CAGD 112 - Digital Photography
Tiling Textures
For this assignment, we were to watch a tutorial on how to take a normal image and make it into a tileable texture.That is, that when the image is laid next to itself, it will blend almost seamlessly. We were then told to choose from a series of images to take into photoshop and make a tileable image. To complete the assignment, we had to make an image that looked almost seamless when laid next to itself, and remove anything from the image that would stand out. The composition for the image was simply a spread of attention across the entirety of the texture. This is because in a tiled image, you don't want anything to stand out, or it will ruin the effect. Tiled images aren't supposed to be that visually interesting, since it is meant to resemble real ground, which in itself isn't very interesting. I suppose the most interesting thing about my image is the green of the grass against the gray rocks and mud. My image does not have a focal point for the same reason, as it isn't meant to catch attention. I don't believe I succeeded in drawing the viewers eye, as there is no focal point, but as far as a tiled texture goes, I feel that I have succeeded in not drawing the viewers eye to the image. The only problem that I faced with this image is that there were a lot of big rocks that I needed to get rid of to make sure that none of them draw the viewers attention. I did not use and post-processing techniques for this image because it might draw attention, and as I've said, I don't want that to be the case.
Hyper-realism
With this assignment, we were told to think of a concept for a hyper-realism photo. That is, something that looks real, but isn't. Then we had to go out and take pictures for our concept and use photoshop to make them into a hyper-realism image. To complete the assignment, we had to achieve a realistic looking image with a cool twist without leaving any seams or tells that it isn't real. The composition of my scene consisted of my dad twice, the first being larger and closer to the middle, and a smaller one of to the side to balance the image. I utilized the rule of thirds for my image, as both faces are close to, if not on, an intersection of thirds. The main focal point for the image is the larger image of my dad, and the secondary focal point being the small picture of my dad. I do feel that I succeeded in drawing attention to the focal point, as the subject is large, and is a face, which draws attention by itself. I also feel that I succeeded in drawing attention to the secondary focal point, because after seeing the large image of my dad, you will easily see the second image with your peripherals. The problems I had when making this image include getting the framing and camera angle right so that viewers can easily see both focal points, and perfectly outlining the larger dad image for a layer mask. The only post-processing procedures I used was curves, as I wanted to brighten up the entire image to make the smaller dad easier to see, and to keep the overall image from being underexposed.
HDRI
For this assignment, we were to watch a tutorial on how to take a normal image and make it into a tileable texture.That is, that when the image is laid next to itself, it will blend almost seamlessly. We were then told to choose from a series of images to take into photoshop and make a tileable image. To complete the assignment, we had to make an image that looked almost seamless when laid next to itself, and remove anything from the image that would stand out. The composition for the image was simply a spread of attention across the entirety of the texture. This is because in a tiled image, you don't want anything to stand out, or it will ruin the effect. Tiled images aren't supposed to be that visually interesting, since it is meant to resemble real ground, which in itself isn't very interesting. I suppose the most interesting thing about my image is the green of the grass against the gray rocks and mud. My image does not have a focal point for the same reason, as it isn't meant to catch attention. I don't believe I succeeded in drawing the viewers eye, as there is no focal point, but as far as a tiled texture goes, I feel that I have succeeded in not drawing the viewers eye to the image. The only problem that I faced with this image is that there were a lot of big rocks that I needed to get rid of to make sure that none of them draw the viewers attention. I did not use and post-processing techniques for this image because it might draw attention, and as I've said, I don't want that to be the case.
Hyper-realism
With this assignment, we were told to think of a concept for a hyper-realism photo. That is, something that looks real, but isn't. Then we had to go out and take pictures for our concept and use photoshop to make them into a hyper-realism image. To complete the assignment, we had to achieve a realistic looking image with a cool twist without leaving any seams or tells that it isn't real. The composition of my scene consisted of my dad twice, the first being larger and closer to the middle, and a smaller one of to the side to balance the image. I utilized the rule of thirds for my image, as both faces are close to, if not on, an intersection of thirds. The main focal point for the image is the larger image of my dad, and the secondary focal point being the small picture of my dad. I do feel that I succeeded in drawing attention to the focal point, as the subject is large, and is a face, which draws attention by itself. I also feel that I succeeded in drawing attention to the secondary focal point, because after seeing the large image of my dad, you will easily see the second image with your peripherals. The problems I had when making this image include getting the framing and camera angle right so that viewers can easily see both focal points, and perfectly outlining the larger dad image for a layer mask. The only post-processing procedures I used was curves, as I wanted to brighten up the entire image to make the smaller dad easier to see, and to keep the overall image from being underexposed.
HDRI
For this assignment we were told to take three separate photos of the same subject and combine them in order to produce an image that has detailed highlights and shadows. To do this, we had to set the camera up on a tripod and shoot a normal photo, an overexposed photo, and an underexposed photo. We then used photoshop to combine the three images and create one image that has shadows from the underexposed photo, highlights from the overexposed photo, and mid tones from the normal photo. For my scene, I had a simple brick background and foreground, then the subject, a curved pipe, framing the image and providing bright color. The compositional element that I utilized in my image was symmetry. As said, the focal element for my image was the curved pipe, because I liked the shape and colors, and I drew the viewers eyes to it by framing the image so that the only thing in it besides the subject is brick. Some problems I encountered for this image was finding the correct exposure, as the sunny day made all images too bright, as well as keeping the camera still in situations where I didn't have something to place the camera on while taking pictures. I used curves and hue/saturation to adjust my image because I wanted to enhance the subject's colors and that is how they improved my image.
Things
In the Things assignment, we had to take compelling images of generic items, or things. Our professor wanted us to make simple, everyday items more interesting by taking a picture that better highlights it. For my image, the intended composition was symmetry with the subject and other candy bars, and for the lines of the other bars to lead to the subject. The compositional elements in this image are symmetry and leading lines. The focal point of the image is the box of mike and ike's, because I liked the look of the package and it stood out the most. I definitely lead the viewers eyes by using the leading lines, making the subject the only completely lit item in the photo, and by darkening the outer parts of the image. The problems I encountered while making this image was making the other bars lead to the subject while looking natural and brightening the subject without overexposing it. In post processing, I used monochrome, burning, and hue/saturation to bring the attention to the subject.
On the Edge
For this assignment, our goal was to take a compelling image of any subject, making sure said subject is on the edge of the frame. We had to use compositional elements and post editing to lead viewers to the subject while it is on the edge of the frame. The composition for my scene was a Rubik's cube on a lamp on the right and a bed to the left. The only compositional element in the image was the leading lines of the bed sheets and bedside tray, which I used along with dodging and burning in order to lead the viewers eyes to the subject, the Rubik's cube. I chose a Rubik's cube as the subject because I very much enjoy solving cubes. Problems I struggled with included framing the image to have the leading lines work and making the subject more attention grabbing. Post edits I used were monochrome, curves, and dodge and burn, which enhanced my image by better leading the eye to the subject.
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