Haydn Russell's Digital Art Gallery

Overview: The above image is a demonstration of the ocean ripple effect found in the Photoshop CC 2018. On top is the original image found here . Below is the image when rotated 180 degrees, reflected over it's x-axis, and the filter is applied. I chose to do this because it shows potential to allow for a simple liquid reflection effect that could be used in nearly any setting. It may not be as high quality as a liquid reflection hand tailored to the image, but in a time-sensitive scenario I can envision this being quite useful. Process: The photo was created using the filter gallery in Photoshop. After first making a copy of the original image, it was reflected over both it's x and y axes to set the foundation for a reflection effect.  Due to an altered interface in the newer additions, in order to use this filter I had to reintegrate the filter into the program. This was done by going to Edit>Preferences>Plug-ins and then selecting the "Show all Filter Gallery ...

Using a tutorial by  Yulia Sokolova , I learned how to create a double exposure effect. The image above shows the original stock model, and the bottom shows the final product. To achieve this effect I first needed to isolate the model from the rest of the image using the magic wand tool and the layer mask utility. Once isolated, the image was then subjected to adjustments that boosted contrast and increased the black point of the image. The next step was to insert the monochromatic forest image. This image was then rotated 180 degrees and a clipping mask was applied to place it in the previously created layer mask. With the desired shape created, the model was then adjusted to become a monochromatic image with hues applied in order to appear in the same color style as the forest. Finally, the blending mode of the two images was set to screen instead of normal to display the composite of both the model and the forest. Following this were only minor adjustments such as brushing ove...