This project required me to create an image in photoshop based on a metaphor.
When starting the project, I had brainstormed ideas on how to interpret different metaphors, and then created a prototype illustration on paper before I moved to using photoshop. The ideas and prototypes can be seen below:
The metaphor that I eventually chose to use was “Books are windows to the soul.” This can be seen in the final product, shown below:
What did you learn?
I learned how to integrate multiple photos together in photoshop, and make it so that they look like they belong together through adjusting saturation, brightness, hue, and contrast. Additionally, I learned how to warp and skew images to make images which are differently aligned fit together along the same axis
What was easy?
I found navigating photoshop to be easy due to previous classes having used it.
What was challenging?
The hardest part was to create a set of multiple images that coexisted together without anything sticking out too much. This was accomplished by fine tuning visuals such as hue, or contrast, but required precise changes. Additionally, since images were on strange axis shapes, they were hard to align.
How could your submission be improved?
My submission could’ve been improved by using better source images, as they would’ve helped to have a better continuity in the scene.
How could the professor improve the assignment for the next class?
I have few criticisms for this project, I was happy with the requirements and process.
How might you apply your knowledge in future assignments or work scenarios?
I can use the new skills that I have learned in future projects by now knowing how to adjust multiple images to match together in a scene.
How did a specific reading or video inspire or help you?
I used this video to learn a lot about the skew tool.