RGB and CMYK Color Wheels

     For our Activity #2, we had to digitally create two color wheels: One is an RGB Color Wheel and the other is a CMYK Color Wheel. We were given a color wheel template to create the two color wheels through Photoshop. I was not present in class when the activity was  discussed and given but the Word document with instructions on it was a big help in guiding me on what to do and how to do the activity. 

     Having some average knowledge in Photoshop helped me get through the activity. The instructions were pretty clear until I have to create the tins and shades of the CMYK Color Wheel. Starting with the color Red in CMYK, I was following the instructions religiously but when I moved to the Orange tint, I noticed that it had the same color as that of the red. I thought that maybe, I did a mistake in the process, so I re-did the wheel again. But same results. I then message my classmate, Micka to ask about to it right. She was kind enough to inform that there are some errors in the instruction that may have been overlooked. She then instructed me the correct codes or percentage pero color in the CMYK. 

RGB VS. CMYK

     The RGB color system is primarily composed of RED, GREEN and BLUE while the CMYK stands for its prime colors which are CYAN, MAGENTA, YELLOW and K for BLACK, as to not confuse it with Blue. Scanners, Digital cameras, Monitor Screens and projectors use the Red, Green, Blue (RGB) light to display color. On the other hand, printers print with Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black colors or ink. Digital cameras capture in RGB format for it displays more vibrant and illuminated colors. However, when printing photos, it is best to convert it to CMYK as to not be surprised on how your photo looks like when printed. Printers only read the CMYK color system, which is mostly toned down in color. 

     I have always disregard CMYK every time I use photoshop, but through this lesson and activity, I was able to appreciate more and learn better on its uses and differences. It's quite complicated having two color systems, I thought. Why can't one color system be applicable to all as to make life easier and avoid confusion? hehe. But then, I believe that everything is created in order and with purpose. 

RGB Color Wheel

CMYK Color Wheel

COLOR PYSCHOLOGY

     It was an interesting activity last week when we were handed a sheet of paper with a color written on it. We were tasked to put as many descriptions, nouns and brands we can think under that color. I selected a paper with the color GREY on it. What a beautiful coincidence since it's my favorite color. In fact, if you would open my closet, you will find 70% GREY clothing. I love how neutral the color is and how it fits everyone. I also wrote on my paper that GREY symbolizes wisdom. We can confirm that with Wikipedia and Mac's color design, as well as the common belief that when you get a grey hair, that's because of the wisdom you gained. 

     Anyway, to present you other examples of colors and its impression or description, here's a list of photos I found in one of my favorite pages in Instagram, PicLab. 

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RED

Here's a photo of a lady in red taking a view on the Chicago's Sky Deck. The color really stood out among the sea of blues. It's quite interesting that the photo invokes adventure, excitement and danger which the color RED symbolizes. 

YELLOW

The color yellow represents joy, relaxation, optimism and sunshine. This photo is a photo of an Airbnb in Thailand namely, Chai Lai Orchid, where you can not only live among elephants but also support women's rights. And I believe that the lady is wearing a yellow by no accident for it is such a happy and optimistic place to be. 

GREEN

I think the color green is the easiest to describe. It basically invokes nature, environment, healing and renewal.  Like the photo of a waterfall in Kauai, one of the main islands of Hawaii. It brings a soothing effect. It is a no wonder why as a child, we were always advised that when our eyes get tired, just look at the greens. Also, when we do recollections and retreats, it is most effective when we do it with nature. 

BLUE

Doesn't this photo of Maldives makes you want to go the beach pronto?  The color blue is mostly seen in waters and skies. It brings the feeling of tranquility, calm, peace and stability. 

ORANGE 

The busy streets of Paris brings so much warmth from the street and vehicle lights. The color orange does bring that feeling of warmth and energy.

BROWN

Brown is the color of the earth. It invokes feelings of outdoor and home. Just like this photo of the Sphinkx of Gaza.









VIOLET

Though there are various of colors and patterns found in this photo, you could not help but be drawn to the violet Moroccan Ceramic Mug. The color violet speaks of royalty, sophistication and elegance. 











WHITE

This is a photo of Lake Baikal in Russia. It is mostly white that brings the essence of winter, ice, purity, cleanliness and simplicity.







