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Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ED-IF

05/20/2004 05:20:11 PM · #1

Does anyone know how to bring out the silver more without brightening up the black as well?

rmahan

Nikon D3

05/20/2004 05:23:37 PM · #2

You mean like this?

It's just levels correction in PS.

Message edited by author 2004-05-20 17:29:19.

rich

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

05/20/2004 05:31:55 PM · #3

Try using curves - you can dramatically increase the silver without brightening the black.

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ED-IF

05/20/2004 09:12:36 PM · #4

ok, i adjusted the curves, but I think it was better if i adjusted in two places, so its a really curvy curve. Then I adjusted the levels, with the dropper tool thingy, and then finally, I did brightness and contrast, - a little on the bright, and + ALOT on the contrast. I like it, DO YOU?

rmahan

Nikon D3

05/21/2004 12:27:19 AM · #5

I certainly like it much better than your first one! This one has some shiny parts.

gerdagrice

Nikon D7000

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

05/21/2004 03:12:45 AM · #6

If you have Photoshop CS, you might also want to try the new shadow/highlight tool. It does a great job of bringing detail out from shadowed areas.

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS for Canon

05/21/2004 12:05:40 PM · #7

Originally posted by Tourist:

If you have Photoshop CS, you might also want to try the new shadow/highlight tool. It does a great job of bringing detail out from shadowed areas.

tried it, didnt like it

EDIT: any one else?

Message edited by author 2004-05-21 12:06:38.

ElGordo

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

05/21/2004 12:10:33 PM · #8

Photoshop CS shadow/highlight feature works very well for some photos but, like any process, must be used judiciously.
Sometimes, the shadowed areas have very poor dynamic range and look perfectly awful after applying this filter.

05/21/2004 10:24:58 PM · #9

bump

Cam

Sony DSC-F717

05/21/2004 10:29:30 PM · #10

I think you have milked as much cow as you can. :)