I found Photoshop's "forced depth of field" to be the most valuable technique for my images this past week. With the forced depth of field, I can add softness to the background of the image and bring more focus to the animal. According to this week's lecture, in order to acquire a forced depth of field, the image has to contain the usage of a filter and an adjustment layer. I used these tools to add a filter to my image, giving an appearance of a blurry background. Applying the forced depth of field to my images, I first had to select the animal, select the background, click on the adjustment layer, and add a gausian blur. The forced depth of field technique is a very valuable technique because it really allows the photographer/photo editor to minimize the distractions of the animal's environment, drawing the viewer's focus to the animal alone. The reason why I am taking photographs of the animals at the WCAS is to find these animals homes, not to emphasize the idea of them having to live in large kennels day in and day out.
Beautiful way to weave together the articles and lectures! Well done, and thanks for advocating for the mixed breeds!
ReplyDeleteI was worried the incorporation of the reading was to abrupt, but I'm glad it really advocated the mixed breeds. Thanks!
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