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

11/23/2009 05:49:25 PM · #1

I need to turn these 2 pictures into a mag cover.

I need to make the background awesome so any thoughts would help.

Original sizes are linked in the images.

Trumpeteer4

Nikon D7000

11/23/2009 05:53:47 PM · #2

Are you editing them seperately or combining them into a sport collage type of thing?

11/23/2009 05:56:44 PM · #3

Well. I'd volunteer to do some topazing to get some oomph into 'em, but you're on record as opposing the topazing of mediocre images into wowser images, so I guess I better not :-)

Seriously though, when I see the full size I may do that...

R.

11/23/2009 06:03:18 PM · #4

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

I knew that would come up... but I'm serious I need a full edit for these images.

Trevor, I need to put them together to create 1 full page (12x9 cover). I shot these for a magazine last week and I just wasn't motivated to come up with anything new that I haven't already done for the mag int he last year and it was dark and cold so I just took some shots thinking I could add some effects to the BG's.

BTW they are now online, I needed to upload them. Sorry for the delay.

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Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

11/23/2009 06:06:49 PM · #5

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pawdrix

Nikon D700

11/23/2009 06:21:52 PM · #6

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11/23/2009 06:22:25 PM · #7

Okay, here's some 800-pixel reductions of a couple Topaz versions to add some grit quality.

I have full-size, layered PSD files on these. I'm not your best bet for merging and backgrounding them, but if you like the topaz grunge, someone can work with my PSD files to do a final composite.

R.

ETA: I'm assuming they'll be abstracted from the BG, otherwise I can easily eliminate the BG distractions...

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thegrandwazoo

Nikon D750

11/23/2009 06:25:17 PM · #8

How about something like this :-P

I know, just having fun...

11/23/2009 07:42:14 PM · #9

bump, would anyone else like to try??

And bear no I don't care for the Topaz images, hahaha

11/23/2009 07:57:38 PM · #10

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11/23/2009 08:00:22 PM · #11

Originally posted by Dirt_Diver:

Thanks, bear, for your efforts.

Wait, that was a dream. No such luck. Stuffit.

R.

kleski

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

11/23/2009 08:05:41 PM · #12

I'll give it a shot...

pedrobop

Canon PowerShot SX100 IS

11/23/2009 08:14:03 PM · #13

I'm still learning about CS4 and other editing stuff, but i'll try just for fun. I hope you don't mind.

11/23/2009 08:23:39 PM · #14

thanks guys and no I don't mind at all/.

SJCarter

Tamron 16-300mm Di II VC PZD MACRO w/Canon Nikon mount

11/23/2009 08:40:02 PM · #15

I think you already have the makings for some great covers - very little editing is needed. There are some small details you can clean up and enhance to make little things like their eyes stand out a bit more and reduce the influence of the background. These would be my quick takes.

EDIT: I mean, you've gotta leave room for text and lots of it... The more negative/empty space, the better, right? Or am I completely missing the point of this exercise? I assume you wanted 2 different covers, right?

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JulietNN

Canon EOS R7

11/23/2009 08:51:16 PM · #16

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

Originally posted by Dirt_Diver:
Thanks, bear, for your efforts.

Wait, that was a dream. No such luck. Stuffit.

R.

Agreed.

Thank you Bear taking the time to look at his photos and taking time out of your day to help a fellow photographer who can not edit his own pictures. =)

pedrobop

Canon PowerShot SX100 IS

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

11/23/2009 08:58:30 PM · #17

Shame on me...

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Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

11/23/2009 09:02:23 PM · #18

Originally posted by JulietNN:

Agreed.

Thank you Bear taking the time to look at his photos and taking time out of your day to help a fellow photographer who can not edit his own pictures. =)

Well that was kinda RUDE!!! It's not that I CAN'T edit them, my creative juices aren't flowing lately... What magazine did you shoot for again???

SDW

Canon EOS-60D

11/23/2009 09:02:37 PM · #19

I would be glad to give it a try but my computer is up on the racks at the shop tonight. Hopefully tomorrow they will be able to tell me what's wrong and the cost will not be much.

When I get it back, if you still need an edit, I will give it a try.

What do you vision the cover to look like?

regards,
Scott

11/23/2009 09:04:21 PM · #20

Originally posted by SJCarter:

No I am only making 1 cover image. Both guys are going to be on the cover of the December issue.

SJCarter

11/23/2009 09:05:07 PM · #21

Okay - sorry... I'll rework it. :-)

Tamron 16-300mm Di II VC PZD MACRO w/Canon Nikon mount

11/23/2009 09:05:22 PM · #22

Originally posted by SDW:

I have no clue but I need to send them a cover before Wednesday. I will be on vacation and leaving work behind.

JulietNN

Canon EOS R7

11/23/2009 09:11:16 PM · #23

Originally posted by Dirt_Diver:

Originally posted by JulietNN:

Agreed.

Thank you Bear taking the time to look at his photos and taking time out of your day to help a fellow photographer who can not edit his own pictures. =)

Well that was kinda RUDE!!! It's not that I CAN'T edit them, my creative juices aren't flowing lately... What magazine did you shoot for again???

LOL, well so far, for HotRod Magazine, Street Rods, Street Rodders, Lon Dom, MG International, MG England, Long Automotive, Hemmingway Motors, Sports Truck, Suicide Girls, Desert Dominion , Hotness Magazine, Arizona Highways, Newton Commercial,

those are just a couple. NEXT!

SJCarter