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04/04/2004 05:57:12 PM · #1 |
I may be shooting a wedding soon and wondered if you had examples of glow effect of portrait shots..looking to get a soft/glow image, but not been very successful with photoshop here is my attempt. If you posted what you had in this area and I liked one can you share how you did it? thanks a lot !! doesn't have to be wedding, any portrait shots that were enhanced with PS would be great!!
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04/04/2004 06:33:03 PM · #2 |
| I'm not sure if it's exactly what you want, but I'd start with this DPC tutorial. I think that, combined with a lightened photo (strong highlights and midtones, no deep shadows), might get you close to the example you posted. |
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04/04/2004 07:00:28 PM · #3 |
| this helps but i can't find stepped blur in the photoshop CS actions? is it included? or did I install wrong, i do see Guagassian blur and can mess with that a bit..thanks General |
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04/04/2004 07:10:03 PM · #4 |
| That tutorial was written before PS CS came out, so it's possible they removed those particular scripts. I'd suggest following the links and see if you can figure out how it's done manually; then you can write your own action for what works for you. |
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04/04/2004 07:27:31 PM · #5 |
lol I can't even read the magazine tutorial (Not gordon's) what is .DS_store that is the type it is? thanks
Message edited by author 2004-04-04 19:27:57. |
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04/04/2004 08:59:23 PM · #6 |
I have had good luck by simply applying a duplicate layer, adding a good bit of gaussian blur, and then changing the opacity of that top layer.
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04/04/2004 09:03:21 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
That tutorial was written before PS CS came out, so it's possible they removed those particular scripts. I'd suggest following the links and see if you can figure out how it's done manually; then you can write your own action for what works for you. |
The actions were never included with Photoshop - they were actions that I'd written. I don't have them hosted at that site any more though - I'll need to look and see if I even have them any more.
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04/04/2004 09:51:50 PM · #8 |
| okay thanks Gordon, and funny John, I looked at an old pic i did with G. Blur exactly how you described and it is what I am looking for now I just have to remember how much i used... thanks again.. |
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04/04/2004 10:15:05 PM · #9 |
I use Dreamy Photo by Auto F/X to get the soft look. I LOVE the program, and you can choose how soft you want it, what color you want to tint the picture and more. You can download the photoshop plug-in
HERE. It's a great tool to have!
I used it to create a softer look in this picture. It's not as soft as the one you posted, but I could've made it that soft. :)
Hope that helps, and have fun with it!
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04/04/2004 11:10:38 PM · #10 |
I find turning on the flash with output at 2/3 or full, and setting the exposure time to around 1 second, then after the flash goes off, move the camera a bit to blur it, the initial flash will 'burn in' the foreground so to speak, and the movement afterward will blur the darker areas.
Or you could try breathing on the lens shortly before the photo is taken, or use neatimage.
NeatImage's site
EDIT: Neatimage is usually used to remove noise, but it can be used to 'soften' a photo very well also.
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04/04/2004 11:27:21 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by nsoroma79:
I use Dreamy Photo by Auto F/X to get the soft look. |
I second Dreamy Photo. Used in moderation, it can be a great portrait effect. After I apply it, I will use Photoshop's History Brush to "paint back" the eyes from the pre-Dreamy Photo step so they are nice and sharp. (I used a very slight application of Dreamy Photo in the recent Portrait challenge.)
I also used it in this wedding photo (was a guest, not hired photographer):
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04/05/2004 12:06:26 AM · #12 |
One way I've found to do this technique is to duplicate the layer, add a huge gaussian blur (like 70-100 pixels), then change the blending options for the new layer to SCREEN, which will make it considerably lighter. If you still need more blur, you can flatten the layers and then do what Setz says and duplicate layer again, adding a gaussian blur, and then changing the opacity of the layer until it looks good.
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04/06/2004 07:55:50 AM · #13 |
Bath Time
Used a gradient adjustment layer, masked just over the baby's skin and gaussian blurred.
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04/06/2004 08:10:11 AM · #14 |
Couldn't you get the same effect by using for example
Tiffen's Pro Mist filter? |
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04/06/2004 08:16:29 AM · #15 |
Originally posted by superdave_909:
Couldn't you get the same effect by using for example
Tiffen's Pro Mist filter? |
Do you have to buy that? There are a lot of ways of achieving similar effects. |
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04/06/2004 08:29:40 AM · #16 |
Originally posted by Koriyama:
Do you have to buy that? There are a lot of ways of achieving similar effects. |
yeah you have to buy just like any other filter, and that is true about there being a lot of different ways! |
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04/06/2004 04:31:23 PM · #17 |
okay here is my attempt at it.... what do you think?
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04/06/2004 05:28:48 PM · #18 |
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04/06/2004 06:15:29 PM · #19 |
| how do you locate the photoshop plug in once its installed? |
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04/06/2004 08:55:24 PM · #20 |
I get the impression that you still want detail but with a "soft" feeling. Would I be correct in assuming that this is an example of what you're looking for?
Try not to overdo the softness. As EddyG showed:
Less is more. You don't want the people to be knocked over by the brightness of the bride's gown, a gentle glow will add a much more pleasing impression.
Message edited by author 2004-04-06 20:55:37.
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04/06/2004 09:03:46 PM · #21 |
Not sure if this is what you are looking for either. added 2 layers. so total of 3. background middle and top. Started with middle layer- I went to Filter Gallery/Distort/Diffuse glow (or FIlter/Distort/Diffuse glow form the dro downs-I like the gallery in CS, since gives you a LARGE pic to look at). adjusted to taste. Gaussian Blur around 10. Top layer-added layer mask and filled with black. Pen tool to "erase" around the eyes to sharpen them back up at 100% . Then around 25% on other areas to bring back more detail, but leave the softness.
You are also able to go under Select/COlor Range and choose colors, highlights, shadows, or midtones, whatever, then do the above and see what happens in areas chosen.
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04/06/2004 09:52:10 PM · #22 |
YES YES AND YES thank you all!!!
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