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12/14/2006 02:02:15 PM · #1 |
I was asked to take a set of portraits for a design brochure
These guys are all student designers and so I wanted something a bit different to a "standard" mugshot
Anyway, let me know what you think or any improvements
   
Steve
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12/14/2006 02:05:21 PM · #2 |
| Steve - I love the color and tone of the photos a whole bunch. Each is very attractive and captures the subject well. On the critical side, the choice of light really reveals the flaws and inperfections of each face - lines, pimples, bumps, etc. Might be worth a little softening - but just a little! |
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12/14/2006 02:06:22 PM · #3 |
I like them but why the blue color cast?
Message edited by author 2006-12-14 14:06:34.
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12/14/2006 02:07:45 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by rex:
I like them but why the blue color cast? |
Coz I fancied a blue colour cast
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12/14/2006 02:15:11 PM · #5 |
I really like the blue cast on these, gives off a different kind of feeling.
Message edited by author 2006-12-14 14:15:26. |
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12/14/2006 02:21:05 PM · #6 |
Didn't say I didn't like it. I do like the blue look I was just wondering if it was intentional.
It kinda gives me a cold feeling. I like it.
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12/14/2006 02:50:35 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by pccjrose:
On the critical side, the choice of light really reveals the flaws and inperfections of each face |
I love the color....and agree with pccjrose....my fav is the third one as it is viewed as a thumbnail. The lighting and pose is very 'cool'. If you can achieve the same 'softness/smoothness' in the larger version that would be outstanding.
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12/14/2006 02:56:18 PM · #8 |
How do you guys achieve a softer look for the skin without losing the great tack-sharp eyes? Do you blur and then mask out the blur on the eyes? If it is a blur, how much is a good starting point?
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12/14/2006 03:13:25 PM · #9 |
When I see the blue cast I immediately thought "corporate" or IT/engineering portraits. Looks good. I kinda prefer a bit more contrast but that's just me.
ETA: I also agree about the retouching of the face to make those imperfections less obvious.
Message edited by author 2006-12-14 15:14:59.
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12/14/2006 03:31:03 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by candlerain:
How do you guys achieve a softer look for the skin without losing the great tack-sharp eyes? Do you blur and then mask out the blur on the eyes? If it is a blur, how much is a good starting point? |
I usually start with Gaus blur at 8-12 radius, opacity set 15-25% and see what it looks like. Then mask out the eyes to show their sharpness.
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12/14/2006 03:43:56 PM · #11 |
| I'm sorry but will Mister #1 be really happy with his photo? it shows every blackhead in sight. I know I would not be happy with that :) |
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12/14/2006 11:21:06 PM · #12 |
Here's my try at editing one of these with the skin retouching. I think if you look at the before and then my after of #2 you will see a big difference. She doesn't look to "model" like which would make the photo too obviously retouched. She looks her age only...a little fresher. Hope this helps!!
BEFORE:
before image
AFTER:
after image
Message edited by ursula - changed large images to links. |
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12/15/2006 12:21:23 AM · #13 |
You totally removed the lines in her face that give her character. Go with something somewhere in between... Soften, but don't remove.
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12/15/2006 10:50:20 AM · #14 |
| Coming from a woman's perspective here...most women don't think of all those lines and wrinkles as "character"....lol! |
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12/15/2006 10:51:10 AM · #15 |
I agree... Below the eyes totally looks retouched. Clone in some soft lines in there and it will be great.
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12/15/2006 10:53:49 AM · #16 |
| Having no lines around the eyes, but having some on the sides of the face, looks really odd. I'd leave the lines in and just soften them a tiny bit, if anything. |
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12/15/2006 11:11:17 AM · #17 |
cool cool
sometimes I feel a little frosty myself
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