Composite
Apr 10, 2016 11:26:08 #
DianeH
Loc: Philadelphia, Bucks County-PA
Hi,
I watched a Creative Live class on compositing the other day and was inspired. I am looking for critique on what might make this better. Do you see mistakes in lighting, shadows or unwanted edges from underlying images? Thanks in advance for sharing your honest thoughts.
Diane
I watched a Creative Live class on compositing the other day and was inspired. I am looking for critique on what might make this better. Do you see mistakes in lighting, shadows or unwanted edges from underlying images? Thanks in advance for sharing your honest thoughts.
Diane
Apr 10, 2016 12:05:44 #
DianeH wrote:
Hi,
I am looking for critique on what might make this better. Do you see mistakes in lighting, shadows or unwanted edges from underlying images? Thanks in advance for sharing your honest thoughts. Diane
I am looking for critique on what might make this better. Do you see mistakes in lighting, shadows or unwanted edges from underlying images? Thanks in advance for sharing your honest thoughts. Diane
What did you have in mind when you created this image?
Apr 10, 2016 14:07:25 #
I'd give it an "A". Hard to explain why I like it but it does have a dreamy quality that is intriguing. The almost monochrome color adds an out-of-body feeling. Composition is well balanced. I might add a bit of contrast, but not too much. Very creative!
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Apr 10, 2016 15:59:14 #
DianeH
Loc: Philadelphia, Bucks County-PA
Good question Howard.
I knew I could not create a composite so realistic that you could not tell that it was 'shot on location' as was the case of the Creative Live class. So using images I had I was going for an image that invoked a dream scape yet had qualities that it could possibly exist, maybe in another world. As with most creative works I think the 'reason or direction' of a piece changes as it the art develops. I was also practicing masking and blending mode. trying to make the transition from image to image flawless. Thanks for asking. It is a good question that I do not always have an answer for yet is needed to make sure that a direction and purpose is achieved.
I knew I could not create a composite so realistic that you could not tell that it was 'shot on location' as was the case of the Creative Live class. So using images I had I was going for an image that invoked a dream scape yet had qualities that it could possibly exist, maybe in another world. As with most creative works I think the 'reason or direction' of a piece changes as it the art develops. I was also practicing masking and blending mode. trying to make the transition from image to image flawless. Thanks for asking. It is a good question that I do not always have an answer for yet is needed to make sure that a direction and purpose is achieved.
Apr 10, 2016 16:01:11 #
DianeH
Loc: Philadelphia, Bucks County-PA
Sony,
I have cut down on the stronger blues and will boost the contrast so there is a more defined point of interest. Thanks for the input.
I have cut down on the stronger blues and will boost the contrast so there is a more defined point of interest. Thanks for the input.
Apr 11, 2016 08:14:13 #
Sorry Diane but this does not work for me. Reminds me of accidental double exposures in film cameras. The issue is not the technique of compositing but the selection of the composites. Keep working at it and I am sure you will come up with something better.
Apr 11, 2016 09:56:02 #
Diane, this is lovely and dreamy! Everything works great together and as far as I can see, I wouldn't make changes. I like your style and creative mind. I was trying to think of another color this would work with, usually, I am not a great fan of blue. But, you may have chosen the perfect color for this piece.
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Apr 11, 2016 09:58:37 #
Did you use Photoshop, or is there another good program for doing this?
Apr 11, 2016 10:19:34 #
DianeH
Loc: Philadelphia, Bucks County-PA
ABC1234,
Thanks for your honesty, I do see where I could make the images that I used have a clearer connection to each other. I simply used backgrounds and a church as opposed to working with images that could give the viewer more info regarding the church. Such as crowds of people approaching or departing. Cemetery or burial images. I like your direction, thanks.
Thanks for your honesty, I do see where I could make the images that I used have a clearer connection to each other. I simply used backgrounds and a church as opposed to working with images that could give the viewer more info regarding the church. Such as crowds of people approaching or departing. Cemetery or burial images. I like your direction, thanks.
Apr 11, 2016 10:21:24 #
DianeH
Loc: Philadelphia, Bucks County-PA
TheeGambler
Thanks. Not usually a fan of blue either. I went with it because of the snow and water elements in the images.
Thanks. Not usually a fan of blue either. I went with it because of the snow and water elements in the images.
Apr 11, 2016 10:22:17 #
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Apr 12, 2016 12:14:12 #
Apr 12, 2016 17:50:51 #
Apr 12, 2016 17:56:17 #
DianeH
Loc: Philadelphia, Bucks County-PA
ABC123... I added some more relevant images and reduced the amount of the 'accidental double exposure effect'. I do think it does give the image more subject matter and a sense that things are there to serve a purpose.
Thanks again for the input.
Thanks again for the input.
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