Funny Image Compositions
The Funny Image Compositions Project in Digital Media was a way for students to practice combining multiple images using masks, blend modes, and other features in Adobe Photoshop. For both of my compositions, I decided to feature my two cats, Charlie and Lola. The first composition combines a photo I took at sunset and a photo of the cats laying together to create the illusion that there is a cat-shaped cloud in the sky. The second composition combines a photo of the cats looking outside through our glass door, a photo of one of my Pusheen plushies, and a photo I found online of a large explosion to create a scene where the cats appear to be looking at some crazy disaster outside. To the right of each image, you can see a screenshot of my Photoshop interface that shows how I edited the images to achieve my final results.
This project helped me to grow more familiar with Adobe Photoshop and its editing tools. I enjoyed the process of combining different photos together and experimenting with masks and blending modes, and I now feel more confident in my photo editing skills.
Motion Graphics
The Motion Graphics Project taught us how to create various simple graphics in Adobe After Effects. We learned how to creatively keyframe paths, sync graphics with sound effects, create sound-responsive graphics, and more. For my final video production, I combined various techniques we learned to create a cute showcase video of my cats.
This project strengthened my skills in After Effects and taught me versatile techniques that will be very useful in any After Effects Projects that I create in the future. I’m glad to have this practice using the program, and I hope to become even more proficient with After Effects in the future.
Multi-Layered Art Project
The Multi-Layered Art Project challenged us to create art in a 3D space, designing each layer to create purposeful depth and visual interest. We were given the option of creating our layered art with stacked wood, wooden rings, paper, or a light box, and I chose the stacked wood option. To create my artwork, I used the pen tool in Adobe Illustrator to draw the different layers of my piece, which were then individually laser cut out of sheets of wood. I had also planned out my artwork in Procreate to ensure that my layers worked together, and I used these layer templates to guide my work in Illustrator. The next step was assembly, where I carefully glued each layer on top of each other.
My piece depicts a mansion belonging to one of the characters in my Worldbuilding Project, Meera. Meera is a wealthy citizen of Lisant, the capital city of the society in our story. Her narrative impact is brief but significant, as one of the main characters visits her mansion for information, which causes an epiphany that ultimately leads to the climax of our story.
Below is my digitally planned design, along with a look at how I created it in Procreate!
Here’s my design in Illustrator:
Below is the final product after gluing all of the layers together!
I also completed video productions showcasing the layers of my design and the process of putting the physical piece together!
Below is a time-lapse video of assembling my piece:
And here is a video produced in Adobe After effects that uses the 3D camera feature to highlight the dimensionality of my piece!