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06/30/2007 01:32:18 PM · #1 |
Does any one have/use the Lucis Arts plugin: //www.lucisart.com. ? If so, are there any examples of entries that have been submitted using the plugin? I really like the Whyeth mode. Just curious. Thanks.
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06/30/2007 01:47:43 PM · #2 |
I'm also curious what the difference is between the Whyeth mode and the USM feature that is already built into Photoshop.
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06/30/2007 02:17:49 PM · #3 |
| Yanko I believe, is the master... |
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06/30/2007 02:49:06 PM · #4 |
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07/01/2007 12:29:20 PM · #5 |
Those are great pictures rkligman.
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07/01/2007 12:36:46 PM · #6 |
I use the LucisArts filter quite a bit, it's a good tool if you like that sort of thing I guess, Tone mapping is another way to get that kind of effect too. I use Photomatix.
Feel free to browse my profile or you can have a look at my website Here there a a lot of images that I have edited using LucisArts in colour and B&W. |
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07/01/2007 12:42:46 PM · #7 |
MAK,
When it's used correctly it's a really cool tool. I remember your entry in the HDR challenge. I thought it was one of the best pictures. I don't really understand the HDR/tone mapping...I haven't seen an easy to understand example yet. But the Lucis Art filter seems to come pretty close. I've only downloaded a trial so far and the trial doesn't let you do anything beyond preview the picture in a really small window. Which one of your pictures did you use the Lucis Art filter on?
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07/01/2007 01:15:50 PM · #8 |
I don't think there is a 'correct' way to use it. I think it is a fun filter and should be used as such, find what you like and then try to perfect it. I always find that after applying any filter or HDR of this kind, it is always better to use photoshop to 'tidy up' the image afterwards.
This image was done using the Lucisarts filter and then the colour balance was done in curves in photoshop. |
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07/01/2007 02:05:51 PM · #9 |
Yeah I got my peoples mixed up, MAK is the man with this tool
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07/01/2007 02:21:28 PM · #10 |
 MAK has got it down! I use Lucis Arts a lot too, but not yet for a challenge shot on this site :-) Here is one from my portfolio, with
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... and after ...(HDR first then Lucis filter 'Exposure')
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02/05/2008 07:49:07 AM · #11 |
I was going to put this into the "Photoshop is not Photography" thread but it's dead.
What's so great about Lucis? I've read down and can see some excellent results using it, but after having played around with the trial for a few hours I still don't quite get it - can someone explain??
There doesn't seem to be anything there that you can't do in either CS3 or Photomatix, and some of the filters are just appalling and frankly ugly. I know this is going to sound controversial and troll-like (not my intention) but using an effects filter like Lucis has far greater potential to destroy interesting images in the hands of the novice (who typically have a heavier hand in PP) than any good.
Worse yet it seems really expensive for what it is. What's the attraction with it? Seems like almost like a random generator to give people without any artistic ability instant artistry with terrifying output! What am I doing wrong, or is this it??!
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02/05/2008 10:32:00 AM · #12 |
The over contrasty stuff done with Lucis is really just a side affect that many use and like. Lucis shines when it comes to underexposed shots and bringing detail out of the shadows.
Take an underexposed shot that you want to recover a lot of detail. Dup the Layer. Apply Lucis Arts, using Exposure with the 4th or 5th Dot and the slider between 8-24. Run a light median filter or Salt and Pepper filter on that layer. Try it with a Lighten Blend mode to lighthen only the shadows and leave the highs at their exposure.
It would take most RAW converters a lot of tweaking to get similar results and one could fuss around with levels and curves and HSM in their editor, but call me lazy...I like a button click and a slider to do what I hear others saying takes them 15 minutes to an hour to acheive.
Lucis Sculpture (on of the selections) when used in small amounts is a pretty good smooting filter as well. Use it heavily and it becomes a woodblock or cutout type filter.
Yah I had issues with $140.00 (I used a coupon code) for 200K of code, but after fussing around with scripts and what not finally gave in. It is a extreme time saver when used lightly on those weirdly exposed shots. |
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