E - Portfolio - Project 3
Project 1
31/03/22 - 21/03/22 (Week 1 - 4)
Digital Photography and Imaging (GCD61204)
Class 01 Sec 03
Jeslyn Lim Suharja (0346928)
1.0 Project: The Physical Collage
Our professor first instructed us to get ideas from Pinterest. Many others used magazines for materials, but I didn't have any, and Mr. Fauzi said it was fine to print. As a result, I went back to Pinterest and selected items that I want to use.
Pinterest Link: https://pin.it/7sUg7RM
I used an A4 sized wooden board as the base for this project. Unfortunately, I didn't have much behind the scenes image.
Fig 1.1 Physical Collage 2
I have this idea of wanting to show and express the beauty in both life and death. They can't exist without one another. Hence, the inspiration of this collage. The quote in the image states "Death is the mother of beauty, from her
Fig 1.2 Physical Collage 2
The concept for this art comes from the thought of someone trapped in a place who wishes to be free, to travel to another world, to use their imagination.
Fig 1.3 Final Chosen Collage
After submission, Mr. Fauzi said that I could use the raccoon collage for my final. For this piece, I just thought that it's funny and cute.
Fig 1.4 Side View
I used 3D foam tape from Mr. DIY to add depth to the artwork.
2.0 Project: The Digital Collage
Fig 2.1 Digital Collage 1
When I am making this, I though that a simple minimalistic look would be cool. I first used the pen tool and masked the building, next, I used the selection tool and masked the blue fish. The balance out the piece, I added the rectangle texture to the back.
Fig 2.2 Digital Collage 2
I started out by using the the quick selection tool and masked the plant, then duplicating layer (Ctrl + J). After, I flipped the image and placed them against it. Later, I inputted the MRT and elevator images and made them upside down. Lastly, I noticed that the plants look odd so I used the brush tool and made a circle, duplicated it and placed it behind the plant.
Fig 2.3 Final Digital Collage
For this I decided that I wanted the type writer to be the main focus of the whole collage. So, with the magical wand tool I started to mask the typewriter. Then I used the same blue fish and masked the background. Next I added the black and white textured background. Finally, to accentuate the typewriter, I cropped a circle from the texture image provided with the Elliptical Marquee Tool.
Project 2
21/04/22 - 26/05/22 (Week 4 - 9)
Digital Photography and Imaging (GCD61204)
Class 01 Sec 03
Jeslyn Lim Suharja (0346928)
1.0 Project 2A: The Double Exposure
1.1 Exercise 1:
Fig 1.1.1 Step 1 (Masking)
In this phase, I added the trees, positioned them, and removed the unwanted characteristics with the brush tool (hair, etc.). Then I applied the solid color layer and matched the color to the grey background from the tree image.
Fig 1.1.3 Final Outcome
Lastly, I added additional elements given from the drive like the clouds and birds.
1.2 Exercise 2:
Fig 1.2.1 My Own Version Following The Tutorial
In this, I decided to add more clouds near the head and added more birds on the bottom.
1.3 Exercise 3:
Fig 1.3.1 Picture Used
Fig 1.3.2 First Attempt
To me this double exposure looks weird and I am not satisfied with it, at the last minute I decided to redo it.
Fig 1.3.3 Image Used For The Final Outcome
Fig 1.3.4 Final Outcome
2.1 Project 2B: Hearst Mansion
2.1.1 Exercise 1:
Fig 2.1.1.1 First Step
This is the 1st step and that is to use the quick selection tool and mask Shazam.
Fig 2.1.1.2 Second Step
Next, we are to move the Shazam and adjust the size accordingly. After everything is in place, we adjust the colors, contrast, and saturation for Shazam to blend into the background.
Continuing, to make the reflection we are to duplicate the top image and flip it vertically. Then we darken the image and erase the excess leg.
Fig 2.1.1.4 Fourth Step (Final Outcome)
Lastly, we add shadows using the brush tool on a new layer. The shading is blurred and reduced in opacity to make it seem more realistic.
2.1.2 Exercise 2:
Fig 2.1.2.1 Image I used
Fig 2.1.2.2 Final Outcome
Following the steps in Exercise one this would be the final outcome I made.
