PHOTOSHOP

ASSIGNMENT

PHOTOSHOP.

EXPLORING THE CREATIVE USE OF PHOTOSHOP

Throughout the development of photography artists have utilised different forms of editing, either in the darkroom or more modern developments using Photoshop, to enrich their images visually. However some photographers have used digital editing create new thought evoking work.

INTRODUCTION TO "FLOATING PHOTOSHOP".

Below you will find the guide needed to create the floating image in class. You can also find useful photoshop videos here in the "How to..." section.

FLOATING GUIDE

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ROSIE HARDY

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AARON NACE.

"There are many people who make a great living retouching images that they have not photographed, and a lot of those people don’t take photos at all. These are the people who are behind the scenes and don’t get the credit they deserve. These are the editors.

As far as the people taking images I feel like there is no line. I don’t know of a single professional photographer that does not enhance their images through post production. At least half of the photographers I know are being asked to shoot video by clients, and that number is growing.

In some applications of photography such as commercial photography, the photographer is just a small piece of a larger puzzle needed to create an image. For some fine art photographers, they are the only piece of the puzzle.

Maybe we don’t need to draw a line. A camera, light meter, lights, gels, tripods, memory cards, computers, Lightroom, Photoshop, FTP, websites, social media, email, and smart phones are all just tools that a modern photographer uses to do their job. Each person uses a different combination of a large list of tools to get a different result.

In the end we are all just people trying to make something that will outlive us."

LORNA FREYTAG.

My work fuses together my love for illustration, photography and children's stories. I am an image-maker, picture-creator and brainstormer. I use my many scribbled sketchbooks, digital camera and post-production techniques to bring my ideas to life.

LAURA WILLIAMS.

"I like to use photography to blur the lines between real life and fantasy to create unusual artworks. I am inspired by everything around me in my daily life, by objects that tell stories which can be used as props in my photographs."

SANDY SKOGLUND

HOW DO THEY DO IT?

Have a look at the images below to gain insight into how they set up their images to be able to create the strange effects they create.

INDEPENDENT STUDY.

Aim: To encourage you to explore your surroundings using the camera, specifically exploring creative compositions and angles to create interesting imagery.

Practical work: You are required to:

Create a title page explaining the task.

Illustrate the different techniques using Photoshop inspired by the chosen artists (practical work done in lessons). Make sure you present your images carefully and your work looks excellent visually. Brief annotations can be used to explain your techniques, reflections and ideas. In this section you should include:
- An image exploring multiplying objects/figures within a scene.
- An image exploring the use of floating objects.

Select one/two of the above artists and, using the "How to create an artist research" guide found in the "How to..." link below, create an artist research section in your book discussing their work. Present these neatly in your sketchbook with visual examples of their work.

A series of images refining your use of Photoshop to create surreal pieces. Consider how you can improve on the visual aesthetic as well as use more interesting composition and lighting. Do not forget to take some influence from your chosen artist.