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09/28/2007 10:53:30 AM · #126 |
So far, this is doing better than any of my previous challenges.
Votes: 108
Views: 150
Avg Vote: 6.0833
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09/28/2007 11:16:32 AM · #127 |
Originally posted by eyewave:
Originally posted by jenesis:
I just hate to see someone get DQ'd for such a small technical thing such as that. I'd really like to see that rule changed. I mean, who edits on the background layer anyways?? :) |
What's the problem with editing the background layer? I always do it, but I work on a copy of the file. |
I guess I just experiment too much and am too lazy to start over when I can just delete the duplicate layer I was working on, or maybe I'm just paranoid. :) I could see how someone with your skills wouldn't need to mess with it. :)
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09/28/2007 11:35:52 AM · #128 |
Originally posted by jenesis:
Originally posted by eyewave:
What's the problem with editing the background layer? I always do it, but I work on a copy of the file. |
I guess I just experiment too much and am too lazy to start over when I can just delete the duplicate layer I was working on, or maybe I'm just paranoid. :) I could see how someone with your skills wouldn't need to mess with it. :)
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Thanks :)
Besides that, I have set the history in PS to 50 steps
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09/28/2007 11:38:33 AM · #129 |
| Just saw the entries of the challenge and all of them seems to be totally OOF!! |
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09/28/2007 11:38:41 AM · #130 |
Just saw the entries of the challenge and all of them seem to be totally OOF!!
( just a joke - don't pounce on me :-D)
Message edited by author 2007-09-28 11:39:20. |
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09/28/2007 12:49:52 PM · #131 |
Originally posted by eyewave:
Thanks :)
Besides that, I have set the history in PS to 50 steps |
AhHa! See I didn't even know you could do that. Learn something new everyday I tell ya. ;-) |
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09/28/2007 12:59:17 PM · #132 |
I used gel on piece of thick glass for my entry. I'd like to try some of the other methods I've read about here, specifically hairspray on a filter and pantyhose. Any other methods?
Oh, and score: 5.84 |
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09/28/2007 01:14:49 PM · #133 |
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Went up a little =) At least I finally got a comment. It was constructive criticism ;) |
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09/28/2007 01:44:47 PM · #134 |
Originally posted by noraneko:
I used gel on piece of thick glass for my entry. I'd like to try some of the other methods I've read about here, specifically hairspray on a filter and pantyhose. Any other methods?
Oh, and score: 5.84 |
I can't say what I did because it would easily identify my pic. But I did not use any filters. I'd say tho, it must not be pleasing to the eye because I am sitting at a 5.05 at the moment - which is actually the highest it has been so far lol.
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09/28/2007 08:19:36 PM · #135 |
Still waiting for the SC to deem me as worthy or not to continue my participation in this challage; thought I would at least post my score since I finally made it over the 100 vote mark...hope I don't jinx me-self
Votes: 109
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Updated: 09/28/07 08:14 pm
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09/28/2007 08:48:37 PM · #136 |
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Still slowly creeping up...what does it mean if someone says your picture is a snapshot? |
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09/28/2007 09:13:31 PM · #137 |
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Message edited by author 2007-09-28 21:13:53. |
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09/28/2007 10:23:21 PM · #138 |
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My score keeps bouncing up and down - even after 130 votes |
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09/28/2007 11:20:50 PM · #139 |
Having read through all that has been said about adding Types of processing to an image in basic editing, and what is legal and what is not, I read the topics from the creators of PHOTSHOP.
About the background layer.
When you create a new image with a white or colored background, the bottom most image in the layers pallet is called BACKGROUND. An image can have only one background. You cannot change the stacking order of a background, its blending mode, or it̢۪s opacity. However you can convert a background to a regular Layer.
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To create a new layer with the same effects as an existing layer
1. Select the existing layer in the layers pallete.
2. Drag the layer to the new layer button at the bottom of the layers pallete. The new ly created layer contains all the effects of the existing one.
IE; background copy.
Merging and stamping layers.
When you have finalized the content of layers, you can merge them to reduce the size of your image files. When you merge layers. The data on the top layers replaces the overlapped data on the lower layers. The intersection of all transparent areas in the merged layers remains transparent.
Note: You cannot use an adjustment layer or fill layer as the Target layer for a merge.
From this I can see no difference from an adjustment layer or its equivalent background copy.
As Gaussian blur is not available in adjustment layer there are 2 options for the processor .
1. Use an equivalent background copy and add Gaussian blur and reduce the fill opacity, not the pixel opacity to achieve the effect required, and merge back to the background original the same as done with adjustment layers, remembering this data replaces the overlapped data on the lower layers in both cases.
2. Apply Gaussian blur direct to the background layer, and edit fade Gaussian blur opacity, this applies exactly same information to the background as the first option, as this also overlaps data on the background layer.
