Cross Processing

My cross-processed image.

For this I crated a new adjustment layer and selected curves and this allowed me to alter the tones of the red, blue and green in the image by adjusting the lines.

- By altering the red, I made shadows darker and red highlights brighter.
- By altering the blue I blocked the blue shadow areas.
- By altering the green I increased the contrast in the highlights.

After doing this process, I have ended up with a slightly retro styled image which has the high contrast between shadows and highlights. This is a very subtle effect which takes a lot of trail and error.

Shutter Speed Experiments With Light

The photos below are photos that I have taken with the camera shutter speed at five seconds and eight seconds. This was done so that I could capture the motion of the light in the darkened room which created shapes.

This was taken at shutter speed 5 seconds. Robson is drawing a squiggle.

This was taken at shutter speed 8 seconds. Megan is drawing a face.

Post Production Photo Manipulation Work

Dodge and Burn tools used.

I used the dodge and burn tools which darkens parts (burn tool) and lightens others (dodge tool). I burned the edges of the photo and part of the face and neck in an attempt to give a shadowed effect. I dodged certain areas such as the trees to the right of the person on the closest side to him to give a brighter effect near the focal point.

 Sharpened mask effect.

I have used the sharpen mask effect which brings out the edges much more clearly so you can see the features better.

Adjustment of brightness and contrast.

I have used the brightness and contrast settings to give the image a richer and more vibrant appearance.

Auto tone/contrast.

I have used the auto tone/contrast/colour tools on the image.

Using Different Shots

In this first shot, I used a technique which uses line to draw the eye to the focal point of the image. In this case it is the lamp post shadow leading to Robson.

The last shot and the next shot have both got the focal points off centre to give them a bit more character.

This second one is a frame shot in which the subject is placed in a frame within the actual image frame (eg the doorway)

 This tilt down creates a sense of powerlessness which is enforced by how the eye level is below the third line.

 The focus on this on is a little bit off as it is slightly blurred on the face up until the eye which (if done deliberately) can connote different messages however in this case the blurred outlines suggest a relaxed person taking a drink as the smooth lines create a softer, calmer feel.