Photo Montage

Scanning

When scanning images, it a good idea to thinking ahead and consider the end use of the image. Different end uses determine the different resolutions images should be scanned at.

As a general guide there are 3 main resolutions used for different outcomes
-approx. 300 dpi is ideal for good quality images, larger in size and for commercial prints in books, magazines and billboards

- 150 to 200 dpi is a good resolution for digital prints both laser and inkjet.

- while 72-96 dpi is appropriate for purposes such as email attachments, web images and power points. This is because the size it is view at in comparatively smaller and does require an extremely high picture quality.

 
               scanned at 249 dpi                                   /                                        scanned at 157 dpi

 while the differences in the above scanned images in different settings seem subtle, when enlarged the difference becomes much more evident   

         scanned at  79   dpi 

To post (edited) images from photoshop the file should be saved as "for webs and device". This saves change the working file, rather saves the image visible on screen and is a good way to document various changes / processes.

 

examples of scanned patterned fabrics then adjusted in photoshop

scans of various objects: before and after adjustments 

     

 

Bloggin' Lovin'

The number of fashion blogs that exist is incredible, each one have their own flare, focus and perks – it’s almost almost impossible to count or keep up with. Spending the evenings mindlessly surfing the web, I stumbled upon a few that caught my attention:

#1.  Street Peeper.

http://streetpeeper.com/

What attracted me to this blog was not only the myriad of photographs taken of ordinary people on the streets, documenting what they wore and the looks decided to portray on that particular day, but also the fact that there were photos from several cities all over the world. I find that incredibly cool idea that almost allows for a bit of the feel of the fashion styles and tastes that differ from city to city – as well as catching a glimpse of their cityscapes.

#2.  Style bubble

http://www.stylebubble.co.uk/

This ‘full time’ blog by British writer Susie Bubble, who also works on other freelance projects for Elle, the Daily Rubbish and Dazed digital,i find really quirky and cute. This blog contains more of the authors thoughts, experiences and opinions in all that is fashion related and I find it interesting and insightful to read people’s view on fashion shows and etc. The blog entries describing her work and travel experiences involving fashion are also incredible, envy-worthy but enjoyable to read.

#3  Fashionising

http://www.fashionising.com/blogs

What I love about this blog is the neat compilation of all the different pieces and looks showcased at fashion shows from a large selection of designers. I find it extremely easy to use and appreciate the neat organisation of the photo galleries. The opinion pieces accompanying each show is also interesting in understanding their perspectives and thoughts. Another bonus about this blog is the analysis of emerging fashion trends, allowing for a better understanding / easier to pin point the ‘key pieces’ of the season    

Introductions?

Blogs have always been one of the many online past times that I secretly follow, read and refresh for updates - only silently. An invisible user. It's odd how I find myself knowing random fun facts about people/ users I never have and probably never will meet. But I guess it's about time no longer simply read from behind a laptop screen undetected by all and share bits and pieces of myself too. (They do say after all 'sharing is caring.')

Tea House @ White Rabbit

So to start off - One of my favourite ('artsy-fartsy') places in Sydney is the White Rabbit Art Gallery. Seemingly dodge to get to but it is a truly incredible place that regularly closes and reopens for different collections with new acquisitions of contemporary Chinese art. I'm no fan/ expert to chinese art but I am intrigued by the many artists show cased and their commentaries of deeply entrenched social issues. And whats more - they have an awesome tea house to sit and chat  (:  Anyway, thats about it for now.   (http://www.whiterabbitcollection.org/  if interested.)
Toodles.