"normal image processing "

[Missdaisies]

On a previous thread I started, a fellow TP user reffered to "normal image processing".

I dont currently have any norms which I follow when using PS (although, this may be due to the fact I dont really know how to use it well!)

Do you all have a norm that you follow? If so, what is it?

Thanks
Sharon

 

[oldgit]

- download to folder
- backup folder (to spare drive), just in case
- review
- delete

 

[oldgit]

Those that survive that...

I generally do one or more of the following:
- crop
- tweak the levels
- push the saturation

All images then get passed over with the USM filter (this is an art unto itself)

 

[Grendel]

Hi Sharon I hope you're enjoying your camera

My "normal" technique is to open the shot in Adobe Camera RAW, correct the white balance and exposure (if necessary), then open in Photoshop, add a slight "S" curve in Curves to bring out some contrast and adjust the levels if they need tweaking. Other than that it tends to be a "per photo" basis. ie in one shot I might boost saturation, in another I might add catchlights in the eyes etc etc

 

[Missdaisies]

Hi Sharon I hope you're enjoying your camera

My "normal" technique is to open the shot in Adobe Camera RAW, correct the white balance and exposure (if necessary), then open in Photoshop, add a slight "S" curve in Curves to bring out some contrast and adjust the levels if they need tweaking. Other than that it tends to be a "per photo" basis. ie in one shot I might boost saturation, in another I might add catchlights in the eyes etc etc

Hi Paul - I certainly am! Its become attached to me! Thanks again


Ooops - also, thanks for the tips above!

 

[Chappers]

Don't know what version of PS you have but if it's CS3 and you shoot jpeg, you can persuade PS to open the file in the RAW interface.

This gives you a whole bundle of tools to play with. Plus it makes some of the adjustments a lot easier.

Look for Fill Light, Curves adjustment is easier to. Vibrance lifts the low saturated colours without blowing the more saturated ones and Clarity gives everything a lift.

You'll find the option under Edit>Preferences>File Handling: Prefer Adobe Camera Raw for JPEG files.

If you like this option you may want to give RAW a try if you haven't done so already. Only downside is the files are much bigger so you reduce the number of images on the card