Opposite Photomontage

Goal:
The first aspect of the project is to create a portrait of opposites using images and texture. Second is to tell a story that engages the viewer by the juxtaposition of images you use. The last aspect of the project is to use the principle of design to help you tell your story.

Objective:
To learn Photoshop and how to use the pen tool, layers, layers mask, transparency and adjust the hue of an image. Also to learn how to incorporate scale, cropping, texture, balance, dominance and harmony and the use of graphic elements into a work of art.

What to do:
First tell a story. The story you are to convey is about opposites, wither it be ideas or beliefs. This project is to move you a way from using images that are just a collection of your hobbies or interest and create a dialogue among your two opposites.
For example if you like cars, I do not want you to have a collection of images of your favorite cars. Try and find out what cars represent or symbolize, and how could you represent the idea of opposite.

 

Key Components

  • Two central images
  • Two secondary images
  • Background image(s)
  • A "New Fill-Color"
  • Use of the Brush
  • Use of the Pen
  • Use of Layer mask
  • Color change of at least one image
  • Graphic elements, border, lines, circles.
  • Use of contrast, balance, harmony, dominance

What not to do:

  • No pre-photoshopped images
  • No CGI images
  • No Logos 
  • No Drawings

NOTE: All images must be approved and orginal files saved.

Where to go:Make sure you logo out when done.

  • Stock.XCHNG
    login: cavada
    password: rm502

  • jupiterimages.com
    user: cavadawm@earthlink.net
    password: room502

  • Corbis.com
    user: mm12
    password: 123456

  • or any other stock photo site like Photobucket etc.
  • you can also create your own accounts- just ask me how.

NOTE: All images must be approved and orginal files saved.

Specs:
Image Size: 10 in x 5 in
Resolution: 150dpi
Color mode: RGB
Background color: White

Vocabulary:
Photomontage the process (and result) of making a composite photograph by cutting and joining a number of other photographs.

Texture: The surface quality of materials, either actual (tactile) or implied (visual).


Juxtapose: To place side by side, especially for comparison or contrast.


Dialogue: A conversation between two or more ideas, objects, events, relationships



What are some ideas of opposite?

What are some images you could incorporate or use to show the idea of opposite?