DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND IMAGING - WEEK 5

 

Week 5

NAME: ZHANG QIYU

ID: 0384019

COURSE:Digital Photography and Imaging

GROUP: 2

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Lecture

Double Exposure

This week, we learned about Double Exposure and Image Blending Mode in Photoshop. These two effects are to create images that are unlogical, surreal and emotional. 

Double Exposure and Image Blending Mode

Double exposure photography refers to merging multiple images. The goal is to make them surreal, emotional, or humorous.

Ways to create double exposure effect:

1. Use the tilt-shift effect

2. Create a fake reflection

3. Experiment with simple portraits and details textured

4. Convert your results to Black & White

5. Work with silhouette

6. Pick two random photos

7. Make simple objects look fascinating

We then went ahead & tweaked the saturation of the base layer. I did mine with adjustment layers since they're non-destructive by default. At this point, it was rinse and repeat with every other part of the image.

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Tutorial

1. Follow the WEEK 7 Tutorial Demo (DOUBLE EXPOSURE)

https://youtu.be/y2JuZUhZWZY

2. Download the images here: 

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lDhDvSaro8tW7XCRa14nOqJO9bDRuqS6?usp=sharing

3. Attach the Project 2A: Double Exposure - PART 1 (DOUBLE EXPOSURE FOLLOW TUTORIAL)
   
   

4. Attach the Project 2A: Double Exposure - PART 2 (MY OWN DOUBLE EXPOSURE)

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Practical

PART 1 (DOUBLE EXPOSURE FOLLOW TUTORIAL)

PART 2  (MY OWN DOUBLE EXPOSURE)

REFLECTIONS

The design of this double silhouette poster has enabled me to shift from technical imitation to personal expression. By superimposing travel photos and Japanese elements (such as cherry blossoms and Mount Fuji), I attempted to balance visual layers and cultural symbols. However, initially, due to too many elements, the picture became chaotic. Eventually, by simplifying the color tones and adjusting the transparency, the problem was solved. This made me realize: less is more. The precise use of symbols is more effective than simply stacking them. 

In the process of creation, I not only enjoyed the pleasure of integrating memories with art, but also reflected on the depth of cultural expression. Next time, I will pay more attention to the symbolic meaning of the elements and the blank space in the picture, making the silhouette not only a form but also a carrier of the story.