Multiplicity

1. Photoshop ProjectPhotoshop Project
100100 PtsPts

2. How to do Multiplicity Photography?How to do Multiplicity Photography?
• In order toIn order to
combinecombine
differentdifferent
exposures intoexposures into
one, you needone, you need
to carefullyto carefully
plan and takeplan and take
the individualthe individual
picturespictures.

3. Step by Step Tutorial – How to Take the ShotsStep by Step Tutorial – How to Take the Shots
• Mount your Camera on a solid TripodMount your Camera on a solid Tripod
• Find your sceneFind your scene
• Come up with idea for sceneCome up with idea for scene
• Make sure not to move tripod or camera.Make sure not to move tripod or camera.
• Put your camera in Manual mode and make sure FlashPut your camera in Manual mode and make sure Flash
is turned off: this is critical so as to get consistentis turned off: this is critical so as to get consistent
exposures throughout.exposures throughout.
• Have the other person shoot through the sequenceHave the other person shoot through the sequence
quickly: lighting conditions could change significantlyquickly: lighting conditions could change significantly
when you are shooting outdoors and might causewhen you are shooting outdoors and might cause
problems, so it is always better to pre-plan your posesproblems, so it is always better to pre-plan your poses
and go through the sequence in as little time asand go through the sequence in as little time as
possible.possible.
• I will perform an in-class demonstration on how to doI will perform an in-class demonstration on how to do
thisthis

4. DO NOT use the flash, otherwise it looks fake:

5. Requirements:Requirements:
• Must take and use at least 4 photosMust take and use at least 4 photos
of yourself taken with the tripodof yourself taken with the tripod
• Remember: Don’t use flash!Remember: Don’t use flash!
• Be creative – think of somethingBe creative – think of something
interesting that you could be doinginteresting that you could be doing
with your “other selves”with your “other selves”

6. Multiplicity Photoshop ObjectivesMultiplicity Photoshop Objectives
• Learn about and use Layer MasksLearn about and use Layer Masks
in Photoshopin Photoshop
• Learn about and use Scripts andLearn about and use Scripts and
Loading Stacks of photos inLoading Stacks of photos in
PhotoshopPhotoshop
• Create Multiplicity photo thatCreate Multiplicity photo that
shows seamless creativeshows seamless creative
transitions with shadows andtransitions with shadows and
reflections includedreflections included

9. You are taking these photos around the school:You are taking these photos around the school:
• SO please be quiet and respectful in the hallways.SO please be quiet and respectful in the hallways.
Your behavior reflects on me if you act in a way youYour behavior reflects on me if you act in a way you
shouldn’t. I’m trusting you to do what is asked; takeshouldn’t. I’m trusting you to do what is asked; take
photos. Do not go into main gym, aux gym, or weightphotos. Do not go into main gym, aux gym, or weight
room.room.
• Ask permission to go anywhere other than hallway!Ask permission to go anywhere other than hallway!
• Must be in groups of 2: one to take, one to pose.Must be in groups of 2: one to take, one to pose.
Then switch roles.Then switch roles.
• You have two days, starting today, to take your 4You have two days, starting today, to take your 4
photosphotos
• BE CREATIVE!BE CREATIVE!
• Be back 7 minutes before class ends!Be back 7 minutes before class ends!

10. You are taking these photos around the school:You are taking these photos around the school:
• SO please be quiet and respectful in the hallways.SO please be quiet and respectful in the hallways.
Your behavior reflects on me if you act in a way youYour behavior reflects on me if you act in a way you
shouldn’t. I’m trusting you to do what is asked; takeshouldn’t. I’m trusting you to do what is asked; take
photos. Do not go into main gym, aux gym, or weightphotos. Do not go into main gym, aux gym, or weight
room.room.
• Ask permission to go anywhere other than hallway!Ask permission to go anywhere other than hallway!
• Must be in groups of 2: one to take, one to pose.Must be in groups of 2: one to take, one to pose.
Then switch roles.Then switch roles.
• You have two days, starting today, to take your 4You have two days, starting today, to take your 4
photosphotos
• BE CREATIVE!BE CREATIVE!
• Be back 7 minutes before class ends!Be back 7 minutes before class ends!