Digital Photography & Imaging / Exercises

April 02, 2021

Digital Photography & Imaging / Exercises

31.3.2021 - 30.6.2021 (Week 1-14)
Lew Se Win / 0347637 / Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media
Digital Photography and Imaging
Exercises

LECTURES

Week 1:

This was the first class of Digital Photography and Imaging. We meet our lecturer, Mr. Martin through Zoom. Mr. Martin brief us about the module and show us some of his past student's works. Besides, Mr. Martin also informed us that all the class materials will be shared using Google Classroom.

Week 10:

We are being introduced to Adobe After Effects in this class. Adobe After Effects is a 2.5D animation software that takes a different approach to create movement. Mr. Martin showed us step-by-step about scaling, positioning and masking in Adobe After Effects. Besides, Mr. Martin also showed us some ex-students artwork.

Week 12:
This week's lecture is about double exposure. Mr. Martin provides us some images to work on to make sure we understand double exposure. After that, Mr. Martin gave us feedback on our progress for the final project.

Week 13:

This week's lecture is about digital surrealism. Mr. Martin taught us more about surrealism and I found out that it is quite interesting. After that, Mr. Martin provide us some images to try out parallax. Lastly, Mr. Martin gave us feedback on our final project's progress.

INSTRUCTIONS

WEEK 1 - Exercise

1. Biezer Game

Figure 1: Biezer Game Result

It is a very good way to practice the pen tool. At first, I was confused with the pen tool. However, this game helped me to improve and eventually I can control the pen tool smoother now.

2. Create E-portfolio blog

E-Portfolio link: https://lewsewin15.blogspot.com/

3. Register Pinterest & Behance

Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/sewinlew
Behance: https://www.behance.net/sewinlew

4. List down your 3 favourite graphic design work from Pinterest.
Explain why you like the designs?

Design 1

Figure 2.0 "Colour and Graphics" from Pinterest

I like the imaginary idea of turning human eyes into camera lenses. The tickets and map around the person will also show the theme of travel. Hence, I like how the designer combines the idea of travel and photography. Photography is always the best way to capture and freeze amazing moments in life.

Design 2

Figure 2.1 "Complicated II" by Magdiel Lopez from Pinterest

This design portrays the complications in our daily life. The surface of the person can be as beautiful as blooming flowers but inner her is not. The "melting" effect also shows that the person is disappointed and feeling helpless at the same time. She is having negative emotions and trying to get out of tough times. Overall, I think that this design describes the word "complicated" greatly.

Design 3

Figure 2.2 "Books: the entryway into other worlds" from Pinterest

This is an artwork of a girl and a book in the forest. Books will be the entryway into other worlds. I also believe that reading is important to educate myself in any area of life. I feel that the little girl in this design knows the different possibilities of the world. Hence, this design will be one of my favourite designs from Pinterest.

WEEK 10 - Exercise

Download the composition.
Import the W9_ANIMATE.psd into Adobe After Effects.
Create a composition setting 1080 px (Width) x 1920 px (Height), Duration 15 second.
Create a keyframe animation to the layers using Position (P), Scale (S), Masking path.
Render Output: Quicktime (H.264)
Upload your exercise into your Youtuber Channel.
Update your progress and video to your E-portfolio blog.
Attach your E-portfolio link on this Submission.

We are given a composition of a fencer, typewriter, texture, shark and projector.