Basic Editing - DPChallenge Forums

08/02/2012 03:41:09 PM · #1

Is burning and dodging allowed in basic editing or is that considered a selection tool?

rooum

08/02/2012 03:46:34 PM · #2

No, thats advanced ruleset stuff. You're only allowed adjustments that effect the whole of the image.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120 f/4 S

08/02/2012 03:57:36 PM · #3

I always seem to go just a little outside the rules on basic editing. Didnt want to do it this time.

bassbone

Nikon Z8

08/02/2012 04:01:05 PM · #4

Josh
Under Basic Rules, the "Must Not" list specifically covers spot editing being not allowed. The rules can be a bit confusing about what is allowed and what is not. Spot editing (dodge, burn, clone) are clearly not allowed, except to remove dust and hot pixels.

08/02/2012 04:14:44 PM · #5

I misunderstood that as cloning/healing tool specifically. Thanks

Cuttooth

Canon EOS R

Canon EF 80-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II

08/02/2012 04:16:17 PM · #6

Originally posted by bassbone:

just to clarify you can remove sensor dust and not actual dust that is in the shot.

neenee1999

Nikon D70

08/02/2012 06:19:33 PM · #7

Basic editing confuses me, I am working on a challenge entry and am thinking that it looks horrible. May not chance it.

mefnj

Nikon D7100

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

08/02/2012 09:09:49 PM · #8

i haven't found the rules as restrictive as they may seem. as long as filters/adjustments are applied to the WHOLE image without any selections (e.g., control points, various lassos or brushes), then it is my understanding they are legal. you can even saturate/desaturate or change colors, as long as ALL the image is affected (e.g., you can't change one apple from red to green, but you could change them all to green, along with anything else that was red beside the apples in the image).

anyone take issue with this interpretation?

-mefnj

FtWorthphotog

Nikon D90

Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G

08/02/2012 09:15:18 PM · #9

that's how I've understood as well...so split toning is a viable option as it adjusts all highlights or shadows equally?

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

08/02/2012 09:27:40 PM · #10

Originally posted by mefnj:

This is essentially correct. With some advanced planning (not editing), you can even perform partial desaturation or other color shifts under the Basic rules, as outlined in this tutorial.

You can have essentially any number and combination of Adjustment Layers (Curves, Levels, Hue/Saturation, Color Mixer, etc.) as you want; note, however, that they must remain in NORMAL mode, and cannot include any masking or selections.

Filters are a little different, as the same restrictions on using them to substantially change the image are similar to the Advanced Rules, with the exception that they also must be applied uniformly to the entire image.

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX100

08/02/2012 10:36:10 PM · #11

What about shifting the image to the left or right by croping and then just filling in the area with black or white. Like in a portrait that has a blown out or completely black background.

spiritualspatula

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

08/02/2012 10:39:27 PM · #12

Originally posted by jusjoshing:

What about shifting the image to the left or right by croping and then just filling in the area with black or white. Like in a portrait that has a blown out or completely black background.

Illegal in Basic and Advanced.