When performing my
preliminary task my knowledge of Photoshop was very limited, I was only aware
how to do very basic things. These involved things such as using text and crop
tools, which would have made my blog look very simplistic if I had not explored
the program more and tried out new ways to make my work more advanced.
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Through exploring the
program I was able to find new ways to make text and images look more
appealing. This was done through the use of things like bevel, drop shadow,
glow, shape tools etc. With this knowledge my preliminary transformed from
something quite simplistic and boring into something more interesting to the
audience. This reflected further on my final task as by then the skills I head
learnt in preliminary has further progressed as I discovered new ways to make
images look more appealing.
As well as having
little knowledge on programs such as Photoshop I also had little knowledge on
how to use a camera. To change this I decided to purchase my own camera and get
to grips with framing, things like ISO, frames per seconds and focus. This
drastically changed the way I looked at images not only through the lens but
also on the research I was doing. This skill was broadened when using a school
camera to take my shots when doing this I found that I was able to operate the
camera with more confidence that I would have before doing the tasks. I also
had little knowledge about lighting, but with some guidance I was able to use
this with confidence also. This can particularly be seen in the contrasting images on my priliminary and final cover. I felt I utilized the skills I had developed to the
highest standard possible.
From starting with
little knowledge when doing the preliminary to having made a full magazine from
scratch I feel my confidence and skills using Photoshop and cameras have
improved dramatically. I also feel that this has reflected in my final pieces.
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