Rebel without a clue

KenCo1964 · 05-06-2005, 10:28

From the vintage rally the other week, messing about with contrasts.

Ken.

Matt · 05-06-2005, 10:56

This type of processing can either be loved or hated.

I actually like this one, the sky area needs a little work. Maybe it needs colouring in black, this will help set of the colours in the cars.

top marks for experimenting.

***Steve*** · 05-06-2005, 11:18

I agree with Matt 100%, either love or hate and again I love it. Try adding a graduated gray gradient to the sky as this will fit in with the processing and stop the sky grabbing all your attention.

Its almost there, just a little more work and you will have a stunning original photo.

CT · 05-06-2005, 11:29

Another lover here! :lol: The sky definitely needs making black or at least a much darker colour. Steve's graduated idea is good. The way you'd normally do this is just click in the blank sky area with the magic wand which would apply a mask expanded to the edges of that blank sky, setting the tolerance levels of the tool till it was just right. Unfortunately in this case, that's not going to work as the sky will run into the chrome areas around the windscreen, the top of the neighbouring car, and other areas where you dont want the sky to run into the rest of the picture.

You need to draw a freehand mask bounding the area which you want to be black (or whatever colour) leaving the areas you want to remain white. It's not as difficult as you may think - and then use the fill tool with your selected colour. It's certainly worth persevering with- well done Ken. 8)

KenCo1964 · 05-06-2005, 12:21

Thanks all, Just had a quick go but seems ok.

Thanks again.
Ken.

CT · 05-06-2005, 13:19

Definite progess there Ken. It looks as though you have some feather applied to the mask though which is stopping you getting a sharp edge between the sky and the car. Setting feathering to '0' should cure that.

petemc · 05-06-2005, 14:56

Sorry, gunna have to go in the hate crowd

The flag looks cool, but it just feels fake. Its too hard to make out the shapes of the car too, the wheel and the flag are the only things that stick out for me. Sorry

dod · 05-06-2005, 22:03

I like it, and it's given me an idea for some shots of vintage bikes I got yesterday

05-06-2005, 10:28	#1 (permalink)
KenCo1964 Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Co. Durham England Posts: 1,069	Rebel without a clue From the vintage rally the other week, messing about with contrasts. Ken.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Canon 350D vs 400D / Rebel XTi	RexFBrown	Which Camera Should I Buy?	36	23-04-2007 10:14
Canon Rebel XTi	canvicb	Welcome Forum	6	04-12-2006 18:36
Just in ! Canon EOS 400D / Rebel XTi review	Pixalo	Photography Equipment and Software Reviews	0	14-10-2006 16:40
rade 1.0.3 - 350d/Rebel XT	Bachs	Cameras, Lenses and Accessories	7	29-10-2005 11:35
Canon Digital Rebel XT - official!	silkstone	Cameras, Lenses and Accessories	17	19-02-2005 18:19

05-06-2005, 10:56	#2 (permalink)
Matt Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,326	This type of processing can either be loved or hated. I actually like this one, the sky area needs a little work. Maybe it needs colouring in black, this will help set of the colours in the cars. top marks for experimenting.

05-06-2005, 11:18	#3 (permalink)
*Steve* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: An Englishman living in Germany Posts: 16,367	I agree with Matt 100%, either love or hate and again I love it. Try adding a graduated gray gradient to the sky as this will fit in with the processing and stop the sky grabbing all your attention. Its almost there, just a little more work and you will have a stunning original photo.

05-06-2005, 11:29	#4 (permalink)
CT Feet under the table Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: West Mids UK Posts: 3,500	Another lover here! :lol: The sky definitely needs making black or at least a much darker colour. Steve's graduated idea is good. The way you'd normally do this is just click in the blank sky area with the magic wand which would apply a mask expanded to the edges of that blank sky, setting the tolerance levels of the tool till it was just right. Unfortunately in this case, that's not going to work as the sky will run into the chrome areas around the windscreen, the top of the neighbouring car, and other areas where you dont want the sky to run into the rest of the picture. You need to draw a freehand mask bounding the area which you want to be black (or whatever colour) leaving the areas you want to remain white. It's not as difficult as you may think - and then use the fill tool with your selected colour. It's certainly worth persevering with- well done Ken. 8)

05-06-2005, 12:21	#5 (permalink)
KenCo1964 Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Co. Durham England Posts: 1,069	Thanks all, Just had a quick go but seems ok. Thanks again. Ken.

05-06-2005, 13:19	#6 (permalink)
CT Feet under the table Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: West Mids UK Posts: 3,500	Definite progess there Ken. It looks as though you have some feather applied to the mask though which is stopping you getting a sharp edge between the sky and the car. Setting feathering to '0' should cure that.

05-06-2005, 14:56	#7 (permalink)
petemc Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 548	Sorry, gunna have to go in the hate crowd The flag looks cool, but it just feels fake. Its too hard to make out the shapes of the car too, the wheel and the flag are the only things that stick out for me. Sorry

05-06-2005, 22:03	#8 (permalink)
dod Feet under the table Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nairn Posts: 1,911	I like it, and it's given me an idea for some shots of vintage bikes I got yesterday