Chai Wei Yi (0369561) Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media (Taylor's University)

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY & IMAGING GCD 61204 (Week 09)

31/10//2023 - 6/12/2023 ( Week 4 - Week 11 )

Chai Wei Yi (0369561)

Digital Photography & Imaging / Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media / Taylor's University

Project 2 : Conceptual Photoshoot & Digital Imaging

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Week 9 Lecture

Digital Surrealism had be introduced by Mr.Fauzi on Week 9

In this week we delved into the concept of digital surrealism. The distinction between realism and surrealism lies in their choice of subject matter. Realism focuses on the ordinary and commonplace aspects of the world, often referred to as "reality." On the other hand, surrealism explores the realms of the subconscious mind, centering on dream-images and intentionally distorting what we perceive as ordinary reality.

Digital surrealism constitutes a cultural movement that employs various forms of art to convey the artist's personal ideas. It stands out as one of the prominent digital art styles in our current digital era.

Surrealism, as a movement in visual art and literature, thrived in Europe between World Wars I and II. Rooted in the earlier Dada movement, which produced anti-art works that deliberately defied reason before World War I, surrealism distinguished itself by emphasizing positive expression rather than negation.

The Step which creating Surrealism

• Dream-like scenes and symbolic images 
• Unexpected, illogical juxtapositions
• Bizarre assemblages of ordinary objects
• Primitive or child-like designs
  
  

Introduction

• Sketch it out
• Find reference image 
• Mindset during creation

The point that we should take care to prevent misstake 

• "Does this look real?"
• Make it happen to the best of your ability

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Week 9: Tutorial 

For the Tutorial Part, we had received a short video that clearly showing about how to creating loop animation for instagram stories

How to creating loop animation

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Week9:PRACTICAL

PROJECT 2B: CONCEPTUAL PRODUCT PHOTOSHOOT (30%)

Timeframe: WEEK 9 - WEEK 11

CATEGORY: CONCEPTUAL PRODUCT PHOTOSHOOT

• RESEARCH: 10 marks (WEEK 9)
• SHOOTING TECHNIQUES: 5 marks
• LIGHTING TECHNIQUES: 5 marks
• EDITING & POST PRODUCTION: 10 marks (WEEK 10)

1. Create a conceptual product photoshoot using various lighting techniques.
2. Find an interesting subject and shoot it using suitable lighting techniques.
3. Create a photo manipulation of the subject using Photoshop to make it interesting.
4. Explain the concept and the process of the development.

1.MOODBOARD

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Reference 1

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Reference 2

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Reference 3

2.SUMMARY

• Yu Yee Oil &Fire extinguisher
• Hot Air Ballon & Boom 

For my photo manipulation homework, I tried to gather some creative ideas online. I came across a few interesting examples on Pinterest, and I did my best to create something funny and attractive. I decided to combine a hot air balloon with a boom. The idea was inspired by a famous anime, "Attack on Titan." Another concept I explored involved merging a fire extinguisher with a well-known medical oil called Yu Yee Oil. Initially, we sketched out the idea of using Tabasco, but it looked too ordinary and lacked appeal, so I opted for the unique twist of Yu Yee Oil.

3.SKETCH 

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Hot Air Ballon & Boom

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Yu Yee Oil &Fire extinguisher

4.Mock Up

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The sample of Yu Yee Oil

Figure 3.1
The sample of Fire Extinguisher

Progress of Digitalize

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Digitalize sample 1 with Quick Selection Tools

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Digitalize sample 2 with Quick Selection Tools

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Combine both sample and start to smooth it

Final Outcome of my Photo Manipulation (Week 11）

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Final outcome of Photo Manipulation (JPG)

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