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Post by Saknika on Apr 29, 2010 3:14:31 GMT -5
I don't like the spots on her face. On the clothes however, they're pretty interesting. If you could have brought in a reflector to make the ones on her face disappear, I think it'd have been better. Of course, thanks to our friend Photoshop, you still can! It'll just take longer lol.
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Post by Lauren MKS on Apr 29, 2010 10:03:18 GMT -5
Well, it just so happens that I had a diffusion panel with me at the time I used it for some of the shots, but I used it to diffuse light over the entire body. It never even occurred to me to only diffuse light on the face. I plan to do quite a few shoots at this location, so I'll know for next time. Thanks for the suggestion! I took one of the pics with the diffused light and just replaced the head in the posted picture. I left the spots on the arm because you didn't mention them...and it'd be a lot harder to match the entire torso up perfectly because she changed positions slightly.
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Post by Saknika on Apr 29, 2010 13:57:12 GMT -5
The ones on the arms didn't really bother me. It definitely looks much better this way! A little brightening with the dodge tool and you're all set! You should definitely play in that spot again, I think it will serve you well. C:
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Post by Lauren MKS on Apr 29, 2010 21:29:27 GMT -5
Saknika - what parts would you dodge? The face/hair?
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Post by Saknika on Apr 29, 2010 22:17:09 GMT -5
Saknika - what parts would you dodge? The face/hair? Bingo.
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Post by Lauren MKS on Apr 30, 2010 0:04:10 GMT -5
I know that dodging/burning are key to achieving good post-processed pictures, but I always feel like I do it in a way that looks unnatural, so this was good practice for me. Does it look "normal" and better than the last one?
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Post by Saknika on Apr 30, 2010 8:15:10 GMT -5
Yes, it does. How do you dodge and burn? Do you do it on a separate layer with specific settings? Because if not, I can show you a way that might make the process much easier and look more natural to you.
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Post by Lauren MKS on Apr 30, 2010 13:02:19 GMT -5
I wasn't able to use the dodge tool on a "plain" new layer (I'm sure there's a better term), so I copied the background into a new layer and dodged from there. I never thought about adjusting the opacity, which would probably help. I'd love to hear your method
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Post by Saknika on Apr 30, 2010 14:27:46 GMT -5
When I do dodge and burn, I create a new layer while holding down the alt key. This pops up a dialog box that asks me what settings I want for this layer. I make it a Soft Light layer, and I fill it with 50% neutral gray.
Dodging and burning on this for midtones, with my brush set around 11%, I generally get good results. It doesn't affect the colors unless you really overdo it, and only touches the luminosity.
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Post by Lauren MKS on Apr 30, 2010 19:43:01 GMT -5
Thanks! I'll try that on my next dodge/burn need
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