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07/16/2007 09:56:48 PM · #1 |
| I have a Nikon D80 and have recently started shooting in RAW. I upload to Adobe Lightroom and I really like the added control. However, I always find myself adding something on the saturation or vibrance to make the skin look as I think it should. Would I be better to shoot with my 81A filter on as I use my studio flashheads? thanks for your input! |
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07/19/2007 09:24:25 PM · #2 |
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07/19/2007 09:28:31 PM · #3 |
Just shoot a grey card under the flash heads and then use it to set the WB in RAW conversion. Will nail the WB (and skin tone) every time.
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07/19/2007 09:32:16 PM · #4 |
If you find your self getting pleasing skin tones, then adjusting the saturation and vibrance is fine. It won't really affect the image quality in raw, and you can tell when "enough is enough". You can try the filter, but if you get it done during raw conversion then it's worth the few extra clicks. White balance also helps tonnes in this regard.
I do dissagree about the grey card. Sometimes skin needs a little extra "oomph". A perfectly set white balance on a grey card might not cut it on the actual photo. Use your judgement when adding warmth in white balance.
Originally posted by doug61853:
I have a Nikon D80 and have recently started shooting in RAW. I upload to Adobe Lightroom and I really like the added control. However, I always find myself adding something on the saturation or vibrance to make the skin look as I think it should. Would I be better to shoot with my 81A filter on as I use my studio flashheads? thanks for your input! |
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07/19/2007 09:45:56 PM · #5 |
Save settings you like and batch apply them rest of the photos. Lightroom makes it easy.
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07/19/2007 10:19:10 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by LanndonKane:
A perfectly set white balance on a grey card might not cut it on the actual photo. Use your judgement when adding warmth in white balance.
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Naturally, you'd want to use judgement, but a grey card shot will give you a good place to start.
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