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05/06/2007 11:03:22 AM · #1 |
Digital can often be perceived as being lifeless and lacking in dimension. Art Directors in seeing my Portfolio often comment by saying, "Nice to see someone still shooting MF film." where I have to say, "Sorry, quit film three years ago, it's all digital." They generally don't believe me as they see dimension only akin to 6x7 MF or larger and they comment on the "3D'ness" of the images. If anyone here wishes to play around with one of my workflow methods, feel free to do so and enjoy...
Here are the links:
//pentaxlife.com/benjamin-kanarek-post-processing-method
//pentaxlife.com/forum/topic/61?replies=2
Addendums Here:
//pentaxlife.com/forum/topic/49?replies=2
Message edited by author 2007-05-06 11:18:38.
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05/06/2007 11:21:10 AM · #2 |
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05/06/2007 11:27:13 AM · #3 |
Thank you...Very Kind of You
How can I do that on my signature?
Ben
Message edited by author 2007-05-06 11:27:47.
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05/06/2007 11:36:36 AM · #4 |
Ben,
Here is a useful tutorial on how to embed active links in your signature. Enjoy! |
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05/06/2007 11:37:42 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by benjikan:
How can I do that on my signature? |
If you hit Quote on my message you see 3 lines that look like this:
[ url]//www.pressbook.com/homebook.asp?langue_id=2&owner_id=5144[/url]
[ url]//www.benjaminkanarek.com[/url]
[ url]//anashcreation.com/thenashgallery/BenjaminKanarek[/url]
EXCEPT I added a space after the first '[', i.e it should be '[url' not '[ url' . Copy those lines to your preferences page Signature box and Save.
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05/06/2007 11:50:04 AM · #6 |
Saw you just joined.
Welcome to DPC, Ben!
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05/06/2007 11:56:23 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by rswank:
Saw you just joined.
Welcome to DPC, Ben! |
Thanks for your warm welcome...
Ben
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05/06/2007 12:28:30 PM · #8 |
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05/06/2007 12:30:21 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by benjikan:
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I literally clicked on "Quote" as you recommended copy and pasted the exact info you supplied for me and it doesn't work..I am really stumped
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05/06/2007 12:31:13 PM · #10 |
Wow...It just worked...I guess I had to wait for the activation and refresh the page again..
Thanks for your help..Really!!!!
Ben
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05/06/2007 01:06:59 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by benjikan:
Wow...It just worked...I guess I had to wait for the activation and refresh the page again..
Thanks for your help..Really!!!! |
No problem. You do have an extra "[/quote ]"in your signature that you copied from my quote. ;)
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05/06/2007 02:23:22 PM · #12 |
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05/08/2007 06:29:52 AM · #13 |
Converted to actual links...
Ben,
Welcome to DPC. I've become addicted to your post processing method since you posted it to the various Pentax forums. I used it on my recent Landscape challenge entry and scored my highest score to date. People need to be aware that this method is not basic legal but is OK for the advance and expert challenges.
Tim
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05/08/2007 06:54:37 AM · #14 |
Originally posted by atupdate:
Converted to actual links...
Ben,
Welcome to DPC. I've become addicted to your post processing method since you posted it to the various Pentax forums. I used it on my recent Landscape challenge entry and scored my highest score to date. People need to be aware that this method is not basic legal but is OK for the advance and expert challenges.
Hi Tim;
I posted an addendum in the "Hardware and Software" section that may add another something to your already very beautiful imagery. I am so pleased that what I have posted is being used and appreciated. It feels good to share..
Best Wishes
Ben
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Message edited by author 2007-05-08 07:02:11.
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05/08/2007 07:05:23 AM · #15 |
As the other post has been locked and this process I posted originally does not include my addendum, here it is:
The workflow I employ that is intended for press or print. When shooting in RAW which is always the case, I open an image via Bridge in to PS3 which automatically opens in Adobe Camera Raw. As stated (Now this is an alternative method to the one given at "Pentax Life") I will sharpen the image at 25 to 35 percent in ACR, Luminance Smoothing "0" and Color Noise reduction at "50". I generally click OK at this stage, (unless I am way off in my exposure, which if I am, I have to seriously re-consider my chosen profession)
When open in PS3 in 16 bits, I create a Duplicate Layer. Now here is where you can go both ways. (sounds a bit suspect) Depending on what I wish to accomplish in terms of saturation, I will either De-Saturate the image or leave it as a color image. The two are radically different in there outcome. Once I have created the Duplicate Layer, I will go in to the Layers Menu "TAB" and click on Normal which will open a large choice of different options. I will "Click" on "Soft Light". When doing so and dependent on the contrast of the image, you will notice a radical increase in contrast and saturation if you left the original image in color. Generally with my stuff and I say generally as it totally depends on the lighting I have employed, I will set the "Opacity" and "Fill" sliders from 50 to 85 percent each. Once I am satisfied with the result, I will flatten the image, as it is not yet ready for re-touch, this is a pre-retouch manipulation that I do on every image in preparation for the Post Production retouch. Once in PS, I will in many cases use the Shadow Highlight tool at my Default setting being,
Shadows:
Amount 2%
Tonal Width 50%
Radius 30%
Highlights:
Amount 2%
Tonal Width 50%
Radius 30%
Color Correction +20 Mid-tone 0
It may change dependent on the conditions.
Now, if the "Duplicate Layer" I made used the "De-saturation" process, after I have flattened the layer, I might augment the overall Saturation by 10 to 20 %. If I wish to keep the image with "That" desaturated look I may do nothing. It depends on the effect I am looking for.
If I did not use the "De-saturation" process and left the "Layer" in color, I may "De-saturate' the overall image by 10 to 20%.
If I do not sharpen in PS, I will do the following for a more "RADICAL" look. After I have imported in to PS from ACR, I will Unsharp Mask (Accentuate) from 120 to 330 percent at 0.3 pixels and I will Unsharp Mask again at 10 to 15% at 40 to 60 pixels to really "POP" the contrast. I will go to "Shadow Highlight" and do the required manipulations to compensate for a loss of shadow detail.
I am now ready for the "Retouch Artist"
When retouch is done and up-sized if necessary, I will sharpen again at 100 to 180 percent at 0.3 pixels.
That is my systematic "Workflow" method.
Ben
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05/08/2007 07:45:55 AM · #16 |
Ben,
I haven't been able to try your addendum, as I use Paint Shop Pro and I don't think it has a feature similar to Shadows/Highlight (Although Clarify might be close). Thanks for all of the tips you have given via the various forums.
Tim
Message edited by author 2007-05-08 07:46:21. |
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05/08/2007 08:16:52 AM · #17 |
As I do not know what "Clarify" does, I can't help you here. Does it reduce the highlights and augment the shadow detail if need be?
Ben
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05/08/2007 09:01:43 AM · #18 |
Ben, I just looked through a bit of your website, and I have to say WOW!!!! AMAZING work there!!! I'm usually not big into the glam/fashion photography forte, but you've opened my eyes to a unique style. Keep up the great work. I will definitely check out your tutorials. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
To everybody else, seriously, take a look at his amazing work. |
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05/08/2007 09:26:06 AM · #19 |
Following Telehubbie's advice ..
wow Ben, thats some amazing work! |
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05/08/2007 10:30:00 AM · #20 |
Thanks..I guess it's not bad for someone who started about a week ago...
OK..So call me a liar!
Thanks
Ben
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