Backlighting in basic rules - DPChallenge Forums

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR

03/30/2007 08:26:19 PM · #1

Can you adjust backlighting and fill flash during processing in the basic rule challenges?

RainMotorsports

Nikon D60

03/30/2007 08:30:05 PM · #2

Originally posted by hipychik:

Can you adjust backlighting and fill flash during processing in the basic rule challenges?

If you mean camera wise yes.

Filterwise it has to be applied to 100% of the image.

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

03/30/2007 08:32:56 PM · #3

thank you!

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

03/30/2007 08:33:41 PM · #4

Most of the "lighting" filters would fall under effects, and thus illegal under Basic. One that has been ruled legal, however, and may be useful for this challenge is Photoshop's Shadow/highlight tool.

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR

03/30/2007 08:41:34 PM · #5

ok...now I'm confused. I have paint shop pro photo Xl. It's under "adjust" then either backlighting or fill flash. That's not legal under basic?

RainMotorsports

Nikon D60

03/30/2007 08:48:11 PM · #6

Originally posted by hipychik:

ok...now I'm confused. I have paint shop pro photo Xl. It's under "adjust" then either backlighting or fill flash. That's not legal under basic?

Not sure will have to wait for more responses depending it almost sounds like shadows and highlights but its hard to say.

What the rules on "filters" states is they cant be selective in nature the exact same affect has to be applied over 100% of the image. Some filters analyze and select only parts of the photo and apply to it without you knowing completely.

SandyP

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

Canon EF 200mm f/2.8 USM

03/30/2007 09:14:51 PM · #7

Terry, if I'm not mistaken, the backlighting or fill flash is the same thing as the shadow/highlight in Photoshop. I'm pretty sure that is legal. Because you are adjusting the backlighting to the whole image and/or the fill flash to the whole image.

I hope if I'm wrong someone will correct me, but I don't think so.