Velvia Action - DPChallenge Forums

07/28/2004 01:24:17 PM · #1

Here's another neat little action I found on the web that's pretty useful on certain photos. It's called 'Velvia', and it's meant to mimic the rich hues achieved by using Velvia film. I didn't create it; the authors name appears in a little pop-up box whenever you use it - credit is all his. It's great on landscapes, not so good on people, FYI.

Here's the original

Then I ran the Velvia action, setting opacity at 45% (the action prompts you to set the opacity, and I think it defaults to 70% which is too high IMO).

This is what came out the other end:

I didn't think it was all that flat coming out of the cam, but clearly it was :)

Click on the link below, and when it prompts you to 'Save As', set the destination as the "Photoshop Actions" folder in your Photoshop directory (usually C:\Program Files\Adobe\Photoshop CS\Presets\Photoshop Actions or somewhere similar depending on your install, and which version you use)

Velvia Action Download

If you try this action, maybe post the results in this thread for fun.

Have fun!

P-ness

Nelzie

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

07/28/2004 01:31:49 PM · #2

Is this something that would work in Photoshop Elements 2.0?

I could really use something like this with a few of my photos, but I can't yet justify the cost of Photoshop.

TerryGee

07/28/2004 01:48:30 PM · #3

Bummer...link doesn't work for me...is it a PC only thing, or just a bad link?

07/28/2004 01:53:11 PM · #4

Originally posted by TerryGee:

Bummer...link doesn't work for me...is it a PC only thing, or just a bad link?

the link is good - i just tested it on my laptop. it's for PC...not sure about MAC.

this should work for MAC click here

edit: not positive it's an identical action for MAC, but it's got the same name :)

Message edited by author 2004-07-28 13:53:59.

TerryGee

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

07/28/2004 01:54:40 PM · #5

still no good :(

dg02

Nikon D70

07/28/2004 01:56:23 PM · #6

It works on Mac - [Cntrl] click on link and select "Download linked file as..."

TerryGee

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

07/28/2004 02:01:53 PM · #7

Originally posted by dg02:

It works on Mac - [Cntrl] click on link and select "Download linked file as..."

ah ok, i am used to simply opening links.
Could you go further and tell me where i am supposed to save it? Is it in Photoshop directly...but in what file?

mariomel

Canon EOS-5D

07/28/2004 02:04:20 PM · #8

I use that action alot. I like it very much, but as Pedro says, use it in moderation. The default setting is WAY to high.

Pedro, you and I seem to like the same type of things. Have you ever tried the LOMO action? I've never used it on a DPC entry, but have fooled around with it a little. Pretty neat. I'll find a link and post it later.

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

07/28/2004 02:06:40 PM · #9

Originally posted by dg02:

It works on Mac - [Cntrl] click on link and select "Download linked file as..."

thanks dg. I don't know anything about MACs

@Nelzie - it should work fine in elements. I don't use elements, but as far as i know all the commands in the action are available. Maybe someone with Elements knowledge will reply?

General

Kodak Z7590

07/28/2004 02:09:36 PM · #10

Anyone knows where i can download action for emulating BW films like TRI-X, Ilford

mariomel

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

07/28/2004 02:16:42 PM · #11

Here are the links to the LOMO actions:

//deviantart.fw.hu/atn/lomo.zip

//deviantart.fw.hu/atn/other_atn.zip

Give them try, they're fun!

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

07/28/2004 02:27:44 PM · #12

Originally posted by General:

Anyone knows where i can download action for emulating BW films like TRI-X, Ilford

Yup :) right HERE

Spanish_Grease

Olympus C-4000Z

07/28/2004 02:30:50 PM · #13

Originally posted by mariomel:

Here are the links to the LOMO actions:

//deviantart.fw.hu/atn/lomo.zip

//deviantart.fw.hu/atn/other_atn.zip

Give them try, they're fun!

I hope you know that a LOMO action is completely void of anything that makes lomography what it is! Lomography is supposed to be about unpredictability, and randomness, not selecively converting photos.

dg02

Nikon D70

07/28/2004 02:34:09 PM · #14

Originally posted by TerryGee:

Originally posted by dg02:
It works on Mac - [Cntrl] click on link and select "Download linked file as..."

ah ok, i am used to simply opening links.
Could you go further and tell me where i am supposed to save it? Is it in Photoshop directly...but in what file?

You can save it where ever you like, I personally created an Action folder in the Photoshop directory. After you have saved the file, go into PS and from the Action pallette chooose "Load Actions..." then point it to the the Velvia action and hit ok. Once it is loaded select the action and hit Play.

mariomel

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

07/28/2004 02:56:15 PM · #15

Originally posted by Spanish_Grease:

The success of my photos is usually pretty random and unpredictable, so these are perfect for me. ;) LOL!

I completely understand the IDEA behind lomography. These actions do not try to simulate the spontenaety (sp?) of lomography, but more the results of the LOMO camera in terms of colour and contrast.

jenesis

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

07/28/2004 03:03:37 PM · #16

You guys Rock!! Thanks P and Mariomel for those actions. I can't wait to start messing around with them.

@Pedro - I tried your muted action posted in your other thread and like the effect alot. I still need to work with it, as I think this may be a little heavy handed but here's one I came up with vs. the original...

Muted atn.

Original

Muted color thread is where I originally saw it. Thanks again! :-)

I haven't got any good landscapes to try the velvia one yet, but that will be next on my list.

07/28/2004 03:09:54 PM · #17

Originally posted by jenesis:

I still need to work with it, as I think this may be a little heavy handed but here's one I came up with vs. the original...

That looks great Jennifer. If it feels a little harsh on his face (I'm not saying it does I'm saying if you think that) then use the eraser tool on the Channel mixer layer over the harsh parts. Set the opacity really low (like 5%) and it will fade the effect over those parts only. Personally i wouldn't change it - i like it as is.

P

melismatica

Minolta DiMAGE F200

07/28/2004 03:10:09 PM · #18

The Mac file isn't compatable with PS 4.

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

07/28/2004 03:15:43 PM · #19

Originally posted by melismatica:

The Mac file isn't compatable with PS 4.

which part of the action doesn't work? You can usually mod them if there's a filter or two that hadn't been invented yet.

EL-ROI

Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi

07/28/2004 05:00:41 PM · #20

Never Mind!

Message edited by author 2004-07-28 17:01:38.

Spanish_Grease

Olympus C-4000Z

07/28/2004 05:01:53 PM · #21

Originally posted by mariomel:

Originally posted by Spanish_Grease:
I hope you know that a LOMO action is completely void of anything that makes lomography what it is! Lomography is supposed to be about unpredictability, and randomness, not selecively converting photos.

The success of my photos is usually pretty random and unpredictable, so these are perfect for me. ;) LOL!

I completely understand the IDEA behind lomography. These actions do not try to simulate the spontenaety (sp?) of lomography, but more the results of the LOMO camera in terms of colour and contrast.

Ohhh, I see. That makes more sense!

Lee

P.S. I wouldn't say your images are random and unpredictable!

Maverick