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03/29/2005 01:21:08 AM · #1 |
I was wondering if anyone goes by a set of guidelines/processes during the post editing process.
What so things to do
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what are some things not to do?
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03/29/2005 01:45:11 AM · #2 |
Are you referring to for a challenge or in general?
-Terry
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03/29/2005 01:47:43 AM · #3 |
Originally posted by irika:
I was wondering if anyone goes by a set of guidelines/processes during the post editing process.
What so things to do
and
what are some things not to do?
-j |
Workflow?
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03/29/2005 02:32:52 AM · #4 |
First and formost, have an idea in mind of what you want to accomplish before making any changes. Know what you are trying to accomplish, think about what changes are needed. Then, and only then, make the adjustments needed to achieve the results you desire. Save often and work in layers making many smaller adjustments rather than a few large ones.
Many people, both here on DPC and elsewhere on the net, who have published their systematized workflows -- a search for 'photo post processing workflow' will turn up many -- many of which conflict with each other as each was created by a specific photographer based on how they have found it best to achieve 'their' desired results. Look them over, they can be a big help in learning what changes are best done before others (do you sharpen first, last or several times? -- for instance); but ultimately you will develope your own. ...perhaps without realizing that you have. :)
Check the current Challenge Rules for the limitations placed on the editing done for challenges.
Learn what tools are available in the post-processing application you use, learn what they do and don't hesitate to ask questions if you get stumped or confused.
... and don't forget it's suppose to be fun. ;)
David
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03/29/2005 09:29:32 AM · #5 |
sorry, i ment for a challenge.
my problem is that i feel i take good photos, but somehow i tend to over edit my submissions.
i want to know what i should do and don't.
take this one, is it too sharp, too bright, too over processed or its it just not an interesting photo?
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03/29/2005 11:33:29 AM · #6 |
Not interesting? The sky is nice, the hotel nice, but what is the esubject? they both share the scene equally, so what, as th viewer, am i to be looking at, what is it you want me to see/feel/etc? Technically it is a very nice photograph, but more than that is sometimes needed.
This is a very colorful, highly saturated image - if that is what you like, then that is your style, and unless you are trying to sell your pics for profit, keep up with it if you like it.
if you are trying to make money, then you have to make pics that the client (or general publeic, etc) like, regardless of your preferences.
If you are trying to make DPC voters happy...good luck.
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03/29/2005 01:06:15 PM · #7 |
As a rough guide for most subjects:
> take picture
> open in Photoshop
> apply auto levels and auto colour
> save for web
For DPChallenge:
> take a picture (preferrably of lenticular water droplets with your subject reflected)
> if it has a blue sky, or slightly overcast, burn it until it is thunderous storm of biblical proportions
> add a flood filter
> apply NeatImage until the effect replaces the original photo (ensure that no detail remains)
> save for web
: )
I do have serious suggestions though - these are a couple:
Layer Masks
This is the golden key to ease workflow and negate the need to erase ANY part of your image data. You'll never need to use the eraser again.
> Open image & duplicate the background
> Apply an effect or treatment to new layer that would, in its full strength, be too much
> then go to 'Layer' menu
> Add Layer Mask
> Reveal/Hide all
> Click on the newly created mask to the right of your colour data in the 'Layers' palette
> Choose a brush and airbrush or paint the layer to reveal/hide parts of your image by selecting either the white or black colour swatch (while still on your mask layer, toggle the colour wells click 'x' to 'add' or 'subtract' areas of your image)
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Lab Colour
Quick noise reduction for images that suffer from red/green/blue blotches or general colour noise
> Open image
> 'Image' menu
> Mode: Lab color
> 'Channels' tab
> Select channel 'a'
> Apply blur until the 'noise' is reduced
> Select channel 'b'
> Apply blur until 'noise' is reduced
> Select 'Lightness' channel
> If relatively clean, then either sharpen or USM to 'tighten' image
> Convert back to RGB
> Save for Web
Cheers
Jon
Message edited by author 2005-03-29 19:19:48. |
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03/29/2005 01:25:05 PM · #8 |
I like your rough guide better than your serious suggestions :)
Nice one, Jon. |
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03/29/2005 01:59:03 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by Prof_Fate:
This is a very colorful, highly saturated image - if that is what you like, then that is your style, and unless you are trying to sell your pics for profit, keep up with it if you like it.
if you are trying to make money, then you have to make pics that the client (or general publeic, etc) like, regardless of your preferences. |
The way I read this, it sounds like you don't think highly saturated images are saleable. I have to disagree. The fact that the photographer likes it means that others will like it, also. I know I'd be much less interested in it if the colors weren't so strong.
irika, I say keep doing what you enjoy doing. Let's see more images. |
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03/29/2005 07:05:18 PM · #10 |
alright, heres some more to throw at you
  
Message edited by author 2005-03-29 19:06:32. |
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