Digital Photography and Imaging | Week 6

31/10/2023 (Week 6)

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Lecture

7 Principle of Poster Design

Fig 1.1 Lecture Note

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Tutorial

Photography basic

  

                                                Fig 2.1 Demo 1                    Fig 2.2 Demo 2                    Fig 2.3 Demo 3

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Practical

Today's exercise involves recolouring black and white images. Our task is to transform black and white images into a colour images.

Exercise 1

Fig 3.1 Use the brush tool to paint the skin

Fig 3.2 Proceed to paint the hair, eyes, shirt, and lips

Fig 3.3 Add the background

Final Submission

Fig 3.4 Recoloured Image #1

Exercise 2

Now, we need to pick the skin and hair tones from the given reference images as the basic colours to recolour the black and white portrait.

Fig 3.5 Use eyedropper to pick up the highlight, midtone, and shadow from the given reference images, then paint on top with brush tool.

Fig 3.6 Use the brush tool to paint the skin and hair

Fig 3.7 Add background

Fig 3.8 Proceed to paint earrings, teeth, lips, and fur coat

Fig 3.9 Adjust the colour

Final Submission

Fig 3.10 Recoloured Image #2

Exercise 3

Choose a black and white photo from the shared folder, then search skin and hair photos online for references. Apply the same techniques and instructions from Exercise 2.

Fig 3.11 Pick highlight, midtone, and shadow from the reference images

Fig 3.12 Use the brush tool to paint the hair, skin, necklace, and dress

Fig 3.13 Proceed to paint the lips, earrings, and eyes, then add the background

Final Submission

Fig 3.14 Recoloured Image #3

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Reflection

I find this exercise both challenging and rewarding. It's challenging because recolouring requires meticulous attention to detail. It's rewarding because I discovered that different colour choices could transform the mood and perception of the image.

This exercise not only improved my skills in working with colours but also makes me feel that recolouring a black and white image can give it a new spirit. Overall, this exercise provided valuable insights into the significance of colour in conveying emotions.