Artistic Expression

Artistic Expression Lin Let Myint Soe

Artistic Expression Vol. 4

Contents

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Photoshop Projects

16

Sound Projects

18

Video Projects

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Editor’s Blub Lin Let is a daredevil who has ventured into the academic underworld, where papers are potions and tests and projects are mystical animals. This broke university adventurer braves the dangerous battlefield of projects and assignments while donning a ragged cloak and wielding a laptop with screaming motors every two to three hours.

Lin Let is said to have a superpower, an unrivaled passion for anime. This anime enthusiast seeks refuge from the stresses of school and the real world in animated works, where the only thing that breaks is the fourth wall and not her sanity.

Lin Let faces the dangerous sandstorm of missions with a rucksack as heavy as the amount of tension she has, together with her hopes for financial security and the creation of content. Lin Let meets the fearsome beasts of due dates and the labyrinth of articles and class recordings she needs to listen to after class armed only with a keyboard on which half of the keypads are ruined from nail scratches.

But have no fear, because the adventurer’s spirit is unbroken, spurred by the belief that one day she will emerge from the academic pandemonium with a degree in one hand and maybe, just perhaps, a well-deserved job that will make content creation a breeze.

Embark with us on this journey of epic proportions as we follow Lin Let’s exploits, which will reveal the battles she has won and the ease with which each adventure can be understood in a lighthearted and pleasant manner, while hiding the hardships and scream-filled nights she endured on her route to victory. Is Lin Let up to the academic challenges? Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure—Lin Let’s trip is as broke as it is amazing.

PHOTOSHOP PROJECTS

Portrait Biblical Angel

Portrait Biblical Angel

I started off by making the skin look smoother with less spots, so I made sure to reduce noise to the suitable amount.

After making the skin smoother, I cropped and used the quick selection tool to crop out the eyes and plastered it all around the person’s hands and face to give off the similar vibes of a biblical angel.

Image 1 I started off by making the image become darker.

Afterwards, I made the photo feel warm and have a vintage feel to it.

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Similarly to what I did for the first image, I made this image become darker.

To create a retro feel, I first made the image have more contrast, followed by making the photo have more blue tones, and making the picture become saturated until it becomes a purple sky.

Image 3

First off, I added the retro background. https://pixabay.com/illustrations/ neon-red-blue-wallpaper-background-4916166/

I cropped out the subject of the original photo which is me and my friend, and added it into the edit.

Finally, I added in two glowing triangles that surround my body as well as my friend’s.

Image 4 First, I increased the saturation of the image just by a little.

Then I added a red tinge

before incorporating a hint of blue to augment the image’s dimension and imbuing it with a purplish tint, refining the picture to evoke a mysterious ambiance.

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Credit: Crane(Me), Cat(Me), Deer(Unsplash), Daisy( Unsplash), Zebra Crossing(Me)

The reason why I included the crane, deer with a daisy and a cat is because they are closely associated to good omen.

Cranes and deers are native species of Japan. The crane signifies longevity, and stands on the right, while the deer, considered to be god’s messenger, stands on the right. The daisy, which can mean new beginnings further elevates the symbolism the deer holds: rebirth.

The cat in picture also holds the same title as the deer: the messengers of god in Egypt.

In this image, there is a pedestrian crossing seamlessly integrated into the pavement of the walkway. This crosswalk serves as a visual cue, symbolizing individuals in the act of crossing from one side of the road to the opposite. Beyond enhancing the visual appeal of the picture, ,the zebra crossing represents the determined stride of the person making her way to the other realm.

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Credit: Torii Gates(Me), Butterfly(Unsplash), Rabbit plushie(Unsplash), Fox Statue(Me), Lanterns(Unsplash) The torii gates are included Because they are a symbol that marks the transition from the normal everyday world to the sacred realm.

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Plushies, cherished by children for their comforting presence, convey a reassuring message along the pathway: that the journey to another realm is carefree and filled with adventure. This whimsical touch transforms the experience into a delightful journey, with the plushie as a reassuring companion, offering comfort and companionship throughout the exploration of the unknown.

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The butterfly in this artwork represents departed loved ones, signaling a passage into a more peaceful environment.

It alludes to a link with people who have gone on, resulting in a moving story of spiritual continuation.

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Lanterns are often hanged in people’s homes in Japan to guide the spirits of their ancestors back to the afterlife.

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In this picture, we see a fox statue. It is commonly seen at Japanese Shrines, symbolising that they are messengers of gods.

SOUND PROJECTS

https://on.soundcloud.com/NMRaC

Multitrack Breakdown

My multitrack consists of 6 tracks that are named as follows from top to bottom: Introduction, Interviewer, Interviewed, Music Break, Outroduction, and Background Music.

I decided to make most of the voice from the introduction and the interiewed to be heard at the right side of the headphone/earpiece, while making the interviewer be heard from the left side.

For the music break, I decided to make the music at normal volume, while I made the volume for the background music to be lower than the music break.

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VIDEO PROJECTS

Link to Movie: https://youtu.be/AdK9_ojhY-o

I made sure my friends stuck to the carefully crafted storyboard, meticulously reproducing each frame to convey the message outlined in the visual script. The accompanying storyboard visually represents the scenes I envisioned, providing a direct comparison with the final scenes in the movie.

Mini-Movie

Stress Eating Photoshop When simply looking at unit guides is not enough to digest the information taught during Photoshop Class.