Digital Photography & Imaging - Week 1
Name: Caitlin Alina Anthony - ID No. 0383177
Module: Digital Photography & Imaging
Group : 1
Lecture
Why Learn Photoshop?
Adobe Photoshop is a powerful and versatile tool widely used in fields like graphic design, web design, user experience (UX), and especially digital photography. It's also essential for marketers who need to enhance visual communication and express creative ideas effectively.
What Can I Do With Photoshop?
- Bring creative ideas to life
- Design graphics and layouts
- Restore and enhance old photos
- Blend text and visuals artistically
- Use digital brushes for custom effects
- Change colors and moods in photos
- Fix photo flaws and imperfections
A Brief History of Photo Manipulation
Photo editing existed long before Photoshop, dating back to 1850s, when photographers began combining negatives to alter reality. Photoshop revolutionized this process by introducing digital imaging, turning physical images and artwork into editable digital formats.
8 Tips to Become Better a Graphic Designer
- Follow tutorials to build skills
- Experiment with tools and styles
- Learn keyboard shortcuts for speed
- Try replicating professional work to understand techniques
- Enter design contests for growth and exposure
- Explore online design galleries for inspiration
- Practice scaling and proportions
- Keep your files organized for efficient workflow
Tutorial
Tutorial: Installed Adobe apps and setup Google Classroom.
Practical: Choose 3 favorite graphic design composition work from Pinterest. Elaborated why I like these designs.
Practical
Design 1:
When I first saw this poster I was amazed by the beauty of the colors and incorporating the animals with their respective biomes. My love for wildlife/animals is large so when it gets illustrated, the appreciation shows.
Design 2:
Description:
This one spoke to me because I used to dance for 14 years, but also how it brings the poster to life by including the different movements very seamlessly by adding the different moves with transparencies.
Design 3:
Description:
The different layers to this poster adds a lot of depth into a simple poster. The poster is simple yet it tells a story, all the angles etc.
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