Mintball wrote:I've done it four times now, but it's an odd thing, in that the results tend to look very different to any pictures other people have taken of me. And of course, the 'camera doesn't lie' in the same way that a painting or sketch might. I'm never quite sure how I feel about the results, to be honest – because they're never what I expect. They're not what I see in other pictures – or even in the mirror.
You look like someone famous / I know in that picture (not Don Revie) but I can't think who.
Joined: May 23 2005 Posts: 31335 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
Wondering if anyone would be able to provide a spot of editing advice please?
Whats the best way to reduce the glare on this shot in Photoshop? We're happy with the shot, and wanted the sun light, but it's just a little too bright. Is there a way to bring it out and highlight the faces a bit better?
Wondering if anyone would be able to provide a spot of editing advice please?
Whats the best way to reduce the glare on this shot in Photoshop? We're happy with the shot, and wanted the sun light, but it's just a little too bright. Is there a way to bring it out and highlight the faces a bit better?
Joined: Aug 13 2002 Posts: 1777 Location: Horsforth, Leeds
I downloaded the largest size available from flickr.
There are two completely separate issues here.
The faces can be "brought back" with the DODGE tool. I suggest starting on the midtones at 25% strength and building up to the skin tone you want. Small, feathered brush. Leave the hair alone.
The sunlight is another matter. Generally, it's possible to compensate for under-exposure but once an image is blown it's blown. You can't bring back detail that was never recorded in the first place.
The exposure actually isn't TOO far off. There's plenty of detail in the white t-shirt. It's the position of the subjects that's the main problem - i.e. shooting straight into the Sun.
The image posted on flickr is JPG. If there's a RAW version you'd have a better chance but it'd still be a very slim one.
Joined: May 23 2005 Posts: 31335 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
LeedsBornWelshRoots wrote:I downloaded the largest size available from flickr.
There are two completely separate issues here.
The faces can be "brought back" with the DODGE tool. I suggest starting on the midtones at 25% strength and building up to the skin tone you want. Small, feathered brush. Leave the hair alone.
The sunlight is another matter. Generally, it's possible to compensate for under-exposure but once an image is blown it's blown. You can't bring back detail that was never recorded in the first place.
The exposure actually isn't TOO far off. There's plenty of detail in the white t-shirt. It's the position of the subjects that's the main problem - i.e. shooting straight into the Sun.
The image posted on flickr is JPG. If there's a RAW version you'd have a better chance but it'd still be a very slim one.
I'll have a play. Thank you.
Was a nightmare trying to capture because I was propping the camera on a table, then running round to get in the shot.
Joined: Feb 17 2002 Posts: 28357 Location: MACS0647-JD
Ski wrote:Wondering if anyone would be able to provide a spot of editing advice please?
Whats the best way to reduce the glare on this shot in Photoshop? We're happy with the shot, and wanted the sun light, but it's just a little too bright. Is there a way to bring it out and highlight the faces a bit better?
I had a quick play using Serif PhotoPlus X5, which is quite good at this sort of situation, is this better raw material for you?
That one looks better on my screen at work, but the next one looks better on my home PC
Ski wrote:Wondering if anyone would be able to provide a spot of editing advice please?
Whats the best way to reduce the glare on this shot in Photoshop? We're happy with the shot, and wanted the sun light, but it's just a little too bright. Is there a way to bring it out and highlight the faces a bit better?
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