2.2 Project 2B: Recoloring Black and White
2.2.1 Exercise 1:
Fig 2.2.1.1 First Attempt
This is my first attempt after following the steps in the video. The color palette I picked was inspired by Ariel from The Little Mermaid. Her signature red hair, purple gown, and a green mermaid tail color for the background. However, I believe the red hair is a little too strong, and the green background clashes.
Fig 2.2.1.2 Final Outcome
I decided that making color harmony by using different shades of blue would be a fun idea. So, I decided to try it out, and as it turns out I preferred this version.
2.2.2 Exercise 2:
Fig 2.2.2.1 B&W Picture Used
I purposely chose this image as the hair is easy to edit.
Fig 2.2.2.2 Step 1 (Skin Color)
First, a solid color layer was created. Then I looked up color codes for Caucasian skin tones on Google; the one I picked is #F3D2C3. The layer type was then modified to "color." I inverse the color by selecting it on the layer mask (Ctrl + I). Afterwards I took the brush tool, set color to white, and began to fill in the skin. I erased the lips and eyes with the same brush but in black.
Fig 2.2.2.3 Step 2 (Lip Coloring)
Fig 2.2.2.4 Step 3 (Hair Coloring)
Fig 2.2.2.5 Step 4 (Eye Coloring)
Fig 2.2.2.6 Step 5 (Jewelry Coloring)
Fig 2.2.2.7 Step 7 (Background Coloring)
3.0 Project 2C: Photomanipulation
3.1 Mood Board/Visual Research
Fig 3.1.1
Fig 3.1.2
Fig 3.1.3
3.2 Idea Summary
I really wanted to create an art piece that looks odd, that is unique and perhaps funny in a way. During the sketching process, I tried utilizing the use of puns and created the "unicorn". Next, I made something that would look like it belongs to the film Alice in Wonderland. Lastly, I sketched out an earphone with added beaks making them look like ducks. Unfortunately, these ideas didn't make it into the final cut as I had a better idea that still follows the "weird" concept.
3.3 Sketches
Fig 3.3.1 The "Unicorn"
Fig 3.3.2 Giramp
Fig 3.3.3 Earducks
3.4 Mock - up
Fig 3.4.1 Mock - Up 1
Fig 3.4.2 Mock - Up 2
3.5 Behind the Scenes
Fig 3.5.1 Behind the Scenes in the studio
3.6 Step-by-step Process
Fig 3.6.1 Step 1 (cropping out the corn)
I first mask out the background of the corn and flipped the image vertically.
Fig 3.6.2 Step 2 (cropping the squid head off)
Then I took an image of a squid from the internet. Pasted it on a different page, used the select tool and selected around the squid's head and copied it then pasted it into the same page as the corn.
When looking for pictures of squids on google, I tried finding one with similar lighting (light from the right) then made sure the color of the squid is as about as pale as the corn leave. As mentioned, the corn and the leaves looks very similar as to the tentacles squids have.
Fig 3.6.3 Step 3 (Adjustments)
Next, I adjusted both size and position accordingly to make sure that it'll fit together.
Fig 3.6.4 Step 4 (Erasing the Excess Corn)
In this step, I added layer mask and used the eraser tool to clean out the excess corn edges.
Fig 3.6.5 Step 5 (Shading)
On a new mask layer I used the brush tool and added some shading.
Fig 3.6.6 Step 6 (Final Art & Background)
Last, I added a blueish-green background color.