PINK

This illuminated tunnel in Japan, featuring thousands of sakura-shaped bulbs sparkles brilliantly in the heavy rain. These stunning cherry blossoms are obviously pink that brings sense of love, innocence, romance, charm, delicateness and somehow femininity. 






GOLD

This is a stunning photo of the interior view of the Süleymaniye Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. The dome which is colored gold is a representation of riches, extravagance, wealth and prosperity.










 It's very interesting that each color represents a certain meaning and description to viewers. Different colors invoke different feelings. It affects our mood and how we see things. Colors are a form of communication for it signals different moods and messages and influences our feelings and actions. It is vital that we learn to use the colors accordingly so as to not mess up what it is intended to be. In the same way, just like the colors, we were all created here on earth for a purpose, for a meaning. We have to learn and discover that God-given purpose for our lives that we may live right. 

Color Schemes

         I have been doing basic graphics design for more than five years already. I started doing graphics for church using Powerpoint. For the first two or three projects, they approved of my works without revisions nor questions. But one project came that required me to do major revisions that Powerpoint has now powers to do so. So I self-learned Photoshop and some basic knowledge on designing and layouting, shoutout to Youtube tutorials! 

         Through these years, I have been designing based on my own preferences-- if this looks good, then it's a go; and sometimes, getting inspirations from good designs I saw in the internet. I had no regard to some major technicalities and even the art of colors. 

         This week in our Digital Publishing class under Sir Ced Zabala, we were re-introduced to the Color Wheel. It's as if we were back to our elementary Arts class; but this time understanding and making more sense of its function. We were taught about the 8 color schemes which I will now be discussing with you using some of the photos I took as examples. 

MONOCHROMATIC

"Mono" means one, "chroma" means color. Monochromatic color schemes have only one color and its values. It uses variations in lightness and saturation of a single color.

My subject for the first photo is a good friend of mine, Jackie Ruth, she was crowned as Miss Zamboanga in the year 2015. Taken at the Zamboanga City Musuem, Jackie was wearing a Mascota created by Al-Shamer. The brown, tan and light orange colors of the mascota matched the bricks on the wall as well as the floor tiles. 

ANALOGOUS

The analogous color scheme uses colors that are adjacent to each other on the color wheel. One color is used as a dominant color while others are used to enrich the scheme.

Not all goodbyes are painful. Take for example this sun bidding goodbye to the horizon as it set which I took at the Ebenezer Beach (side note: Ebenezer Beach gives you the best sunset view). It creates a beautiful sky masterpiece that made you all the more appreciate our Creator. This sunset painted a beautiful analogous color scheme to the sky.   

COMPLEMENTARY

The complementary color scheme is made of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. 

Taken at the Upper Pasonanca woods, Alyana wore red dress that complements the green leaves which made the red dress stood thus creating a powerful image.

WARM COLORS

Warm colors are based on yellows, oranges, browns, yellowish greens and warm reds. They are vivid and energetic, and tend to advance in space. They are colors found in fire and the sun. 

This photo was taken at Maimoon Palace in Medan, Indonesia last September 2017. They have this store inside the palace where you can rent a sulatan costume to wear and take photos with it. I think I looked good here. 😉

COOL COLORS

Cool colors are based on blues, greens, pinks, purples, blue-greens, magentas, and true "blue-based" reds. Cool colors give an impression of calm, and create a soothing impression. They are the colors found in snow and ice and tend to recede in a composition. 

The emergence of the stage lights and smoke was a perfect opportunity to take this wonderful photo of Jezreel, doing some final sound check and guitar tuning as we prepare for our church's Youth Service. 

SPLIT-COMPLEMENTARY

One hue plus two others equally spaced from its complement. 

Dom is another good friend of mine who strike a pose while resting from an exhausting swim at the Sta. Cruz Island. His rash guard was a stand out in the island that time as it had colors that complemented so well together.

DOUBLE-COMPLEMENTARY / TETRADIC

Two complementary color sets; the distance between selected complementary pairs will effect the overall contrast of the final composition.

Unashamed 2017 is an Asian Campus Conference under Every Nation Campus. This was night 2 of the conference where the Music Team lead us to a celebration song. These were huge balloons that descended from the General Ad seats on topmost down to the stage. 

