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Wildnsyko · 07-22-2009, 07:32 PM

Is there a thread on how to fix pet eyes or does anyone have a good tutorial?

I've searched the internet, but somehow when I try I always get these fake looking eyes. I have Photoshop E7, but can always download another software if needed.

Wheatfield · 07-22-2009, 09:27 PM

The best fix, unfortunately, is to not use flash, shoot in good light so flash isn't needed, or to use a fairly broad light.
This precludes flash on camera pictures in dark living rooms.
Fixing eyes in post is not very easy, best to not have to do it in the first place.

Falld5 · 07-25-2009, 07:09 AM

Well Said, wheatfield! But, when I must use flash, I now use a lumiquest pro system. I really like it. Doesn't produce the red-eye or dead-eye effect because it sends 80% of the light to the ceilling with 20% hitting the subject to flush out shadows. If you don't have a ceiling or a really high one, there is a white piece that you insert to substitute as a ceiling. Using a softbox over your flash will also help. Lumiquest also sells those. I've tried the homemade method (which looked horrible and lacked quality of bought versions)and the Gary Fong which I wasn't all that crazy about (cuts light too much and falls off all the time).

Wildnsyko · 07-25-2009, 10:08 AM

Figures... now I'll have to save up for a flash.

Wildnsyko · 07-25-2009, 02:18 PM

Originally posted by Wheatfield

The best fix, unfortunately, is to not use flash, shoot in good light so flash isn't needed, or to use a fairly broad light.
This precludes flash on camera pictures in dark living rooms.
Fixing eyes in post is not very easy, best to not have to do it in the first place.

And I expected a pic of a Rottie from you!

Wheatfield · 07-26-2009, 08:43 AM

Originally posted by Wildnsyko

And I expected a pic of a Rottie from you!

As you wish:

Wildnsyko · 07-26-2009, 09:46 AM

Such a pretty baby!! I love Rotties!! We had one, but had to put him down after an unfortunately accident. I miss him dearly! Max was huge, weighing in at 185lbs.

Wheatfield · 07-26-2009, 10:12 AM

That picture of the Bug was taken something like a year and a half ago. I think he weighed about 95 pounds and stood just over 26".
He's just past 3 now, I'm pretty sure he has his full height at slightly less than 27", but he's still a very slim ~107 pounds.

MoparFreak69 · 07-26-2009, 10:14 AM

What??? No Dobies??? Heres one for you ;-) I try not to use any kind of flash when shooting (photographing, not bang bang ;-) ) my pets.

Wildnsyko · 07-27-2009, 06:11 AM

Here is Max. This was taken about 4 years ago. (Fuji P&S... life before Pentax)

Wheatfield · 07-27-2009, 06:30 AM

Originally posted by Wildnsyko

Here is Max. This was taken about 4 years ago. (Fuji P&S... life before Pentax)

Nice looking boy. He certainly had the aloof Rottie look down to a fine science.

07-22-2009, 07:32 PM	#1
Wildnsyko Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 366	Pet Eyes Is there a thread on how to fix pet eyes or does anyone have a good tutorial? I've searched the internet, but somehow when I try I always get these fake looking eyes. I have Photoshop E7, but can always download another software if needed.

07-25-2009, 07:09 AM	#3
Falld5 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 61	Well Said, wheatfield! But, when I must use flash, I now use a lumiquest pro system. I really like it. Doesn't produce the red-eye or dead-eye effect because it sends 80% of the light to the ceilling with 20% hitting the subject to flush out shadows. If you don't have a ceiling or a really high one, there is a white piece that you insert to substitute as a ceiling. Using a softbox over your flash will also help. Lumiquest also sells those. I've tried the homemade method (which looked horrible and lacked quality of bought versions)and the Gary Fong which I wasn't all that crazy about (cuts light too much and falls off all the time). Last edited by Falld5; 07-25-2009 at 07:21 AM.

07-26-2009, 10:14 AM	#9
MoparFreak69 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boise, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 197	What??? No Dobies??? Heres one for you ;-) I try not to use any kind of flash when shooting (photographing, not bang bang ;-) ) my pets. Attached Images

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07-22-2009, 09:27 PM	#2
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,991	The best fix, unfortunately, is to not use flash, shoot in good light so flash isn't needed, or to use a fairly broad light. This precludes flash on camera pictures in dark living rooms. Fixing eyes in post is not very easy, best to not have to do it in the first place.

07-25-2009, 10:08 AM	#4
Wildnsyko Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 366 Original Poster	Figures... now I'll have to save up for a flash.

07-25-2009, 02:18 PM	#5
Wildnsyko Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 366 Original Poster	Originally posted by Wheatfield The best fix, unfortunately, is to not use flash, shoot in good light so flash isn't needed, or to use a fairly broad light. This precludes flash on camera pictures in dark living rooms. Fixing eyes in post is not very easy, best to not have to do it in the first place. And I expected a pic of a Rottie from you!

07-26-2009, 08:43 AM	#6
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,991	Originally posted by Wildnsyko And I expected a pic of a Rottie from you! As you wish:

07-26-2009, 09:46 AM	#7
Wildnsyko Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 366 Original Poster	Such a pretty baby!! I love Rotties!! We had one, but had to put him down after an unfortunately accident. I miss him dearly! Max was huge, weighing in at 185lbs.

07-26-2009, 10:12 AM	#8
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,991	That picture of the Bug was taken something like a year and a half ago. I think he weighed about 95 pounds and stood just over 26". He's just past 3 now, I'm pretty sure he has his full height at slightly less than 27", but he's still a very slim ~107 pounds.

07-27-2009, 06:11 AM	#10
Wildnsyko Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 366 Original Poster	Here is Max. This was taken about 4 years ago. (Fuji P&S... life before Pentax)

07-27-2009, 06:30 AM	#11
Wheatfield Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The wheatfields of Canada Posts: 15,991	Originally posted by Wildnsyko Here is Max. This was taken about 4 years ago. (Fuji P&S... life before Pentax) Nice looking boy. He certainly had the aloof Rottie look down to a fine science.

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