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06/06/2005 11:25:43 AM · #1 |
does anyone else think that librodo is just a genius when it comes to portait photography? who else wants a librodo lead tutorial?
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06/06/2005 11:32:46 AM · #2 |
Originally posted by totaldis:
does anyone else think that librodo is just a genius when it comes to portait photography? who else wants a librodo lead tutorial? |
I don't want a tutorial... I would like to spend a day or two with the guy and see how much I can learn / soak up!
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06/06/2005 11:34:54 AM · #3 |
Pretty easy one.
1) Move to Thailand.
2) Find Krystal.
3) Bribe Krystal to get away from Manny.
4) Take Manny's camera away from him.
5) Take pictures of Krystal.
6) Collect ribbons.
Just kidding Manny! You make it look so easy. |
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06/06/2005 11:46:41 AM · #4 |
| A tutorial from Manny would be a godsend. The man is definitely a genius with the camera. |
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06/06/2005 11:57:21 AM · #5 |
I think he shouldn't tell everyone exactly how he does what he does because I don't want to see tons of Librodo imitations everywhere, that is his recognizable trait. Just my opinion of course :)
*edit* and yes he is a genius!
Message edited by author 2005-06-06 12:01:23.
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06/06/2005 12:03:35 PM · #6 |
"...Krystal AGAIN!!!!!!!"
He is truly great at what he does. He's one of my favorites on the site and I go to his portfolio often(probably more than any other on the site)but I assume it's almost formula to him at this point.
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06/06/2005 12:03:43 PM · #7 |
Tutorial?!###..?
I wish I have much to share. All I can say about the good "results" in my pictures are these links. These two people help me learned the tricks. Fisrt off, the sharpening:
Luko's Sharpening
Look at workshop number 2. He's a genius. He helped me a lot through his honest comments in my earlier work.
Also, Zandra, my muse (a non-active member of dpchallenge with "zto" as her username...known her more at Treklens) also unselfishly taught me her tricks. Zandra is also a genius...very pretty (see her self portraits at pbase.com/miinerva) and very good at post-processing. I sent her a picture of my niece and she PP'ed it. She also wrote down the steps. Here's the link:
Zandra's PP
These are my secrets. Now, they are secret no more. Other than that, yes, I have beautiful models. It pays to be a teacher. I have a lot of "cooperative" models.
Brad, Krystal has already graduated (last week). I have to move on....find a new model.
Manny
Message edited by author 2005-06-06 12:06:16. |
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06/06/2005 12:04:17 PM · #8 |
| I can only dream of taking pictures of that quality so any guidance would be a god send.... |
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06/06/2005 12:18:06 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by pawdrix:
"...Krystal AGAIN!!!!!!!"
He is truly great at what he does. He's one of my favorites on the site and I go to his portfolio often(probably more than any other on the site)but I assume it's almost formula to him at this point. |
Thank you so much for such kind words.
Formula...I look at each picture. No set steps. The last picture of Krystal was "desaturated" a bit. No neatimage. All of my lighting are natural. I go by window lighting. I have a special location in our art building's foyer where the light filtered through the glass wall. Krystal will surely miss that corner. I don't use tripod too. I will buy one soon.
And btw, I have to add Pedro's burning and dodging is another secret. But then, who doesn't know that famous tutorial?
Manny |
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06/06/2005 12:20:02 PM · #10 |
Manny I've looked at that page 100 times and don't see Workshop 2 anywhere.
"Workshop" yes but not "2"
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06/06/2005 12:26:28 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by pawdrix:
Manny I've looked at that page 100 times and don't see Workshop 2 anywhere.
"Workshop" yes but not "2" |
I think its this:
Workshop
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06/06/2005 12:26:30 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by pawdrix:
Manny I've looked at that page 100 times and don't see Workshop 2 anywhere.
"Workshop" yes but not "2" |
Here it is...
3 versions in this page.
1 is my pp'ed version
2 is Luko's workshop...click on it to make it bigger and the steps are listed.
3 is the resized, original version
Luko's Sharpening
Sorry for the wrong link...not exactly wrong as you can click on the workshop and it will lead to this page.
Have fun.
manny |
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06/06/2005 12:29:10 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by pawdrix:
Manny I've looked at that page 100 times and don't see Workshop 2 anywhere.
"Workshop" yes but not "2" |
Same process/procedure as I posted in this thread, (2 different methods), with that same procedure Manny mentioned along with how to save it as an action in PS:
Sharpening |
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06/06/2005 12:35:28 PM · #14 |
Thanx. That's what I thought it was.