TRIAD

Three hues equally positioned on a color wheel.

"A friend to the whale and a friend to people" is what was written on this mural painting. Found in Silliman, this is one of the famous mural paintings in the campus that I had the chance to look up close.

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Analyzing and being aware of the harmony of colors through color schemes is a great help and boost in improving photos, paintings and graphic designs. This is something not really new to us, as we have learned this in our younger years but a rather a refresher. And I'm looking forward to more learning and re-learning with regards to Digital Publishing. 

24ever!

Today I woke up knowing it's my birthday but really don't feel like it. My system hasn't really digested that today is supposed to be something special... to the point that I got confused why is everyone greeting me a Happy Birthday. But there's one thing I am sure of, throughout the 24 years of my existence, through ups and downs, through good times and bad times.. never did once God has forsaken me. Here's to 24 years of God's goodness and faithfulness and 24 more years to forever! TO GOD BE THE GLORY! ‪#‎HappyBirthdayToMe‬

Jesus.

Through the many shifts and changes that happened the past year, one thing remained-- JESUS! This New Year, the Christ who died and risen up from the grave is the same Christ who can take your dead hopes and dreams that you've longed forgotten and He can breathe life into them again. The Christ who walked on water is the same Christ who will walk with you through every valley and dessert. The Christ who turned water into wine is the same Christ who can work wonders and miracles into your seemingly impossible situations. He is the same yesterday, today and forever. 
~Praying for a Christ-Centered 2016 to you and your family! 
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Keep the Faith!

Blessed Still.

While I Lay in the comfort of my bed tonight, I think about the community we visited earlier where they had their houses built on water. In a seemingly frustrating situation, I wonder how and where they draw their hope from, what kind of strength they need to face each day and end every night with no assurance that things will get better tomorrow. And I look at my situation and I know that I am blessed still. But that doesn't make them blessed any less because one thing I am sure of, God loves and cares for His children the same and that blessings come in different forms, we just have to look on a different perspective.

A Season to Let Go

It's been almost one year now since I last posted on this blog. I'm not sure if I know how to write pa.haha!

I don't know what to write. Really! But I want to.. just hoping that through this I can ease the pain I feel inside. I don't even know how to construct every words and sentences that would let you and me understand how I feel and why do I feel what I feel.

I'm still in this season of my life where I'm trying to restore the relationship that was lost and broken to the point that I overdid myself by forcing things to happen, (not knowing that NOT everything is under my control), which resulted to even worse situations.

Uncertain on whether the friendship once enjoyed had changed due to the betrayal of a fast-phased time or was it because of certain emotional responses I should not have brought to existence for-- or was I responding over-dramatically because I cannot accept the harsh reality that people do change and need to change to somebody you don't even know anymore.. or was it me that changed?
TOUGH QUESTIONS with vague answers.

All I ever wanted was to be valued by whom I valued. To be invested a time for me.
Is it that hard? or it is! You cannot value someone you do not love. There is no value without love.
So was there love at the first place? I've learned that I cannot make someone love me. All I can do is be someone who can be loved, the rest is up to them. I've learned that no matter how much I care, some people just don't care back.. and i have to learn that it's not the end of the world.

It's painful losing yourself in the process of valuing someone too much and forgetting that you are special too.. that you deserve to be valued and cared too.

God has been telling me to STOP! -- "stop wrestling with me. I want to give new and best things for you but how can I, if you've been holding on to some things that I asked you to let go. I can only fill an empty hand."

I know I'm almost there! I'm almost closing this long and overly extended season of my life and yet frightened to step on to a foreign land.. but I have to! I have to let go of the things that I was used to, to walk away from anything (may it be unnecessary emotions, responses, wrong mindset, wrong people) that no longer serves me, grows me or makes me happy and embrace the new things God has been wanting to give me.

God has been teaching me to WAIT!-- "wait upon me and as you wait.. draw your strength from me. Everything is beautiful in my own right time. Everything will unfold in its perfect timing. Just be patient. Restoration may delay but it will surely come"

Time has its own way of healing if I'd be just more patient. Take Heart! Take Faith! Be assured of the things I hope for and certain of the things I do not see. God makes all things beautiful in His time.

