Multiplicity Project

1. Photoshop ProjectPhotoshop Project
100100 PtsPts

3. Why we do this project (21Why we do this project (21stst
century skills):century skills):
• Learn and use Layer Masks (Graphic Design)
Layer masks are a fundamental tool in image
manipulations. They allow you to selectively
modify the opacity (transparency) of
the layer they belong to. This differs from the
use of the layer Opacity slider as
a mask has the ability to selectively modify
the opacity of different areas across a
single layer.
Click here for Understanding Layer Masks

4. Multiplicity photography is the photographicMultiplicity photography is the photographic
technique of merging multiple images intotechnique of merging multiple images into
one with the help of post processingone with the help of post processing
software like Adobe Photoshop. This trick issoftware like Adobe Photoshop. This trick is
also known as Sequence Photography.also known as Sequence Photography.

6. How to do Multiplicity Photography?How to do Multiplicity Photography?
• In order toIn order to
combinecombine
differentdifferent
exposures intoexposures into
one, you needone, you need
to carefullyto carefully
plan and takeplan and take
the individualthe individual
picturespictures.

7. Step by Step Tutorial – How to Take the ShotsStep by Step Tutorial – How to Take the Shots
• Mount your Camera on a solid TripodMount your Camera on a solid Tripod
• Find your sceneFind your scene
• Come up with idea for sceneCome up with idea for scene
• Make sure not to move tripod or camera.Make sure not to move tripod or camera.
• Put your camera in Manual mode and make sure FlashPut your camera in Manual mode and make sure Flash
is turned off: this is critical so as to get consistentis turned off: this is critical so as to get consistent
exposures throughout.exposures throughout.
• Have the other person shoot through the sequenceHave the other person shoot through the sequence
quickly: lighting conditions could change significantlyquickly: lighting conditions could change significantly
when you are shooting outdoors and might causewhen you are shooting outdoors and might cause
problems, so it is always better to pre-plan your posesproblems, so it is always better to pre-plan your poses
and go through the sequence in as little time asand go through the sequence in as little time as
possible.possible.
• I will perform an in-class demonstration on how to doI will perform an in-class demonstration on how to do
thisthis

8. DO NOT use the flash, otherwise it looks fake:

9. Multiplicity Examples