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06/29/2004 03:14:20 PM · #1 |
Just having an inordinate number of hits - Any discussion? |
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06/29/2004 03:19:26 PM · #2 |
I don't know why you're getting so many hits, but I personally liked how you used such a different method of desaturation.
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06/29/2004 03:20:49 PM · #3 |
| Its because you've introduced a new technique :P |
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06/29/2004 03:54:39 PM · #4 |
| I learned the technique right here at dpc in a forum just prior to the desaturation challenge. (not quite sure which one it was) I had a steep learning curve for this challenge and looked at several techniques. This particular method seemed suited for my time constraints... it was relatively fast to do. In ps there would be many methods of creating this type of enhancement, and I could certianly share my process to anyone who is mystified. What I feel is striking about the technique is the ability to use a true and explicitly obvious hand drawn mark upon a photo. It is probably not the first one on dpc...... but maybe one the first where the creator did not stay between the lines. |
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06/29/2004 03:57:33 PM · #5 |
I assume you used the layers technique (my favorite) rather than the magic wand/inverse selection commonly used around here?
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06/29/2004 04:47:52 PM · #6 |
I personally think the layers technique is one of the better ones. I like to use a mask when using the layers rather than the eraser that some like to use. It's much easier to tweek the color to where you want them. How do you guys approach it?
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06/29/2004 04:54:33 PM · #7 |
I think we used the same technique(maybe?). I just duplicated my layer and then desaturated the new layer. Then all I did was erase over the area that I wanted to be in color. So then the bottom orginal layer would be seen. I tried messing with all of the other techniques but this worked best for me. It probably took a lot longer too since I had to erase the the entire coaster. |
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06/29/2004 04:55:57 PM · #8 |
I like masking and wanding/lassoing for certain items, but for the real detail work, I like to use the eraser and pull in to 200-300% zoom so I know I'm getting every dust mote properly. I like the eraser because you can see when you mess up and jump back only one step, instead of two steps with selection areas.
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06/29/2004 04:56:26 PM · #9 |
| I am sorry. New here. i thought layers were out in basic and advance editing? |
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06/29/2004 05:00:51 PM · #10 |
From Basic Editing Rules:
Layers: Only adjustment layers may be used, and the layer must be applied in normal mode. All other types of layers and all other blending methods (modes) are prohibited. Layers may not be used to apply a prohibited effect to an image.
Advanced says nothing about layers.
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06/29/2004 05:19:12 PM · #11 |
Good to know. I hadn't realized that the basic rules allowed adjustment layers now. Cool.
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06/29/2004 05:30:41 PM · #12 |
"I think we used the same technique(maybe?). I just duplicated my layer and then desaturated the new layer. Then all I did was erase over the area that I wanted to be in color." jimmyn4
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Yes... this is the technique that I used. Some might argue that it is a technique of selective colour but I would disagree. Certianly the colour is in effect loaded onto the brush choice, and by choosing where the colour is to be placed on the canvas, one also must take into account where the desaturation is to live. Use of the eraser is quite flexible and is used like a drawing instrument, with all the ps brush options available. |
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