Photoshop - Vampire

I copy and pasted the bottom image into Photoshop to begin with, then by opening the tool pallet I selected the sponge tool. Secondly, I changed the mode to desaturate, changed the flow to 75% and changed the size of the brush to an appropriate size. Then I began to colour in all of the face in a dull grey shade (avoiding the eyes and lips) to give a good "vampire"effect. I also used this around (and on) the eyes to make them darker/black.

For the lips, I used the burn tool. I made sure the range was turned on and the exposure was 50%. I then painted over the lips to create a vivid bold red colour. I also changed the exposure at times to create different shadows and shades.

I zoomed in on the teeth then used the magnetic lassoo tool to outline the selected tooth. I right clicked layer via copy then edit, transform and warp. I then pulled the tooth into a "vampire fang" shape and applied this to both teeth at both sides of the mouth.

Shutter speed

 I tried to use as many of the different shutter speeds as possible; varying from different distances and shutter speeds for different pictures, for which I thought was appropriate. Secondly, if any of the images did not turn as planned, I used Photoshop to edit them as well as I could.

Here is the edited copy of the image that was too dark. When I had this on Photoshop I decided to use the contrast tool to select a specific brightness; to suit what ever the photo needed. 

This is the original image I took of the eater being poured out of the cup; for this I used the camera in manual focus and the shutter speed on 1/250 sec. However, this image was too dark so I edited it on Photoshop to make it brighter.                                                            

We captured the image of the torch drawings in a dark area to get the best effect. We had roughly 4 seconds to create an image with the torch. I also captured this as a landscape image so I was able to capture the full torch drawing, however large it was. Although, to improve this I think it would be convenient to use a tripod, as the camera must be steady at all times to capture a well focused picture of the light. 

Firstly, this image is landscape although is quite blurry which could suggest that the shutter speed wasn't set at the right amount of seconds. Furthermore, I could have chosen a better scenery; perhaps outside in front of trees and the blue sky. 

Shot distances

Long distance - I decided to capture this photo in a long corridor to emphasise the distance between the camera and Ellen.  If I was to use this in a magazine cover / DVD cover  

Shot distances can say a lot about a magazine/DVD cover; for example, a downward tilt of the camera can cause the model to look vulnerable or less important, where as an upward tilt (or slightly below eye line) can cause the model to appear threatening or powerful. Especially on a DVD cover, this could suggest a lot about the characters and tell the audience a lot about their status in the film.

Frame shot is slightly too dark so can be adjusted on photoshop. I captured this as a long shot and portrait so I can be sure that the full frame will be captured and nothing will be cut off.

Rule of thirds - I used a long corridor to position Ellen at the front (Left hand side)  so she is seen as the more important character. Where as I have placed Rian walking further away down the corridor to make him appear less important (Right hand side) I also took this in portrait so I was able to capture the full corridor.  I took this 1/250 sec shutter speed as Rian was walking away when I  captured the image. 

Downward tilt - I stood on a few steps above to capture a downward shot; this could be used to make the model look vulnerable. I used manual focus on the camera to achieve good lighting. I captured this photo by standing above Rian on a few steps. Furthermore, Rian's body language would suggest that he is in the motion of speaking.

Line shot - I think these shots are aimed to be in focus until the very last furthest point, which I don't think I have achieved as the closest section of the image is not in focus. I leaned the camera on the stair banister to get a clear line shot, with Rian as the distance object.  However, this picture could be improved by focusing the banister as it is closer to the camera lens. 

Photoshop post

Photoshop –

I used many tools on Photoshop including, changing the contrast and exposure, adding text (editing the text – Size, location on the page, colour font. Adding images, FX, drop shadows, inner glow. I found it hard to edit specific parts of the image (Altering colour on the face, lips, eyes etc.) Although I did not particularly need to alter any specific part of the photo, it would be helpful in the future to know. My key colours were light pink, white, black and yellow; I used yellow for most of the subheadings to make them stand out from the page as it seemed like the most important information. Whereas I used black for a lot of the regular text amongst the page and the baby pink added a softer look to the front cover. 

