Digital Photography and Imaging (WEEK 7)

Digital Photography and Imaging (WEEK 7)

15 November 2023/ Week 7

Rafa Maritza Hertrian/ 0364958

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

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LECTURE

Double Exposure & Image Blending Mode 

Definition: combining multiple images into one surreal, emotional, or humorous art.

1. Using the Til-shift Effect:  transform photos into soft works of art. Blur one of your photos instead of the entire image. Or blur everything except for one important detail. To add this feature, go to Filter > Blur Gallery > Tilt-Shift.

   

   Figure 7.1.1 Til-shift Effect (15/11/2023)

   
   
2. Create fake reflection: Create a double exposure with the help of a separate window photo. This is an example of the main subject surface with raindrops and bokeh. This helps to add interesting textures to multiple-exposure photography.

   

    Figure 7.1.2 Fake reflection  (15/11/2023)
   

   
   
3.  Experiment with simple portraits and details textured:  Experiment with simple portraits and details textured

   

   Figure 7.1.3 simple portraits and detailed texture (115/11/2023)
   
   

4. Convert results to Black & White: A lack of color strengthens your double-exposure images' emotions. It gives them a unique depth and allows you to experiment with something interesting just like film photography.

   

   Figure 7.1.4 Black and White (15/11/2023)

   
   
5. Work with silhouette: It would give you a fun and doable challenge. And an opportunity to show very creative sides of yourself.

   

   Figure 7.1.5 Silhouette (15/11/2023) 

   
   
6. Pick two random photo: A lot of  double exposures photography were happy accidents. But they led to great feedback and even greater creative growth. Try and forget about any other double-exposure ideas. Shoot interesting textures, shapes and forms instead.

   

   7.1.6 Combination of two photos (15/11/2023)

   
   
7. Make simple objects look fascinating: Take photos of everyday objects you usually take for granted. Try to make them look like something else. A silhouette of a dull-looking building could become the outline of a starry sky like the photo below.

   

   7.1.7 Building silhouette and starry sky (15/11/2023)

   
   
8. Use Shadow: Outlines of any kind are fantastic to work with for double-exposure photography. Shadows are as effective as silhouettes in this genre. They’re fascinating to work with.

   

   7.1.6 Shadows (15/11/2023)

Photoshop: Blend Modes

Using blend modes in Photoshop has to be experimented with because it is nearly impossible to predict the result. Different modes and Fill opacities eventually have to be texted to get the desired appearance. 

Figure 7.2.1Blend Modes bar in Photoshop (15/11/2023) 

A particular blending mode works really well on more difficult subjects like glass, smoke, fire and lightning. Example: How to combine the smoke on top of the image of the musicians? A real mess could be made of this and it could become very difficult and time-consuming.

Quick guide:

1. Select the Layer 1 (Fire) to be on top of the Background (Musicians)
2. Go to the Blending Modes option 
3. Select “Screen”
4. As a result, all of the pixels on the fire will be selected as Screen blending mode.

Fgure 7.2.2 Smoke and Musician (15/11/2023)

Figure 7.2.3 Smoke and Musician Blend mode

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PRACTICAL

Double Exposure Following Tutorial Exercise 

Figure 7.3.1 Double Exposure Following Tutorial Exercise 

My Own Double Exposure

Figure 7.3.2 My Own Double Exposure