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Digital Photography & Imaging - Week 6

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Week 6 An Hongzheng / 0378415  Digital Photography & Imaging / Bachelors of Design (Hons) in Creative Media / The Design School PROJECT 2A: DOUBLE EXPOSURE (10%) LECTURES Double Exposure The assignment we are about to undertake is related to double exposure. Double exposure is a photo processing method that is very full of artistic design, with a wide range of operating space and applications.  We can freely choose the photos and materials we want to use according to our own ideas. Colour Theory We have learned that there are generally two color display modes for images: RGB and CMYK. RGB (red, green, blue) is used for display on the device screen. CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, black) is used for printing. HUE:   the most basic of color terms and denotes an object’s color. SHADE:   a hue to which black has been added. For example, red + black = burgundy. TINT:   a hue to which has been added. For example, red + = pink. TONE:   a color to which black ...

Digital Photography & Imaging - Week 1

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Week 1 An Hongzheng / 0378415  Digital Photography & Imaging / Bachelors of Design (Hons) in Creative Media / The Design School Task 1 - Exercise LECTURES  In this week's lecture, we focused on discussing the basic knowledge of composition.  We learned key concepts such as creating focus, using proportion and hierarchy to guide the audience's eyes, achieving balance between elements, and effectively using space to enhance layout.  In addition, we also explored techniques such as thirds and golden ratio to create visually appealing and harmonious designs.  Finally, we discussed methods for framing and cropping that help define boundaries and enhance the overall composition of an image or design.   This project aims to create a visual collage that conveys a story or theme through thoughtful design. Selecting Design Elements and Tools: Start by gathering images, shapes, and textures from magazines, books, or other sources that match the theme. Use suitabl...

Digital Photography & Imaging - PROJECT 1: COLLAGE & DIGITAL IMAGING

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23/9/2024 - 3/11/2024 / Week 1 - Week  5 An Hongzheng / 0378415 Digital Photography and Imaging / Bachelor of Design in Creative Media / Taylors University Group: Group 1 Project 1: Collage & Digital Imaging INSTRUCTIONS PROJECT 1 1. PART 1(A) PHYSICAL COLLAGE Figure 1  Final Outcome Physical Collage in PDF, Week 3 (7/10/2024)   Week 1:   https://hongzhengdesign.blogspot.com/2024/11/digital-photography-imaging-week-2.html 2. PART 1(A) DIGITAL COLLAGE Figure 2  Digital Collage with Adjustments, Week 5 (23/10/2024) Week 2:  https://hongzhengdesign.blogspot.com/2024/10/digital-photography-imaging-week -3.html Week 3:  https://hongzhengdesign.blogspot.com/2024/10/digital-photography-imaging-week-4.html 3. PART 1(B) HEARST MANSION    Figure 3  Hearst Mansion with Shazam, Week 5 (27/10/2024) Figure 4  Me in Hearst Mansion, Week 5 (29/10/2024)  Week 4:   https://hongzhengdesign.blogspot.com/2024/10/digital-photography-imaging...

Illustration & Visual Narrative / Task 2 - Compositon

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Week 4-6 An Hongzheng / 0378415  Illustration and Visual Narrative / Bachelors of Design (Honours) in Creative Media / Taylor's University Task 2 - Composition TAB L E OF CON T EN T S Lectures Instruction Project Reflections L E C TU RES Week 4 Lectures and tutorial videos on explaining colors and gradients. The saved palette can be used to recolor the character. We can also download ASE formatted palettes from Adobe Swatches Week 5 Online lecture on perspectives. When we draw anything, we should consider the perspective. Week 6 Deepavali Holiday I N ST R UCTIO NS T AS K 2 : C O MPO S ITIO N 3.1 Sketch & Reference Board Reference: I chose the character I created in Task 1: Vomator to continue my creative work and added a background story and environment for her. I create a sketch of the background environment firstly, and put my vomator work into the environment to check if they are suitable to each other. Acrodding to the sketch I made, I tried to make some shapes in the ...