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Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

04/14/2007 03:26:47 AM · #27

sure

Monique64

Canon EOS-30D

04/14/2007 05:07:26 AM · #28

I like number 2. I know that some say that she looks like she is eating the lipstick. I think that she has a sexy look or maybe the lipstick is good enough to eat. Depends on what look you need.

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

04/14/2007 09:36:43 AM · #29

Originally posted by trnqlty:

Couldn't help but notice that #2 has about 30 more views than the others. Does this mean anything?

Yeah, it means #2 is more likely to get people's attention. And that's what marketing is all about, make them stop long enough to look. Go for it! ;-)

imagesbytlp

Nikon D7100

04/14/2007 09:54:53 AM · #30

I like #1...2 almost looks like she is going to take a bite out of that lipstick! Maybe that's why so many views on that one...a cylinder shaped object going towards a womans mouth!

Looking forward to see the final.

Message edited by author 2007-04-14 09:57:54.

awpollard

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

04/14/2007 09:59:40 AM · #31

2 for me...

The open mouth in #2 (the whole expression) says use this lipstick and you will be sexy/sultry like me...

The #1 expression seems frumpy, like she is not quite sure of the lipstick or why are you watching me put this lipstick on.

The third shot has no lipstick canister in it...could be a lipstick ad, but we are drawn to the eyes so it could be a mascara ad as well.

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical DF for Nikon

04/14/2007 10:08:13 AM · #32

Here's my quick edit of #2:

doug61853

Nikon D80

04/14/2007 09:28:22 PM · #33

the middle shot because:
1. She is holding the product
2. she is engaging the viewer
3. she doesn't look bored

04/16/2007 09:19:46 PM · #34

I figured I would post my final choice and edit in case anyone wanted to give me a couple tips on my processing choices. I tried to keep it clean but still make it pop. How did I do?

04/16/2007 09:28:23 PM · #35

You image is too dark. Look at the shadows above eyes. It needs to be more towards high key.

These 2 are a bit too much but you get the idea...
//www.retroradar.com/images/articles/lipstick_lips.jpg
//www.absolutelygorgeous.com.au/link_images/Flawless5.jpg

gattamarta

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 100mm f/2.0 USM

04/16/2007 09:34:41 PM · #36

I think it works fairly well, I personally like your picture with some shadows, but as an ad I expect to see the numbers of the lipstick showed... maybe even the names?
So that after seeing the ad I can go to a shop and say that I want "Peach no. 9".
And I was confused by the different sizes of the lipsticks: do they sell different sizes? If not, I think it would be better if they were showed all the same size.

04/16/2007 09:35:14 PM · #37

Maybe like this.....

04/16/2007 09:39:08 PM · #38

What did you do get that effect

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro for Canon

04/16/2007 09:41:45 PM · #39

Originally posted by trnqlty:

What did you do get that effect

PM me with your email and I'll send you PSD file.
edit: spelling

Message edited by author 2007-04-16 21:46:15.

Tranquil

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

04/16/2007 09:49:01 PM · #40

My wack at it -- taking it to a different level more focused on the design rather than the photography. Obviously the technical aspects of my editing aren't perfect, it was just an idea for some other interest to add to the shot.

Lee

04/16/2007 10:06:25 PM · #41

did you get it?

04/16/2007 10:45:57 PM · #42

Originally posted by trnqlty:

I figured I would post my final choice and edit in case anyone wanted to give me a couple tips on my processing choices. I tried to keep it clean but still make it pop. How did I do?

I like it exactly the way you've done it. She looks "real", she looks "sexy", she looks like I want to kiss her and if not her, then whoever is wearing that lipstick. I think you've done well.

gattamarta probably has a good point about the different sized lipsticks... I would never have thought of that (I've never bought lipstick before!) but when I saw it, I loved how it followed the jaw line. Coming from a guy, I think it's a great idea ... I guess you'd have to go with what works for the women though.

I, personally, don't think I'd care for lightening her skin. As I said, I like it just the way you've done it.

04/16/2007 10:46:22 PM · #43

Sorry, yeah I got it. Thanks a bunch.

04/16/2007 10:52:03 PM · #44

Edits around the suggestion of Nikolai. I feel like they really pop but it doesn't seem as real as the others. Not sure which i like better but I'm still pumped about the shot. Thanks everyone for your help.

gattamarta

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 100mm f/2.0 USM

04/16/2007 10:54:46 PM · #45

Originally posted by dwterry:

Yes, it is nice indeed... I was looking at it as if I saw it on a magazine and seeing different sizes made me wonder if they had different prices too.
Anyway, a way to follow the jaw line preserving the real proportions may be to extend different portions of the lipsticks...

gattamarta

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 100mm f/2.0 USM

04/16/2007 10:57:14 PM · #46

Originally posted by trnqlty:

I think that in this way the image is too light... I preferred your attempt, maybe you could try lightening it just a little bit

04/16/2007 11:19:08 PM · #47

Originally posted by trnqlty:

Okay, you convinced me. Comparing your first and second edits, I actually prefer the lighter one! :-)

mobster

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

04/17/2007 12:09:01 AM · #48

Looks really good! I like the second edit as well.
My only nitpick is with the pupils, they look blue and slighty milky,
I'm assuming that was caused by brightening the picture.

but like I said, other than that it looks great.

Matt