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06/16/2005 02:54:18 AM · #26 |
This brings up a question from me on blending modes outside of layers. As we all know there is a very popular USM action being done to sharpen our images. The action is Filter > Sharpen > Unsharp Mask. First round you apply 18-40-0 of USM. Then you go to Filter > Sharpen > Unsharp Mask and apply 150-.3-0 and go to fade Unsharp Mask and apply the "Darking Mode". Then you go back to Filter > Sharpen > Unsharp Mask and apply 150-.3-0 and go to Edit > Fade Unsharp Mask and drop it to 50% and apply "Darking Mode". Is this legal in basic editing?
The reason I ask is because Photoshop CS says the following about blending in the "Darking" mode.
Darken
Looks at the color information in each channel and selects the base or blend color--whichever is darker--as the result color. Pixels lighter than the blend color are replaced, and pixels darker than the blend color do not change.
Is it Illegal in basic? It selects each color channel, blending colors are replaced, some pixels change and others don't.
Just want to make sure because this is a very widely used action with photographers that have a dSLR cameras.
Please let me know because of the upcoming challenge. I don't want to be DQ'ed and think it was ok.
Sorry if this has been addressed before but I could not find the thread talking about this sharpening action in the search feature. I don't know if it has already been established as legal or illegal in basic.
Message edited by author 2005-06-16 09:33:08.
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06/16/2005 03:31:22 AM · #27 |
Not legal in basic as per Konador (bottom of page 1)
so ummm.... librodo.....tutorial? |
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06/16/2005 03:33:40 AM · #28 |
Thanks brad. I miss read your post... I was not sure.
Message edited by author 2005-06-16 09:31:54. |
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06/16/2005 08:28:22 AM · #29 |
Calculations is my favorite method to convert to BW as well...but under basic editing, I knew better than to use it.
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06/16/2005 09:31:48 AM · #30 |
to clarify:
you CAN use the Calculations tool in basic editing. however the blending mode (the last dropdown in the Calculations dialog box) MUST be set to "Normal," just as the blending mode of an Adjustment Layer must also be set to "Normal."
the tutorial that greg used to learn the Calculations technique specifies a blending mode of "Overlay," which was the reason the image was disqualified.
it's a very tricky distinction, i know. |
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06/16/2005 10:43:05 AM · #31 |
Originally posted by muckpond:
to clarify:
you CAN use the Calculations tool in basic editing. however the blending mode (the last dropdown in the Calculations dialog box) MUST be set to "Normal," just as the blending mode of an Adjustment Layer must also be set to "Normal."
the tutorial that greg used to learn the Calculations technique specifies a blending mode of "Overlay," which was the reason the image was disqualified.
it's a very tricky distinction, i know. |
it also defaults for Multiply so make sure if you use it, manually set it to 'Normal'. |
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06/16/2005 11:21:17 AM · #32 |
layers, normal mode, blending mode = me royally !@#$% confused
Okay, I have not installed my version of PS/CS2 - I currently use Corel PhotoPaint. Recently I discovered the "Hue/Saturation/Lightness" tool. Now I can adjust the entire image. Or select just a color (say "Yellow" and de-saturate yellow out of the image). Is this acceptable in basic challenge? I mean, I was under the impression it was as it de-saturates that color throughout the entire image? have I been wrong...
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06/16/2005 11:35:26 AM · #33 |
Post-shot Adjustments may be made to your image in a photo editing program, so long as the modification is applied to the whole image. This includes levels, conversion to black and white, hue/saturation, sizing/rotating, curves and cropping (or their non-Photoshop equivalents). The use of certain editing and adjustment tools is restricted or prohibited as outlined below.
* Filters: The use of filters (or non-Photoshop equivalent) is strictly limited. Any filter or stand-alone utility designed and used to preserve the integrity of the image and/or reduce the effects of noise, scratches, etc, are permitted. These include but are not limited to the Sharpen, Unsharp Mask, and Dust & Scratches filters, and standalone image cleanup utilities such as NeatImage. However, no effects filters may be applied to your image, with the exception of Noise and Gaussian Blur, which are allowed. Any filter permitted by this rule must be applied uniformly to the entire image. Selective application of any filter is prohibited.
Hue/Saturation is allowed as well as desaturation, but if it has anything to do with a manual selection (i.e. selection tool) then it is not allowed (i think). Atleast thats what I gathered from above...
So As long as you are applying a desaturation to the whole image and leaving in all yellow it should be ok. but if you desaturate yellow from only part of the image but not all then no. |
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06/16/2005 12:11:50 PM · #34 |
Originally posted by theSaj:
Is this acceptable in basic challenge? I mean, I was under the impression it was as it de-saturates that color throughout the entire image? |
yes, it's fine. as long as (like Greg said) it's applied to the entire image. |
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