reflection week 15

hye everyone......HEE
Good morning.... ;)

 extra buzy for this week since lot of assignment need to submit within this week. By the way..have something to shared with you guys..
This is my first time doing this...
guess what..?
Its a vcd cover..!hee

                                                                    front view

                                                                      back view

this is my digital photo album.. For the photography fieldwork, the theme was history, street and compositions.
Hope you guys enjoy this video ;)

Alhamdulillah, at last..my assignment on digital photo Album was setle. Thanks to dr shahrudin for the knowledge you share to us. this class are so enjoyable and very helpful to me.. May Allah ease everything for you... ;)

now, i can focus on photoshop project...hee
owh yeah, that was an assignment, but..i really enjoy doing it. hee cayok frenz...!haha

reflectio week 14

hye everyone...! how was your day..?
thanks for review my blog again..

Since examis just around a corner....so, Dr Jamaluddin has prepared for us some examination tips..some of them are scenario problem involving the printing size. So, lets review the question and discuss here.

QUESTIONS

A print shop/graphics designer/magazine asks a client for a photo at 300 dpi. They wish to print it out at 5" x 7".The client already has a beautiful digital photo with pixel dimensions of 2048 x 1536.The client notices that the photo editing software is showing that the photo is set to 72 dpi. In your opinion, what should the client do…?

ANSWER

its quit difficult to understand this question rite? so,lets draw some diagram to make our work even easier..

 Orait, now, we know the formula to change from picxel to inch rite? so, use it. Focus on the original size first.

orait...now, lets refresh..we know the formula to change from pixel to inch rite?
 it is (pixel)/(dpi)=(inch) now.lets focus on the screen image first.

(2048)/(300)= 6.82inch

(1536)/(300)=5.129inch


okay..if we look at the calculation, (6.82x5.129)inch is the best print size for image (2048x1536)pixel where the quality for the picture will not downgraded.
But, the problem is, the customer want to have printed image for 5''x7'' which is will make the quality downgraded. The resolution for the image will be not as good as if it is printed with the calculated size.


so....what we can do is, we have to change the suitable pixel size so that we can get 5''x7''.
how??

okay..lets the pixel be x.

(x)/(300)=(5'')
            x=5'' x 300
            x= 1500px

(x)/(300)=(7'')
           x = 7''x300
           x = 2100px

hence, the ideal screen size to print 5''x7'' is (1500x2100) pixel.
the image size can be change by click on the :

 image> image size> change the size.

other than the calculation, we can solve this problem by interpolation and resample.

Just to share with you guys what dr J has inform us about the examination paper. There will be 2 section which is section A and section B. We have to answer all question on section A while in section B we have to answer 2 question. Look at the marks. if the marks are higher. we have to answer the question together with the explaination and example.

Looking forward for the final exam..
till we meet next time...
Goodluck guys  ..

reflection week 13

hye everyone...
todays we are learnt bout printing..
everyone knows how to printing and we all know this gadget has make our work even faster and efficient. But how many knows on its development and since when it was born..
Here we are...lets view some of this gadget's detail...

HISTORY OF PRINTER....

Okay, Printing press begin  in 1439 to print book -> the movable type press> steam press machines in1814 to print book and newspaper> rotary printing press> Xerox 1938> first high speed printer > Evolving >Jet printer by laser> Laser printers that use toner and heat to press toner on the paper > HD Deskjet in 1988> printer color> solid ink tecknology.

Technique and process of printing.
focus on modern technique
- digital printing
-offset printing

Technique:

1. Embossing/ Debossing
similar process that create diferent result. Look at the picture below.

2. Silk and lamination
provide a soft, silk like finish, is water resistance and long lasting

3. Thermography
special powder was added to the ink to be printed on the paper.

4. Die card
involve cutting irregular shape in paper or paperboard using a die.

5.Letterpress.
old technology. surface with raised letter is ink and press.

6.Silk screening
use a woven mesh to support an ink-blicking stencil.attach stensil form open areas of mesh.

Process:

1.Scaling
WORD THAT MEANS STRETCHING OR SHRINGKING TO FIT A SPECIFIC AREA.

2.Prepress operations: include composition and typeseting,graphic

3. Foil printing :also called foil stamping. use silver and gold pigment foil.

4. Lamination

5.Offset printing :offset lithography

6. Modern offsets

DIGITAL PRINTING

ok, who knows, what is digital printing?
haha refer to method of printing from a digital-based image directly to a variety of media.
there's lot of benefit on this such as:
-versatile
-economical
-easy to run project
-desckop publishing
-variable data printing
-fine art.
-print on demand
-advertising
-photos
-architecture design

TYPE OF PRINTING

DOT MATRIX
- can print on multi-part stationary
-low printing cost
-can bear enviromental condition
-long life

INK JET PRINTER
-low prices cost


LASER PRINTER
-low cost
low noice
high speed
high printing quality

COLOR MODE
Two type: RGB :Red, green, blue.
               : CMYK(cYAN, mAGENTA, yELLOW,

RGB: For electronic display
CMYK:FOR PRINTING

dpi is a short form for dot per inch. we can use dpi to change unit pixel to inch.
use this formula :
(pixel)/(dpi)= (inch)

refleksi minggu 12

this week one of my team member was presenting about one of tools that very useful for editing process. there are altogether 3 tols which is healing brush tools, patch tools and red eye tools.

each of these item contain its own benefit.