I've been running that sequence in PS, under recorded actions and it works like a charm. Thank you so much.
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06/06/2005 01:27:55 PM · #15 |
Those two processing links are great, but they say nothing of the genius that goes into the lighting, expression, composition, etc. of each capture. Librodo's style is instantly recognizable, universally appealing, and apparently learnable...
Exhibit A: This guy spent some time with the Thai Master, and both of his entries since then have been ribbons with 7+ scores. Yeah OK, he might have had some skills of his own (rolls eyes), but I don't think it's a coincidence. |
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06/06/2005 02:14:55 PM · #16 |
Thanks for the site links Librodo. They were a very interesting read that gave me a lot of ideas I can't wait to try out.
Scalvert made a very good point about the lighting, expression, comp, etc being learnable skills. I can only hope that's true. I'd be thrilled to be even half as talented some day.
Message edited by author 2005-06-06 14:15:25. |
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06/06/2005 03:02:11 PM · #17 |
Thank you very much librodo for the links to the workshops and whatnot. I won't have a chance to try it out for most of the day (if at all today), but can't wait to try it out.. the difference is certainly noticeable between the three images. And thanks to totaldis for sparking this conversation :)
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06/06/2005 05:20:01 PM · #18 |
was started as a kind of praise librodo thread, but thanks a lot librodo for actually revealing some of your techniques. dpc is a great venue for people to improve and explore new grounds with photography. it isn't often that people of your talent reveal 'trade secrets' apparently they are some other peoples trade secrets passed on. thanks for the responses.
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06/06/2005 07:20:58 PM · #19 |
Hi! I saw the steps listed in Zandra's list but I didn't see one for Luko's sharpening? Did I just overlook it? Thanks!! :)
EDITED: I posted before I read the whole thread! Found it! LOL...sorry for being too quick!
~Colette
Originally posted by librodo:
Tutorial?!###..?
I wish I have much to share. All I can say about the good "results" in my pictures are these links. These two people help me learned the tricks. Fisrt off, the sharpening:
Luko's Sharpening
Look at workshop number 2. He's a genius. He helped me a lot through his honest comments in my earlier work.
Also, Zandra, my muse (a non-active member of dpchallenge with "zto" as her username...known her more at Treklens) also unselfishly taught me her tricks. Zandra is also a genius...very pretty (see her self portraits at pbase.com/miinerva) and very good at post-processing. I sent her a picture of my niece and she PP'ed it. She also wrote down the steps. Here's the link:
Zandra's PP
These are my secrets. Now, they are secret no more. Other than that, yes, I have beautiful models. It pays to be a teacher. I have a lot of "cooperative" models.
Brad, Krystal has already graduated (last week). I have to move on....find a new model.
Manny |
Message edited by author 2005-06-06 19:26:36. |
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06/06/2005 07:32:43 PM · #20 |
I have a question... since you must set the fade to "darken" and such, is this technique legal in basic as well as member challenges? I want to be sure before I decide to use it on anything. :)
Thanks! |
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06/07/2005 03:45:54 AM · #21 |
Originally posted by aimee_skittles:
I have a question... since you must set the fade to "darken" and such, is this technique legal in basic as well as member challenges? I want to be sure before I decide to use it on anything. :)
Thanks! |
It guess it is legal for both. You apply it to the whole image and the basic of the action is Unsharp masking so I guess it is okay. Any comment guys?
Manny |
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06/07/2005 03:48:30 AM · #22 |
As it is applied to the whole image, no problem in any challenge here. in advanced editing challenges. Not legal in basic editing.
Oh and Hi again Manny! Dude - you Rock!!
Message edited by author 2005-06-07 11:16:42. |
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06/07/2005 05:10:57 AM · #23 |
I just tested that sharpening method on a fairly poorly lit portrait of mine and it made quite a huge difference without looking oversharpened...very cool technique so thanks for sharing that :)
Alex
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06/07/2005 06:29:52 AM · #24 |
I use it on almose every image and keep it if it works or sometimes back it up a few steps to get a very light effect.
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06/07/2005 07:07:31 AM · #25 |
Originally posted by aimee_skittles:
I have a question... since you must set the fade to "darken" and such, is this technique legal in basic as well as member challenges? I want to be sure before I decide to use it on anything. :)
Thanks! |
This is NOT legal in Basic Rules as all adjustments must be in 'Normal' mode, not Darken. The fade command, if used in normal, is legal. Both are legal in Advanced Editing.
From the rules:
All other types of layers (including those that contain pixel data or masks) and all other blending methods (modes) are prohibited.
Message edited by author 2005-06-07 07:09:11.
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