DPI - WEEK 5

21/04/25 - 30/05/25 (Week 1 - Week 6)
Lim Jia Xuan (0371026)
Digital Photography & Imaging (GCD 61204)
Project 1

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1.0 Lecture

Double Exposure

What is Double Exposure Photography?

Double exposure photography is a creative technique where multiple images are merged into one to produce a surreal, emotional, or even humorous effect. While it was originally done using double exposure cameras or film, today you can easily achieve the same results digitally—no special camera required. By combining portraits with landscapes, textures, or abstract elements, you can tell a deeper story or create visually captivating compositions

Using the Tilt-Shift Effect 

• Blur one part of your photo instead of the entire image
• Keep one important detail sharp and blur everything else to draw attention to it
• Filter > Blur Gallery> Tilt-Shift

Create Fake Reflection

• Blending photos together can create a reflective texture, such as raindrops or bokeh effects, adding more depth and visual interest to the image.

Simple Portraits and Details Texture

• By combining different moods and textures, you can achieve a more balanced result—often saving simple photos that might otherwise be overlooked.

Convert to B&W (Black and White)

• A lack of colour can strengthen the emotion you want to express. It’s a great approach if you aim to present your work in a more emotional or personal way, and it also adds a unique sense of depth and mood.

Work with Silhouette

• Working with silhouettes can be both fun and challenging compared to regular photography. Give it a try—it’s a great way to express your creativity!

Pairing random Photos

• Pairing random photos can lead to unexpected and creative results. The contrast or connection between unrelated images often sparks new ideas and visual storytelling.

Elevating the Simple

• Photos we take of everyday objects aren’t necessarily boring. Instead of leaving them as plain shots in your photo gallery, try to elevate them. 

Play with Shadow

• Outlines of any kind are fantastic to work with in double exposure photography, especially when using shadows or silhouettes.

Blend Modes in Photoshop

Working with blend modes in Photoshop often involves a lot of experimentation. Since the results can be unpredictable, it’s common to test out different blend modes and adjust the fill opacity until you achieve the desired effect. Blend modes are especially useful for handling tricky subjects like smoke, fire, lightning, or glass. For example, if you want to overlay smoke onto an image of musicians, blend modes can help you create a realistic, seamless effect—without making a messy or overly time-consuming edit.

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2.0 Tutorial

2.0 TUTORIAL

In Week 5's tutorial class, we were given a demo on how to create our own double exposure image by following the video and sample image provided.

Demo video provided: Double Exposure Demo

3.0 Practical

For this week’s practical, we were required to create a double exposure image using our own photo. Before starting, a demo video was provided to help us learn and understand the techniques involved.

Double Exposure

Figure 3.0 Double Exposure Exercise

Figure 3.1 Process of Double Exposure Exercise

Figure 3.2 Process of My own Double Exposure 

Figure 3.3 My Own Double Exposure Outcome

4.0 Reflection

The double exposure task was a valuable experience that allowed me to bring my imagination to life using creative visual effects. Through this exercise, I explored various blending modes and learned how foreground elements contribute to the overall impact of a double exposure composition. I also came to understand how this technique can express emotional depth and convey a sense of movement, making it a powerful tool for storytelling through design.