Course: New Media CMT3331
Programme: Information Technology and Business Information System.
Reflective Report
Sequel to my thoughts and ideas, I finally came up with a preferable selection, despite several varieties of ideas. The choice of picture I have selected was based on a Safari trip to the Sahara desert of Dubai some time ago. It is a picture of the desert with the sand dunes and a rock. I often stare at the picture for a minute or two each time I come across this picture on my Camera, it’s one of my best picture from my collections. From mere looking at the picture, your first approach and thought would be “What is behind the Rock?” This particular picture often amazes friends who come across this particular picture on my Camera, and would ask the same question. It is sometimes quite difficult to provide an answer; it seems to be a secret that lies beneath it. Hence, I decided to create a book cover that possesses a connection with the picture.
Since it is impossible to find a Desert here in Mauritius, I started brain storming and searching for similar scene for this and finally came across one close to Jumbo shopping mall days after. It’s a picture of small rocks gathered together on brownish sand with withered grasses. I took a picture of it with my I-Phone 5 instantly since there was probability I might not find it the next time I come around. Although, it looked smaller since I made use of my phone. The picture of the sky was taken on the top floor of my apartment, Accomod8 Residence. It wasn’t really difficult getting a picture of the sky.
However, a current or previous version of Adobe Photoshop was the stipulated design software instructed to be utilised in the design process. Besides, Adobe Photoshop is a unique and robust image editing software used by a lot of graphic designers over the years.. I initiated the process of this project by previewing the system specification for the installation of Adobe
References: Works Cited Eismann, K., Duggan, S., & Porto, J. (2012). Photoshop Masking & Compositing, Second Edition. New Riders.