Week 3 & 4 Art (Reuploaded)

 Week 3 & 4 Art

(Reuploaded)

Week 3:

Friday 11th Feb:

On Friday the 11th I learned about JPEG, Raw file, and PSD files. 

JPEG stands for joint photographic experts group. It is a standard image format which contains pressed data information. It is a common image format and even with the reduction in file size, JPEG images are of reasonable quality. Unlike other image formats, a JPEG does not need an editing software to be opened.  JPEG FILE JPEG FILE 2

A RAW file contains uncompressed and unprocessed image data. This allows for the photographer to be able to capture exactly what they see through the viewfinder. It stores the largest amount of detail which allows for photographers to have more freedom when editing their photographs. It also allows for them to be able to compress and convert them into other formats. RAW files are raster file formats so you must import them into usable software before editing and using as they are not actually “images” themselves. RAW File RAW VS JPEG

A PSD file is an Adobe photoshop document file. They are good for image document storage and creation. PSD files can be open through apps such as photoshop, photopea, or GIMP. A PSD can store multiple layers, images, and objects in high resolution. PSD File  PSD File 2

Monday 14th Feb:

On Monday I watched a video on editing an image using curves, adjustments, etc. I then used what I had learned and edited the practice image that was supplied to me. 

Original Photo

With some basic editing to enhance the image

I also played around with changing the colors to warm tones

Tuesday 15th:

On Tuesday I watched a video on how to create my own contact sheet in Canva. This is good to learn about in case creating a contact sheet in photoshop is not possible I can still create a contact sheet using Canva. I used supplied images to create this contact sheet.

Wednesday 16th: 

On Wednesday I used a sample image from the contact sheet and looked for two images that have different dark/black areas in them and placed one on top of the other. I also worked around with the levels on each image to help them blend together better. 

Week 4:

Monday 22:

On Monday I learned about layers in a photo file and how to know which layer you are working on.

Layers represent a part of the image. It can be transparent, partially transparent and opaque pixels. Editing a certain layer doesn't have an effect on the other layers. Layers allow for you to be able to see the differences you have made to an image. 

The layer you are working on will be highlighted on the right of the page. The layer at the bottom will be at the bottom of the layer section. If it's in the middle it will be the middle layer and if it's on top it will be the top layer. 

Having folders of layers allows for you to have related layers inside one folder. Folders can also contain other folders. It can help you organize and find layers much easier. You can group several layers in one folder. 

The first symbol (the rectangle with a circle in it) allows you to create a rasker mask on your current layer.

The second symbol (folder symbol) allows you to add a new empty folder on top of your current layer. 

The third symbol (layer symbol) allows for you to add a new layer on top of your current layer. 

The fourth symbol (garbage bin) allows you to delete your selected layers.

Tuesday 23rd:

On Tuesday I learned about what a photogram is and found 3 of my favorite photograms that have been created.

A photogram is an image made without a camera where objects have been placed directly onto the surface of light-sensitive materials.

Man Ray, Ohne Titel, 1930

Lou Landauer, Photograms, 1942

György Kepes, Hands on Black Ground, 1939-40

Wednesday 24th:

On Wednesday I created my own photograms using old film that I found in my house and a photocopier. I then edited this photogram in photopea to help it look more like a photogram. 

Original

György Kepes                         Lou Landauer                  Man Ray

Hand on Black Ground          Photograms                     Ohne Titel

1939-40                                    1942                               

Inverted

Edited