Digital Photography and Imaging - Project 1A & 1B: Collage Design
Week 06 – Week 9
JIHYUN LIM (0391015)
Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media
Digital Photography and Imaging
Project 2: Digital Imaging
Lecture
< Week 6_PRODUCT & STUDIO SHOOT >
Camera: Use DSLR or mirrorless. If no budget, smartphone is fine.
Tripod: Helps keep photos sharp and steady.
Light: Natural light is good, but LED or softbox gives more control.
Scene Setup
Background: White, grey, pastel colors work best. Can also use wood, fabric, marble for texture.
Lighting: Put main light at 45°. Use reflector or second light to reduce shadows.
Product Placement: Put product in center. Try odd numbers, different heights. Keep product clean.
Shooting Tips
Always use tripod for clear shots.
Try different angles:
Eye-level → looks natural.
45° → shows depth.
Top-down → good for many items.
Close-up → shows details.
< Exercise 10 >
In class, we practiced Photoshop using several images. I placed a man’s photo as the main subject in the background, then added other elements like butterflies and grass with layer masks.
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| After layer via cut i can see the new layer with only face and divided |
The key part was separating the man’s face and adding an emboss effect to make it look natural. I arranged leaves so they pass through the face, creating a realistic and creative composition.
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| Final work |
< Exercise 11 >
In this practice, the key point was cutting out the antenna cleanly. To capture the fine details of the antenna, I needed a different skill compared to the tools we learned before. This step required more precision and careful masking to make the result look natural.
For this process, I used the Color Range tool. It helped me cut out the antenna cleanly, even in the detailed parts. This required more precision than the basic tools we learned before, and it made the final image look neat and natural.
After selecting the layer mask while holding Control, I painted with a white brush to erase. This method made it possible to cut out the antenna sharply and keep all the fine details.
< Final work >
Process Work
< Double Exposure >
This assignment was about creating a double exposure using a picture of myself as the main subject. Since I was the subject, the design narrative and the message inside the work were very important.
At first, I chose the theme of myself and the universe, and I tried to combine these two elements to tell a personal story through the design.
The concept of my double exposure work was “We all carry a universe inside us, and we are infinite beings.” I used my own photo as the main subject and combined it with images of the universe to express this idea. The design narrative was important because it reflected both my identity and the message I wanted to share.
However, during the work I changed my idea. I wanted to tell a more personal story. I remembered a photo I took a few years ago at a museum of an artwork that impressed me. I decided to use that memory as part of my double exposure design, making the project more connected to my own experience.
Title: My Blooming Self
Concept Description:
This artwork mixes my own face with flowers I photographed at the museum, capturing how art and memory shape who I am. The flowers represent moments I’ve collected—beauty, growth, and quiet moments from nature. The butterflies symbolize thoughts escaping into freedom. It is a simple story and also my personal journey of how art and memory help me grow and find myself.
< Recoloring >
In the recoloring task, I used tools like Eyedropper, Layer Mask, Saturation, and Curves to carefully work on each part: skin, hair, eyebrows, lips, clothes, and background. After adding colors, I focused on adjusting saturation to make the photo look more natural.
For better workflow, I also practiced labeling each layer clearly, which made the process more efficient.
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