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Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing 05-23-2017, 10:31 AM

Please retouch this for me and let me know how you do it! Thanks
Posted By Neel1

Replies: 27
Views: 2,894

I am really an amateur at retouching! Never been patient enough to go through any course on the subject in length. I would like to know what can be done really with one of my photos! This will let me know if it's really worth going through a course myself sometimes. I am sharing this photo in DNG. Anyone here can retouch it as they wish AS LONG AS THEY SHARE THE RESULT BACK IN TIFF format. If you are generous enough to explain the procedure of how you came to such a result, it will be even most welcomed. Thanks a lot in advance:

Dropbox - Rouma in Pamplemousses-4948.dng

Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing 01-02-2017, 10:17 AM

Why is there such a huge difference in colours between Photoshoot and Windows viewer
Posted By Neel1

Replies: 17
Views: 3,754

Actually yes....here in this photo, but I can put Picassa and Windows Photo viewer and get more or less the same image!!

Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing 01-02-2017, 02:28 AM

Why is there such a huge difference in colours between Photoshoot and Windows viewer
Posted By Neel1

Replies: 17
Views: 3,754

I even use the Colourchecker passport in my photoshoots to make sure that the colours are good...

Here is the original of the photo.:
Dropbox - Ava April 2015-8345a.tif

---------- Post added 01-02-17 at 02:28 PM ----------

Thanks I will go through it!

Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing 01-01-2017, 11:22 PM

Why is there such a huge difference in colours between Photoshoot and Windows viewer
Posted By Neel1

Replies: 17
Views: 3,754

Why is there such a huge difference in colours between Photoshop and Windows photo viewer. I use Photoshop to retouch my photos but then I note that my photos do not look the same at all inside Windows photo viewer which would be used by most PC users or even Picasa Viewer. When I do a video montage with my photos, I also note a huge difference in colours inside videos.....I have to retouch my photos again to make it look nice inside videos....Is that a normal thing?

There are some print studios where I go to print my photos, not all of them, where my photos would look a lot darker compared to what I see on my own screen inside photoshop. I always need to review my photos inside Windows photo viewer to make sure it will look good when printing in these studios....What is the issue here please?

Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing 09-25-2016, 11:27 PM

I am following this tutorial, but there is one step that does not work for me
Posted By Neel1

Replies: 6
Views: 1,125

That must be the problem i think. I will try it in the afternoon and let you know if it works... thanks a lot

Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing 09-25-2016, 11:38 AM

I am following this tutorial, but there is one step that does not work for me
Posted By Neel1

Replies: 6
Views: 1,125

I am trying to follow this tutorial using one of my own photos in DNG. I can do all the steps but when I reach 2:42 in the video I am asked to choose Filter/ Distort and Wave. For some unknown reason, I am not able to select Distort in my Filter section. I can see all the others but not 'Distort'. I believe I followed all the steps up to that point. How come I am not able to distort my reflection layer. Thanks in advance for the help with this:

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Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing 09-25-2016, 10:05 AM

What is this tool in photoshop? I don't have it myself.
Posted By Neel1

Replies: 3
Views: 975

Great I saw it....thanks a lot

Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing 09-25-2016, 08:12 AM

What is this tool in photoshop? I don't have it myself.
Posted By Neel1

Replies: 3
Views: 975

This is one tutorial I came across on youtube. There is a background music and no spoken explanations so, the person does not name the tools he used, he just showed them. He is using same Photoshop version as me, CS6, but suddenly he chose one tool which I don't see on my own version. Could anyone tell me what this is and where I can find it on my CS6. Thanks in advance.

Forum: Flashes, Lighting, and Studio 04-15-2016, 06:41 AM

What type of light was used here?
Posted By Neel1

Replies: 6
Views: 1,263

I want to reproduce something close in studio...can i do it if i use only flash lights...

Forum: Flashes, Lighting, and Studio 04-15-2016, 06:26 AM

What type of light was used here?
Posted By Neel1

Replies: 6
Views: 1,263

This is a nice studio photo. I am trying to find out what type of light was used here for the light to be so even on the models....would you say that its constant light or flash light. Can i achieve this result if I use only flash lights in a dark studio
?

https://www.dropbox.com/s/3r6a4vf7dnkkvwo/IMG-20160414-WA0000.jpg?dl=0

Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing 03-19-2016, 10:25 PM

What did the editor do to achieve this?
Posted By Neel1

Replies: 9
Views: 1,500

I really love the feel of this photo. I saw this on facebook and I am wondering what the photo editor did to achieve this. I suppose he did this with photoshop. I would really appreciate if someone would be kind enough to share the tips to transform the original photo into the final edited one. What would be the steps? Thanks in advance

Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing 09-18-2015, 09:10 PM

Please help me with this edit - should be basic
Posted By Neel1

Replies: 7
Views: 1,202

Hey this is really so cool! I'll be able to do it myself now. Thanks so much for your help and time. It's very much appreciated!!:)

Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing 09-18-2015, 07:46 PM

Please help me with this edit - should be basic
Posted By Neel1

Replies: 7
Views: 1,202

No need for the border please. Thanks in advance!!

