Playing around with DuoTone in PS

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

01/03/2004 09:26:53 PM · #1

Can I get some feedback on this image? I am playing around with DuoTone and would like to know if this is too brown, too dark, too much contrast etc.... ???? Any feedback would be helpful. I am getting ready to print out an 11 x 14 of this in a custom frame and want to know if I am the only one in the world that likes it.

W.R.Miller

Canon EOS-50D

01/03/2004 09:28:51 PM · #2

On my monitor it kinda has a greenish tint. It could be my monitor but I did just calibrate it recently and I wouldn't think so. Maybe others will comment. Great shot, though!

faidoi

Pentax K10D

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

01/03/2004 09:31:47 PM · #3

The contrast is good but my eye can't help but focus on the top part of the picture where the tree trunk is located. The focus seems to be really sharp there.

Is someone holding the baby up from behind?

LindaLee

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

01/03/2004 09:35:00 PM · #4

It's a little dark for me, especially being a baby shot, and I'd like to see some of the top cropped out putting the focus entirely on the baby.

01/03/2004 09:36:50 PM · #5

Is someone holding the baby up from behind?

No. She was able to stand with a little help (tree) at 14 weeks. Very tall, very light.

Saw the comment about the green. I did bump the green by about 8 in the channel mixer. I'm thinking about taking it out. Thanks. That's a lot of work though...........

:)

01/03/2004 09:47:44 PM · #6

lhall
01/03/2004 09:35:00 PM
It's a little dark for me, especially being a baby shot, and I'd like to see some of the top cropped out putting the focus entirely on the baby.

The 11 x 14 crops it out so the baby is in focal point. My wife and I went back and forth on this exact point. More baby less tree.

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

01/03/2004 10:08:33 PM · #7

Lighter and croppped. Thoughts?????

jenesis

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

01/03/2004 10:23:35 PM · #8

Very sweet picture. I think the changes you've made definetly enhance the picture. It will look lovely framed. Nice Job!

W.R.Miller

Canon EOS-50D

01/03/2004 10:24:03 PM · #9

I like it much better. I'm not sure if you adjusted the green channel or not but it doesn't seem as green now. Maybe the adjustment of the brightness helped too.(?)

scab-lab

Canon EOS-D60

01/03/2004 10:30:22 PM · #10

I found this download pretty decent for quadtones. Just add it to your duotone directory. Ken Lee Quad Action First time I ever tried the other day, pretty sweet.

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

01/03/2004 10:31:23 PM · #11

wackybill
01/03/2004 10:24:03 PM
I like it much better. I'm not sure if you adjusted the green channel or not but it doesn't seem as green now. Maybe the adjustment of the brightness helped too.(?)

Less Green and Lighter. With a crop of course. Thanks for the feedback to all. This helps. I'll sit around for another couple hours to see if there is more then PRINT.

THANKS!

Sonifo

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

01/03/2004 10:39:47 PM · #12

Looks good. I like the tones. What made you want to take a picture of the baby on a tree? Please don't take this wrong but it feels all wrong for me. I don't like the tree as a background. It feels to rough and not the baby's style. I see baby shots as being soft and calming. Keep shooting!

Soni

sonnyh

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

01/03/2004 10:43:53 PM · #13

I happen to like the baby by the tree. It is different than the usual baby picture and creative. However, in my opinion I would prefer the picture to be a little lighter. Good work though.

TooCool

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

01/03/2004 11:08:51 PM · #14

Are you using duo- tri- or quad-tone here? It looks like duo-... There are a couple of beautiful quad-tone recipes that came with PS6 anyways that you should try maybe!

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

01/03/2004 11:15:07 PM · #15

01/03/2004 11:08:51 PM
Are you using duo- tri- or quad-tone here? It looks like duo-... There are a couple of beautiful quad-tone recipes that came with PS6 anyways that you should try maybe!

I'm using Duo tone only. Do I have to have PS6 for the recipes. I've only got PS7, and wasn't too happy with the tones in the presets.

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

01/03/2004 11:29:56 PM · #16

In general with duotones, have the second color lighter than you think you want it if you're blending with black; my favorite combo is Black + PMS 143 (an orangey-brown). Try eliminating black entirely from the highlights (start with 20 or 30=5% or so), and top out the second color at about 70% (100=70%); this usually leads to enhanced contrast and detail.

If you want to sent me a grayscale version I'd be happy to show you what I'd usually do. Here's an (unfinished) example done that way:

from this original

TooCool

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

01/03/2004 11:40:46 PM · #17

Originally posted by DJLuba:

I'm using Duo tone only. Do I have to have PS6 for the recipes. I've only got PS7, and wasn't too happy with the tones in the presets.

I don't know about PS7... In PS6 you go into mode|duotone then choose load from the options. You should find 3 directories for duo- tri- quad-...