Introduction to Assignment 215 - Digital Image Manipulation

Task 1a)  Produce a portfolio of images

I will need a minimum of 5 images produced in a portfolio which demonstrates the following digital image manipulation skills:

*  a 'Before and After' image demonstrating significant improvement to quality
*  a combined image from at least 2 different sources
*  a 'Black and White' Conversion
*  an image which has been cropped and resized
*  an image which has demonstrated use of masking and selection

Images produced for other assignments may be used for this task, but they should be of varying file formats.

Task 1b)  Written account

I need to produce a written account that includes:

*  reasons for choice of methods
*  describe the methods used for the final images
*  techniques used and how they helped convey the visual message
*  reasons for the choice of file format for each image
*  outline photo output technique

My work will be assessed using the following criteria:-

Image demonstrates significant improvement to quality
Image combined from at least 2 different sources
Quality of Blank and White conversion
Use of cropping and resizing
Use of masking and selection