Angela's Multimedia Portfolio AQS11-02

In the multimedia art unit, I learned several key techniques for creating and modifying visual elements using Photoshop. A major takeaway was mastering the use of glow and spotting tools to enhance images and remove imperfections. These tools allowed me to add subtle highlights, create focus points, and seamlessly eliminate blemishes or unwanted spots, resulting in cleaner and more polished visuals. I also gained proficiency in transformation and resizing, which are essential for adjusting the scale, orientation, and perspective of elements within a composition. These skills are crucial for maintaining the balance and proportion of visual elements, ensuring they fit perfectly within the intended design. Additionally, I explored techniques for changing backgrounds, which involved using selection tools, layer masks, and blending modes to seamlessly integrate new backgrounds and create dynamic, contextually appropriate scenes. Cropping tools were another focus, helping me to refine and fr

  I made this collage by first deciding on a background which I made black. And then I used the text to add texts with a font to write "Collection of memories" which came from the idea of me wanting to use pictures of me from when I was younger to now, so it shows growth. Then I used 6 images. I had to use the crop tool to make the images the size I wanted to also I used to spot fixing tool to remove watermarks on the photo. Then I blended the image so it would look natural. Next I drew cute designs around the photos to make it less boring. Finally I drew arrows to show the timeline or which images was next.

In editing this photo of a pair of Adidas Samba shoes, I began by removing minor blemishes using Photoshop's Healing Brush Tool to blend out any visible scuffs or dirt marks. Then, I utilized the Spot Healing Brush Tool for a seamless touch-up on smaller imperfections. Next, I assessed the brightness and tone by opening the Histogram panel and taking a screenshot, which revealed a balanced distribution. I enhanced the image further using the Dodge Tool to brighten specific areas and the Burn Tool to deepen shadows, providing a clearer contrast. For a creative touch, I converted the image to a Smart Object and applied a subtle filter non-destructively to preserve the original details, capturing the result in another screenshot. Lastly, I created a custom style by adjusting blending options and layer effects, saving it with a descriptive name, and documenting the process with before and after screenshots to illustrate the enhancements.