---------- Post added 09-19-15 at 06:47 AM ----------

I have tried doing it myself in photoshop but I don't master the tools well enough to do it! I will try it again using your directions! Thanks

Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing 09-18-2015, 06:51 PM

Please help me with this edit - should be basic
Posted By Neel1

Replies: 7
Views: 1,202

Someone gave me the task of photographying a "Sequence double Series board" and printing the photo on paper. I have the dng files here. But inside photoshop, I am having a hard time to straighten the lines of the square so that it makes a perfect, or as perfect square as possible. I really don't know how to it inside photoshop. WOuld anyone be kind enough to help me with this. Here is the dropbox links to two photos of the board that I took. Thanks in advance

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/c9mrir16zemtgun/AABhM1LqGFLcGaPfhahnLOg6a?dl=0

Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing 05-27-2015, 02:41 AM

Where are my files? Lightroom issue or PC issue?
Posted By Neel1

Replies: 13
Views: 1,455

It is an external hard drive on which I save most of my photoshoot work! It is permanently connected to my PC and I access it very often. Up to now, I haven't had any problem with it! And the rest of my folders are still there. I think I should save my work in two different locations now to make sure I always have a back up in case something goes wrong like this! I will try the onboard Recovery software of Transcend to see if it works....Thanks for your support! I always check that the files are properly saved on the hard drive before removing the SD card. Actually, this is a series on photos that I've already started working on.

But now I remember there was a power cut during a work session inside Lightroom. I wonder if this power cut could have provoked this!!

Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing 05-26-2015, 11:56 AM

Where are my files? Lightroom issue or PC issue?
Posted By Neel1

Replies: 13
Views: 1,455

I generally transfer my files from my Memory SD card to my external hard drive using Lightroom which converts all the files to DNG files. Then I start editing the files using Lightroom or Photoshop. I wonder if a power failure during work in Lightroom could have caused this! WHy is it that only the content of this specific folder is now missing while the rest is here? I am copying all my important folders off this drive now to make sure it does not happen to any other folders...

Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing 05-26-2015, 09:20 AM

Where are my files? Lightroom issue or PC issue?
Posted By Neel1

Replies: 13
Views: 1,455

The Trancend I drive is the drive where I normally transfer all my photos, reserved for Lighroom and Photoshop work. I have all my other folders there with all the photos. It's only that folder in particular that has this issue. Inside lightroom I am told that the files cannot be accessed. Not sure what I did to provoke that. All I did was open Lightroom and go to the folder to find out the problem. It never happened to me before. I don't have any backup for this folder unfortunately!!

Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing 05-26-2015, 08:51 AM

Where are my files? Lightroom issue or PC issue?
Posted By Neel1

Replies: 13
Views: 1,455

I am having a problem right now! I normally use Lightroom and Photoshop to edit and classify my photo. Some few minutes before I opened Lightroom and tried to access one folder; I found out that Lightroom could not access the files. When I went into windows explorer to look for the folder. This is what I found inside, just one file having a size of 1.7 GB instead of my photos, all the photos from one photoshoot with all the edits. Is there a problem with my PC or is it a lightroom problem. I hope I've not lost all my photos from this photoshoot...It would be dramatic. Thanks a lot if anyone of you could help me with this issue:

Forum: Photographic Technique 02-06-2015, 11:35 AM

Beauty dish...What size I should look for?
Posted By Neel1

Replies: 1
Views: 1,417

I really like the photos of Arthur St John and I would like to purchase a beauty dish of the same size that he is using in this video? Could anyone take a look and suggest a size of beauty dish that would match his? If by any chance you know of some good offers for these beauty dishes, same size online, please let me know! Thanks in advance:

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Forum: Photographic Technique 02-04-2015, 12:35 PM

grey card? am I doing it properly?
Posted By Neel1

Replies: 11
Views: 1,617

yes I think it is. because on the photos where my flash is set to a very low output, I can use the white part for white balance. but not on the photos when I set my flash power higher. because then the white part will reflect a bit too much of the flash light.....

Forum: Photographic Technique 02-04-2015, 11:28 AM

grey card? am I doing it properly?
Posted By Neel1

Replies: 11
Views: 1,617

I am into fashion photography and I generally shoot outdoor in daylight mostly. I normally bring along a white balance card which I bought on ebay, which is a card containing different colours like white grey blue red yellow, not just white....I work with flash. what I do is take a photo with the card with the most ideal flash setting I can have for every situation. My camera is set to auto white balance. but I usually fix the white balance inside photoshop using the white bslance tool of camera raw or of lightroom.

my question is 'why do I get the notification choose a neutral white balance' every time I try to use tge white balance tool on the white on my white balance card. why does the program say the white of this card is not neutral enough and I have to use it on th grey instead....