1) healing brush tools:
you can remove unwanted buzz on your face or picture by using a healing brush. First of all, click on the healing brush tool> alt, picture desire area> color unwanted area.
For this, you have to use a brush to color. the selection of your brush size was determined by your manipulated area.

2)Patch tool
The function of patch tools are the same as the healing brush tool but you don't have to color using a brush. You just have to follow the shape that you want to change and then drag into the area that you want.

3) red eye tool
obviously from its name. it is applicable for the red eye. Sometime when taking a picture at night, the eye look red. scary right?! and plus, its such a waste and frustrated. but. don't worry. we have this tool. just select red eye tool> clock on the red eye.

we also learn bout the clone stamp. healing spot brush make your selective picture blended with the surrounding color so, the image will become less attractive .but, clone can be the alternative where you can get the copy exactly like what you desire but still, you have to put the selective image on the right place.

 enjoy your photoshop...=)
till next time..

bulb experiment

hi everyone, it's been a while since last post that i just upload..
Actually, i've been done this assignment (an experiment) on bulb setting long time ago (not really long)haha

Okay, this is my team...that help me a lot on this assignment. we do this together since this experiment cannot do alone.... from left is mad, faizah, me and kak efa.....

There are lot of effect we can get from bulb setting, these are some of the picture from the experiment.For the picture below, you have to set the bulb setting on the camera and then stand in front of the camera. you can pose anyting you like, and let your friend follow the shape of your body by using a any source of light. The level of exposure of your  light will effect your product. After your friend finish, open the flash an direct it on you. STOP THE BULB SETTING. The product will be like below.

 

Now, you can make different effect. All you need are matches and "berus periuk halus". You have to set the bulb setting and make any shape you want after lightning your "berus periuk halus". haha sorry..i don't know what does it called in English ;p After that, close the bulb setting. Here are the product.

 Actually, there are many product you can do with bulb setting...it's just your creativity determine how your picture would look like.

reflection week 7

STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY

hye there =)

thanks for view my blog..lalala 

okay, at the begin of the class, we have been teached by mr. Pu'ad on how to  make a studio photography.  first, we have to know the range between camera to the target by taken manually from dclr camera. then, we reset to the studio camera. After focused, we can take the picture. We can either control it by using the studio camera or from the software. But, remember to connect the cable between the camera and the computer.

Type of light

1) Flash 

   (i) Blackline (power pack, light units and soft box)

   (ii) Brownline

2) Continuous 

   (I)Hotline

   (ii)Spyderlight

 Still life photography.

10 Tips for lighting.

hehe still life has become my focus attention on today's class where you can produce your own product picture with your own studio's setting.

on this still life, its depend on your creativity,and your skills.  ;)

i have make my own still life product. Look at the picture below..

 f/8
1/30sec
ISO:2200

f/8

1/30

ISO:2000

f/2

1/320sec

ISO:400

 HERE ARE SOME TIPS FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO MAKE STILL LIFE PHOTO SHOOT ;)

1.Choose your space.
2.Choose a target.
3.Lightning.
4.Tripods and angle
    depend on the lightning from the surrounding. control the light.
5.Get the backdrop right. so that there are n shadow at the back of the picture.
Make a background that can contast with the subject.iF THE OBJECT ARE SMALL, we don't need a backdrop.
6. Composing the shot
 consider the rule of third.
7. Taking all day over it.
Set up our subject, lightning and backdrop.
8. Inspired by the master.
   Explore from other sources to get an idea and inspiration.
9. Now, it's your turn.
try your skill by combining all the basic skill and
10. Sharing session. 
Whenever we take a picture, share with other and discuss about the picture.

make it simple! we can take picture, anywhere, anytime and anytime. all you need are creativity. =)

POTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY 

"Potrait is the window of the soul"

1)Photograph that use their face as a main focus in the photo.
2)Setting tell us information about the photo.
3)Props in potrait photography. 
4) Lighting can make a success and a failure of a photograph. SHOOT FROM THE SOURCES OF LIGHT. tHERE WILL BE DIFFERENT PRODUCT FROM DIFFERNT SETTING AND LIGHTING.

5)Candidates: let the candidate feel free to pose.
6)Angle in potraits.
choose the right angle. each angle will tell us different story of the picture.

TYPE OF POTRAIT
(i) CANDID : UN-POSES
(ii) Posed:
(iii) formal
(iv) couple : 2 people are involved
(v)
small group: at least 4 person in a group
(vi) enviromental
(vii) sporting : snjct wth uniform equipment
(ix) children.

Tips for potrait.

