Split Personality
Objective: Students will create a split personality image from two photographs using adobe photoshop layer masking tools.
First, begin with two photographs. Photograph your model from front facing and side-facing (profile) views. Be sure these images are BOTH clear.
-Use Auto Focus & Auto Mode to shoot
-Photograph using a white backdrop only
-Be sure your model stands in the same spot, just turns their body.
-Use Auto Focus & Auto Mode to shoot
-Photograph using a white backdrop only
-Be sure your model stands in the same spot, just turns their body.
A pair of photos like these are fairly ideal, particularly the amazing profile shot on the right. Ideally, you should have good dark shadows on one side of your face in the frontal portrait
Photoshop tools & Techniques:
The below video shows a great tutorial of the steps necessary. You are already comfortable with your quick selection tool, refine edge, and layer masks. The last few steps may be tricky, we will go over them in class.