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Montages:Interpreting Reality
by
Matthew G. Schmidt
Montage [m n t (French) m ̃ta ]ɒ ˈ ɑːʒ ɔ ʒn
The art or process of composing pictures by the superimposition or juxtaposition of miscellaneous elements, such as other pictures or photographs.
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Agenda
● Goal● Styles
– Overlay– Reverse– Mirror– Multiples– Orton Effect
● Getting Started
Goal
Demonstrate some new techniques thatinspires one of you to try something new
Overlay Montage
Sets a mood for imageTwo different imagesSame sizeFrequently one subject
and one texture
Favorite texturesWoodPeeling paintHeadstonesRusting metalStucco wallsCracked concrete
Overlay Example
Overlay Example
Overlay Example
Overlay in Digital
● Open both images– Assume that both images are already optimized
● Lighten both images ~1 stop– Add Levels layer and set Gamma to 1.38
● Copy Texture image and paste into Subject image as a new layer
● Set Texture layer Blend Mode to Multiply
Demonstration
Reverse Montage
Creates an Symmetry and Saturation that can be extremely pleasing
A single imageDuplicated as a second
layerDuplicate flipped
vertically or horizontally
Favorite subjectsFlowersArchitectureStrong lines
Reverse Example
Reverse Example
Reverse in Digital – Opacity Method
● Open image– Assume that image is already optimized
● Duplicate image layer● Flip Layer● Set top layer Opacity to 50%
– Optionally add Lab Color Boost
Reverse in Digital – Multiply Method
● Open image● Duplicate image● Flip Duplicate layer● Set the Blend Mode of the Duplicate layer to
Multiply● Add a Levels layer and set the Blend Mode to
Screen (lightens the whole image)
Demonstration
Mirror Montage
Creates a strongly symmetrical image with new patterns at the seam
A single exposureDuplicated and flipped
vertically or horizontally
Favorite subjectsMirrored buildings
Generally works best when the subject runs right through the outside of the frame
Lines at the edges of the frames align to create shapes
Mirror Example
Mirror Example
Mirror in Digital
● Open image● Increase Canvas Size by 100% in desired
direction (top, bottom, left or right)● Duplicate Background layer● Flip Duplicate layer (vertically or horizontally)● Move Duplicate layer to cover newly exposed
Canvas area
Demonstration
Multiples Montage
Creates an impressionistic interpretation of the scene
Several images of the same subject
Each shot slightly different
Favorite subjectsFlowersTrees
Multiples Example
Multiples Example
Multiples in Digital - Nikon● Can be done “in camera” for some models (D300)
– Press the menu button at the upper left– Select the shooting menu, then press right arrow– Press the down arrow until multiple exposure is
highlighted– Press right arrow and highlight number of shots– Press the right arrow again, then press the OK button– Highlight auto gain and press the right arrow, then
highlight ON and press OK– Select highlight done and press OK
Multiples in Digital – Opacity Method
● Open all of the images● Copy each of the images as a new layer into a
single image● Adjust opacity of each new layer
– 1/# of layers● Optional
– Lab Color Boost
Multiples in Digital – Multiply Method
● Open all of the images● Copy each of the images as a new layer into a
single image● Lighten each image (Sqrt # images)
– ~3 stops for 9 images– ~4 stops for 16 images
● Set the Blend Mode of each image to Multiply– Except the Background layer
Demonstration
Orton Effect Montage
Creates an Ethereal or Surreal environment
– Softens Image– Increases
Saturation– Creates a “glow”
Two shots of the same subject
One in focusOne out-of-focus
Favorite subjectsDerelict buildingsRusting automobilesFlowers
Orton Effect Example
Orton Effect Example
Orton Effect in Digital
● Open the image● Lighten image ~1 stop (levels adjustment)● Duplicate Background layer● Increase the size of the Duplicate by 1 – 2%● Apply a Gaussian Blur to Duplicate layer with a
Radius of 20 pixels● Set Blend Mode of Duplicate layer to Multiply
Demonstration
Let's Make it Easier
● Created a series of Photoshop Actions● Press 1 button to get an 80% solution
– Sometimes 100%● Make minor adjustments to finalize the image
What Next?
● Pick a technique that appeals to you● Experiment with subject matter● Share your work to get feedback● Download the actions and spend more time
shooting, less behind the computer● You are only limited by your own imagination
Wrap Up
● Looked at a few montage styles● Demonstrated how to create them● Showed some actions to simplify creation
Inspiration
● http://www.andregallant.com/● http://www.mfwolik.com/photo-montage-diptychs/● http://www.freemanpatterson.com/● Dreamscapes: Exploring Photo Montages by
André Gallant● Photographing Creative Landscapes by Michael
Orton● http://ArtsyActions.blogspot.com
– My blog for posting actions