I had a hard time getting the dodge/burn to work properly. Whenever I was using it, no matter what settings I used or colors I had set as FG/BG, it still turned the burned area grey and then black. This was frustrating to me as in the darkroom, instead of the lightroom, burning just brings out the true colors/shades and details of the image. Burning in the darkroom seems to just put in color and not bring out the highlights that got overexposed. In the end I decided to choose a a black and white image to use. After burning the corner I wound up using the cloning tool and then the healing tool to blend it all in. I think I actually prefer the original to the new one.
For the filters I played around with a few different ones before I settled on these. This first image I also used the cloning and healing tools to put detail back into an overexposed section. The first picture is the oilize filter and the second is the newsprint.
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~beth
I had problems with dodge and burn as well though I was using a color photo. I think lightning the left side above the flag helped. Which I think you did hopefully I'm not just seeing things.
ReplyDeleteI wish you were using Photoshop. Was it a cost issue? PS Elements is pretty cheap, about $80 new, but you can download a free 30-day trial and that will take you mostly through the rest of class. Give it a try.
ReplyDeleteI agree, I like the original best with the flag shot, it is lovely. The filters you used are fairly subtle, very nice.
Lisa,
ReplyDeleteI've tried downloading the free trial of elements several times now because I can't afford to buy it. It never goes much of anywhere and says it's going to take 365 days when I do it, but I'm continuing to try. So, in the mean time, I'm stuck with GIMP.
~beth
If it does become possible for you to purchase elements, make sure you do before this class is over. You get a significant student discount. The price only goes up from there.
ReplyDeleteI sure do understand your dilemmas with finances for sure. Good luck!
Laurie,
ReplyDeleteYea, I'm going to be sure to get it before I graduate in a year!
~beth