 28, 2023).

2. Photograph Manipulation

1. Photograph Manipulation with Negative

Photograph manipulation involves the transformation or alteration of a photograph. Australian photographer Frank Hurley formed this composite photograph from three original negatives of World War I Belgium.

Fig 2.1.1 Photograph Manipulation, Week 1 (Sep 28, 2023).

Goebbels family portrait photo in which the visage of the uniformed Harald, who was actually away on military duties, was inserted and retouched.

Fig 2.1.2 Photograph Manipulation, Week 1 (Sep 28, 2023).

2. Digital Imaging

Fig 2.2.1 Digital Imaging Technique and Imaging, Week 1 (Sep 28, 2023).

Fig 2.2.2 Digital Imanging, Week 1 (Sep 28, 2023).

3. Reference:

• Example
• Example

TUTORIAL & PRACTICAL 

Scouting for cool designs on Pinterest, looking for bright, smooth, clear designs or dark, contrasting, with symbolism.

Three of my favorite graphic design works:

Fig 1.1 Retro Street Style Poster, Week 1 (Sep 28, 2023).

A mix of collage different pictures and elements, a bit of a retro old Style. It is really expressive as it should be in picturing something akin to excitement, and glee. And the color yellow which usually means happiness is perfect for that.

Fig 1.2 Minimalist Poster, Week 1 (Sep 28, 2023).

The design is really eye-catching with the contrast of bright orange and yellow to dark background. I also like how The orange lines on the roads look like they connect to the sun as if giving a sense of direction towards something. The words "LOST" sorta hiding behind the building are really cool and add to the sense of loss vibe.

Fig 1.3 Minimalist Poster, Week 1 (Sep 28, 2023).

I really like the simple and minimalistic design also the use of perspective and the geometric shape of the Fibonacci spiral. Again, I really like the contrast of yellow and black here. It is just really simple and sophisticated.

FEEDBACK

Did not ask for feedback.

REFLECTION

1. Experience

It's always fun cruising through Pinterest seeing other people's restart, looking at how they're interpreting things differently than others. Looking at them always gives me motivation and inspiration to make my own too.

2. Observations

Looking through Pinterest always gives me motivation and inspiration, and this time is the same too. I realized how certain people have their style and make it their brand. Some collages, some minimalist, some old vintage, and more. They usually have a preferred program to use, some Illustrator, mostly Photoshop, and a few 3d.

3. Findings

I realize that I like to make works that so complicated and too crowded, thinking that more is better. But maybe I'm craving a simple and easy-on-the-eyes design.

FURTHER READING

On the complication task post