Mutiny Digital Photography Composite
Mutiny was a lot of fun to create. Processing time was about 20 hours. I was after using this background for a long time and I have tried it in so many images, but it did not look right. Then I 'sketched' it with this and BAM the magic came together.
Mutiny is about my photography journey. It is about standing up for yourself against corrupt and unpleasent people. Sometimes I am a bit rebellious, because I have a very fair sense of justice. If something is not right or fair then I will be the first to stand-up and say so, especially if it is stronger people dominating weaker people. It is a bold message, but one of upmost importance. This little lady was perfect for this image as she puts this message across with style and a little bit of cheek.
The little lady and her gun is one shot, but her backpack was completely fabricated by myself. The background images are from the same location, but different areas.
Sorry another messy layers panel, I was on a time deadline for club appraisal so I had to whizz through this one. The backpack took the most time and layers to make it believable (orange layers).
The RAW Photographs
The following RAW images are as shot. What makes this image for me is her expression. I only took one shot of her, but it was that crucial moment when time stopped.
My little lady in Whitby, terrible lighting, terrible scene, but you have to block everything out when shooting for a composite and just focus on the expression.
Mutiny Bay at Alton Towers.
I don't have a wide angle lens, so I had to take this as a panorama. I thought the guns on the roof was very fitting.
This is a good example of how to shoot for composite. This photo means nothing as a straight shot, it was taken purely for composite purposes.
Took the lights off this old bug.
I think this was an ingenious moment, do you know which part I used? The letter hammers were used for the shoulder bracket on the backpack.
Making the Composite
The hardest part of making a composite is the idea. Before I go to all the trouble of cutting things out, I 'sketch' an idea together.
Working on the background and backpack. This is not as simple as it may look. Making an element look part of the image is very time consuming. I have a few tricks up my sleeve for this, but I do use many methods.
Working on the little lady now, bring her face to life and matching her to the image.
Finial image, wow I even impressed myself! Love the tones on her jacket and spent a good few hours going over the final details like the shadows on the clock dials and lights.
So that wraps up another composite for you. I'm not sure how many of these breakdowns I will add to my website, but I may do a CD towards the end of the year if I can figure out how to produce something half decent.
All images on this page were taken and created by KT Allen.