This image was created in Photoshop using multiple long-exposure shots. The differing opacities creates a sense of depth and makes the image more interesting to look at. I tried to change the colours of some of the light trails but in the end decided the effect detracted from the overall image.
Using a softbox light to the right and a strobe with a colour filter to the left of the shot created a strong divide on Laura’s face. After experimenting with several colours including orange, green and purple, we settled on red as it gave a spooky effect for the photo. I accentuated the red slightly using Photoshop.
This photo features Kira from another photo in the Studio Portraits section. She is silhouetted behind a light, which was linked to the camera using a sync cable. A green filter was covering the light, and the saturation of the green was enhanced when I edited the photo later.
I attempted to recreate the Rembrandt lighting effect with this studio portrait of Lankitha – there is a clear triangle of shadow on her right cheek. This photo required very little editing and processing.
For the Studio Portraits section of the Photography module. This photo features Kira facing away from a single softbox light, in front of an illuminated white background. The photo was slightly over-exposed so this was corrected in Photoshop.
This photo is a sequel to Blur, however this time I experimented with the long shutter speed at night. Again, an iconic London bus is featured, but this time it is less recognisable and not immediately obvious. This photo has a 5-second exposure, and a tripod was used to ensure a steady shot.
Experimenting with shutter speed can produce interesting results, such as this 1.6 second photo of a red London bus on a busy road. Using a tripod to keep the camera steady, the blur of the bus is still highly recognisable. I had to use a low ISO and small aperture to compensate for the bright daylight. I finished off some minor editing in Photoshop. Night is a sequel to this photo.
This image is a close-up photo of a plasma lamp. The fast-moving strands and contrast between the dark background and the bright foreground presented a challenge to set up the camera correctly. However, I think the image is captured well, and the only editing that I had to do was increase the saturation and RGB colour levels using Photoshop. This image is part of the Selected Exposure group for the EE1803 Digital Media Portfolio task.
This photo is for the Selected Exposure category. I removed the front and rear lights from my bike, and with a five-second exposure, a friend waved them around in front of the camera. The effect was impressive, and I have edited the white light to appear green in Photoshop. Because of the long exposure, I had to use a tripod.
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