For example, this photo is too dark and was taken away from the light; this could be
altered on photoshop by changing the brightness. 

I need to add a bar code to my front cover so it will look like a legitimate magazine. I would also like to improve the colour of my centre image; perhaps adjust the exposure to make it brighter. The strengths were the title and sub headings, by standing out from the page and capturing peoples attention; I used a lot of the FX on my title to make it have a drop shadow and capitalised the sub headings to clearly show people that its important information. I also think the splash fits in well with magazine cover; Involves key information to stand out. I could have also filled the white space on the page more so it seems as if there is a larger content in the actual magazine. The title is written in the font "Chalkduster", I chose this because it looks quite rough and rugged and suggests what type of magazine it is. Where as the sub headings and text are written in a less outgoing font "Lucienda Grande". 

I altered this image on photoshop by changing the contrast and exposure
so it will become brighter and more vibrant.

Photography post

Photography – I used manual focus, which was more convenient for the chosen topic as the photo results are brighter and a clearer image. The T stance helped me capture a clear image with out moving the camera, as I had more balance. None of the photos were blurry. It was a good way to get a great photo and to be well balanced whilst doing so. Portrait mode was more convenient for the magazine topic; for the photo to fit the cover page. Where as landscape mode suggested being used if I wanted to capture a larger image – Such as a cityscape or wider scenery. No, I didn’t take any of my images landscape; only some to experiment with how the camera works; I captured all of my images portrait to portray a good part as being on the cover of a magazine. I improved my blurry images by improving the focus and quality on Photoshop, or if it was really bad I didn’t include it in my magazine. 

For example, this image was deleted as the models eyes were closed
and there was too much empty space at the top of the page.

Some of the photos were taken too high, so caused the top of the model to be cut off which wasn’t convenient for a magazine cover; I tried to get the image from the top of the head to lower shoulders. Yes, I did think about my background, I searched around the park outside the college for a clear background with no houses, cars, people etc. I took most of my pictures in front of trees, bushes or the sky. I would like to work with the cameras more (different settings, landscape, portrait, different focus rings etc.) Also, I would like to develop my skills on Photoshop, as I only know a brief amount about the tools; I will try to experiment more. I discarded the images that did not turn out very well (If they were blurry or were not at the a correct angle) although I kept some so I could experiment on photoshop to see if I could make them better by changing the contrast and exposure. However, I didn't use the rule of thirds as I wasn't entirely sure how I was going to use this in the photography aspect.

Final Magazine cover

AS Media Production: Technical Skills Audit Print Production

Name:                         Tutor group:              Date:

Photographic Skills

Which of the following photographic features/equipment have you used on a camera before:

Feature	Yes	No	Comments if yes – where have you completed this skills and to what level
Manual Focus features Creative writing classes	Yes		I have used this in art, but only briefly.
Shutter Speed		No
Aperture control		No
A tripod	Yes
External flash		No
Self timer facility	Yes
Light meter		No
Composition grids		No

Photoshop Skills

Which of the following features of Photoshop have you used before:

Feature	Yes	No	Comments if yes – where have you completed this skills and to what level
Text control		No
Filters	Yes
Brushes		No
Layers	Yes		Used it in art.
Opacity control		No
Shape creation		No
Brightness and contrast control	Yes
Dodge/Burn		No
Clone stamp tool		No
Colour curves adjustment		No
Magnetic lasso, polygon lasso tool		No
Cropping tool	Yes
Retouch tool		No

In Design Skills

Which of the following features of In Design have you used before:

Feature	Yes	No	Comments if yes – where have you completed this skills and to what level
Margin and column guide creation		No
Inserting text in ID		No
Inserting images in ID		No
Resizing images in ID		No
Text manipulation – resizing, rotation	Yes
Text manipulation – controlling kerning and leading		No
Text flow creation		No
Text effects – drop shadow		No
Drop cap insert		No
Using transparent imagery in ID		No
Shape creation In design		No
Text wrapping		No
Exporting to PDF from In-design		No