portfolio
Exhibit 1: Camera raw assignment
For this assignment I used camera raw adjustments to bring out details in this photo. I adjusted the saturation and vibrance to give the photo more color and intensity. In order to bring out the detail of the tree, I adjusted the shadows and the blacks.
Exhibit 2: Image colorization
For this assignment I utilized colorization skills that I learned. I first desaturated the image to remove the color burning from the original. I used the quick mask tool frequently to select the areas that I wanted to color. I referenced other photos from this era to get the colors that I was looking for. I opted to only color what I did to contrast with the background and create focus on the skateboarder. I think this was effective because with the cone set up the asphalt plays as an arena for the action and I did not want to detract from that.
Exhibit 3: USU Stars Digital Display
This design was primarily composed using the rule of thirds, giving it a more balanced feel. I aligned the "gear up" text with the gears, creating harmony.
Exhibit 4: Motivational quote for client
For this assignment I created an inspirational quote for a construction company. I edited the image in camera raw and brought out the colors without making the image seem to harsh or distracting from the text. I used some larger words to create a more dynamic reading process. I kept the subject of the photo in agreement with the rule of thirds and then aligned the type to compliment that.
exhibit 5: Informational Flyer
For this project I created a poster to promote an upcoming concert. Using one of my own photos, I created a simple composition to convey the concert details. I sampled colors from the photo to create a harmonious color palette for the text.
exhibit 6: business card
I created a personal business card for this assignment. I wanted to keep it simple and highlight the information, so I chose a simple color scheme and used minimal graphics to highlight my name and information.
Exhibit 7: photo retouching
In this assignment I used multiple adjustments to create smooth, more illuminant appearance. I applied a surface blur filter to the skin to soften the wrinkles and freckles. I adjusted the levels of all three color channels to stylize the colorization and give it more contrast. I also brightened the eyes of the subject and used the spot healing brush to get ride of blemishes.
EXHIBIT 8
For this assignment I created an inspirational quote for the company that I worked for. I used the blue color in the text to create harmony with the sky and the blue logo. I placed the mass of the truck on the left 1/3rd to create balance. I bolded the last line of text to create variety in the composition and make an emphasis on the quote. I also added a transparency behind the logo below the quote to add depth.
exhibit 9
The objective of this project was to create a deadline announcement to be displayed on screens around the Utah State University campus. For the main graphic content I chose a photo of campus during winter, as things are starting to cool down and we are expecting snow soon, making the layout something that relates to current events. I chose a simple grid layout to convey the information clearly, as it is something that should grab the readers attention immediately. I used repetition in the blue border to divide the information and create a solid framework.
Exhibit 10: Photoshop styles
I created a custom photoshop style to apply to some text in this photo of my brother at Capitol Reef National Park. I applied a rocky texture to repeat the texture seen in the photograph. I chose a blue glow effect as a complimentary color to the yellow hues in the rock.