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 01/06/2007 07:23:34 PM · #1

okay i really like this picture but i need to lighten the face up. so if you have any tips post them here. I am using photoshop cs
 01/06/2007 07:31:18 PM · #2
Going by memory.

PS

copy your bg layer.

take your favorite tool and outline just the face, and other parts you want selected.

push the layer mask selection at bottom of layer pallet.

go to selection drop down menue.

go to feather.

feather around 20 to 25%.

go into image/levels or curves

adjust the level of the image to your liking.

flatten.

save.
 01/06/2007 07:33:46 PM · #3


Copied the background layer, set it to overlay and then added a curves adjustment layer.
 01/06/2007 07:36:14 PM · #4

01/06/2007 08:30:33 PM · #5
I used Paintshop Pro to do the edits on this, but I followed basically the same steps American Horse outlined for you.





Message edited by author 2007-01-14 05:18:49.
 01/06/2007 08:40:42 PM · #6
I just used the render lighting effects filter...
 01/07/2007 07:46:25 AM · #7
Image/adjustments/shadowhighlights

This was a quick 3 second adjustment in the auto setting. Play with it to get exactly what you want.

01/07/2007 08:01:43 AM · #8
CS2 shadow/highlight, then select BG and cut it and paste it as a new layer, then use it in multiply mode to smooth out the black. That wasn't necessary, if you like the ceiling paraphernalia.



R.
 01/07/2007 10:59:14 AM · #9
I like bears the best me thinks.
 01/07/2007 04:26:56 PM · #10
Lighten the face... but leave the grain... some of the edits smoothed around the form which makes the face look really odd. I would actuall ADD grain around the form.

Message edited by author 2007-01-07 21:28:04.
 01/07/2007 06:28:19 PM · #11
Originally posted by TheFallofTroy:

okay i really like this picture but i need to lighten the face up. so if you have any tips post them here. I am using photoshop cs


Can you give the face area a hit with the Dodge tool set to a large brush?

I had a go at your photo and Dodge worked well. I think I successfully posted my go at your photo...I gave the face area 2 clicks of the Dodge tool and that's all I did.

Maureen

Message edited by author 2007-01-09 14:22:52.
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