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 09/06/2005 09:43:17 PM · #1
Am I correct in assuming that actions in Photoshop are ok to use as long they are applied to the entire photograph?
 09/06/2005 09:44:44 PM · #2
It depends what steps are in the actions.
 09/06/2005 09:55:13 PM · #3
Some of the steps are: new layer, Gaussen blur, changing opacity, High pass, adding soft light and changing color levels in chanel mixer. Do you think all these steps will be ok?
 09/06/2005 09:55:52 PM · #4
Any one in particular? There have been threads about particular actions and filters (such as Virtual Photographer).

My understanding (and I am only a layman, though I've been here a while now) is that if it does anything really resembling Advanced Editing (besides dust/scratch filters and NeatImage-type filters) then it is not legal. Any filter that makes layers with modes other than Normal is most likely illegal in Basic Editing.

Don't quote me on that though ;)

Lee
 09/06/2005 09:56:24 PM · #5
Originally posted by troberge:
Some of the steps are: new layer, Gaussen blur, changing opacity, High pass, adding soft light and changing color levels in chanel mixer. Do you think all these steps will be ok?

Gaussian blur/opacity changes are fine... but I'm not sure about the Soft Light mode.
 09/06/2005 09:56:52 PM · #6
Originally posted by Tranquil:
Any one in particular? There have been threads about particular actions and filters (such as Virtual Photographer).

My understanding (and I am only a layman, though I've been here a while now) is that if it does anything really resembling Advanced Editing (besides dust/scratch filters and NeatImage-type filters) then it is not legal. Any filter that makes layers with modes other than Normal is most likely illegal in Basic Editing.

Don't quote me on that though ;)

oh boy, I have a feeling I may have to delete my entry :(

Lee
09/06/2005 09:58:35 PM · #7
Using blending modes on adjustment layers in basic is illegal.
 09/06/2005 09:59:56 PM · #8
ok, thanks guys. I am glad I asked before I got disqualified.
 09/06/2005 10:09:07 PM · #9
Originally posted by troberge:
ok, thanks guys. I am glad I asked before I got disqualified.

Right. Remember that an "action" is merely a recorded series of steps. If any of the steps are illegal (for DPC), then the whole action is illegal, even if you have no specific control over the steps yourself.
 09/06/2005 10:13:36 PM · #10
yeah, I dont know why, I thought it was just if you made selections within that action, didnt think blending modes was a problem. Thats ok, I just saw how many entries are in the challenge, and I dont think anyone will mind having one less to vote on! hehe Thanks for all your help.
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