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DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND IMAGING - EXERCISES

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Ng Shu Zhi (0327158) Photography and Visual Imaging - Exercises LECTURES Week 1 - Introduction to Typography Lecture 1: We were introduced to Mr Jefferey Patrick who taught us about layer masks which are able to cut out an image and place it into a new one without damaging the original image. Outcomes of the lecture: -Learning about Layer masks - Learning about quick selection tool Lecture 2: We were taught about curves, hue/ saturation and the gradient tool in class then we were given a crash course on photography and using Apeture, Shutter speed, ISO and the zone system. Outcomes of the lecture: - How to use a camera properly - How to use curves which opens another mask which doesn't damage the original image Lecture 3: We were taught about the different kinds of lights in a photography studio and blending modes Overlay, Multiply and Screen in photoshop. The blending modes were able to help us restore colour onto a colourless piece. Outc

VISUAL NARRATIVE & ILLUSTRATION- EXERCISES

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LECTURES  Ng Shu Zhi (0327158) Lecture 1: Introduction to Illustrator We were introduced to our lecturer of this course and a brief introduction to Adobe Illustrator and the pen function in Adobe Illustrator. We were to learn how to trace shapes using the Vormator challenge shapes. Outcomes of the lecture: - We learned how to use the pen tool in Illustrator  Lecture 2: In this class we were to make our own monsters from the shapes we traced last week, then we were to make silhouettes in grayscale of our monsters. After that we were taught how to use the path finder tool to create shading and lighting for our monsters. Outcomes of the lecture: - The usage of path finders in Illustrator - How to convert a coloured piece into grayscale - How to create a colour scheme and save that scheme into a file to transfer it Lecture 3: We had learned how to add colours and textures to our monsters. Outcomes of the lecture:  - How to add textures to a monster Le