By using the same technique as previously used when enhancing the uniform on my model, i decided to further enhance the hair. (here is a before and after shot)
Monthly Archives: September 2011
Developing stage of cover image design three. (Photo Shop)
When developing this image i noticed that the photo shoot could have been staged better and i could have paid more attention to detail when using a student to represent the sixthform. In this image i noticed my model’s uniform was very messy and unappealing to look at, therefore i decided to experiment with the image on photo shop to see if i could improve the issue.
By opening the image twice i managed to cut pieces of one image and layer it onto the other, creating a photomontage effect but bringing the collar of the shirt together to make it look more neat and tidy. Using this technique i also chose to edit the tie to make it closer to the collar and therefore making the model look smartly dressed.
cover image, before editing.
After developing my previous images i wanted to try working on a headshot of one of the students, i chose this image because the model is looking directly in to the camera, smiling and connecting with the viewers who see this image. I also liked the dark leafy background on this image, i feel it helps to draw attention to the model as her light skin and white shirt contrast against the dark green and stand out.
I feel the image however is quite messy, after looking back at this i feel i could have staged the photo shoot better and thought about posture and uniform. The unbuttoned shirt and loosely hanging tie is not pleasing to the eye. However i feel i will be able to adjust this with photoshop.
Developing stage of cover image design two.
This is a print screen of the developing stages of my image done using photoscape.
Second cover image experiment.(PhotoScape)
I really like this image of Nate Crosby. Not only does it represent the year 12s and 13s with the use of a student but it also incorporates part of the school buildings which involves my first idea of just using buildings.
When developing this photo i chose to use ‘PhotoScape’ rather than using photo shop. This website allows me to adjust the levels of the photo to remove or enhance the colours. I decided against using photoshop as i had no need to remove any blemishes from this image, i liked the image in its original state.
To improve this image i Straightened it so that the bottom on the building was parallel to the bottom of the image. I feel this small adjustment effects and improves the overall resulting image massively.
Finished cover image experiment.
This is my finished design for my first image. I really liked this image, the colours of the original image gave me so many options for a final piece i didn’t know where to start with this. I decided i wanted to make this image more classy however and used inspirations such as vogue and elle magazines, both these magazines use simple but beautifully developed images and that is what i have tried to incorporate into this design.
developing my image.
Original image. (cover design possibilities)
I chose to experiment into developing this image in hope that it will work as a cover image. I really like the colours in this image i feel i could use these to my advantage and enhance them in my choice of masthead and and writing on my front cover.
My photo bucket account.
http://s1178.photobucket.com/home/bethany_harper/index
Above is the link to my photo bucket account.
If it is easier to log onto it to view the photos because of any privacy settings, my username is *bethany_harper* and the password is *bharperchs*
Headshots
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