Discover ways to overcome a heartbreak with sports and exercise
Find out how your body changes with wholesome and clean food
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Editor’s Note A message for readers Table of Contents
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Adobe Audition
Featuring celebrity Rachel Lee
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Adobe Premiere Pro
Featuring actor Arfin Saiairi
Adobe Photoshop
Featuring digital images
Dear Reader,
Thank you for supporting me on my journey here at Murdoch University.
I must say, starting my learning journey after fourteen years of focusing on my professional working life, has been both refreshing and tiring, but I am happy to be here.
I am proud of what I’ve accomplished and what I’ve learned so far, and I hope to be able to showcase my wonderful work through this portfolio magazine.
Warmest Regards,
Ms. Isabelle Chan Editor-In-Chief
Exclusive Radio interview with local celebrity Rachel Lee
In this exclusive radio interview with local celebrity Rachel Lee, we obtained an inside scoop on her latest romantic developments and her preferences in a partner. As we know, our favorite celebrity loves to travel, so we also asked her to recommend some of her favorite countries to visit, which you will be surprised, it is not a typical holiday destination!
The interview was edited using Adobe Audition software, which allows us to cut, trim, and arrange audio clips seamlessly. We were able to add music and utilize advanced features like spectral frequency display and detailed audio enhancement. Multitrack editing and mixing enabled us to work with multiple audio tracks simultaneously, creating an audio mixdown.
For our mini movie, titled Overcoming Heartbreak, featuring the popular actor Arfin Saiairi, we present a poignant skit that explores the journey of the main character as he navigates the emotional turmoil of a breakup. The story delves deep into his struggle with heartbreak, capturing his raw emotions and the challenges he faces in the aftermath while trying to workout.
By dedicating himself to working out, he not only transforms his body but also finds the inner strength and motivation to better himself and move forward in life. The film aims to inspire viewers by showcasing the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative impact of self-care and personal growth, which enables people to amass the courage to find love again.
A short video on the reality of a student’s life in Murdoch University
The mini movie was filmed at Anytime Fitness Gym at 12:00 a.m. on a weekday to avoid crowds and minimize background distractions. Surprisingly, the gym was still popular and had people even at that hour. The production involved over 60 short clips, which were edited and arranged into a cohesive sequence using Adobe Premiere Pro.
Since the gym was well-lit, Lumetri filters and color tools were employed for colour grading to set the desired tone for the video. A cool, darker vignette was added to enhance the visual aesthetics of the gym footage. Upbeat music was incorporated to highlight the energetic tempo of the workout scenes.
Voiceovers for the dialogues and narration were recorded using Adobe Audition and then exported into the mini movie. To ensure smooth transitions between sound clips and music changes, fade sound transitions were added in Adobe Premiere Pro.
Subtle transitions and opening captions were incorporated into the mini movie to enhance its natural flow. To dramatize key moments, varying playback speeds were used: scenes were slowed down during the return of the ring in the breakup, and sped up during the workout sequences.
Digital Images
“This year I really have an interest to explore China, we are Asians and that is our ancestor country, and I feel that there are a lot of places in China that are really interesting.”
- Rachel Lee on Com109 Radio Interview
The idea of a portrait shot is typically frontal, but that can sometimes resemble a passport photo. Rachel has a beautiful side profile that I wanted to highlight in her portrait shot.
By capturing her from this angle, I aimed to bring out her unique features and create a more dynamic image to be used in my magazine on various background images.
When I took this photo, I had many creative ideas in mind for using her portrait. Subtle hint is that she will be featured in an advertisement at the end of the magazine.
This placement allows me to be able to super-impose her easily on various backdrops to make it seem like she is travelling. The colour tones of her skin and overall photo were adjusted to fit the backgrounds.
Took a picture of a potted plant from a Japanese-inspired zen garden at a restaurant located below the university. Indoor photography is ideal for capturing night scenes, allowing better control over colours and brightness. I used filters and adjustments to enhance this image, bringing out the serene ambience and details of the plant and garden.
This photo is also featured in the final mash-up of digital images, which incorporates royalty-free high-resolution images. This showcases the cropping of a complex image to digitally superimpose it onto another background, highlighting advanced photo editing techniques.
I captured a action shot of Rachel walking down the escalator, aiming to freeze a moment of movement and her smile. To enhance the photo’s impact, I applied a cool vignette and adjusted the colours to create a more metallic and cool effect.
I captured a close-up shot of a delicious plate of pasta, focusing on its wholesome presentation and inviting textures. To enhance its appetizing appeal, I adjusted the warm colors, saturation and levels, intensifying the richness of the dish. This adjustment not only highlights the vibrant ingredients but also adds a comforting warmth that enhances the visual allure of the pasta.
Contrary to popular belief, Lorem Ipsum is not simply random text. It has roots in a piece of classical Latin literature from 45 BC, making it over 2000 years old. Richard McClintock, a Latin professor at Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia, looked up one of the more obscure Latin words, consectetur, from a Lorem Ipsum passage, and going through the cites of the word in classical literature, discovered the undoubtable source. Lorem Ipsum comes from sections 1.10.32 and 1.10.33 of “de Finibus Bonorum et Malorum” (The Extremes of Good and Evil) by Cicero, written in 45 BC. This book is a treatise on the theory of ethics,
This digital image of a zombie was crafted using an original photo of Arfin Saiairi as the base. I incorporated multiple layers including scar images, zombie features, and various textures to achieve the desired look. The eyeballs were edited to appear completely white, adding an eerie effect, while blood was strategically applied to the teeth for a more menacing appearance. Adjustments were made to the skin undertones to darken them, intensifying the overall frightening look of the zombie transformation.
The original image for this mash-up originates from the nature shot featuring a potted plant, which serves as the central focus of this digital composition. The plant photo was integrated into the cracked, barren ground of a desert landscape, creating the illusion that it has sprouted from the earth.
To enhance the surreal and non-realistic aesthetic of the image, various whimsical elements were introduced. Tiny kittens peacefully rest atop oversized sunflowers, adding a playful and unexpected touch.
A large bee, significantly larger than the kittens, hovers overhead, contributing to the fantastical atmosphere. Miniature houses, typically large in real life, are depicted in a reduced scale within this imaginative digital image, further emphasizing the whimsy and creative departure from reality.
