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07/05/2004 12:02:09 AM · #1 |
Well im happy that I was on the mark with my first voting
I gave 5 "10's" and 5 "9's"
I gave the winner a 10 and the two runner ups a 9
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07/06/2004 08:37:08 PM · #2 |
| The challenge: Capture a color portrait of a PERSON in a studio-like environment. I'm a little disappointed that pictures of pets finished ahead of mine...at least I can follow directions even though I have much to learn about soft focus. |
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07/06/2004 08:46:23 PM · #3 |
The ones that came last I gave 1's so I was on track
Cheers
Dane |
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07/06/2004 09:10:04 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by rubyrednails:
The challenge: Capture a color portrait of a PERSON in a studio-like environment. I'm a little disappointed that pictures of pets finished ahead of mine...at least I can follow directions even though I have much to learn about soft focus. |
I automaticaly gave anything other than a person a 1 or a 2. They should not have finished above yours.
How did you try to achieve your soft focus? What were your steps? Was it in post or did you try to use a filter, gel, etc. during the capture?
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07/06/2004 09:25:23 PM · #5 |
Sorry for being different guys. I'll be sure to stick to the rules next time.
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07/07/2004 06:04:39 AM · #6 |
| I softened it too much in post...I never know when to just stop adjusting my photos :o) I get a little carried away. |
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07/07/2004 09:26:40 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by rubyrednails:
I softened it too much in post...I never know when to just stop adjusting my photos :o) I get a little carried away. |
How do you soften? I use Gaussian Blur at 4 or 5 (yes that high), then reduce the effect to about 20-25%. Depending on thge challenge, I will either do it using a blended layer (memeber challenge) or just an effect on the base image (regular challenge).
Check out my entry in colour portraits. I used this softening technique on my entry.
Give it a try, and show us the results on the original photo.
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07/10/2004 01:53:31 AM · #8 |
Originally posted by mariomel:
I use Gaussian Blur at 4 or 5 (yes that high), then reduce the effect to about 20-25%. Depending on thge challenge, I will either do it using a blended layer (memeber challenge) or just an effect on the base image (regular challenge). |
How do you reduce the effect after you apply the Gaussian Blur? I'm trying it now and I can't figure it out. I'm using Photoshop CS.
Thanks!
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07/10/2004 02:01:01 AM · #9 |
I think I answered my own question, but let me run it by you anyway...
Do you create a duplicate layer of the portrait, apply the blur and then reduce the opacity of the entire layer? Then flatten? That's what I did and it seems to have the affect you're talking about.
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07/10/2004 02:21:32 AM · #10 |
Originally posted by soniecat:
I think I answered my own question, but let me run it by you anyway...
Do you create a duplicate layer of the portrait, apply the blur and then reduce the opacity of the entire layer? Then flatten? That's what I did and it seems to have the affect you're talking about.
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That will work for the members challenges. You can also use different blending modes for varying effects.
For the open challenges, you have to do it all one the same layer. Here's how I do it (in PS7):
Apply Gaussian Blur to image (around 4-5)
Under "edit" tab, select "Fade Gaussian Blur" and reduce the opacity to the desired effect (I tend to use 20-25%). But remember, you cannot change the Blending mode if it's for an open challenge.
That's it. I tend to use it quite often as I like the feel of a softened image.
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07/18/2004 11:11:32 AM · #11 |
mariomel thank you for the tip on blending, I tried it, and I liked the results, here is a before and after picture of my daughter, along with a little clean up on her stray hair, let me know what you think...
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