ENGLISH5 QUARTER4 MODULE1 WEEK1-3 How Visual and Multimedia Elements.pptx
My edited photographs
1. Edited Photographs for My Magazine
Jarad Tansley
Cambridge Technicals Media – Unit 30 (Photography for Media
Products)
LO5
2. Software used
¤ To edit my images, I am using Adobe Photoshop.
The reason I am using this is because it allows me
to edit my photos very extensively, with many
features catered towards photo editing, as well
as design features such as text. There are many
advanced ways to edit, some will be
demonstrated in these edits I have done on my
own photos.
4. Edited Photo 1
¤ Intentions: This photo was
intended to show someone how
building a computer would start.
Bradley’s head was facing the
wrong way, however, so I had to
fix this.
¤ Editing Techniques: I had several
pictures of Bradley placing
components in the
motherboard. I took a picture
where he was looking down and
pasted his head from that
photograph onto the original. I
then removed any elements of
his head from the original photo
with the Clone Brush.
Before After
5. Edited Photo 1
¤ Why this photograph is good for
my publication: This photograph
is good for my publication
because it shows someone in
the age group of my
publication’s audience working
with computer components,
which relates to them.
¤ Why this is better edited: I think
this image was better edited as
it now looks like Bradley is
focused on placing the RAM
“stick” into the motherboard
rather than focusing on
whatever he was looking at.
Before After
6. Edited Photo 1 – Procedure 1
¤ Firstly, I selected the
existing head from the last
photo, as well as a few
extras to remove later, to
the image that will be
edited.
7. Edited Photo 1 – Procedure 2
¤ After tweaking the head to
make it fit the image, I
started my second
procedure: removing the
hair in the original
photograph that was
sticking out, as well as
removing parts of his face on
the original image that were
still being shown.
I used the Clone Brush for
this, which uses areas of the
photograph as a brush. This
allowed me to remove areas
of the photograph that
weren’t needed.
9. Edited Photo 2
¤ Intentions: The intention for this
photograph was to be the
photograph on the front cover of the
magazine.
¤ Editing Techniques: I used the Clone
Brush to remove the branding from
the computer’s casing (The “Elite”
logo, the Gigabyte and Intel stickers).
I then used the Black and White
Adjustment tools to remove the
lighting issues. To finalise the
photograph, I created a new
background by selecting the
computer case, going to Select >
Inverse then pressing Backspace
(which removes what is selected – the
background) and using a gradient fill
tool to create a new background.
Before After
10. Edited Photo 2
¤ Why this photograph is good for my
publication: I think this is good for my
magazine because the angle makes
the computer look tall and superior,
making people want to have it. The
orientation of the photograph also
makes it a perfect front cover image
for my magazine.
¤ Why this is better edited: I think this is
better edited because not only does
it prevent potential copyright issues,
but the removal of the branding
places more focus on the computer
itself than its branding. The
background makes it look like a
proper magazine cover and the
black and white filter makes the
computer’s colour match the
background.
Before After
11. Edited Photo 2 – Procedure (1)
¤ Firstly, I removed the
background by using
several selection tools such
as the Quick Selection Tool
to and pressing
Backspace, which removes
the selected areas, making
only the computer visible
on a transparent
background.
12. Edited Photo 2 – Procedure (2)
¤ Secondly, I looked at areas
that contained anything
that may make me liable
for copyright, as well as
anything on the surface of
the case that would make
it less appealing. I then
used the Clone Stamp Tool
to use the existing image
as a brush to remove said
area.
13. Edited Photo 2 – Procedure (2)
¤ Thirdly, I applied a Black
& White Adjustment
layer to the edited
image. This removes a
lot of the yellow and
orange colours being
reflected by the case.
14. Edited Photo 2 – Procedure (3)
¤ Finally, I applied a
gradient background by
creating a new layer
and using the Gradient
Tool and applying grey
colours for my gradient.
To apply the gradient I
had to create a line with
the gradient tool, which
then applied the
gradient based on the
positioning and length
of the line.
16. Edited Photo 3
¤ Intentions: The photograph
was intended to show a
computer case. It will be
accompanied by text
explaining why a computer
case is needed.
¤ Editing Techniques: The
image was cropped and the
background was removed,
allowing me to paste the
image anywhere without the
background. I then used the
Clone Brush to remove the
branding from the case.
Before After
17. Edited Photo 3
¤ Why this is a good photograph for
my publication: The photograph is
simple; just showing the front of my
computer case. This would make a
good picture to accompany an
explanation on why a case is an
essential component of a custom-
built computer.
¤ Why this is better edited: This was
better edited as the removal of the
branding prevents potential
copyright issues and also places
more focus on the computer, and
the transparent background
makes it easy to place on any
document (in this case, a
publication such as my magazine).
Before After
18. Edited Photo 3 - Procedure (1)
¤ Firstly, I cropped the image
to make editing much
easier for me. This is done
using Photoshop’s built-in
Crop Tool. This makes it
easier for me to edit as I will
have to edit less of the
background.
