Limits of expert editing - DPChallenge Forums

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

09/01/2011 07:18:19 AM · #26

i decided to go a different rout and i probably like it better. I'd like to know in the future if we could included downloaded custom brushes if they were to be used to create effects.

gyaban

Canon EOS-1D X

09/01/2011 08:23:02 AM · #27

Originally posted by mike_311:

i decided to go a different rout and i probably like it better. I'd like to know in the future if we could included downloaded custom brushes if they were to be used to create effects.

Judi said, no, you cannot. The reason for that is very simple and clear: brushes contain cliparts (for example eyelashes, hairs, wrinkles, etc.). If you want to use brushes, you'd have to create your own using photos taken within the challenge's week, as for every other part of your entry.

The only exception to that is textures, when they are actually used as such. For example, add a "leather" feel to a surface, a "canvas" aspect to your work, etc. But a texture must not add new distinguishable elements (such as, again, wrinkles, or even flames) or they become a clipart and would constitute a DQ case.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

09/01/2011 09:04:46 AM · #28

i think the rule needs to be changed to include brushes so long as they are used to create an effect. say glowing trails or lighting elements, splatter effects, etc.

if we are allowed to use someone elses textures we should be allowed to use someones brushes.

gyaban

Canon EOS-1D X

09/01/2011 09:11:28 AM · #29

Well since DPC is a photographer website, I would go the other way: simply disallow any external resource. After all, as a photographer, shooting a piece of paper, leather, or rocks shouldn't be too hard. That's what I usually do, since I don't like using any downloaded part anyway, it feels a bit like it's not entirely my image anymore.

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

09/01/2011 09:30:44 AM · #30

take a look at this site:

//www.1stwebdesigner.com/tutorials/high-quality-photo-effects-photoshop/

how many of these effects would we legal in expert editing if i dont make my own brushes? none.

when i see expert editing, one should read "Use Photoshop and go crazy, but make sure its still photography". i already got DQ'd once for pushing things too far and i wont get DQ'd this time, but my image would look way better if i could have used a downloaded brush instead of making do with what Photoshop had to offer by default.

Judi

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

09/01/2011 09:43:34 AM · #31

Originally posted by mike_311:

Make your own brush!

gyaban

Canon EOS-1D X

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

09/01/2011 09:46:41 AM · #32

Originally posted by Judi:

Originally posted by mike_311:
take a look at this site:

//www.1stwebdesigner.com/tutorials/high-quality-photo-effects-photoshop/

how many of these effects would we legal in expert editing if i dont make my own brushes? none.

when i see expert editing, one should read "Use Photoshop and go crazy, but make sure its still photography". i already got DQ'd once for pushing things too far and i wont get DQ'd this time, but my image would look way better if i could have used a downloaded brush instead of making do with what Photoshop had to offer by default.

Make your own brush!

Exactly! Just recreate the effect you like, chances are you will even learn some nice processing tricks while doing so.

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

09/01/2011 09:53:29 AM · #33

jeez, i have enough to learn with photography!

Judi

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

09/01/2011 05:14:24 PM · #34

Originally posted by mike_311:

jeez, i have enough to learn with photography!

Stop your bitching and just do it! LOL!