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Double Exposure

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BIG IDEA  -  WHAT IS BEHIND THE MASK?

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I thought it might be really interesting to create a narrative using the multiple exposure method that speaks to the idea of "what is behind the mask".

         I realize the obvious is lips, chin, nose............. :) 

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THINK - What does "the mask" symbolize to you? What does it truly hide about you? What are your wishes and dreams for the future? What will you be excited about when the mask is no longer required? What do you want people to see? What have you missed? 

 

A lot of contemporary artists have used the mask in art works to cover and bring awareness to the importance of mask wearing but few have tackled the idea of "what is behind, what is concealed."

 

Link How masks have appeared in art

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Double Exposure

In film and photography double exposure is a technique in which a piece of film is exposed twice. The resulting photographic image shows the second image superimposed over the first. This technique can be used to create ghostly images or to add people and objects to a scene that were not originally there. Using Photoshop’s editing capabilities, a “fake” double exposure can be created with your digital photographs.

 

Assignment: 
Create a Double Exposure or collage with a specific theme WHAT IS BEHIND THE MASK?. All Photographs must be your original work.
- Focus on creativity (try unusual combinations, tell a story, solve problems, create something unique)

 

Purpose and ​Technical Learning Outcomes:    
- To develop your artistic eye, and learn the technique of creating a photographic montage through double exposure in photoshop.
- The use of masks, clipping masks, blend modes.
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WHAT TO DO:  
Brainstorm a plan for your image and think about what different images will be required to create it. Shoot photos specifically for combining into a multiple-exposure image. You may use previous images from other lessons or shoot new images.

 

Edit meticulously in Photoshop to create a compelling artistic image which will surprise the viewer in some way. 
- Watch the tutorial to review masking and clipping masks
- Create a final  image - 8.5 x 11 at 300 dpi.
​- Save it out as a jpeg
- Photograph the images necessary to complete the work. Use Adobe Photoshop to create the finished product. 

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Presentation; 

Please upload to both the server and the google classroom assignment

In a Folder - named, firstnamelastnameL14

- Final double exposure - 8.5" by 11" at 300 DPI

- Contact sheet of 20 images - images used in your final design at the top. Please make sure to include captions, camera, ISO, f-stop, shutter speed and date. 

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