HELP : Post-processing needed for this photo

redcat · 11-23-2014, 10:01 AM

Originally posted by Rampage2k5

I think we all learned something from everyone! Have a good one

yeah, we got a list of different retouch technique/style to apply in the future

manntax · 11-23-2014, 11:09 AM

Originally posted by redcat

yeah, we got a list of different retouch technique/style to apply in the future

I agree - it is amazing how the same photograph can be translated onto infinite number of pictures - just based on the post processing techniques.. I think the post processing part - although an integral part of digital photography - it is actually another form of art, where an artist is actually creating his/her vision of a photo. That was a great experience - thanks!

**Tas** · 11-23-2014, 12:41 PM - **1 Like**

Last one...I promise.

Similar processing as last time, but some minor changes that I think improve on my previous attempts above.

Step 1. Set white balance in LR5 (+58)
Check white balance: No changes made.
Open in Perfect Layers 9: No changes (this just lets me jump between the different parts of the Photosuite from within PPS9)
Open in Perfect Portraits: Face detection on auto, set eye markers to whiten & sharpen the eyes only, set mouth markers and add some vibrance (+15), adjust the 'skin smoothing' settings down to a more subtle level to keep the character in the face, do some spot healing then save as a smart layer.
Open in Perfect Effects. Colour enhancer temp +4 to warm slightly, vibrance +15, Highlights set at 60. Tone enhancer to lighten the shadows, then the big softy vignette adjusted to suit composition.
In Perfect B&W the only changes were the default conversion then +6 brightness and +8 contrast.
Final sharpening was undertaken as a smart filter in Photoshop with masking of all but the hair, eyes and mouth.

redcat · 11-23-2014, 12:48 PM

Originally posted by manntax

it is actually another form of art, where an artist is actually creating his/her vision of a photo

totally agree !!! it adds the artist's personalities in the photo

Originally posted by Tas

Similar processing as last time, but some minor changes that I think improve on my previous attempts above.

the thread is not closed, so your v2.0 is more than welcome

and it's very nice, I like this B&W version, your changes are remarked !

11-23-2014, 12:41 PM - 1 Like	#18
Tas Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Brisbane, QLD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,202	Something different again Last one...I promise. Similar processing as last time, but some minor changes that I think improve on my previous attempts above. Step 1. Set white balance in LR5 (+58) Check white balance: No changes made. Open in Perfect Layers 9: No changes (this just lets me jump between the different parts of the Photosuite from within PPS9) Open in Perfect Portraits: Face detection on auto, set eye markers to whiten & sharpen the eyes only, set mouth markers and add some vibrance (+15), adjust the 'skin smoothing' settings down to a more subtle level to keep the character in the face, do some spot healing then save as a smart layer. Open in Perfect Effects. Colour enhancer temp +4 to warm slightly, vibrance +15, Highlights set at 60. Tone enhancer to lighten the shadows, then the big softy vignette adjusted to suit composition. In Perfect B&W the only changes were the default conversion then +6 brightness and +8 contrast. Final sharpening was undertaken as a smart filter in Photoshop with masking of all but the hair, eyes and mouth. Last edited by Tas; 11-23-2014 at 01:03 PM. Reason: Add extra information.

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11-23-2014, 10:01 AM	#16
redcat Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Paris Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,939 Original Poster	Originally posted by Rampage2k5 I think we all learned something from everyone! Have a good one yeah, we got a list of different retouch technique/style to apply in the future

11-23-2014, 11:09 AM	#17
manntax Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,972	Originally posted by redcat yeah, we got a list of different retouch technique/style to apply in the future I agree - it is amazing how the same photograph can be translated onto infinite number of pictures - just based on the post processing techniques.. I think the post processing part - although an integral part of digital photography - it is actually another form of art, where an artist is actually creating his/her vision of a photo. That was a great experience - thanks!

11-23-2014, 12:48 PM	#19
redcat Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Paris Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,939 Original Poster	Originally posted by manntax it is actually another form of art, where an artist is actually creating his/her vision of a photo totally agree !!! it adds the artist's personalities in the photo Originally posted by Tas Similar processing as last time, but some minor changes that I think improve on my previous attempts above. the thread is not closed, so your v2.0 is more than welcome and it's very nice, I like this B&W version, your changes are remarked !