Grunge - DPChallenge Forums

08/14/2006 04:55:46 PM · #1

Here is a new technique I've been wanting to do for a while. I got the original idea from looking at Joey Lawrence's work, but since I didn't buy his DVD yet I had to figure it out on my own. I also took other techniques I already knew and added them all together

What do you think? Be honest...

xblahx

Canon PowerShot A410

08/14/2006 05:06:38 PM · #2

I think they're amazing.

I don't even know what else to say.. I love them.

08/14/2006 05:13:22 PM · #3

Thank You. The technique isn't too hard once you figure out how to do it. This was my first time so they are kind of sloppy.

xblahx

Canon PowerShot A410

08/14/2006 09:02:49 PM · #4

I'm fairly new at photoshop (I always thought it was cheating.. but I changed my mind.)
You've done exactly what I'm trying to do. Well...have tried to do on many occasions.

It's grunge.. sloppy is no issue. It has to be sloppy, or its not grunge. It'll look like those jeans you buy with the holes already cut in them.. yuh know?..fake..
I added these to my fav's.. I'm a sucker for mohawks.

Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

08/15/2006 06:21:31 AM · #5

Yeah, I guess they are ment to be sloppy. Thanks for the comment.

Does anyone else have a comment?

pawdrix

Nikon D700

08/15/2006 06:33:57 AM · #6

I really like this one. I never do this type of work but this made me want to try a few. Well done.

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

08/15/2006 06:45:17 AM · #7

Thanks Pawdrix. That seems to be everyones favorite out of this group. But I like this one the most:

Maybe it's just becuase that's the one I put the most work into. You appriciate something more when you had to work hard to get it.

pamelasue

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

08/15/2006 07:36:14 AM · #8

This one is my favorite ...
I love this look and want to attempt it someday ... any tips would be appreciated!

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

08/16/2006 09:32:12 AM · #9

Like I said, it is pretty easy once you figure it out...and here is how you do it:

Go into a search engine and find GRUNGE brushes, then upload them into:

C Drive: Program Files: Abode Photoshop: Presets: Brushes

Make sure the file your uploading looks like all the other files. Then go into Adobe and start dodging and burning with the brushes. You have to click on the same spot about 5-20 times depending on what you're looking for. Its all about experimenting.

Good luck and have fun. If you have any questions ask, and if you do try it post the picture here.

Valdo

Canon EOS-40D

08/16/2006 09:49:00 AM · #10

Thank you very much for the tips Jeffrey.

I will try it myself one of these days. I like the first three better.