Is anyone up for an overlay challenge in May

04/29/2009 09:07:15 AM · #56

I'll try to submit!

04/29/2009 09:10:38 AM · #57

Originally posted by digim:

I would love to join this side challenge, but am new and don't know how it works. Could someone please enlighten me.

Just upload your photos to your portfolio. I'm assuming May 1st someone will start a posting thread, and you just post your thumbnails to that thread. Some people will try to post one a day, but lots of people post at their leisure.

In side challenges, try to comment when you can as well. Its a good way to get critiques for your photos.

Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS

04/29/2009 09:42:09 AM · #58

Originally posted by toddster45:

Been new to overlays i,m struggling here i tried with rozy tutorial but it just isnt sinking in i,m using cs3 tried to fit this overlay into this image

I gave it a shot... hope you don't mind. Here is what I got:

This is what I love about overlays. You could give the same images out to a bunch of people and you'd get a whole lot of different results. Check here for an explanation of blending modes. I usually start w/ multiply (goes darker) then screen (lighter) then overlay (a combo of the two).

I also copied my layers in the details of the image. If you want a different explanation PM me.

sittingonthegrass

04/29/2009 03:13:22 PM · #59

I'll join in...(at least I will try)

Gordon_1

Nikon D800

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8

04/29/2009 05:02:32 PM · #60

Originally posted by tpbremer:

Originally posted by toddster45:
Been new to overlays i,m struggling here i tried with rozy tutorial but it just isnt sinking in i,m using cs3 tried to fit this overlay into this image

I gave it a shot... hope you don't mind. Here is what I got:

This is what I love about overlays. You could give the same images out to a bunch of people and you'd get a whole lot of different results. Check here for an explanation of blending modes. I usually start w/ multiply (goes darker) then screen (lighter) then overlay (a combo of the two).

I also copied my layers in the details of the image. If you want a different explanation PM me.

Tom thats looks great ..thats what i was trying to achive

Retroesque

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

04/29/2009 05:54:47 PM · #61

Originally posted by digim:

I would love to join this side challenge, but am new and don't know how it works. Could someone please enlighten me.

Christy - have sent you a PM with all the details about Side Challenges - GRIN!

Joker1114

Nikon D7000

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

04/29/2009 06:27:44 PM · #62

anyone taking/making there own overlays for the month, i know a bunch of people buy or use free overlays but for me i like to take/make my own for the feeling that its all my work and no aditives from another. i also think its pretty fun just to go out find intristing things to use.

Message edited by author 2009-04-29 18:28:09.

Retroesque

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

04/29/2009 06:46:14 PM · #63

Originally posted by Joker1114:

Looking forward to seeing what you create.

For those who don't wish to make there own - Don't forget the Textures Gallery!

Edit to say - that it's always good form to credit the photographer who's texture you're using!

Message edited by author 2009-04-29 18:46:47.

Germaine

Canon EOS-7D Mark II

Canon EF 24-70mm f/4.0L IS USM Lens

04/29/2009 08:28:42 PM · #64

Originally posted by Joker1114:

I'm not really that much of a purist (texture snob?? 8)), but I like to make my own overlays, because when we go overboard on using the same textures and overlays, everything starts looking the same. Figures!D

Don't forget, you can get some pretty cool textures by making your own brushes and using them selectively.

pixelpig

Sony Alpha a55

Sony DT 1.8/50mm SAM

04/29/2009 08:44:21 PM · #65

I will be trying to create my own overlays, too. Gonna put them in a separate gallery in my portfolio, help yourself.

RKT

Canon EOS-60D

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 for Canon

04/29/2009 09:08:39 PM · #66

Here are some I have made. Please feel free to use 'em. I will definitely try to come up with some new ones this month also.

cogerox

Nikon D850

Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 VR

04/30/2009 02:11:08 AM · #67

Well, add me to the list - not that I'll be any more consistent than last month, but it's fun to at least try.

joynim

Olympus E-500 EVOLT

Olympus 40-150mm f/3.5-4.5 Zuiko Digital

04/30/2009 05:16:15 AM · #68

Originally posted by iamwoman:

I just want you all to know, that just by starting this side challenge I've found the mojo to enter a challenge - the last challenge I entered was November 18, 2008!

Its spreading like a virus I entered a challenge too....my first in in a year!