=============================================================================== ASSEMBLY 2026 - DIGITAL GRAPHICS COMPO ENTRY =============================================================================== TITLE: Glitch_in_the_pond TECHNIQUES: Photography, Photomanipulation, Digital Composition, Vector Art ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DESCRIPTION & TECHNIQUES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This digital illustration is built upon original photo of ducks taken in 2026, combined with custom horizontal matrix-style code streams and digital post-processing. Workflow: 1. GIMP: Image processing, cutting out base elements, color matching, and base composite editing. 2. Inkscape: Vector layout, custom horizontal "matrix rain" digital streams, typography, composition, and final 1920x1080 export. No AI tools or AI-generated content were used in any stage of this work. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SOURCES & MATERIAL ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Base photo: Original photograph taken by myself. - Vector graphics & code text: Created by the artist in Inkscape. ===============================================================================