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07/16/2005 11:19:42 AM · #1 |
I was reading the rules for basic editing and most rules apply to Photoshop. But they say Neat Image is allowed.
In Picasa there is a filter called Glow. On some photos it seems to clean up the shot and give it an extra "pop" similiar to Neat Image.
Is this considered a no-no filter. I am trying to understand the rules as I have just sent in my first challenge (without using Picasa).
Thanks for any help.
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07/16/2005 11:52:47 AM · #2 |
I would say this is considered a filter by the way you described it.
I have no experience with Picasa. |
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07/16/2005 11:57:12 AM · #3 |
| Sounds like it's probably illegal for Basic, but legal for Advanced challenges (if not applied to excess). |
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07/16/2005 12:27:53 PM · #4 |
Could you post a sample before and after photo?
-Terry
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07/16/2005 12:40:23 PM · #5 |
Probably any filter could be used in a way to make the photo look legal, but this sounds like it has the capability of doing more special effects, and is not dedicated to image clean-up.
"Glow" does not seem intended to describe something intended to "clean up" an image. |
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07/16/2005 12:48:27 PM · #6 |
with picasa the editing is applied to the entire image. I have been playing with Picasa and it does some cool stuff, but I dont like the limited control. Also its a bugger to edit the image and save it as a new image with out altering the original.
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07/16/2005 01:16:32 PM · #7 |
I've not used Picasa for challenges but I do use it for printing - very useful tool
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07/16/2005 01:54:42 PM · #8 |
Here is an image I did real quick to show what the filter does. I guess I questioned the legality of it because it does apply the filter to the entire image.
Without filter.
With filter.
Jeremy |
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07/16/2005 02:37:36 PM · #9 |
| i would think thats legal though the original just looks better |
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07/16/2005 03:08:46 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by petrakka:
i would think thats legal though the original just looks better |
Agreed, as a user of Picasa I've avoided the 'fancy' filters, in the case of this image I think that you could have done better sticking to the basic enhancements (that perform level adjustments) and then used one pass through 'sharpen'.
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07/16/2005 03:20:08 PM · #11 |
| I would aslo have to agree that the orignal does look better to,,kinda funny that, that would be the case. Great shot I do like it. |
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07/16/2005 03:48:24 PM · #12 |
Should be legal. I use Picasa2, but only to index my photos. I tried using it as a quick and dirty editor for one challenge, but the 4.8 score made me decide that PS was probably smarter (that and actually taking a good picture!!)
It's a GREAT indexing program, and interfaces with another program called Blogger, whose function should be self-evident! |
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07/16/2005 04:14:36 PM · #13 |
I would say no, it's not legal.
The rules say:
Originally posted by rules:
Filters: The use of filters (or non-Photoshop equivalent) is strictly limited. Any filter or stand-alone utility designed and used to preserve the integrity of the image and/or reduce the effects of noise, scratches, etc, are permitted. These include but are not limited to the Sharpen, Unsharp Mask, and Dust & Scratches filters, and standalone image cleanup utilities such as NeatImage. However, no effects filters may be applied to your image, with the exception of Noise and Gaussian Blur, which are allowed. Any filter permitted by this rule must be applied uniformly to the entire image. Selective application of any filter is prohibited. |
As GeneralE said, "'Glow' does not seem intended to describe something intended to 'clean up' an image." I would consider it a special effect filter and it is listed under the "effects" in Picasa as well. |
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07/16/2005 06:35:40 PM · #14 |
Well, I think I have my answer. Not Legal. Okay.
And just a word on my two images. It was just the first one I selected to be used as an example. I too like the first one better. Let's see if Airliners.net agrees?
The "glow" filter actually works quite well on portraits. It gives it a nice soft touch.
Anywho, thanks to all those that commented.
Jeremy |
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