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05/09/2006 01:56:53 PM · #1 |
I've seen velvia processing discussed in a number of different threads and I have to admit I have no idea what it is or how to do it. I have the same question about gothic glow. What is its purpose as how is it done? If anybody could explain I would greatly appreciate it.
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05/09/2006 01:59:31 PM · #2 |
fred mirandas' web site has a photoshop action ( velvia vision ) you can purchase which helps simulate velvia film, plus increase dynamic range.
i think it's using a contrast masking technique, but being automated and configurable, makes the process much quicker.
EDIT: here's one i ran through that action, but i don't have the un-filtered one anymore...
Message edited by author 2006-05-09 14:01:15.
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05/09/2006 02:00:19 PM · #3 |
| You can also download actions for both (free) here: //atncentral.com/download.htm |
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05/09/2006 02:01:14 PM · #4 |
//www.atncentral.com/download.htm
This site has actions for both Velvia and Gothic Glow. You might want to download them and see what they do to a photo. Might help you to visualize it.
Edit: Gosh, I'm always one step behind MK!
Message edited by author 2006-05-09 14:01:59.
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05/09/2006 02:03:48 PM · #5 |
Velvia is a type of film (the old kind you put in cameras) that had/has very vivid and saturated coloring. Since digital doesnt use film the velvia processing is just a form of post processing to replicate the look of the velvia film. You can download photoshop actions that basically fake the look.
Gothic glow is similar in that is it a photoshop action that you download and use. You can get it from here. It seems to just make an image glow. Bear Music uses it a lot.
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05/09/2006 02:08:08 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
Edit: Gosh, I'm always one step behind MK! |
And don't you forget it, buddy. |
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05/09/2006 02:20:28 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by mk:
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
Edit: Gosh, I'm always one step behind MK! |
And don't you forget it, buddy. |
Don't worry. I'm sure I will be reminded :-P
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05/09/2006 02:34:08 PM · #8 |
| Out of curiosity, does anyone know where someone using a Mac could get these filters? They all seem to be zip files :-( |
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05/09/2006 02:34:25 PM · #9 |
| Alright, I know I'm starting to sound like a real beginner, but once you have the actions downloaded and then uploaded into photoshop, how do you apply it to an image? |
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05/09/2006 02:38:36 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by cfischl:
Alright, I know I'm starting to sound like a real beginner, but once you have the actions downloaded and then uploaded into photoshop, how do you apply it to an image? |
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05/09/2006 02:39:25 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by ladyhawk22:
Out of curiosity, does anyone know where someone using a Mac could get these filters? They all seem to be zip files :-( |
Zip files work on a mac, don't they? |
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05/09/2006 02:51:08 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by mk:
Originally posted by ladyhawk22:
Out of curiosity, does anyone know where someone using a Mac could get these filters? They all seem to be zip files :-( |
Zip files work on a mac, don't they? |
Hmm....I didn't think they did...but I will go experiment just in case! |
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05/09/2006 02:51:27 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by ladyhawk22:
Out of curiosity, does anyone know where someone using a Mac could get these filters? They all seem to be zip files :-( |
//www.maczipit.com/
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05/09/2006 02:57:01 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by TrynityRose:
Gothic glow is similar in that is it a photoshop action that you download and use. You can get it from here. It seems to just make an image glow. Bear Music uses it a lot. |
No I don't. I used to, when I had a P&S and lots of noise issues, and had to try to punch up images without noising them into oblivion. GG has the side benefit of reducing noise as it amps up saturation, plus of course the glow effect itself.
When I do use GG now, on my own work from the 20D, it's almost always as an overlayer that's faded to like 20% opacity or something.
It's funny, I had a TON of actions I used to use (still have 'em, even) but hardly ever touch 'em anymore. I have an action I made myself for output sharpening at 640 pixels, and I have a couple B/W actions I play with when making conversions, and that's about it.
R.
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05/09/2006 03:00:21 PM · #15 |
| Here's a really super basic page I just threw together about installing and running actions to get people started. |
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05/09/2006 03:13:24 PM · #16 |
Originally posted by mk:
Here's a really super basic page I just threw together about installing and running actions to get people started. |
Thanks. The super basic is just what I need. |
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05/09/2006 03:59:21 PM · #17 |
Originally posted by ladyhawk22:
Originally posted by mk:
Originally posted by ladyhawk22:
Out of curiosity, does anyone know where someone using a Mac could get these filters? They all seem to be zip files :-( |
Zip files work on a mac, don't they? |
Hmm....I didn't think they did...but I will go experiment just in case! |
UnStuffIt should open the ZIP file, no problem.
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