HW8 - Retouching

For this homework assignment, I completed two of the three textbook tutorials on retouching an image. I learned how to use some of the editing tools such as: dodge, burn, sponge, and history. I used the dodge tool to brighten the dark shadows and the burn tool to darken overly highlighted areas. Also, I removed red eye with the red eye removal tool and corrected the greenish tint in her hair with the brush tool. In the third picture, I used the healing and patch tools to remove the white scratch marks and moles on his face.

HW6 - Typography

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In this weeks assignment, we had to create a thematic composition which included relevant type such as a poem, quote, lyrics etc. My typography includes an excerpt from the song "Wild Horses" by the Rolling Stones because I thought it captured the mood of the scene perfectly.

HW5 - Masks

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In this homework assignment, I created a mask for the giraffe image using 'Calculations' and 'Levels'. I composited the selection onto a sunset background to compliment the giraffe's colors. Masking was difficult for me to understand at first but as I practiced more, it became more manageable.

HW3 - Duotones

In this homework assignment, I composited the walking man onto the lonely road image. I found that the levels of the two images were pretty close to each other and required minimal adjusting. However, one issue I had was whether or not to copy the shadow on the ground onto the road image. I was hesitant at first because I wasn't sure if the lighting would make the shadow look realistic. But in the end, I think it turned out pretty well.







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