About Me

 1st Video  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IO1yDUJl8qw In this Photoshop tutorial on basic frame-by-frame animation, the tools that may be easy to use include the timeline feature and the option to duplicate layers to create multiple frames. These tools are essential for creating smooth animations and can be easily accessed within the software. Using the timeline and layer duplication, users can effectively create animations by drawing on each frame to show movement or changes over time. The tutorial provides a clear and concise explanation of using these tools, making it accessible for beginners exploring animation in Photoshop. One tool that may be more challenging to use is the union skin feature, which allows users to see a faded version of the previous frame for reference. While this tool can be incredibly useful for maintaining consistency in animations, mastering the balance between the current and previous frames may require some practice. Overall, the video provides ...

    Artist Statement:     For this assignment, I had to include myself in my favorite movie, pirates of the Caribbean. I had to dress up as a pirate, including many layers of clothes, jewelry, and accessories. For the picture, I positioned myself in front of a big window because they had a lot of natural light in this scene. I positioned myself next to Captain Jacksparrow because he is my favorite character. I modified his hand using the puppet warp as if he were hugging me as we passed through this river. I tried to make myself look like I was in the water with them. I place the branches on top of me to make it more natural and blend in with the picture. Also, I included my tag brush as a tattoo on my chest, like a pirate. And I modified the hue saturation and curves to make my picture blend in more. 

    1. This image would be hard to Photoshop because of all the people in the background. I like it because of how different everyone's style is in the picture. So I could be very creative like he was with it.  2. This image inspired me with my somewhere project because it looks genuine. His outfit and the lightning in his picture help make it look natural. Also, the spot he picked to put himself in was brilliant because it could be where someone would stand in this picture. 3. This set of images really made me laugh. I picked this one because it was my favorite; he looks older with that bald hair, which is the funniest part.  4. I think this illusion is really impressive. It looks like a professional photograph in a pretty setting, and it is hard to believe that this was the process of it. It would be fun to recreate it, but I would need a projector.

Artist Statement: In my artistic process, I embark on a transformation journey by converting black-and-white photographs into vibrant color compositions not just once but three times over. Utilizing the versatile capabilities of Adobe Photoshop, I undergo a multi-step process that breathes new life into the original image with each iteration. Firstly, I approach the conversion discerningly, carefully selecting the initial black and white photograph as my canvas. This selection is the foundation for the subsequent transformations as I analyze its tonal nuances and compositional elements to inform my color choices. In my creative process, I leverage Adobe Photoshop's color tools, including triad, complementary, and square color schemes, to infuse depth and harmony into my work. These color schemes serve as guiding principles, allowing me to explore the dynamic interplay of hues and enhance the emotional resonance of each composition.

  Platon's Powerful Portraits In the captivating documentary featuring the renowned photographer Platon, his fearless portraits emerge as windows into world leaders' and ordinary people's souls. One poignant image from "The People's Portfolio" that resonated deeply with my emotions was a self-portrait capturing the essence of Platon's immigrant experience. In this evocative image, he bears the scars of being labeled a "bloody foreigner" after arriving from England. The raw emotion in his eyes and the subtle shifts in his expressions tell a story of resilience and transformation. Platon's encounter with adversity and the subsequent evolution of his perspective are visible in his self-portraits and the captivating images he captures of others. The pain he experienced became a door to empathy, as he explains, "If I can harness the experience of what happened to me, I now know what it means to hurt." This narrative struck a chord with m...