Zoom Blur - Legal in Advanced? - DPChallenge Forums

11/29/2007 09:57:59 PM · #1

Hello,

I have a shot that works well with the zoom blur feature in photoshop. I have layered out a portion that will not be blurred while the background will be zoom blurred.

I can't seem to find a definite answer in the forums or rules to see if this is legal in advanced editing.

Anyone know?

Edit:

Here is a past example:

EDIT: Added my pic in question...below.

Message edited by author 2007-11-30 09:06:02.

fotomann_forever

11/29/2007 10:00:10 PM · #2

It has been DQ'd before. If it's adding an element, such as motion, you are probably in dangerous ground.

Your best bet is to submit a ticket for an unofficial SC ruling.

Message edited by author 2007-11-29 22:00:39.

Carl Zeiss 50mm ZE f/1.4 Planar T for Canon

11/29/2007 10:01:05 PM · #3

"You may not... use ANY editing tool to create new image area, objects or features (such as lens flare or motion) that didnâ��t already exist in your original capture."

yanko

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

11/29/2007 10:01:52 PM · #4

Originally posted by scalvert:

"You may not... use ANY editing tool to create new image area, objects or features (such as lens flare or motion) that didnâ��t already exist in your original capture."

Joey's photo notwithstanding. :P

Message edited by author 2007-11-29 22:02:56.

11/29/2007 10:04:29 PM · #5

Originally posted by yanko:

Joey's photo notwithstanding. :P

Joey posted an entry with added motion since those rules were implemented?

11/29/2007 10:04:43 PM · #6

Just to clairify...the photo in my OP would be a DQ in the current advanced rules?

Originally posted by scalvert:

"You may not... use ANY editing tool to create new image area, objects or features (such as lens flare or motion) that didnâ��t already exist in your original capture."

11/29/2007 10:06:53 PM · #7

Originally posted by kenskid:

Just to clairify...the photo in my OP would be a DQ in the current advanced rules?

Absolutely.

11/29/2007 10:14:16 PM · #8

Oh well then...here is what I had in mind. Good thing I asked!

What do you think anyway?

Originally posted by scalvert:

Originally posted by kenskid:
Just to clairify...the photo in my OP would be a DQ in the current advanced rules?

Absolutely.

11/29/2007 10:21:26 PM · #9

Very effective use of blur (but also a surefire DQ).

Dr.Confuser

Nikon D800

Olympus 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko Digital ED

11/29/2007 11:18:55 PM · #10

Legal schmegal â�¦ I love it!

Mr_Pants

SiPix Blink

11/30/2007 03:26:44 AM · #11

Originally posted by kenskid:

Oh well then...here is what I had in mind. Good thing I asked!

What do you think anyway?

Originally posted by scalvert:

Originally posted by kenskid:
Just to clairify...the photo in my OP would be a DQ in the current advanced rules?

Absolutely.

My first reaction, upon seeing the photo, was that the zoom blur was overdone. However, as I continued to look at it, the player almost jumped off the screen at me. Really well done picture IMO.

Mr_Pants

SiPix Blink

11/30/2007 03:26:46 AM · #12

Oh dear, how did I manage to double post?

Message edited by author 2007-11-30 03:27:18.

Jimbo_for_life

Olympus E-500 EVOLT

11/30/2007 04:26:54 AM · #13

it is possible to get a zoom blur when using a lens, zoom in on the object and then out during the exposure, I havent gotten how to do it 100% down but i know it works

Message edited by author 2007-11-30 04:27:29.

heavyj

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4

Panasonic Lumix 20mm f1.7 ASPH

11/30/2007 04:47:27 AM · #14

Originally posted by scalvert:

"You may not... use ANY editing tool to create new image area, objects or features (such as lens flare or motion) that didnâ��t already exist in your original capture."

Can I threadjack and ask if it's OK to use brushes such as "Wings" that uses whatever colors are selected to make a wing? Would this be OK in Advanced? Expert? Or does this fall under the rule quoted above?

11/30/2007 09:04:41 AM · #15

I think it would be ok only in expert editing.

Originally posted by heavyj:

Originally posted by scalvert:
"You may not... use ANY editing tool to create new image area, objects or features (such as lens flare or motion) that didnâ��t already exist in your original capture."

Can I threadjack and ask if it's OK to use brushes such as "Wings" that uses whatever colors are selected to make a wing? Would this be OK in Advanced? Expert? Or does this fall under the rule quoted above?

alanfreed

Nikon Z9

11/30/2007 11:50:34 AM · #16

That would almost certainly be a DQ, too. That would be creating a new feature. The rules are designed to prevent people from "inventing" elements of a shot that weren't there in the original.

Originally posted by heavyj:

glad2badad

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Lensbaby Sweet 35 Optic

11/30/2007 12:27:21 PM · #17

Originally posted by alanfreed:

That would almost certainly be a DQ, too. That would be creating a new feature. The rules are designed to prevent people from "inventing" elements of a shot that weren't there in the original.

Originally posted by heavyj:

Originally posted by scalvert:
"You may not... use ANY editing tool to create new image area, objects or features (such as lens flare or motion) that didnâ��t already exist in your original capture."

Can I threadjack and ask if it's OK to use brushes such as "Wings" that uses whatever colors are selected to make a wing? Would this be OK in Advanced? Expert? Or does this fall under the rule quoted above?

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alanfreed

Nikon Z9