19. Edited Photo 3 - Procedure (2)
¤ Secondly, I selected the
remaining background
and shadow areas and
removed them. This
allowed the image to have
a transparent background,
which will be important for
my publication later.
20. Edited Photo 3 - Procedure (3)
¤ Thirdly and finally, I used
the Clone Stamp tool to
remove the branding
and surface marks like
on the second edited
photo. This prevents the
case from looking less
appealing, and it also
prevents copyright-
related liabilities.
22. Edited Photo 4
¤ Intentions: The photograph was
intended to show a power supply unit
for the double page spread. Like the
computer case, it was intended to be
accompanied with text explaining
the component. I wanted to remove
some of the stickers to make it look
less distracting.
¤ Editing Techniques: I removed the
background by selecting the power
supply unit and then going to Select >
Inverse. Then, I removed the labels
that were removable, and removed
the serial number on one of the labels
that were unable to be removed.
Then, I added a Black and White
adjustment to the image (except for
the labels). Finally, I coloured the
PSU’s light blue to give it a blue
colour, similar to the colour scheme of
my magazine.
Before
After
23. Edited Photo 4
¤ Why this is a good photograph for my
publication: This is a good photo for
my magazine as the photograph
shows the most recognisable part of a
power supply unit: the plug and the
power light. Everyone will recognise
the component this way, making a
good image for accompanying an
explanation for why a power supply is
essential for a custom-built computer.
¤ Why this is better edited: The black
and white filter placed on the power
supply unit’s casing removes any
lighting issues. The removal of some of
the stickers prevents distraction and
places more focus on the unit itself.
Changing the colour of the light adds
to the colour of my magazine’s
branding.
Before
After
24. Edited Photo 4 - Procedure (1)
¤ Firstly, I used the
Polygonal Lasso Tool to
select the power supply.
This was an easier way of
selecting the power
supply. To select the
background for removal, I
went to the Select menu
on Mac OS X’s menu bar
and clicked “Inverse”,
which selected everything
outside the selected area.
To remove the
background, I pressed
Backspace.
25. Edited Photo 4 - Procedure (1)
¤ The power supply image
after the first step was
done, and the
background was
removed.
26. Edited Photo 4 - Procedure (2)
¤ Secondly, I used the
Clone Stamp Tool to
remove some of the
labels and/or the
information in them,
making it look cleaner
as a result.
27. Edited Photo 4 - Procedure (3)
¤ Thirdly, I added a black
and white filter to the
image, the exception
being the sticker with the
power supply information.
This removes the colours
caused by the reflection,
making it suit the
publication better. This
was done on a second
layer, so I was able to
refer back to the original
if needed.
28. Edited Photo 4 - Procedure (4)
¤ Finally, I decided to
make the power
supply suit the house
style of my
publication by
changing the colour
of the light to blue. To
do this, I , selected
the light using the
Quick Selection Tool
and coloured the
light in using the Fill
feature that resides in
the Edit menu. I had
to change the mode
of the brush to
“Color”, so it colours
the light rather than
paint over it with a
solid colour.
29. Edited Photo 4 - Procedure (4)
¤ A comparison of the
“Color” fill mode
compared to the
“Normal” mode. These
modes are also
available on the brush
tool. As you can see,
Normal mode only
paints the area, rather
than colouring it.
Color mode
Normal mode
31. Edited Photo 5
¤ Intentions: The photographs are
intended to show how to install a
processor for another page on
the magazine.
¤ Editing Techniques: I cropped
the two photographs and
added them into a new
Photoshop project. I then resized
them and added a stroke inside
of both photographs, which
created the black border. I
added a blue background and
added the text detailing how to
install the processor onto the
project.
Before
After
32. Edited Photo 5
¤ Why these photos are good for
my publication: The images are
relevant to what my magazine is
about and who it is for, and
these two images shows an
informational purpose, showing
how to install a processor.
¤ Why this is better edited: The
editing of this image improves its
informational purpose while
showing the colour and font
design of the magazine’s
branding. The text contributes to
the informational purpose of this
photograph.
Before
After
33. Edited Photo 5 – Procedure 1
¤ Firstly, I had to get the two
images I had needed and
then I cropped them.
34. Edited Photo 5 – Procedure 2
¤ Secondly, I created a
border around both of
them and merged them
into the layer “processor
installation”. I used the
Blending Tools to make the
stroke around my image.
35. Edited Photo 5 – Procedure 3
¤ The third procedure was
creating the text for my
image. I had used the
Harabara font that was
used in my publication for
Unit 30. The stroke effect
gave it the white outline,
making it easier to read.
36. Edited Photo 5 – Procedure 4
¤ The final procedure was
making the background. I
chose for a solid blue
colour, as it matched the
house style of my
publication. I did this by
using a bucket-fill tool.
