Wonder what he's dreaming of?? by Zone

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Origami_Owl 19 786

3 Jun 2005 8:41AM

The skin tone is perfect, really works. What lighting did you use/how did you do the high key effect? if you don't mind me asking.

Paul

Zone 17 9

3 Jun 2005 9:28AM

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Thanks for the comments Paul.

First off, the photo was taken in full glorious colour, I'd opened the curtains and the sun flooded in!!

I then used a set of free PS plugin filters from http://www.optikvervelabs.com/, some really nice presets, but with the option to fine tune to your liking.

Finally ran the finished shot through NeatImage another free software download for reducing noise not that there was much in the shot anyway but it gave the final image a smooth porcelain look that I really find pleasing.

Hope that helps mate Wink

liparig 18 233

3 Jun 2005 10:30AM

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great portrait
Joe

akh 19 1.2k 5

3 Jun 2005 11:52AM

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Quite like this but I do have reservations in that I find it a touch too sharp and the skin too smooth. Could be that you have over Neatimaged it slightly. I would just apply a very slight amount of gaussian blur to knock the edge off it and rotate it 90 degrees CW. Lighting is good. That optikverve plugin is an excellent piece of kit.
Tony

Zone 17 9

3 Jun 2005 12:24PM

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Cheers for the feedback Tony, I'll have a play and see what I can come up with.

I can see where you are coming from with regards the "too sharp-too smooth" comment.

The rotate 90degs is something I'd not considered (currently sat as though my neck is broke lol) I'll have to have a play, if I change anything then I'll repost