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05/07/2008 06:01:28 AM · #1 |
| I am happy with the idea of soft focus, and it is a technique I have been meaning to try for some time, so from that perspective the challenge is just right for me, but I am flummexed by the description 'use this technique in an effective way to convey a message to your viewer'. Any one have any ideas to get me started - I really don't have a clue! |
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05/07/2008 06:03:43 AM · #2 |
| A possible example - florals in soft focus tend to work because they convey a sense of beauty and peace. Children - soft focus may convey a sense of innocence. In other words, select a subject that makes some kind of sense rather than just soft focus on a shot and stick it into a challenge. This probably doesn't help any.... Oh! Kittens. Soft focus emphasizes the softness of their fur and their cuddly youthful stage. :-) Just a thought! |
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05/07/2008 11:53:24 AM · #3 |
| is it referring to using camera focus to achieve soft focus or post processing? |
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05/07/2008 11:54:37 AM · #4 |
Originally posted by delta:
is it referring to using camera focus to achieve soft focus or post processing? |
Either. But this is basic editing so you are limited in what you can do in PP.
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05/07/2008 11:59:39 AM · #5 |
so would using soft focus filter not be basic editing?
Message edited by author 2008-05-07 11:59:56. |
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05/07/2008 12:04:32 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by delta:
so would using soft focus filter not be basic editing? |
More on the how-to stuff here
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05/07/2008 12:11:00 PM · #7 |
All the prior challenges had the same "message"
Soft Focus I
Soft Focus II
Soft Focus III
(Sorry for the dupe post, but there seem to be two threads going for this one ...) |
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