FMX210 Blog

  The Autoscopy project was my favorite project of the semester. I was able to create a image that I truly love. It was a lot of fun to play around with the different types of Photoshop filters that I used for all of the images I used. This project perfectly represents the different sides of me, which includes my technology side and creative side. I used binary code to cover the majority of myself. I then adding the color wheel to my eyes to show how I see the world in an artistic perspective. I then decorated my headband with paint splatter and a decorative paint drop to the bottom which adds a perfect touch. I love this final product and I plan on printing it professionally.

  I had a lot of fun with this Multiplicity project! I planned out all different outfits for every picture and had to do quick changes to avoid any light changing throughout the process. I placed my phone on a phone stand which I placed on-top  of my laptop stand to try to get the best angle. The poses I picked represented everything that I do in my room, which is workout, read, play ukulele, and have fun! Using the masks in Photoshop, I was able to add all versions of myself in one image. The shadows are my favorite part and add such an awesome element!

  For the Somewhere project, I had a struggle at first with the lighting of my selfie for the image I wanted to put it in. I originally  had a completely other idea, but finally decided to add myself with the cast of New Girl. This show holds a special place in my heart because it is a show my roommate and I watched together. It is a comedy show that got us to laugh for a little bit during the stress of the pandemic. I used my own PJ’s and makeup brush to fit in the scene of getting ready in the morning. I used different color correction techniques in Photoshop to really make myself blend in with adding a shadow behind me. I really love how this turned out!

The Black and White to Color project really helped me understand how to pick appropriate  color palettes, but also the importance of making accurate masks. It was definitely  a challenge at first to create useful masks with all the different lines and curves, but using my iPad and Apple Pencil were extremely helpful. The colors I choose are definitely  three of my favorite color combinations. My favorite touch that I added was playing around with the color opacity with all my different features.    

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a difficult time for everyone since i t has severely  effected our lives. The poster project gave me an opportunity to not only connect this project to this time in our l ives, but also spread an important message. Wearing masks to protect yourself and others has been a vital component to passing through this tough time. I chose these colors because I enjoyed  the contrast as well as the opportunity to add white in contrast my eyes and hair. Having a mask on for this project helps portray this message and support the end of the pandemic sooner than later. #StopTheSpread.   

For the Calligram project, I  wrote a letter to myself to really understand everything that was going on in my life, my goals, and other fun information  that my future self may enjoy to read. A lot of what I wrote about referred to the amount of unknowns in my life right now with graduation coming up. Going into a new chapter of life can be a little scary , but at the same time it is exciting. Another  big life changing event has been the pandemic that has effective  so many people. It has definitely  added a lot of stress in the last year, but it is nice that there seems to be light at the end of the tunnel. This project truly helped me refl ect on my life and got me to think about what I want to do in my life. All in all, the most important aspect is that I am happy.