Digital Photography and Imaging | Task 3: Self-Titled

30/11/2023 - 8/1/2024 | Week 10 - Week 14

Iman Mikudim | 0338004 | Section 2

Digital Photography and Imaging | Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media

Task 3: Self-Titled

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SECTIONS

|  Tutorials

• Tutorial 6: Flower Face Portrait
• Tutorial 7: Animation in Photoshop
• Tutorial 8: Intro to After Effects
• Tutorial 9: After Effects 2.5D Parallax

|  Instructions

|  Reflections

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TUTORIALS

Tutorial 6 | Flower Face Portrait

In this tutorial, we were taught how to do a Flower Face Portrait in Photoshop following a step-by-step process demonstrated by Mr. Martin in class.

Fig 1.1 Images | Week 10 (30/11/23)

Fig 1.2 Result | Week 10 (30/11/23)

Tutorial 7 | Animation in Photoshop

In this tutorial, we were taught how to do simple animations in Photoshop following a step-by-step process demonstrated by Mr. Martin in class.

Fig 1.3 Images | Week 11 (7/12/23)

Fig 1.4 Animation #1 | Week 11 (7/12/23)

Fig 1.5 Animation #2 | Week 11 (7/12/23)

Fig 1.6 Animation #3 | Week 11 (7/12/23)

Tutorial 8 | Intro to After Effects

• Adobe After Effects is a 2.5D animation software used for animation, visual effects, and motion picture compositing.
• After Effects is used in film, TV, and web video creation.
• This software is used in the post-production phase, and has hundreds of effects that can be used to manipulate imagery. This allows you to combine layers of video and images into the same scene.
  
  

In this tutorial, we are taught how to transform still images (graphic elements and photography) into moving images and animate layers sequence from various elements and platform. The 4 basic animations we learnt were; Position (x, y), Scale, Rotate and Mask.

Fig 1.7 Position & Rotation (Animation) | Week 12 (14/12/23)

Fig 1.8 Masking (Animation) | Week 12 (14/12/23)

After the tutorials provided by Mr Martin, we then had to attempt animating our Flower Face Portrait done in Tutorial 6, using Position, Scale and Mask.

Fig 1.9 Flower Face Portrait (Animation) | Week 12 (14/12/23)

Tutorial 9 | After Effects 2.5D Parallax

For this tutorial, we were taught how to do a 2.5D parallax animation following the slides provided by Mr. Martin.

Fig 1.10 2.5D Parallax (Animation) | Week 12 (14/12/23)

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INSTRUCTIONS

In this project, we are to express ourselves & our personality into digital art self-expression. Elements/Skills are to be used and presented from all 3 modules; Typography, Illustration and Visual Narrative and Digital Photography and Imaging into the final artwork.

Fig 1.11 Concept Board & Final Submission | Week 14 (7/1/24)

Photoshop Process

Fig 1.12 Process of stacking & changing of colour of books | Week 12 (18/12/23)

I began by altering the colours of the book to various shades of blue to match the night sky background in my artwork. Next, I stacked the same image three times to create the impression of a stack of books. However, I later changed the colours once more, opting for different shades of purple to ensure they were distinguishable and didn't clash with the background.

Fig 1.13 Masking Portrait | Week 12 (18/12/23)

After choosing the photo I wanted, I started to mask myself out from the background.

Fig 1.14 Image of cloud | Week 12 (18/12/23)

I then searched online for images of clouds and decided to use the one above in my artwork.

Animation Process

Fig 1.15 Background | Week 13 (25/12/22)

For the setting, I began by selecting a gradient background that starts with purple at the top and transitions to blue as it moves down the middle and bottom parts of the artwork.

Fig 1.16 Clouds | Week 13 (25/12/22)

I then added 2 images of the same clouds and animated them in a spiralling motion instead of a linear one. This choice aimed to centralize the focus and movement within the artwork, avoiding a typical left-to-right or vice versa flow.

Fig 1.17 Moon | Week 13 (25/12/22)

For the mooon, I added some glow and a fractal effect to enhance its glowing radiance as intended. This technique was pivotal in achieving the luminous effect I envisioned for the moon.

Fig 1.18 Books & Portrait | Week 13 (26/12/22)

I positioned the books at the center as planned, starting from where the bottom of the moon ends, ensuring that my portrait would fit perfectly in the center of it.

Fig 1.19 Stars & Comets | Week 13 (27/12/22)

I then animated some starts & comets into the background. This addition was inspired by my fondness for stargazing. Living in Malaysia with its often cloudy and rainy weather, I deeply missed the experience of seeing stars. Including them in the animation allowed me to reminisce about those moments and bring a celestial touch to the artwork.

Fig 1.20 Title | Week 14 (28/12/22)

Lastly, for the title, I utilized the font I created in Typography, called "Seridoni," for the word "shine." I incorporated an intertwining effect learned in Illustration and Visual Narrative, intertwining the same word with another font alongside mine.

Fig 1.21 Screenshot of all layers | Week 14 (31/1/24)

Final Artwork (Static)

Fig 1.22 Final Poster | Week 14 (7/1/23)

Final Artwork (Animation)

Fig 1.23 Final Poster Animation (MP4) | Week 14 (7/1/23)

Fig 1.24 Final Poster Animation (YT Shorts) | Week 14 (7/1/23)

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REFLECTIONS

As much as I enjoyed working on this task, I faced setbacks twice due to food poisoning and then contracted COVID, all within a span of 3 weeks. These situations hindered my progress and limited the time I could work on it as much as I would have liked. Nevertheless, I am still satisfied with the outcome and believe that I have included everything I wanted in my self-titled artwork.