Beyond The Camera.

Last year in the module Digital media Tools, we were asked to create our own website using Photoshop and Dreamweaver. I found this module rather challenging as I am much better at Pre Production than I am at Post, however I powered on through and gained a high 2:2 that I was happy with. I analysed my work in a report at the end of the module and detailed what it was I found difficult, such as all the buttons on Photoshop and getting my head around links and HTML. The reason I am writing this is because unfortunatly for me, we have a module this year called Beyond The Camera which is all about Post Production.

Oh dear.

The thought of it having to use all that software again frightens me and knowing we have to create moving images and use After Effects is an even more harrowing thought, however I know that I am getting graded throughout the year therefore I am trying to become much more involved this time around.

Our first assignment is to take a series of images and manipulate them using Photoshop to create a magic and illusion effect. I do go slightly blank when asked to think of a creative approach to something like this. My first thoughts are to think of something like a wonderland; waterfalls, Unicorns, that kind of ridiculous thing however I need to put these thoughts into a more mature approach. So, my idea for this assignment is to have me stood in front of a door and the door frame in shot (I found a great door on the side of the Anglican Cathedral in Liverpool) and take this on a rainy, dull day, then to Photoshop a photo that I took when on holiday in Malta this year of the sea and sun into the door and create a depth of field. I want to have the effect of a dull, stormy day in Britain and for me to be peering through the door into a 'wonderland' type of picture. Il be looking at a bright, sunny day in another country. almost like a portal. I will then Photoshop a storm around the door frame.

Im going out today to get my shots and then hopefully using my knowledge, and help from the lectures, Il will be able to create something good. Here goes...