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07/07/2006 06:40:39 AM · #1 |
You know that funny look that hair gets when it has been over sharpened.
Well I have got it in my daughters hair even though it's straight from the camera!
Any suggestions on how to get rid of it?
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07/07/2006 06:42:57 AM · #2 |
did you check the in-camera-settings for sharpening?
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07/07/2006 06:44:46 AM · #3 |
Lol I've never really looked, would'nt even know where to look!! But in this particular case I cannot reshoot :-(
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07/07/2006 06:45:49 AM · #4 |
hmm I don't know where to find it in your cam.
And I have no idea how to help you out in photoshop.. sorry..
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07/07/2006 06:46:36 AM · #5 |
No worries I appreciate your responding (",)
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07/07/2006 07:15:34 AM · #6 |
The camera settings to control the amount of sharpness, contrast and saturation applied to every image is in the Mode menu on the Picture tab. You may find you are better able to adjust the image later if all three of the above are set to the absolute minimum possible -- but pick a setting that suits you.
As for the current image in question, there are several things that can be tried -- but sharpening, contrast and saturation are all three destructive edits, so none of this may help.
A slight gaussian blur may soften the image just enough to keep the over-sharpened look from detracting from the image.
A slight (or complete) desaturation can de-emphasize the importance of color contrasts, but probably won't do anything with tonal contrasts. Sharpening is a local contrast (mainly at the edges of things) so anything that affects the contrast of the image changes the sharpness.
To emphasize the complete desaturation mentioned above. Sometimes what seems like too much sharpness or contrast in a color image helps to bring out the detail better when converted to B&W. Might look to see if it strikes you as a B&W, or even a *-toned image.
On the other extreme, try going ultra-high contrast with it. You might just like it. :D
Or, if none of the above work at all -- post the pic and let us play with it. Someone usually comes up with an edit that works well. If nothing else, seeing the image will help us know how to further advise you.
David
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07/07/2006 08:12:55 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by David.C:
A slight gaussian blur may soften the image just enough to keep the over-sharpened look from detracting from the image. |
This may be the best advice you get. Just be sure to apply it very selectively where needed.
If you happen to have Photoshop CS then using 'lens blur' yields better results.
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07/07/2006 08:21:27 AM · #8 |
| you also might try the blur tool at about 15%. Go over the area with a very small brush at actual pixel level. It will take a little bit of time but be much less noticible. |
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07/10/2006 08:57:55 AM · #9 |
Try creating new layer set to softlight and then gaussion blur it, reduce the opacity of the layer so it wont look so ikky in the colurs!
And then use the eraser and start by cleaning up the eyes and see what you think!
Message edited by author 2006-07-10 08:59:04. |
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07/10/2006 09:38:48 AM · #10 |
as david.c mentioned, try to reduce the sharpness and contrast in-camera. at my oly 725uz you can fix that only in the p/a/s/m mode menu, then go to the piture settings and there you might find sharpness and contrast.
put sharpness to soft and contrast to low.
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07/10/2006 09:54:39 AM · #11 |
Here's how I would do it in Digital Image Pro, in this case I might skip the Color and Saturation steps if you are not going for the "Dreamy effect"
Duplicate the image to new layer in the Stack
Press CTRL+D to duplicate your image to a new layer in the stack
Add effects to top layer in the stack
Click on Top image in stack to select it
Touchup > Color and Saturation
Slide Saturation slider to right to increase greens/reds (about 150)
Click the Done button
Touchup > Blur > Gaussian BlurĂ¢€Â¦
Slide Gaussian Blur slider to somewhere between 8-12
Click the Done button
Effects > Transparency > Even...
Adjust slider for the feel you are looking for, Start at 50% and increase or decrease as needed
Flatten the Stack
Press CTRL+A to select all layers in stack.
Right Click on the workspace and choose Flatten Selected Objects
Save your work as a new File
Save as... your final image.
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