Digital Photography and Imaging-WEEK 7

08.11.2024 (Week 7)

SUN YUTONG (0377440)

Digital Photography and Imaging / Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media

Project 7

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LECTURE

This lecture taught us about color theory, the science and art of using color, and the messages it conveys artistically and emotionally.

Then, the difference between RGB and CMYK was explained.

CMYK Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black (CMYK) are the primary colors for printing.

RGB is the display of colors on the screen.

Next, hue, shading, tint, and tone are introduced.

• Hue is the most basic color term and indicates the color of an object.
• Shades are tints to which black has been added. For example, red + black = burgundy.
• Tints are shades of white with white added. For example, red + white = pink.
• Tints are shades of black and white (or grey) added.

The use of different color schemes on posters was then explained:

• The use of monochrome is not offensive.
  
  
  
• Similar colors are three colors next to each other on the color wheel, and usually one of the three colors is dominant.
  
  
  
• Complementary colors are opposing colors on the color wheel. Complementary colors make an image stand out, but overuse is not justified.
  
  
  
• Splitting complements involves using all three colors. Start with one color, find its complementary color, and then use the two colors on either side of it.
  
  
  
• The three colors are evenly distributed on the color wheel and the three colors give a harmonious visual impression.

We then learned about warm and cool colors and the meanings of the different colors:

• Warm colors often evoke feelings of happiness, optimism, and energy. Yellows, reds, and oranges can also draw attention, signal danger, or make you take action.
• Cool colors are usually calming and soothing, but can also express sadness. Purple, a mixture of blue colors, is often used to inspire creativity. 

Finally, there is the introduction of black and white:

Black adds an air of sophistication and elegance, as well as a sense of mystery, albeit bolder and more confident.

White gives an impression of cleanliness, nobility, and wholesomeness, and white can be paired with almost anything, making it an ideal secondary color.

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WEEK 7: PROJECT 2A: DOUBLE EXPOSURE

This week, Mr Fauzi lets us follow along with the video provided to complete the double exposure processing of the photographs. Here is my final product.

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Here's a picture of my process: 

I combined landscape photos and portraits.

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In the end, I used the gradient tool to adjust the colors of the photo.

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This is my own photo I used:

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The material image I used：

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FEEDBACK

This week, Mr. Fauzi had us finish the documentation for our project. And had us finish processing our double-exposure photos.