Final Project (4)
31/05/22 - 07/07/22 (Week 10 - 15)
Digital Photography and Imaging (GCD61204)
Class 01 Sec 03
Jeslyn Lim Suharja (0346928)
4.1 Idea Exploration/Development
4.1.1. Write a biography about yourself
INTRO | Tell us about yourself My name’s Jeslyn and I’m from Indonesia, I am turning 17 this year. I’m taking Bachelors in International Hospitality Management. I have 2 younger sisters and 5 pet rabbits. |
PARAGRAPH 1 | What is your passion? This question has time and time again troubled me. I am not quite sure of my passion just yet, it could probably because of my young age. But at the moment I like trying out many different things. |
PARAGRAPH 2 | What’s motivate you to achieve your dream? I don’t really have a dream at this moment. |
SUMMARY | How do you want to visualize your dream into an artwork? I guess since I don’t really know my dream I could use that as the main objective |
4.1.2. Write a statement about your work
INTRO | Tell us about your work My work is based on the biography we are asked to do. It represents what I am and what I like. |
PARAGRAPH 1 | What is the concept behind it? I wanted to make something based on the fact that I still don't know and am confused about what my dream is. |
PARAGRAPH 2 | What is the message you want people to understand it? I want people to understand that it's normal to not know what they want, and that what matters is the ongoing self-exploration and learning about oneself. |
SUMMARY | What is your motto/ quote? That’s life, enjoy every moment. |
4.1.3 Mood Board/Visual Research
4.1.3.1 Mood Board 1 4.1.3.2 Mood Board 2 4.1.3.3 Mood Board 3
4.2 Design Direction
4.2.1 Sketches
Fig 4.2.1.1 Sketch 1
I chose to add wings to my head after being inspired by Fig 4.1.3.3. To add variety, I opted to include a moon that I often enjoy looking at, that was fading and breaking to support the "error." The error I used to emphasize the fact that I still don't know and am puzzled about what my dream is. Additionally, there is also a box with the words "Error 404 dream not found" which was derived from Fig 4.1.3.2.
Fig 4.1.1.2 Sketch 2
I chose to try something similar to Fig 4.1.3.1 in this sketch, with the split face, clouds, and butterflies all over. Two distinct backdrops are contrasted. However, this sketch did not make it to the end since I felt it lacked meaning and would seem sloppy and messy, so I opted to modify it.
4.2.2 Attempted Digital Posters
Fig 4.2.2.1 Attempt 1
This digital poster based on sketch 1 (Fig 4.2.1.1) didn't make it into the end as I thought that it looked to empty and boring.
Fig 4.2.2.2 Attempt 2
Again, based on sketch 1 (Fig 4.2.1.1), this digital poster was scrapped because I thought that the background looked too tacky and clashes with the main subject making the piece look messy.
4.2.3 Final 2 Digital Posters
Fig 4.2.3.1 Main Subject Used
Fig 4.2.3.2 Digital Poster 1
I used parts from prior attempts and ideas to create this poster. I used two distinct contrasted backgrounds from Fig 4.1.1.2 (Sketch 2), the positioning of the flowers from Fig 4.2.2.1 (Attempt 1), and the three moons from Fig 4.2.2.2 (Attempt 2).
Fig 4.2.3.3 Main Subject Used
Fig 4.2.3.4 Digital Poster 2
This poster was inspired by the things I love, reading, books. the galaxy, and my pet rabbits. In detail, it could be seen that the book used is from Alice In Wonderland, one of my childhood favorites. Inside the book is also a castle themed with Alice In Wonderland, representing the imagination that goes on when reading.
4.3 Final Poster
4.3.1 Lecturer Feedback
I come to approach Mr. Martin for assistance, he chose the Digital Poster 1 (Fig 4.2.3.2). However, he gave me some feedback which discusses the changes I needed to do like changing into opposite color schemes where the portrait and the wings are vivid in color and the rest of the world is desaturated and monotoned. I find this feedback very useful as my final poster looked way better.
4.3.2 Final Poster
Fig 4.3.2.1 Behind the scenes
I attempted to arrange the objects on the focus points using the rule of thirds as a guideline. Next, I also increased the saturation on myself as in my original picture I looked a bit too pale. Then I desaturated the most distant background and tweaked the shadows as they were too dark. I also added small details like the shadows from the front wing to the back and shadows behind me to create further depth.
Fig 4.3.2.2 Final Poster "Flight in the midst of confusion"
The wings on my head indicate my state of mind which is always "floating" around and daydreaming, with a strong emphasis on the freedom of thought and creativity. The error I made was prompted by the question people kept asking me, "What is your future dream?" and I would constantly be dumbfounded. As a result, the "error 404 dream not found" message appears. Next, I have always liked the moon and the sky. I also felt the flowers would be a wonderful addition to show that even in the midst of all uncertainty, every stage of life is beautiful.
4.4 Final Animation
4.4.1 Final Animation Video
YouTube Link: https://youtube.com/shorts/0FKYoRGq2aY?feature=share
Google Drive Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1kLHdyHaxKbcLSI0gTSwIh6OJNxYualVD?usp=sharing
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