Saturday, 23 July 2011

Group assignment part II

Hello there, my name is Syarifah Nurul Husna. My part in group blog is about beaches in Langkawi island. In this blog i wanna create the information about location, description, and also the attractive for each beach. So that make you guys easier to choose the best beach for holiday.



KOK BEACH


 Location : In the western art of Langkawi, 24.8km away from Kuah
Highlights : Replica of Thai Palace
How to reach : One can easily reach here by hiring taxi or boarding buses from island.


Attractive : Langkawi bird paradise, langkawi cabel car, langkawi galleria perdana


Kok beach is a tranquil beach one the beautiful island of Langkawi. This shooting beach is to be found about 24.8km away from Kuah on the western tip of Langkawi Island. Being located in secluded area, its the best site for honeymoon and solitude seekers. It is characterized by silky sands and shimmering waters. In its virgin locale, your eyes will generously feast on profuse greenery and sailing yachts.





CENANG BEACH

 Location : In the south western coastline of Langkawi, 25km west away  from Kuah


Description : This popular beach is the longest beach on the island and probably the most attractive. Known to the natives as Pantai Cenang, the beach is a long stretch of golden white sands and is virtually a tourist paradise.


 Attraction : The shoreline of Cenang is especially famous for the extraordinary sunset view it provides. The two kilometer long coast stretch is fringed swaying with casuarinas and coconut trees. Duty free shopping at the Zone Shopping Paradise is a sheer delight. Indulge your self in the best chocolates, beer, cigarettes, clothes and electronic items at throw away prices. Underwater World and Laman Padi are other popular attraction of Cenang Beach. Read more : Pantai Cenang Guide - Everything you Need to Know about Pantai Cenang http://www.langkawi-info.com/cenang/#ixzz1SqwVoO7O






TANJUNG RHU BEACH


 
Location : In the northernmost point of Langkawai Island


Description : One of the popular beach in Langkawi playing host to two the most expensive resort on the island, name the Four Seasons Resort and Tanjung Rhu Resort.


Best Time to visit : The summer rare, the best best time to visit. It is better to avoid the rainy season when the sea waters remains turbulent. The beach is well kept by the resort's personal. Look up and see if you can catch a glimpse of the eagle roaming in the area, probably looking for quick meal.


Attraction : Limestone formations of the nearby island. There are a number of small boat operators offering tours to the limestone island, to see the vegetarian, the dark caves, possibly some small animal, etc. It is claimed at one of the island, called Dangi Island, hosts some nice coral for snorkeling.




TENGAH BEACH


 Location The Tengah Beach, Langkawi is located at about 500 meters south of Pantai Cenang. The beach is though not fit for swimming, is a lovely place to enjoy the serene beauty.


Description The peaceful beach of the Tengah Beach, Langkawi is there to offer you with a long craved respite that makes the land unique in its own terms. Enjoy the sun gradually sinking. As the sun sets the place wraps itself in a soothing pink color that is to lure you. In fact it would be no wrong to say that the beach is a paradise for any nature lover.


AccommodationsHere you have to rest in the low-key chalets that are most commonly  found her. In order to promote tourism efforts have been taken to build innumerable resorts that are now available now.  The Lanai Beach Resort is renowned for its simple lodging. The Awana Porto Malai Langkawi is another resort frequented by the tourists for its deluxe rooms.




Attractions : Enjoy the beach side massage and present yourself with a tanned look after lying under the sun for a couple of hours. Learn to make batik at the Safari Batik Gallery. In addition to these have a gala time with your friends in the numerous cafes that never fail to attract people.
Walk through the soft sandy beaches with your partner on a moonlight night and plunge in the beauty of the place.



Dining and entertainment
The place is famous for its world-class restaurants and its quality food. The Beach Coco Seafood, the Safari Restaurant and Bar are a handful number of places to spend your lazy hours. In addition to the delicious delicacies you can enjoy the live performances by the various bands.
No sooner the sunsets the place comes to life with the disco and the bars bustling with life.

Monday, 18 July 2011

TUTORIAL 3 & 4 (Retouching)

This is the draft for layout the e-wallpaper.



STEPS :
1. Image>auto color, adjust the color
2. Image>adjustment>shadow (19%) highlight (63%) 







STEPS:
1. Layer>layer style>inner shadow
to make it word look darker with this effect.


STEPS :
1. Layer>layer style>drop shadow
so it will look more real and also blend with the background




STEPS:
1. These are the 6 photo from the selection tool including images background. Now all of them are just being moved into the  above position. 
2. Add the text using horizontal type tool>enter
     3. For FOM text, open texture image>horizontal type mask tool>write down your text>enter>edit>copy>file new>edit paste (to make it FOM in the same size)

Tuesday, 5 July 2011

The four incredible beaches in Langkawi Island

This post is for our group project assignment. My group is doing Langkawi Island. And as requested by our tutorial group leader, here are the raw pictures for Langkawi beach


KOK BEACH


steps:
image>auto color
adjustment shadow (54%) highlight (0%)




steps:
adjustment midtown (yellow 38%) red (8%)






steps:
image>auto color
adjustment shadow (29%) highlight (47%)
image>adjustment>color balance (cyan 7%) (green 9%) (yellow 4%)





TANJUNG RHU


steps:

image>auto color
adjustment shadow (38%) highlight (23%)
add some text by using horizontal type tool



steps:

image>auto color
image>adjustment>color balance (yellow 33%) (cyan 3%)
add some text by using horizontal type tool








CENANG BEACH



steps :
image>auto color
adjustment shadow (24%) highlight (54%)
adjustment midtown (yellow 41%) (red 3%)





steps:
clone stamp tools> to erase the date in the bottom of photo
adjustment shadow (45%) highlight (4%)




steps:
image>auto color

adjustment shadow (10%) highlight (60%)
adjustment midtown (cyan 54%)










TENGAH BEACH
steps:
image>auto color
adjustment shadow (39%) highlight (5%)
add some text by using horizontal type tool



steps:
image>auto color
adjustment shadow (13%) highlight (53%)
image>adjustment>color balance (magentha 34%) (red 15%)
add some text by using horizontal type tool


ABOUT ME



Hi there, so sorry im forget to introduce my self in the front pages..


My name is Syarifah NH, basically i created this blog to my subject in MMU, which is Digital Media  1 (MMB2014). This is where i will upload all my work and assignments for you guys to see. Hope u guys like it! :)


Student ID  : 1081107270
Faculty : Faculty of Management
Major : BBA. Hons. Finance With Multimedia
E-Mail  : ifva.syarifa@gmail.com