Photo Manipulation on Photoshop.

1. I have the tool ‘Levels’ to change the overall exposure of the
photograph to appear brighter and more attention-grabbing in
order to catch the eye of my target audience. By using
‘Levels’ the colours appear brighter and easier to see. This
use of photo manipulation allows the photograph to look
better and more professional.

2. I, again, used the tool ‘Levels’
however this time I also used
‘Magnetic Lasso Tool’ in order to
select the hair alone to change the
exposure to appear brighter yet still
subtle and sleek. I also found out
how to use the ‘Magnetic Lasso
Tool’ selectively by using ‘ALT’ to
take away selection and ‘SHIFT’ to
add.

3. In order to decrease the intensity of dark shadows and
under bags under the model’s eyes, I discovered the use of
‘Curves’ on Photoshop to manipulate the skin near by to
replace the discolouration on the under bags. Though
attempting to use the ‘Dodge Tool’ and ‘Spot Healing
Brush’, I found that ‘Curves’ looked the most natural.

4. I have used the ‘Spot Healing Tool
Brush’ in order to manipulate the
photograph of my model. By using the
sample spot brush to specifically pin
point and erase the look of small
blemishes and strands of hair, the overall
picture appears more clean cut, fitting
with the sophisticated indie-pop look.

5. I developed my skills further
in Photoshop by discovering
that selecting on specific
areas, which I can do with
either the ‘Magnetic Lasso
Tool’ or ‘Magic Wand’ tool, I
can alter the colours of the
picture. By experimenting
different colours with
‘Hue/Saturation’, I
discovered to like a more
deeper version of blue for my
model’s eyes.

6. Using the same method of
either ‘Magnetic Lasso Tool’
or ‘Magic Wand’ tool, I have
also decided to manipulate
the colour of the model’s lips
to create a more colder toned
red. I have done this as I
believe, from my research,
the cooler colours will attract
the target audience more by
being more aesthetically
appealing.