Editing other peoples photos
Nov 12, 2011 12:41:52 #
RandyL wrote:
Same page! After nearly 40 years of messing with photography, I remember when Photoshop was still an evil thought in someone's mind. Not having that crutch made me work harder, plan better--and gave me mass amounts of satisfaction when the photo was processed. Photoshop is a wonderful option, but I feel using it for everything is kinda the lazy way out. I'm old so take that into consideration when reading this :-)
I have been taking photographs for over 55 years, used to do my own B&W processing and editing, and I love Photoshop. I still try to get the best possible shot in-camera, but it is never 100% what I want. I certainly do not think it is the "lazy way out", as I use it to enhance my images, not as a crutch to correct sloppy exposures or composition.
As to editing other peoples photos, I think it is an excellent way of showing how an image can be made better (or worse) by editing. An edited image plus a description of the process can be very educational for those wanting to learn.
Nov 12, 2011 13:15:26 #
Yeah, I wish...you're fortunate to get first-hand experience with someone who's been there and back again. But one thing...what he does is "his" technique", you need to pick what helps you develope your own style. I was lucky enough to work with a master photographer from the Twin Cities many years ago and he was amazing! I have never met anyone like him and I learned a ton of stuff from him old school! Oh, and the perfect shot has been taken by many. Mine came about two years ago with a shot of my newest grandson as he fought for his life at the Mayo Clinic. He's two now and perfect and I have shot a thousand photos of him yet that single frame still brings me to tears when I look at. To each his own I guess.
Nov 12, 2011 13:21:05 #
Key words were "used for everything". I use it as well I just think a raw, unedited photo is a thing of beauty. Something that was earned using your head instead of a computer program. As far as listing how one edited it, 99 percent of people either wouldn't care or not understand it anyway. Excuse my "purist" approach. It's just something I personally feel good doing. I know many won't agree with me and that's fine. To each his own.
Nov 12, 2011 15:40:39 #
MWAC wrote:
If your are hampered by what you can shoot and the style thou can use in the studio where you work, I would recommend posting images for C&C that you took outside of the studio where you have total control of the outcome.
Find your own style.
Find your own style.
I'm not really hampered, just that the pictures I posted are more of what we do in studio, so yes, I will be posting more of my own creativity. I did post a bunch of my backroad bumblin' on another page. All outdoor/nature/countryside finds. Looking forward to going again soon!
Dec 1, 2011 20:28:52 #
Dec 2, 2011 20:58:51 #
There is a huge difference between critique and edit.
A person posting an image in a c&c thread is asking for the viewers opinion on what should be changed to improve said image. Not giving carte blanche to modify the image.
Editing is FAR more involved and invasive.
It is a simple matter for the poster to state "edits welcome" or the viewer to ask permission to download and edit.
A full size download could be construed as implied persmission. Having a section just for edits might be a good way to go...
It is common practice to have a section on a forum for editing, separate from c&c.
GT
Definition of CRITIQUE
: an act of criticizing; especially: a critical estimate or discussion <a critique of the poet's work>
Examples of CRITIQUE
She wrote a radical critique of the philosopher's early essays.
They gave a fair and honest critique of her art.
Definition of EDIT
a: to prepare (as literary material) for publication or public presentation
b: to assemble (as a moving picture or tape recording) by cutting and rearranging
c: to alter, adapt, or refine especially to bring about conformity to a standard or to suit a particular purpose <carefully edited the speech> <edit a data file>
A person posting an image in a c&c thread is asking for the viewers opinion on what should be changed to improve said image. Not giving carte blanche to modify the image.
Editing is FAR more involved and invasive.
It is a simple matter for the poster to state "edits welcome" or the viewer to ask permission to download and edit.
A full size download could be construed as implied persmission. Having a section just for edits might be a good way to go...
It is common practice to have a section on a forum for editing, separate from c&c.
GT
Definition of CRITIQUE
: an act of criticizing; especially: a critical estimate or discussion <a critique of the poet's work>
Examples of CRITIQUE
She wrote a radical critique of the philosopher's early essays.
They gave a fair and honest critique of her art.
Definition of EDIT
a: to prepare (as literary material) for publication or public presentation
b: to assemble (as a moving picture or tape recording) by cutting and rearranging
c: to alter, adapt, or refine especially to bring about conformity to a standard or to suit a particular purpose <carefully edited the speech> <edit a data file>
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