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04/20/2007 05:00:12 PM · #1 |
How do you guys deal with subjects that have blemishes, dark circles, crooked teeth etc..
Do you completely take them away[do subjects mind if you do that]?
Even if you don't how do you process them.. Anything I do starts looking fake after a while or changes the model's face completely.. is is just patience that's the ultimate component to processing faces or is there more to it..
Message edited by author 2007-04-20 17:14:38.
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04/20/2007 05:09:07 PM · #2 |
Less is more i find, i hate the effect gaussian or any kind of blur gives the skin and face actually.
So i stay clear of that method and try good old clone-patch and normal clone tools with a very soft edge brush at like 100% zoom or more, then keep zooming out to keep continuity.
Ofcourse, practice helps. |
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04/20/2007 05:18:13 PM · #3 |
I would check with the person you are capturing as far as removing things. I have a scar across my cheek, but it is a part of who I am with my unique background. I wouldn't want it cloned out. But I also have dark circles under my eyes and would love for those to be gone.
Anyway, just a suggestion.
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04/20/2007 05:18:50 PM · #4 |
I think this is one of the particular areas where having a pen tablet, such as the Wacom, really comes in handy.
I'm certainly no portrait editing super-wiz, but in my limited experience I've come to believe it's a lot of patience. And sometimes what works in one case really doesn't work well in the other.
As to how much is enough/too much--I try to keep it in line with the person. It's my goal to have my subjects look like the best "them" they can. Through composition, lighting, sparking their personality, and editing. But they still have to project who they are when they photo's done, otherwise I'm not happy with it. I want the photo to look MORE real, not less. Just better :-) |
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04/20/2007 05:47:59 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by ladyhawk22:
I think this is one of the particular areas where having a pen tablet, such as the Wacom, really comes in handy.
I'm certainly no portrait editing super-wiz, but in my limited experience I've come to believe it's a lot of patience. And sometimes what works in one case really doesn't work well in the other.
As to how much is enough/too much--I try to keep it in line with the person. It's my goal to have my subjects look like the best "them" they can. Through composition, lighting, sparking their personality, and editing. But they still have to project who they are when they photo's done, otherwise I'm not happy with it. I want the photo to look MORE real, not less. Just better :-) |
But if your name is Pedro it just takes a couple of seconds. :P |
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04/20/2007 05:57:57 PM · #6 |
I have 2 moles that I clone out >.>
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04/21/2007 12:05:15 PM · #7 |
Hey,
Thanks for the input..
My question was based on the fact that for the past 'three' years I've been trying to edit this 'one' picture. The subject [lol! I'm feel so sterile when I say this] has a lot acne and pimples.. I'm such a loser because her skin's cleared up and I could easily get a better shot out of her now.. but noo.. I'm determined to 'fix' that piccy..
So using simple brushes I can one day do that right?
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