I ve always heard that white card is for white balance....isn't it?

Forum: Flashes, Lighting, and Studio 01-03-2015, 08:39 PM

About Bowen mount advice for gear
Posted By Neel1

Replies: 2
Views: 1,741

Up to now, for my fashion photoshoots, I've been using Nikon speedlights combined with a softbox or beauty dish. But now, I thinking of investing in powerful flash strobes that will allow me to work in low light situations.

These are the two items I'm planning on taking:
1.Godox RS-600P 600W Portable Studio Strobe Flash

2. Godox 95cm Lighting Diffuse Octagon Softbox For Studio Outdoor Photography S488

Please pardon my ignorance but I noted that sellers are using the term 'Bowen Mount'. I need to know if the diffuser that I am buying will fit well with the strobe that I am getting. Is 'Bowen mount' the appelation for a standard connection between the strobe and diffuser. Can I rely on the 'Bowen mount' term found in the description to be sure that both will fit together well?

Very sorry but it's only now that I'm investing in that type of gear and I am not familiar with the terms.

I also wanted to know if the Godox Portable studio flash is a reliable one. Here is the description given by the seller:

Ref: Godox RS-600P 600W Portable Studio Strobe Flash Light Head Lamp

Buyer will receiver :
1 x Xenergizer Portable Flash head
1 x Battery pack (Battery & control modules)
1 x FT-16 power-control flash trigger (Transmitter & Receiver)
1 x Hard Carrying case
1 x Soft cap
1 x Lamp cover
1 x Shoulder bag
1 x AC charger
1 x Power Cord
Shipment Weight: Approx: 10.5kg
P.S. MSDS CERTIFICATE LIGHT

FEATURES
XEnergizer wireless power-control outdoor flash is designed to provide a lightweight, portable, easy-to-use,
multi-functional, and reliable flash lighting solution for outdoor shooting. It fits wedding, art, portrait,
　

- Built-in wireless power adjusting and flash triggering

- Large-capacity 8000mAh lithium batter (LiFePO4)

- Full battery provides 450 full power flashes for RS-600P

- Recycle to full power in 2.5 seconds for RS-600P

- LED modeling light

- User replaceable battery module

- Power adjusts from 1/1 to 1/32 with auto power discharge

- LCD display with high-contrast white on blue

- Stable color temperatures at 5600K (+/-200K)

- Bowens-style mount adds almost any studio flash accessories

- Wireless Power-Control and Flash Triggering

SPECIFICATION

- Model: RS600P

- Max. Power: 600WS

- Guide No. (m ISO 100): 68

- Recycling Time at 1/1 Full Power: 2.5 second

- Full Power Flashes: Approx. 450

- Battery: LiFePO4 (12.8V / 8000mAh)

- Flash Duration: 1/800 to 1/2000 second

- Power Adjusting: 16 steps from 1/32 to 1/1

- LED Modeling Lamp: 12W

- Color Temperature: 5600K ± 200K

- Voltage of Charger: AC 100 - 240V / 50-60Hz

- Battery Pack Size: 17 x 8 x 26 cm

- Battery Pack Weight: Approx. 2.98kg

- Flash Head Weight: Approx. 0.96kg

- Weight with the Case: Approx. 7.8kg

- Battery Unit Size & Weight: 17x8x10.7cm / 1.71kg

Forum: Flashes, Lighting, and Studio 11-27-2014, 11:10 AM

Backdrop in vinyl
Posted By Neel1

Replies: 3
Views: 1,004

I bought a blue backdrop for my studio and it's made of vinyl which supposedly is good for being a non reflective material. But when it came, it was folded in a bag and when unfolded, it has a lot of pleat trace on it. Can anyone say what I could to remove the pleats because they will not look nice in the photos.... Any idea! I cannot iron because it's made of vinyl....

Forum: Photographic Industry and Professionals 11-27-2014, 02:44 AM

What factors to take into consideration when charging?
Posted By Neel1

Replies: 1
Views: 854

I specialise in portrait photography and I would like to start a business offering services like wedding photography and photoshoots. But I have no idea how to calculate the price I charge for my work. Can I get some hints for you people? How would you do it? Thanks in advance. My photoshoots would take place outdoor, in gardens, nature, beaches, etc...

Forum: Photographic Technique 09-15-2014, 12:45 AM

How to create this sunset photography
Posted By Neel1

Replies: 5
Views: 1,406

https://www.dropbox.com/s/h2ynaz0xo1cjegl/IMG_268428047735466.jpeg?dl=0

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