(i)right background

(ii)focus on eye

(iii)lighting

(iv)format frame

(v)alter your perspective

(vi)experiment with subject expression (sad,anger, happy mood)

(vii)same shot+ different focus+different story_

(x)(UN_ Focus
(ix)GV SBJCT SPACE TO LOOK INTO
(iix)MOVEMENT

(xx)get serious, not all photo need smile.)

Reflection week 6

Hi everyone!
Today we had a very great presentation that attracted my attention which is all about image composition.
There are three parts which are:
(i) Introduction of image composition
(ii) Pattern, line and cut off
(iii) Shooting technique.

So, to make it simple let us go roughly on all of these three parts.

Some of the element in image composition are:
-Simplicity / center of interest
-Balancing image
-Depth
-Rule of Third 
this technique are to make the picture even lively. So it doesn't look too static...hee

-Breaking the rule
hmm..breaking the rule, to make the picture even better...

Other than that, pattern, line and cut off are very important in developing a good picture composition. If we know how to manipulate the surrounding and make use of the line, pattern or any other elements of photography, the picture will look more awesome than professional photographer. Amazing right?! Here are some pictures that show the use of these techniques:

                                                                           Line

                                                                          Pattern

SHOOTING TECHNIQUE
1. high angle : The angle come from subject, not from photographer. The face will look big while the body will look small..

 

2.low angle : low angle from subject. In this technique,the bottom will look big while the top will look small.

3. Eye level / normal angle
Just like the normal position of taking picture. For this picture, you will look the object just like it is in front of you.. Look at the cat below, cute right?

4. Panning

This technique are suitable if you want to take a moving object but you want to make it static. The picture will look like if the object are static while the background are moving. You can see the image look like it is moving . Just like the picture below.

5. Silhoute

Have you seen any picture where the background look brighter than its object? This kind of images were shot using this technique. You can see the object will look like shadow.

6.Zoom in and zoom out.
For this effect we have to use bulb setting.

7. Creative lighting system.
We will need to use flash as a slave. It is either flash and flash or flash with natural light such as sun (IF THE BACHGROUND IS LIGHT WITH SUN, WE HAVE TO PUT THE FLASH INFRONT OF THE MODEL SO THAT WE CAN STILL SEE THE MODEL ).

8. Reflection
I guess you know how this technique are used right? Yeah! it is use if there is a reflection medium such as water. Your image will look like there are two dimention of space. Look at the picture below:

9. Panorama.
It's such a waste if we have a very beautiful panorama but we can only take just apart of it, right? This technique enable us to take a wide angle view of the panorama. That's why we call it panorama. Haha. Here is a sample of panorama:

To make it even creative and more attractive, we can also combine two techniques such as panorama and reflection. It is depend on how your surrounding is. Look at the picture below.

I bet all of you already know how to use the techniques and skills to take a picture. Remember, the only thing that limit a photograph is yourself, the photographer. So, lets try to be more creative and use anything around us to make our photographs more lively! ( I'm still trying, actually..haha)

Until next time!
Good luck for Photography competition....
Have a nice mid-term holiday ;)

Reflection week 5

This week, we have 2 group presentation.

Our main topic for this week are studio photography. The meeting was first held on the photography studio. En.Fuad has teach us how to do studio photography using Hasselblad and monitor the process using a software on the computer. Hasselblad is a professional camera that was usually use in the studio but still it can be use outside of the studio..;)

 We need a tripod to hold this camera since it is quiet heavy while holding this camera will affect the quality of the picture.
Okey, for your infomation, this camera are very expensive. hehe this is the camera:

first of all, we need to find the range of the lense to the image and then adjust on the hasselblad. After that, we can either take the picture by pressing the button on the camera or on the monitor. 

reflection for week 4

Hi everyone! (^_^)

i'm really excited because the meeting was conducted at photography studios. Lighting studio are the major discussion on this meeting. Can you imagine how lighting studio look like? yeah! its like a modelling photography studio. Here are some picture of lighting studio. ;)

Usually in lightning studios, the most important thing that must have was soft box, flash and back drop. Interestingly, we can have a close look of lightning studio in this photography studio. Awesome right? (^_^)

We’re first introduced with the function of flash, and some of the technique that can be used by flash. Generally speaking, expensive flash is better than the cheaper one. Higher- end product usually comprises wide range of functions which help photographer to compose their picture better as compared to lower-end product which only serve basic functions. For examples, the expensive flash can rotate 360 degree rotation while the rotation of cheapest flash are limited. This will make the photographer possible to do bound technique that can prevent the shadow from appear on the picture. The figure of bound technique are as below:

From the figure above, we can see that different technique of bounce flash give different view of shadow. According to Mr. Fuad, the professional photographer of UTM, the lesser the shadow, the better the quality of the picture.

We can either put the flash on the camera or off the flash from the camera. Interestingly, multiple number of flash can operate at the same time by controlling the master flash. But, this can be applied only to the creative lightning system.

Creative lightning system can only be applied on the camera and flash in the red circle but not for D-TTL.