To create the image on the right I used a picture that was taken in class and then I cropped it so I am to the left. Then I made my the yellow/gold part of my uniform navy blue with the clone stamp. After I did that I picked a stone texture to use for my face. I chose a stone texture because it was sort of easy to work with and also I liked the stone texture example that I saw in class. After I chose my image I turned the picture black and white because the stone texture was grey and the grey would blend nicely with back and white. Next, I used the lasso tool to copy my eyes and mouth then the clone stamp to cover my original eyes. Then I pasted them onto the stone texture. I erased the excess stone texture so it would be just my face with the texture. I thought about leaving the hair with the texture but I decided to erase it .I had some problems as well. One problem was that I didn't know weather or not to make my hair part of the stone texture or make it actual hair by erasing it on my hair part. I overcame this problem by, deciding to erase the parts that covered my hair to make it actual hair, and not the stone texture. My opinion on my overlay is that I did a good job, I like how my overlay creates a sort of dark aspect. I am happy with my final product.
Marcello, this is a fabulous reflection. You have explained both the technical aspects and your decision-making process. It is clear and the only grammar issue is that you said "weather" which is rain and snow, instead of "whether" as in to decide which option.
ReplyDeleteI think your image is very effective. I am surprised that you copied the eyes on to a new layer instead of just erasing the overlay that covered your eyes, but it certainly works well. I agree that black and white was the right decision and I think the cropping is good. Remember next time to put your background on a separate layer so it can be changed easily:)