Computer Experiments

Liquify:

I think this effect makes images instantly more abstract, even if it is only slightly used, that is because it completely distorts the layout, measurements and proportions of the picture. Previously I have used it on the face of a portrait but I think this makes the portrait just too abstract, too unrecognisable, so in this example I used it on a landscape portrait picture, on the complete background, avoiding the subject. I think this has a connotation of distortion in the mind, that is represented visually. I like the way this draws attention to the subject, as the things in the background just become merged together.









Black and White:

The black and white filter is one I am very fond of. I think removing the colour of a picture is very effective, especially in building a serious or low-spirited atmosphere. I like how this connotation works together with her expression, the fact that she is looking down and playing with her hands, portrays sadness. So this works with that atmosphere.













Selective Colour:

I really like how this picture turned out, I think the fact that the whole picture is in black and white but the light is still in colour, emphasises the light. It makes it stand out a lot, becoming the main feature of the picture.








Duo Tone:

I like the idea of duo tone however I think it is more suitable when the colour is very relevant to the picture, I don't think this example worked very well because it seems a bit random; I don't think this process added much meaning to the picture or change any connotations.