for anyone online right now, quick opinion needed

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

06/14/2006 12:51:33 AM · #1

is this softer one better?

I'm going to upload a printable one to see if I can get any takers.... Dave is telling me that brightening it up with curves is producing too much noise,

What if I just do it a little, though it seems to have a lot of noise how it is where the shadows meet the skin

Help?

here's the first one I did (way too bright):

kenskid

Nikon D700

06/14/2006 12:52:56 AM · #2

None really have any noise on my monitor.

Shecoya

Nikon D70s

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

06/14/2006 12:53:42 AM · #3

I still like the original.. it feels more real to me and the noise is minimal in my opinion. :)
**skin is textured and that is what makes something a StandOut piece to me. When i'm looking at it I want to see as close to reality as possible**

Message edited by author 2006-06-14 00:57:21.

Beetle

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

06/14/2006 12:55:02 AM · #4

This is not a calibration issue, this is personal preference:

I find them too dark, I don't get to see enough detail.
Therefore, the more detail, the better (in my opinion).

hanneke

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

06/14/2006 12:55:05 AM · #5

yep, I think you should stick with the original.

Zoomdak

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

06/14/2006 12:55:06 AM · #6

like the original brighter one myself as well.

srdanz

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

06/14/2006 12:56:47 AM · #7

I like the brighter one, too. If you suggest matted prints, there should be no problems with the highlights.

crayon

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

06/14/2006 12:58:39 AM · #8

/me in ogling mode

I'd like a colour version too, please

Panasonic LUMIX-DMC ZS100

06/14/2006 01:00:57 AM · #9

Ok, I've now uploaded the 800x640 pixels size

and yeah, I like the brighter one too, maybe not sooo bright, but with the larger size, do you see noise? or would you have to see them full size like I can?

really, I'm talking about where the shadows on the skin is on the neck and down the right side of the body, idk, will that show up in a print? I see srdanz has said matted prints won't show that?

wheeledd

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

06/14/2006 01:01:21 AM · #10

I also prefer the "way too bright" version, especially for a print. Remember, our computer screens emit light but prints depend on reflected light. Dark prints don't look good unless they are displayed under very bright lights. If you frame them, the reflections from the glass will compete with the image.

--DanW

Konica Minolta DiMAGE A200

06/14/2006 01:01:40 AM · #11

Originally posted by crayon:

/me in ogling mode

I'd like a colour version too, please

sorry, my skin is almost really that color... lol, this is very close to the original

TG73

06/14/2006 01:04:33 AM · #12

I like the first one better, the darker one.
The second isn't too bright, but gives too much detail to the skin making it look goose-bumpy.

srdanz

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

06/14/2006 01:05:31 AM · #13

Is there something wrong with the new, bigger, upload? I see resizing artefacts... is it only me?

06/14/2006 01:05:44 AM · #14

hmm... no USM, but brightened?

srdanz

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

06/14/2006 01:06:34 AM · #15

This is better.

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

06/14/2006 01:09:03 AM · #16

hmm... now I've lost some shadow in the left side of stomach... still tweaking with it

Jason_Cross

Nikon D50

06/14/2006 01:15:43 AM · #17

Not to go with the flow on this, I like the softer one. The brighter one has a glare to it that detracts from the mystery of the element.

06/14/2006 01:16:34 AM · #18

Originally posted by amandalore:

hmm... no USM, but brightened?

or this: ?

06/14/2006 01:18:20 AM · #19

The last one seems like a good compromise to me....

06/14/2006 01:18:58 AM · #20

Originally posted by srdanz:

Is there something wrong with the new, bigger, upload? I see resizing artefacts... is it only me?

I think that's the noise I'm talking about....

edit to add: I'm not upsizing, I am re-down sizing from the original each time

Message edited by author 2006-06-14 01:19:39.

tcmartin

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

06/14/2006 01:21:17 AM · #21

"latest version brighter" is better.
Well done.

06/14/2006 01:21:31 AM · #22

also, forgot to add.... : ) if anyone wants to help me with the "original", I'd be glad to email it to you

Fujifilm FinePix S5500 Zoom

06/14/2006 01:28:27 AM · #23

ok, thanks guys

going with the latest version brighter...

good point with the print thing being different than computer screen.

Thanks guys!

DAWAR

06/14/2006 01:32:12 AM · #24

Send me the original one at bl_dawar@hotmail.com
I will correct it and send it to you at the earliest.The day has started here.

Message edited by author 2006-06-14 01:40:54.