Project Objective: “The core objective of this project was to demonstrate advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop by creating a complex digital collage. The goal was to assemble over 10 distinct visual elements—including personal photography from professional shoots and symbolic imagery—into a single, unified ‘Visual Identity’ that reflects both creative storytelling and rigorous technical discipline.”
Draft Version:
Technical Execution & Mastery:
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Professional Document Architecture: Developed within a high-resolution environment (300 ppi) using the CMYK color space to ensure industry-standard print readiness and color accuracy.
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Advanced Layer Management: Systematic management of a complex multi-layered PSD file. Every layer was professionally named and organized into logical groups to maintain a clean, efficient, and non-destructive workflow.
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Precision Selection & Extraction: Implementation of diverse selection methods including Quick Selection, Lasso, and Magic Wand tools to isolate complex subjects from at least 8 different source images, ensuring surgical precision and clean edges.
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Non-Destructive Masking & Blending: Utilization of Layer Masks and Clipping Masks instead of destructive erasing. This technique allows for infinite flexibility, preserving original pixel data while achieving perfect transparency and seamless transitions between overlapping elements.
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Visual Unity & Compositional Balance: Applying manual image adjustments (Levels, Hue/Saturation), resizing, and rotation to create a balanced proportion. The project focused on ‘Visual Unity’—ensuring that disparate colors, textures, and gradients work together as a single, harmonious piece of art.
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Typography & Personal Branding: Strategic integration of custom typography to incorporate personal identification within the digital composition, balancing text and imagery.