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04/22/2006 05:21:23 AM · #1 |
I have experimented a bit with resizing images. Resizing from 5MP was usually not a problem for me until I shot that fly image (see my portfolio if you are interested). This showed me how important it is to be careful with resizing. I had to resize that image 5 different ways before I got something that didn't have too much crazy moire on the eyes.
So I have begun my new attempt at a better workflow with my 30D.
I've got all my little folders set up and in place, CD's not yet purchased, but burner ready to go.
And I took around 100-150 pictures the other day. These all need editing in ways that are allowing me to learn one picture at a time. But some lessons, I have already learned.
I would like to find out how to do some common actions in PS.
One example is adding a border 100 pixels on each side (total - add 200 pixels to the canvas size). This seems simple enough.
The other thing is to do a series of resizes to generate a web version. The majority of my images are being left at original size. (wow, that camera rocks! My average Post Processing is GREATLY reduced... just a border, levels (sometimes on a different layer and at a different opacity) and a USM or two before resize. ZOOM! Love it!
I am not at Batch mode quite yet, but I am hoping to streamline things a lot.
Thanks again for the help.
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04/22/2006 10:01:51 PM · #2 |
| bump.... BIG SMILE... Thanks for the help. A link to an online tutorial would be cool too? |
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04/22/2006 11:53:55 PM · #3 |
In trying to understand what you are trying to do re: adding border, you could create a custom action by recording your steps.
In the canvas size popup, tick the relative box and change the units to pixels then enter the amount you want the width and height to be.
Since the change is relative it can apply to images of different dimensions. |
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04/23/2006 12:45:06 AM · #4 |
I'd guess you're shooting in JPEG mode based on your description of the PP you do on most of them?
If so, I'd really recommend starting to shoot in RAW. Sure, the files are bigger but you have more room for adjustment later. Plus when you're converting from the RAW file you think more about exposure, brightness/contrast, etc. Then when you load it into PS, you should at least experiment with the colors with Hue/Sat, and maybe some curves/levels, etc.
I shot in JPG when I got this camera, and I didn't think the files needed much editing, but when I started to actually edit all of them I realized I was very wrong. DSLRS usually go easy on the saturation and contrast and sharpness, because they figure that people will edit those later.
Message edited by author 2006-04-23 00:45:51. |
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04/23/2006 11:05:00 AM · #5 |
Cpanaioti thanks for the description of what I need to do. If it really is that simple, I will have a look at it.
Sometimes a lot of what I do just needs to be attempted and I get to learn how to do it. Then I find that it is nowhere near as scary or difficult as I previously thought.
BMX MAN - I am actually waiting until payday (and a chance to actually have some time during store hours) to get a big pack of CD's. I need to burn a whack of photos into some archives. I've got fairly low amount of HD space left and my portable drive is out on loan right now. True, I can shoot a fair number of pics on my 4gb card, but my primary purpose right now is to adjust my workflow and get set up to a more organized approach to my photography. Up until now, things have been quite messy and I've got like 30 different folders kicking around that need to be organized. It's a weekend project to sort, organize and archive them all. I've even got around 200 pictures that really ought to be edited and submitted to the web if only for my family to enjoy :)
Once I get all that cleaned up I can start on shooting RAW.
For now though, I'm still learning about basic DSLR operation, so many of the pics aren't really all that hot. I need to train my eye and get my fingers used to buttons and dials and get a feel for what the camera actually does in action. I had a lot more limitations to deal with with my S2 IS (mostly light), that I don't need to feel nearly as restricted with (a Usable ISO 800 with a 50mm f/1.8 is a WHOLE different ball of wax), so I'm shooting a lot of pictures that I wouldn't ordinarily even get my camera out for.
At least for now, it's kinda not worth it to shoot in RAW, but it's definitely on the menu. As I said to my friend earlier this evening, in 6 months time, expect me to be shooting almost exclusively in RAW.
Here's a fun side effect of shooting with a DSLR. I noticed that I usually took about 10 pictures to get one basic technically satisfactory pic with my S2 (focus, lighting, camera-shake). With the 30D, my ratio was about 3:1 in the first 10 minutes of shooting. The ratio dropped to 2:1. After 20 minutes, it had switched to 1:2. One messed up shot to 2 satisfactory shots. The basics are quickly becoming easier and I am already thinking about a totally different set of things when taking the picture.
This is pretty exciting for me, although many more experienced shooters probably think this is pretty infantile :). |
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