Recreating Reality
Below are my 2 attempts at double exposure.
First attempt on the left, second on the right. I like my second one much more for several reasons. As you can see I positioned the trees in a better spot so you can see the entire silhouettes of the trees. This looks much better in my hair. Also, there's much more contrast between the trees and the sky, as well as on the features on my face. The last reason is because I removed the shirt as I found the pattern distracting. Though from spending the time studying the image, I notice some errors that could be cleaned up at the top of the head.
First attempt on the left, second on the right. I like my second one much more for several reasons. As you can see I positioned the trees in a better spot so you can see the entire silhouettes of the trees. This looks much better in my hair. Also, there's much more contrast between the trees and the sky, as well as on the features on my face. The last reason is because I removed the shirt as I found the pattern distracting. Though from spending the time studying the image, I notice some errors that could be cleaned up at the top of the head.
After you try at least 2 double exposures with people (at least 1 of you), then you can try it out with hands or legs or a full body.
At the end of this, you should have at LEAST 3 double exposure attempts, if not more.
At the end of this, you should have at LEAST 3 double exposure attempts, if not more.
Tutorial videos for Double Exposure Effect
Video 1: First you need to delete you from your background. Watch the first tutorial on how to delete yourself from your background in the cleanest way possible using the REFINE EDGE TOOL.
Video 1: First you need to delete you from your background. Watch the first tutorial on how to delete yourself from your background in the cleanest way possible using the REFINE EDGE TOOL.
Once you have selected yourself out from the background, save your image on maximum quality as a JPEG, and then you are ready for the double exposure effect.
Now, try out another double exposure effect of your choosing, using the silhouette of a figure, the portrait of a kindergarten student, a hand photo etc. Look at some of the images below for inspiration!
https://www.pinterest.com/johnsonyung/double-exposure/
https://www.pinterest.com/johnsonyung/double-exposure/
3. Surreal Collage
Inspired by Erik Johansson and Maggie Taylor, we will create a Surreal Photo Collage.
Choose 1 of the 2 options below:
Option 1. Self Portrait exploring a personally chosen theme (ex. identity)
Option 2. Thematic Narrative
Possible themes to tie into your work:
-Fantasy
-Fairytale
-Culture
-Reflections
-Identity
-Perspectives
-Romance
-Power
-Inside Out
-Opposites
-Systems
-Urban vs Rural
-Transformation
-Growth
-Cycles
-Landscapes of the mind
-Inner and outer world
Rules:
-At least 2/3-3/4 of the photos used in each collage should be taken by you. For example, if you will use a combination of 8 photos in a collage, then 6 photos should be your own and the other 2 can be from the internet.
-You must use at least 2 OR MORE of the Surrealistic Techniques in your photo collage. They are:
-SCALE
-TRANSPARENCY (layers-opacity)
-LEVITATION
-JUXTAPOSITION
-COMBINATION
-SUBSTITUTION
-ELIMINATE
-You should consider at least 2 principles of design when composing your collage:
Choose 1 of the 2 options below:
Option 1. Self Portrait exploring a personally chosen theme (ex. identity)
Option 2. Thematic Narrative
Possible themes to tie into your work:
-Fantasy
-Fairytale
-Culture
-Reflections
-Identity
-Perspectives
-Romance
-Power
-Inside Out
-Opposites
-Systems
-Urban vs Rural
-Transformation
-Growth
-Cycles
-Landscapes of the mind
-Inner and outer world
Rules:
-At least 2/3-3/4 of the photos used in each collage should be taken by you. For example, if you will use a combination of 8 photos in a collage, then 6 photos should be your own and the other 2 can be from the internet.
-You must use at least 2 OR MORE of the Surrealistic Techniques in your photo collage. They are:
-SCALE
-TRANSPARENCY (layers-opacity)
-LEVITATION
-JUXTAPOSITION
-COMBINATION
-SUBSTITUTION
-ELIMINATE
-You should consider at least 2 principles of design when composing your collage:
Student examples: