Clint's helpful Photoshop Hints...

RandyD · 09-09-2011, 05:53 PM

I'm liking that tut...

thanks (you too Bert)

k20z3 · 09-10-2011, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skeeterbop

thanks, I was doing bracketed shots. i find that if i have the time i get more usable pictures that way. Looks like you made a couple subtle color adjustments?

Sure did. Great bracketing! HDR is suppose to be what our eyes are, we don't see photomatix, so that is ****.

Anyways, if anyone wants me to teach them how to do a HDR image off of one image let me know!

birdmanx1 · 09-10-2011, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k20z3

However I did make this adjustment to yours

Good exposure btw.

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Nice Clint, looks so much better!

Quote:

Originally Posted by RandyD

I'm liking that tut...

thanks (you too Bert)

Anytime Randy

k20z3 · 09-17-2011, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by birdmanx1

Nice Clint, looks so much better!

Anytime Randy

Fall colors with your car bert would yield something magical. do it.

Someone needs to give me an image that I can make an HDR out of!

k20z3 · 09-17-2011, 03:01 AM

1 IMAGE HDR!!!

HDR sucks when people use PHOTOMATIX your eyes do not see photomatix, HDR (High Dynamic Range) is for what human eyes see approx 10-15 stops where as camera can only do 5-7... depending. Meaning, HDR good image would be detail inside of a house and outside (That would require 2 images regardless) But this tutorial can you get you a nice HDR.

HDR is suppose to LOOK NATURAL!

The Good: 1 Image to get an HDR image.
The Bad: Be careful of noise/banding in shadows.

1.) 1st Open your "Decent" exposed image. Heres my car:

2.) Next we want to work NON DESTRUCTIVELY ! Go ahead and add an "Exposure" adjustment layer, this already comes with a layer mask!

3.) Now we have a layer uptop, so begin imaging what you want lighter and darker etc... Firstly I want to start with the grill of my car and bring some detail back. So you are going to use BLACK brush 30% FLOW 25% hardness setting!!

EXPOSURE: Of course is the TOTAL exposure.
OFFSET: Is Contrast, if you move it right to left you will notice it go flat or super dark.
GAMMA: Is Similar to exposure.

4.) For this to make it easier I'm going to use Exposure: So make sure you CLICK ON THE WHITE BOX (The Adjustment layer)

5.) DO NOT PANIC! When we are raising the whole image's exposure the WHOLE image will appear over exposed but PAY attention to the part of the vehicle you want lightened, so for example I want the grill lightened, lighten until you prefer.

I like the grill to be exposed 3.00 stops to get the detail, and you can see since we opened the shadows that their is noise so compensate somewhere in the middle.

6.) Now to make the whole image go back to normal hit CMD + I (CTRL + I) (Which inverts the layer mask to black, so change your brush to white now (toggle brush colors x&d).

Now we can begin painting the grill with our white brush... You can see the white brush painted on the black REVEALS the tone!

7.) Now repeat step 2 - 6 editing parts of your image adjust the exposure as you see fit... Next I went to my headlights & SI badge.

vs

ENJOY REMEMBER HDR IS SUPPOSE TO BE USED FOR GOOD NOT EVIL!

any questions? lets see your examples B&A

Red__Zed · 09-17-2011, 03:20 AM

i need to pick up photoshop and work through these...

k20z3 · 09-17-2011, 12:26 PM

Or the trial version!

Skeeterbop · 09-17-2011, 12:36 PM

Yeah i downloaded the trial recently. Is there a way to get photoshop w/o getting cs5.5?

k20z3 · 09-17-2011, 01:56 PM

Creative suite cs5 you could purchase four elsewhere

but are you talking about cs5.5 update

k20z3 · 09-17-2011, 06:54 PM

Hopefully some of you guys will like these tutorials please give rep if so!

k20z3 · 09-18-2011, 11:18 PM

bump everyone!

k20z3 · 09-19-2011, 11:44 PM

bump

Skeeterbop · 09-20-2011, 01:30 AM

got a photo i'm working on using your tips from that tutorial, will try to have it uploaded today.

k20z3 · 09-20-2011, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skeeterbop

got a photo i'm working on using your tips from that tutorial, will try to have it uploaded today.

