My Spot Healing Brush is Broken - DPChallenge Forums

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

07/15/2009 09:15:34 PM · #1

For whatever reason, this tool has never really worked for me. instead of removing zits and other fun unwantables, it just throws hair or other random textures on top. im guessing this is user error, so any and all help is greatly welcomed.

also, any other ways and tools for clearing up skin that i probably dont know about would be good to mention:)

thanks guys

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

07/15/2009 09:21:31 PM · #2

Originally posted by LadyK:

...it just throws hair or other random textures on top.

Lemme send you my picture, I need some hair on top!

Seriously, it's probably not using what you think it should be for the "source material" to replace the blemished area. I actually find the regular old clone tool to be more predictable and ultimately to do a better job. It may just that I'm old school, though ;-)

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

07/15/2009 09:24:21 PM · #3

Originally posted by kirbic:

Originally posted by LadyK:
...it just throws hair or other random textures on top.

Lemme send you my picture, I need some hair on top!

Seriously, it's probably not using what you think it should be for the "source material" to replace the blemished area. I actually find the regular old clone tool to be more predictable and ultimately to do a better job. It may just that I'm old school, though ;-)

nah, i like cloning alot more too. i just really like the effect of awesome model smoothness everyone else seems to get with the spot healing

and no problem with the hair, at least its something im good at:)

Trumpeteer4

Nikon D7000

07/15/2009 09:46:28 PM · #4

I use a mixture of both, but I find that the spot healing works a lot faster and then I smooth a little with cloning on low opacity. I think the deal is that you just have to be careful where you take the source from and make sure you use a small brush to minimize the unwanted textures.

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

07/15/2009 09:51:44 PM · #5

Originally posted by Trumpeteer4:

even if i do select texture i want, it comes out pretty dark(when its not hairy, that is). from what i can tell the settings are all normal. suggestion?

Kelli

Canon EOS-D60

07/15/2009 10:36:38 PM · #6

I'd suggest getting portrait professional since you do so many portraits. It would really be worth your while, cut your editing time to practically nothing. I'm pretty sure they have a free trial.

07/15/2009 10:45:20 PM · #7

Originally posted by Kelli:

I'd suggest getting portrait professional since you do so many portraits. It would really be worth your while, cut your editing time to practically nothing. I'm pretty sure they have a free trial.

oh thanks for reminding me about them. i saw an ad about a month ago but couldnt remember their name. ill go check them out:)

Jdroullard

Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

07/15/2009 10:57:16 PM · #8

Originally posted by LadyK:

Originally posted by Trumpeteer4:
I use a mixture of both, but I find that the spot healing works a lot faster and then I smooth a little with cloning on low opacity. I think the deal is that you just have to be careful where you take the source from and make sure you use a small brush to minimize the unwanted textures.

even if i do select texture i want, it comes out pretty dark(when its not hairy, that is). from what i can tell the settings are all normal. suggestion?

Mine will do this (cs4) if I have too many files opened. I have to close them down and restart PS then it works again.

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

07/15/2009 11:02:38 PM · #9

ah, portrait pro works awesome!!!! ive gone pro and im not going back:)

bahahahah you can change the shape of peoples face!!! thats aweomse!!!!!

Message edited by author 2009-07-15 23:04:20.

Trumpeteer4

Nikon D7000

07/15/2009 11:09:17 PM · #10

Did you buy it? I have the trial, but it always puts a grid over the photo. I like what it does though.

07/15/2009 11:20:01 PM · #11

Originally posted by Trumpeteer4:

Did you buy it? I have the trial, but it always puts a grid over the photo. I like what it does though.

i just messed with the trial and it seems like something id log hours on a day. im psyched:) im buying it when my mom says its cool(hopefully tonight)

07/15/2009 11:23:19 PM · #12

hmm, maybe i wont buy it. it doesnt support my RAW files. not like anything else does either, but it still sucks

Jdroullard

Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

07/16/2009 07:37:35 PM · #13

Originally posted by LadyK:

hmm, maybe i wont buy it. it doesnt support my RAW files. not like anything else does either, but it still sucks

studio version says it supports RAW

Simms

07/16/2009 08:47:31 PM · #14

Originally posted by LadyK:

hmm, maybe i wont buy it. it doesnt support my RAW files. not like anything else does either, but it still sucks

If you are looking at the version that supports RAW then you also get the Photoshop plugin with it, so if you are editing in TIF then it will drop the 16bit tiff straight into Portrait-Pro with no loss of quality - a 5D mk2 update should be due soon - email the developer and find out when.. For those who havent tried it the newest version of p-pro is awesome.

Oh, and the studio version is colour managed as well.