Digital Photography and Imaging - Week 7

04.11.2024 - 08.11.2024

Chan Zhi-Ren Zenndan / 0369069

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

Week 7: Double Exposure

Week 7 Lecture

Mr. Fauzi lectured on Color Theory and Double Exposure. He explained how colour harmony works and why it's effective to consider when designing. There was also a segment on the psychology of color and how specific colors provoke specific emotions.

1. Double Exposure Process

Part 1

I started by selecting the subject using the quick selection tool and then masking the subject.



Fig 1.1 Before (left) and after (right) refining masking area (4/11/2024).

Then, I made a solid colour layer as my background and placed it under the portrait.

Fig 1.2 Background layer (4/11/2024).

Now, I will have to increase the contrast for the portrait layer. I added a 'Curves' adjustment layer and made an 'S' curve to do that. Once done, I select the clipping mask and apply it to the portrait.

Fig 1.3 Layer mask applied on portrait (4/11/2024).

For the next step, I must mask the forest picture into the portrait.

Fig 1.4 Clipping mask applied, used eyedropper tool to capture background color (4/11/2024).

In the clipping mask of the forest, we now have to unmask her face. Setting the brush tool to 175 pixels with a hardness of 69%, I started brushing.

Fig 1.5 Unmasking the face (5/11/2024).

Next is to duplicate the forest and mask it into the neck.

Fig 1.6 Masking the forest into the neck (4/11/2024).

Now, add the rest of the pictures and remove the white background.


Fig 1.7 'Darken' adjustment removes white background (4/11/2024).

To finish, I refined the brushing of the face, added a gradient map fill layer, and adjusted its opacity.

Fig 1.8 Final Part 1 Double Exposure (5/11/2024).

Part 2

Part 2 required me to compose a double-exposure edit with a photo of myself.

Using Part 1's picture as my reference, I created my version using the same elements provided in Task 1's folder.

Fig 1.9 Final Part 2 Double Exposure (7/11/2024).

2. Reflection

In week seven, we learned about double exposure, using layers, adjustment layers, and new techniques like masking, gradient maps, and adjusting opacity. I really enjoyed the process and was happy with the outcomes, though I feel I could have fine-tuned mine further. Overall, it was a fun and creative exercise that helped me explore new tools in Photoshop.

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