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09/18/2007 09:02:39 PM · #1 |
For those who were wondering..as was I:
Soft Focus I
Soft Focus II
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09/19/2007 12:50:22 AM · #2 |
i think i'm getting really excited about this challenge, although my soft focus II entry did'nt end up really well...;)
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09/19/2007 01:13:52 AM · #3 |
I have a feeling it's gonna be the Impressionism discussion all over again....PS filters vs incamera shots.
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09/19/2007 01:15:20 AM · #4 |
Originally posted by Puckzzz:
I have a feeling it's gonna be the Impressionism discussion all over again....PS filters vs incamera shots. |
No PS filters (ETA: except gaussian blur and noise filters) this time, it's Basic Editing.
Message edited by author 2007-09-19 06:46:10.
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09/19/2007 01:35:56 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by eyewave:
Originally posted by Puckzzz:
I have a feeling it's gonna be the Impressionism discussion all over again....PS filters vs incamera shots. |
No PS filters this time, it's Basic Editing. |
I missed that insignificant detail!! :-D
that's better! but in-camera filters, are they allowed then?
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09/19/2007 02:20:31 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by eyewave:
No PS filters this time, it's Basic Editing. |
Well the rules say: No “effects” filters may be applied to your image, with the exception of Noise and Gaussian Blur.
The winning entry of the last soft focus challenge used gaussian blur quite effectively to achieve the soft focus...
Just thought I'd calrify because I was confused ;)
take it easy,
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09/19/2007 03:04:43 AM · #7 |
Neat Image and Noise Ninja can also give a soft look and they are legal in basic.
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09/19/2007 08:59:02 AM · #8 |
| so would creating a copy of the background layer, apply gaussian blur and then decreasing the opacity of the layer until the effect is achieved... legal or not? (I usually just avoid basic editing challenges, that way I don't have to think :P) |
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09/19/2007 09:22:07 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by kellian:
so would creating a copy of the background layer, apply gaussian blur and then decreasing the opacity of the layer until the effect is achieved... legal or not? (I usually just avoid basic editing challenges, that way I don't have to think :P) |
Layers with image data are not legal, only adjustment layers, in basic editing (not sure I worded that right).
See this thread for a current related conversation ==> Virtual Photographer in Basic got me a DQ
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09/19/2007 09:43:29 AM · #10 |
| Just to clarify; all of the PS subheadings under "noise" are legal in basic, such as "median"? |
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09/19/2007 11:40:09 AM · #11 |
| Yeah, but if you use diffusion on the lens, there's no problem with the rules at all. |
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09/19/2007 11:45:53 AM · #12 |
| So how do you achieve soft focus in camera? |
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09/19/2007 11:57:36 AM · #13 |
Originally posted by pearlseyes:
So how do you achieve soft focus in camera? |
Lots of ways, but ironically not by having the lens be out of focus.
There are "soft focus" lenses, which do a nice job, but may not be for everyone.
The other way is to place some sort of diffusion material over the front of the lens. Things that are worth experimenting with: pantyhose or other fine mesh material, cellophane (for this image  , I used the wrap from a CD, mildly crinkled), or take a UV filter and smear vaseline on it (One of the few useful thing a UV filter is good for). |
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09/20/2007 10:29:13 AM · #14 |
Originally posted by BeeCee:
Just to clarify; all of the PS subheadings under "noise" are legal in basic, such as "median"? |
yes, so long as they are applied to the whole image. |
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09/20/2007 11:43:25 AM · #15 |
| If you search around for it, Scalvert posted a very eay soft focus method using gaussian blur over a grossly oversharpened image the last time the challenge popped. I think it was Scalvert, maybe Kirbic. Anyway, works quite well. |
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09/24/2007 09:10:10 AM · #16 |
Originally posted by routerguy666:
If you search around for it, Scalvert posted a very eay soft focus method using gaussian blur over a grossly oversharpened image the last time the challenge popped. I think it was Scalvert, maybe Kirbic. Anyway, works quite well. |
Found this here
Originally posted by kirbic:
Originally posted by dgpilot:
is there anyway to photoshop it within the rules? |
Yes. For Basic Editing (steps assume Photoshop as the editor):
- Apply Gaussian blur, approx. 3-6px radius (maybe a bit more for very large images)
- Immediately after applying the blur, select Edit>Fade Gaussian Blur and adjust opacity down to 25-40% as desired. Don't change the blend mode since that's not legal in Basic.
The above works best if you start with an image that is carefully sharpened to the point of being a little sharpen than you'd normally go, and with contrast adjusted a little higher than you want in the final image. Experiment! |
Seems to me that's no different than using a copied layer and fading it, the way kellian asked, but thems the rules. ;>P
Originally posted by glad2badad:
Originally posted by kellian:
so would creating a copy of the background layer, apply gaussian blur and then decreasing the opacity of the layer until the effect is achieved... legal or not? (I usually just avoid basic editing challenges, that way I don't have to think :P) |
Layers with image data are not legal, only adjustment layers, in basic editing (not sure I worded that right). |
Message edited by author 2007-09-24 13:12:58. |
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09/24/2007 09:24:49 AM · #17 |
| I should do really well in this challenge, all of my photos for some reason are always soft and oof. :) |
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09/24/2007 09:30:58 AM · #18 |
Originally posted by Hot_Pixel:
I should do really well in this challenge, all of my photos for some reason are always soft and oof. :) |
You're supposed to apply the bugspray to yourself, NOT your camera! :P |
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09/24/2007 02:58:28 PM · #19 |
Originally posted by glad2badad:
Originally posted by Hot_Pixel:
I should do really well in this challenge, all of my photos for some reason are always soft and oof. :) |
You're supposed to apply the bugspray to yourself, NOT your camera! :P |
OH yea I forgot.... Sorry :P
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