When you believe you have done it right, and are told sorry DQ. I like to see where the rules have been violated in this case I cannot see any, as all results are the same.
Message edited by author 2007-09-28 23:27:56. |
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09/28/2007 11:52:34 PM · #140 |
Originally posted by hywind:
Having read through all that has been said about adding Types of processing to an image in basic editing, and what is legal and what is not, I read the topics from the creators of PHOTSHOP.
About the background layer.
When you create a new image with a white or colored background, the bottom most image in the layers pallet is called BACKGROUND. An image can have only one background. You cannot change the stacking order of a background, its blending mode, or it̢۪s opacity. However you can convert a background to a regular Layer.
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To create a new layer with the same effects as an existing layer
1. Select the existing layer in the layers pallete.
2. Drag the layer to the new layer button at the bottom of the layers pallete. The new ly created layer contains all the effects of the existing one.
IE; background copy.
Merging and stamping layers.
When you have finalized the content of layers, you can merge them to reduce the size of your image files. When you merge layers. The data on the top layers replaces the overlapped data on the lower layers. The intersection of all transparent areas in the merged layers remains transparent.
Note: You cannot use an adjustment layer or fill layer as the Target layer for a merge.
From this I can see no difference from an adjustment layer or its equivalent background copy.
As Gaussian blur is not available in adjustment layer there are 2 options for the processor .
1. Use an equivalent background copy and add Gaussian blur and reduce the fill opacity, not the pixel opacity to achieve the effect required, and merge back to the background original the same as done with adjustment layers, remembering this data replaces the overlapped data on the lower layers in both cases.
2. Apply Gaussian blur direct to the background layer, and edit fade Gaussian blur opacity, this applies exactly same information to the background as the first option, as this also overlaps data on the background layer.
When you believe you have done it right, and are told sorry DQ. I like to see where the rules have been violated in this case I cannot see any, as all results are the same. |
In basic, the only layers allowed are adjustment layers, and you can blend them at whatever percentage you want but only in normal mode. That's been that way for a long time.
As for gaussian blur, you're right, there is no adjustment layer for gaussian, however, you can apply gaussian to your background layer and then fade the effect at whatever percentage you want, in normal mode. Using a duplicate layer, however similar the final result is to doing it the other way, is not allowed by the basic rules here, and images where this method was used will be disqualified. That was the case with your image.
If you have any more questions, please address them privately to SC or openly in a separate new thread - this thread is for scores.
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09/29/2007 01:07:54 PM · #141 |
Woke up this morning and started doing the Snoopy victory happy dance when I saw the email. My kids think I am a dork, oh well but....
I have been VALIDATED!!!!
Oh yea, that's right, oh yea, let's bring it on!!!
Votes: 119
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Updated: 09/29/07 01:01 pm
Status: Your submission has been validated, thank you.
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09/29/2007 05:41:04 PM · #142 |
Still doing good, not great.
Soft Focus III
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09/30/2007 04:50:43 PM · #143 |
And about 24 hours later.....
Soft Focus III
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Not enough time left at this rate to hit 6.0!!! LOL!!!!! |
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09/30/2007 05:13:24 PM · #144 |
I'd been sitting at just over a six most of this week and then came today. :-/ Maybe it'll get pushed back up and over.
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09/30/2007 06:39:36 PM · #145 |
150-votes-intermediate-results:
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i'll be away from home for a few days and haven't submitted proof in advance, so wish me luck that no-f§&%ing-body wants to see my submission getting validated...
wish ya all luck for the last two days! :) |
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10/01/2007 03:56:24 AM · #146 |
Originally posted by Agaricus:
Woke up this morning and started doing the Snoopy victory happy dance when I saw the email. My kids think I am a dork, oh well but....
I have been VALIDATED!!!!
Oh yea, that's right, oh yea, let's bring it on!!!
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Same thinng with me I also have been validated :)
I am happy to hear that news. I was really nervous because of silly mistakes that I have done in past.
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Updated: 10/01/07 03:10 am
Status: Your submission has been validated, thank you. |
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10/01/2007 04:13:14 AM · #147 |
Awww, I was hangin in there to see what my score would look like before I got DQ'd :P It had leveled off at a 6.9!
Shame that I'm retarded and did that same duplicate layer for blur with dropped opacity... Oh well, at least I know I'm getting better! Woo 6.9 lol. |
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10/01/2007 04:37:53 AM · #148 |
Originally posted by bnilesh:
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Does this mean a 7.9? Holy smokes. |
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10/01/2007 04:42:29 AM · #149 |
Originally posted by david_c:
Originally posted by bnilesh:
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Does this mean a 7.9? Holy smokes. |
Never.
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10/01/2007 05:42:31 AM · #150 |
Originally posted by eyewave:
Originally posted by david_c:
Originally posted by bnilesh:
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Does this mean a 7.9? Holy smokes. |
Never. |
I am happy whatever the score is :) |
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