Glad to hear

Skeeterbop · 09-20-2011, 02:10 AM

Before:

After:

09-17-2011, 03:01 AM	#20 (permalink)
k20z3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denver CO Age: 33 Posts: 2,146 Drives: 2006 Civic SI HFP Rep Power: 405	1 IMAGE HDR!!! HDR sucks when people use PHOTOMATIX your eyes do not see photomatix, HDR (High Dynamic Range) is for what human eyes see approx 10-15 stops where as camera can only do 5-7... depending. Meaning, HDR good image would be detail inside of a house and outside (That would require 2 images regardless) But this tutorial can you get you a nice HDR. HDR is suppose to LOOK NATURAL! The Good: 1 Image to get an HDR image. The Bad: Be careful of noise/banding in shadows. 1.) 1st Open your "Decent" exposed image. Heres my car: 2.) Next we want to work NON DESTRUCTIVELY ! Go ahead and add an "Exposure" adjustment layer, this already comes with a layer mask! 3.) Now we have a layer uptop, so begin imaging what you want lighter and darker etc... Firstly I want to start with the grill of my car and bring some detail back. So you are going to use BLACK brush 30% FLOW 25% hardness setting!! EXPOSURE: Of course is the TOTAL exposure. OFFSET: Is Contrast, if you move it right to left you will notice it go flat or super dark. GAMMA: Is Similar to exposure. 4.) For this to make it easier I'm going to use Exposure: So make sure you CLICK ON THE WHITE BOX (The Adjustment layer) 5.) DO NOT PANIC! When we are raising the whole image's exposure the WHOLE image will appear over exposed but PAY attention to the part of the vehicle you want lightened, so for example I want the grill lightened, lighten until you prefer. I like the grill to be exposed 3.00 stops to get the detail, and you can see since we opened the shadows that their is noise so compensate somewhere in the middle. 6.) Now to make the whole image go back to normal hit CMD + I (CTRL + I) (Which inverts the layer mask to black, so change your brush to white now (toggle brush colors x&d). Now we can begin painting the grill with our white brush... You can see the white brush painted on the black REVEALS the tone! 7.) Now repeat step 2 - 6 editing parts of your image adjust the exposure as you see fit... Next I went to my headlights & SI badge. vs ENJOY REMEMBER HDR IS SUPPOSE TO BE USED FOR GOOD NOT EVIL! any questions? lets see your examples B&A __________________ 2006 RALLYE RED HONDA CIVIC SI HFP Clint's Helpful Photoshop Hints! Last edited by k20z3; 09-20-2011 at 01:50 AM.

09-17-2011, 12:26 PM	#22 (permalink)
k20z3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denver CO Age: 33 Posts: 2,146 Drives: 2006 Civic SI HFP Rep Power: 405	Or the trial version! __________________ 2006 RALLYE RED HONDA CIVIC SI HFP Clint's Helpful Photoshop Hints!

09-17-2011, 12:36 PM	#23 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 40 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 16	Yeah i downloaded the trial recently. Is there a way to get photoshop w/o getting cs5.5? __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

09-17-2011, 01:56 PM	#24 (permalink)
k20z3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denver CO Age: 33 Posts: 2,146 Drives: 2006 Civic SI HFP Rep Power: 405	Creative suite cs5 you could purchase four elsewhere but are you talking about cs5.5 update __________________ 2006 RALLYE RED HONDA CIVIC SI HFP Clint's Helpful Photoshop Hints!

09-17-2011, 06:54 PM	#25 (permalink)
k20z3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denver CO Age: 33 Posts: 2,146 Drives: 2006 Civic SI HFP Rep Power: 405	Hopefully some of you guys will like these tutorials please give rep if so! __________________ 2006 RALLYE RED HONDA CIVIC SI HFP Clint's Helpful Photoshop Hints!

09-09-2011, 05:53 PM	#16 (permalink)
RandyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Potomac Falls, VA Posts: 2,977 Drives: 2010 370z 7AT Roadst Rep Power: 20	I'm liking that tut... thanks (you too Bert)

09-17-2011, 03:20 AM	#21 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	i need to pick up photoshop and work through these...

09-18-2011, 11:18 PM	#26 (permalink)
k20z3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denver CO Age: 33 Posts: 2,146 Drives: 2006 Civic SI HFP Rep Power: 405	bump everyone! __________________ 2006 RALLYE RED HONDA CIVIC SI HFP Clint's Helpful Photoshop Hints!

09-19-2011, 11:44 PM	#27 (permalink)
k20z3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denver CO Age: 33 Posts: 2,146 Drives: 2006 Civic SI HFP Rep Power: 405	bump __________________ 2006 RALLYE RED HONDA CIVIC SI HFP Clint's Helpful Photoshop Hints!

09-20-2011, 01:30 AM	#28 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 40 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 16	got a photo i'm working on using your tips from that tutorial, will try to have it uploaded today. __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

09-20-2011, 02:10 AM	#30 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 40 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 16	Before: After: __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

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