God has been calling me to DELIGHT!-- "Delight yourself in ME, and I'll give you your heart's desire. I can satisfy your hunger and thirst. Find your security in me"


Whether in lack or gain, delight yourself in the Lord. Whether in sunny weathers or stormy nights, delight in the Lord. Only to Him should we build our security. Material possessions fail and people will fail you but God will stand faithful amidst all. When bad things happen and beyond understanding, delight in the Lord.. and when we delight, we worship-- because when we worship the Lord and magnify Him for who He is we realize that our God is bigger than all our troubles combined. 

I thank You GOD for your never-fading faithfulness in my life. Despite the times that I find it hard to worship you because of the hurt and pain, you understand and you bring healing. That whatever season in my life I go through, you see me still with value and the same love from the beginning. You never change.

It has been a tough season and I hope and pray that I will come off tougher.
Let me end with the encouraging faith and devotion of Habakkuk:

Habakkuk 3:17-18

New International Version (NIV)

¹⁷ Though the fig tree does not bud
    and there are no grapes on the vines,
though the olive crop fails
    and the fields produce no food, 
though there are no sheep in the pen
    and no cattle in the stalls, 
¹⁸ yet I will rejoice in the Lord, 
    I will be joyful in God my Savior.

HAVE A FRUITFUL SEASON OF YOUR LIFE! GOD BLESS YOU! :)

VICTORY WEEKEND

The cross would always remind me of our freedom through Christ. Two thousand years ago Christ shed His blood and died on the cross to set us free from the bondages of our sins.

And today, through Victory Weekend, it has reminded me of that freedom given to us, to me.. centuries ago. We ought to live that freedom and burn the bridges that connects us to sin and most especially embrace our new being in Christ. Indeed, whoever the son sets free.. will be free indeed (John 8:36). So let's celebrate and live that freedom.

I was like a freshly harvested onion covered with unwanted and useless skins. Every chapter discussed during the Victory weekend was like peeling those unwanted skins after another. And now,I am bare and fully peeled off and ready to be sliced to give that extraordinary aroma to people and willing to be stirred under fire to give taste and make a difference to the world.

Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.
To God be the Glory!
:)

Here's the Link to:
Victory Weekend Recap Video

The Setting of the Sun

Let me share to you some of the sunset photos I took.

Ebenezer's Abigail's Cottage at Dusk

                                                        after a long day's work
                                               

                                                              the magnificent horizon

                                                          a walk under the setting sun

                                                   glory of the dusk

Sunsets remind me that another day had passed.
As I gaze upon its beauty, it assured that there really is a God above.

"Peace... is seeing a sunset, and knowing who to thank." 


"The sunrise is Gods greeting - the sunset, his signature. "

--Unknown 

As I watch it swallowed by the horizon and as it paint the sea orange, it gives me hope for the days to come.

"It is almost impossible to watch a sunset and not dream."

--Bern Williams

TSINELAS.

Life is a long journey. We walk, we run to reach our destination.

We get tired and we rest but we never should quit.

On the middle of our walk comes a bumpy road called obstacles that caused us to be dismayed and lose hope. 

As we still walk further, our mind starts to bug us and question the essence of the journey. We feel unsecured of what the walk may bring us. 

As the day comes and night passes, the road may seemed longer than it should be. Our feet becomes hesitant to move forward and are tempted to step back and return. But you have come so far. 

We get to meet people along the road. We meet friends who would help us, guide us and even walk with us. We meet mockers who would tear us down and would not cease unless they saw us crushed. 

And when our feet paved their way to the finish line, we grow weary.. we may stink and filled with filth but our character is build and become much stronger as we prepare for the next destination. 

Tonight's episode of MMK reminded me these.

Homeless and orphaned, Edgar, 17, and his brother Dagul, 11, decide to go to their relatives in Samar on foot. The brothers have no money, no food, and they must walk more than 500 kilometers. Along the way, they meet people who help them but it's their love for each other that makes them strong and  determined to finish their journey...." 

The episode is a great resemblance of what really is happening in real life. 

My favorite part was when Edgar (AJ) asked his younger brother Dagul (Bugoy) "Pagod ka na ba? Gusto mo buhatin kita?" It reminded me of how God carries us along. As we walk the life, he never leaves us. He comes BEFORE us to guide us and to shield our way. He was our witness when we started to crawl. He was and is always ready to catch us even before we stumble. 

