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10/09/2007 06:42:50 AM · #1 |
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10/09/2007 06:50:22 AM · #2 |
So much noise on the model, is it even worth it?
Assuming it is, how about cloning off that little patch of bare wall to the left and using that to wipe out the a/c? |
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10/09/2007 06:54:04 AM · #3 |
| how about just using the clone tool to extend the curtains and the bright space between. |
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10/09/2007 07:01:10 AM · #4 |
First, go back to where you started, the crop is much better.
I'd suggest to convert to black and white, not only ist the a/c less distracting, but you also get rid of the color noise.
If you really want to lose the a/c, make a selection around the right curtain, copy to new layer, stretch it to the bottom of the image, then erase the part where the layer covers the bed. The area on the left side between curtain and bed can be filled with the darkest tone of the curtain w/ small paintbrush, then add some noise to that area. Hardest part is right to her, you probably will have to use the cloning tool there (try on a new layer!).
When you're finished, select the remains of the a/c, add a bit of blur, then a bit of noise.
You'll have to do some fine tuning after all that, though.
ETA: here's a quick edit
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Message edited by author 2007-10-09 11:04:40.
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10/09/2007 07:01:14 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by sher:
how about just using the clone tool to extend the curtains and the bright space between. |
That's what I was going to suggest... here's a VERY quick and VERY dirty version of what that would look like.... obviously you would also need to extend the curtains on the other side of your model to match.
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10/09/2007 07:38:29 AM · #6 |
Thanks for the ideas people. The clone tool had occurred to me but I wondered if anyone else would come up with a different solution.
BTW, the color noise is there because I color-saturated to +40. This is an interim step, not a final product.
Thanks again!
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10/09/2007 09:59:00 AM · #7 |
Here's what I came up with after a quick trip to the bookstore. A selection (needs to be feathered more) and an edging with the clone stamp then Filter > Pattern maker and top it off with gaussian blur (too much here).
But it proves the concept.
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Message edited by author 2007-10-09 13:59:22.
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10/09/2007 10:05:30 AM · #8 |
| oddly enough, i think it looked better with the ac, simply because the blank white space takes away from the point of the photo, the model.. just my thoughts, and other than that i have nothing else productive to offer :) |
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10/09/2007 10:15:22 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by ToShootorNottoShoot:
oddly enough, i think it looked better with the ac, simply because the blank white space takes away from the point of the photo, the model.. |
It does tend to draw my eye toward the white space
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10/09/2007 10:29:28 AM · #10 |
I think this is a good place to bring out the layer masks.
- Create a background copy. Create a layer mask for the foreground (bed and model).
- Take the foreground layer and hide it to work on the background layer.
- Take Sher's suggestion of drawing the curtains and window down.
- Un-hide the foreground layer. |
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10/09/2007 11:30:25 AM · #11 |
You've got a good start. But how about adding a table between the curtains covering where the AC was, with something on it? That something could be a picture of her boyfriend/husband, a nude statue with arms in a similar position, flowers with a note on them, two empty champagne flutes, pregnancy test kit :) etc ie get the picture to tell more of a story.
Message edited by author 2007-10-09 15:33:28. |
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10/09/2007 12:42:49 PM · #12 |
I'm in agreement with  ToShootorNottoShoot and [user]fotomann_forever[/user], now that I have the space I'm not crazy about it. I'll have to try extending the drapes which I didn't really want to do because I wanted a separation between the bed and drapes. Maybe that'll look completely different when done too.
Thanks again to all.
-eug: that's essentially what I did. Thank You :-)
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