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10/23/2003 03:54:43 AM · #1 |
Does anyone have a good technique/link to an airbrushing tutorial?
Like the way women are made too look like they have perfect skin - almost doll like apperence.
When I am doing it, I usualy duplicate the main layer, apply some guassian(sp?) blur to it, then erase the sharp edges (nose, hair etc) but I am sure there is a better way to do it.
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10/23/2003 05:14:17 AM · #2 |
Can't help you with the tutorial but ...
Have a play with the bandaid (or whatever it is called) tool is Photoshop 7. It is sensational for that sort of work. |
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10/23/2003 05:35:18 AM · #3 |
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10/23/2003 06:15:02 AM · #4 |
| I don't know if you'll find anything of use here Jon but it may be worth a look. |
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10/23/2003 06:17:09 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by jonpink:
When I am doing it, I usualy duplicate the main layer, apply some guassian(sp?) blur to it, then erase the sharp edges (nose, hair etc) but I am sure there is a better way to do it. |
I've not done any model photography myself, so I've never needed to do this kind of editing.
From my brief playing now, I'd say your method is an excellent way to do it. It doesn't take too long, and with an eraser brush that's gradiented towards the edge it works like a charm.
Message edited by author 2003-10-23 06:18:01. |
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10/23/2003 06:19:58 AM · #6 |
For more detailed work i would suggest a graphic tablet like a Wacom. They're pressure sensitive so you can make a hard or soft stroke depending on the pressure you put on the pen tip.
Tough to learn but once you do people never go back to the mouse.
Link 1
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Message edited by author 2003-10-23 06:31:03.
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10/23/2003 06:30:19 AM · #7 |
Ah good point - I was using a Wacom tablet for my test exercise..
Mine is just a cheap Wacom Graphire 1 model, which cost me ~£100 (~$150 US). Believe me - it's improved invaluable over the few years I've owned it.
==EDIT==
Incidentally, you do benefit from PS7 with a tablet, because it has much better support. You can still get a lot of value with PS6, or even PSP, etc.
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10/23/2003 06:32:55 AM · #8 |
Originally posted by PaulMdx:
Ah good point - I was using a Wacom tablet for my test exercise..
Mine is just a cheap Wacom Graphire 1 model, which cost me ~£100 (~$150 US). Believe me - it's improved invaluable over the few years I've owned it.
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Incidentally, you do benefit from PS7 with a tablet, because it has much better support. You can still get a lot of value with PS6, or even PSP, etc. |
I believe you can purchase them in the U.S at Circuit City for $100.00 includes a mouse too. I believe the next upgraded model you get a copy of Photoshop Elements with it. Don't know the price.
I use to do t-shirt airbrushing and you really need that feathered touch.
Message edited by author 2003-10-23 06:35:22.
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10/23/2003 06:35:51 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by faidoi:
I believe you can purchase them in the U.S at Circuit City for $100.00 includes a mouse too. I believe the next upgraded model you get a copy of Photoshop Elements with it. Don't know the price. |
Good value for $100. (I bought mine a few years ago.)
If you want an entry level tablet that's a good quality, well respected make (don't even think of going for some cheapy name, Wacom are the best), this is a great deal. |
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10/23/2003 08:16:14 AM · #10 |
that's a good link Rob, thanks!
Wabcom - been thinking about that too....may get one!
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10/23/2003 09:29:02 AM · #11 |
| //www.eddietapp.com/pdfs.html might have some useful stuff, particularly the 'portrait enhancement' pdf |
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10/23/2003 09:34:59 AM · #12 |
I know that Neatimage does a great job on skin and almost all mags use it!
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10/23/2003 09:41:32 AM · #13 |
Neatimage on skin can look good if used very well, but in most cases it gets rid of all texture and makes the people look like plastic dolls, very unnatural and not flattering at all. It's worth learning how to tweak it to get it just right.
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10/23/2003 10:15:41 AM · #14 |
Neat image is a good idea ;) you could use that rather than the blur method.
Anyway, decided to use the old 'Airbrush Technique' quite time consuming, but here are the ned results.
It's my first crack at the whip, so be kind ;) Took about an hour all told, with some color correction, enhancements etc etc.
I challenged myself in picking a model that has freckles...
::Before::
::After::
::Cross-Section:: |
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10/23/2003 01:23:09 PM · #15 |
I just tried it with NeatImage and got almost the same texture. All it needed after that was a bit of spot editing under the eyes and forehead. :-)
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