Just like how Edgar's slippers were busted which never became the reason of him stopping on the journey, we have to pursue and continue the walk even when discouragement try to tear us down. And just like how Dagul replaced his brother's slippers with a new one, God renews our hope and strength.

(nasaan ba kasi si Korina Sanchez nung kinailangan ni Edgar ng tsinelas?! :D)

The story also implied that wherever our feet may bring us, it will always lead us back home.

And soon, from the dust we came to dust we shall leave the earth and be back to our true home.. to the place where we truly belong.. HEAVEN :)

So let us not quit the road we travel, let us walk and run with perseverance.. knowing that Jesus is on the lead and a great prize awaits for those who walked, rested, discouraged but never quits.

The Last Curtain Call

"TSINELAS"-- the title of Maalaala Mo Kaya's episode tonight and the last curtain call of the late young actor AJ Perez.

As I watch the drama anthology, I was very impressed with the improvement of the skills in acting of the young actor. I remember him (on his TV shows and film) being not so fluid in speaking in tagalog. He has this kind of accent that makes it awkward to hear when he delivers the line. But tonight, I saw a different and more mature Aj Perez. His lines were delivered flawlessly, he shed tears with honesty and he collaborated with his co-star Bugoy Carino excellently. 

It brought pain in my heart as I watched him do a great job. His portrayal may kindle a lot of opportunities ahead.. bigger chances! He can be the next big thing!

I want to see him do another project with the same admirable or even better skill he showed tonight. But it hurts that this can never happen anymore. 

Whoever chose Aj and Bugoy to do this project, did a very good job!

The cinematography was awesome. The scene where they reached Albay where the Mayon Volcano served as background was breathtaking.

Throughout the show, there were signs that proved to be that this this MMK episode was really meant for AJ.

*The Long Journey: as they walk from Manila to Samar, it implied a long and tiring journey. As the make their way home in Manila.. Aj, after a show in Dagupan, fell asleep in the fatal van he rode in.

*The Road: the main setting of the drama was the road. it was also where the giggerboy spent his last hours on earth.

*The Bus and the Van: Edgar (Aj's character name/ the Homeless and orphaned letter sender) remembers the route to Catbalogan, Samar through the childhood memory he had with his mother who took him back home to samar riding a bus. He also used buses passing as a reference and an idea on where their feet have already taken them. The fatal van AJ was riding was hit by a bus.

and finally after a lot of undertakings along the road..

after being ridiculed by the people around them,  Edgar and Dagul finally reached back home to Catbalogan, Samar.

and after touching people's lives, after being an inspiration to the young people, after a short yet beautiful life.. Antonelloe Joseph Sarte Perez has finally reached HOME.

A Letter for My Notebook

Today I bought you,
I don't need another notebook..
but I bought you.

Your cover has attracted me
your blank pages do too.

I bought you because of the wonderful memories I could write down on your paper
--though my penmanship could not justify the beauty you contain.

I was strolling down the store
and I saw you.
I was looking for a pencil to buy
but I saw you.
--It was love at first sight.

You were not cheap neither expensive.
I grab for my purse and thank heavens I have enough money to buy you.
..and here you are
I BOUGHT YOU!

yey. adik lang! :P

TO THE UBERNITE GANG

an expensive Asian Cruise accommodation.a splendid Palawan get away.non-stop all night long Boracay party.El Nido summer tan.breathtaking Ilocos escapade.majestic Bohol sight seeing.

sounds sooo good ryt?

but nothing better compared to countless sleepovers (mga taong walang permanenteng bahay!!haha), uninterrupted picture and video taking, non-stop food tripping (BBQ!!), ceaseless chit-chats and tuksuhan (c kuya ybs talaga yan!:D), and at times inevitable tampuhan and arguments..

and most especially nothing better compared to the friendship created, memories cherished and love discovered??haha.uuy.

thank you for making my summer one of the best and really unforgettable.

i may never had gone off far from zamboanga, but the walks i walked and miles i ran together with you guys is more than enough and far better than any fine and glorius summer vacation.

char!:D:D