Shadows on faces (Page 2): I agree, not easy to work with. I think this, overall, looks better and makes a decent "family snapshot" type photo. I used Nikon Capture NX2 only.

Ralloh Loc: Ohio

Searcher wrote:

I have had this photo for several years, not becau... (show quote)

I agree, not easy to work with. I think this, overall, looks better and makes a decent "family snapshot" type photo. I used Nikon Capture NX2 only.

Searcher Loc: Kent, England

You guys are making this look so easy, but you are also not saying the how.

Please remember, the image itself is not something I need, but a means to an end. I need to learn how to do it.

Ralloh Loc: Ohio

Searcher wrote:

You guys are making this look so easy, but you are also not saying the how.

Please remember, the image itself is not something I need, but a means to an end. I need to learn how to do it.

Searcher, as stated I only used Capture NX2. I started with a bit of Shadow Protection which lightened the shadows a bit. I then zoomed in on the two ladies and used several Color Control Points to change some coloration, white balance, saturation, and such only on the small areas of shadow. It's just a matter of trying combinations and see what comes out. Couldn't get it all, but close.

Oh yeah, obviously I cropped. The image is not good enough to just have them in it so used a full body crop and the Rule of Thirds.

SoHillGuy Loc: Washington

Edits: PS - Portrait Pro - PS to tone down PP enhancements.

Zone-System-Grandpa Loc: Springfield, Ohio

Searcher wrote:

You guys are making this look so easy, but you are also not saying the how.

Please remember, the image itself is not something I need, but a means to an end. I need to learn how to do it.

You may not like what I have done to your photo, but if you are interested in what had been done, it was:

I used ArcSoft's "Pro +64" software for portraiture and then cropped and added a vignette in Lightroom.

In Pro +64, I used a setting to lift her cheeks, a setting to slenderize her face, a setting to even and smooth her skin, a setting to enhance her nose, a setting to place blush on her cheeks, a setting to add color around her eyes, and an eyeliner, a setting to lightly add eyelashes, a setting to slightly enlarger her eyes, a setting to whiten her eyes, and a setting to shape and thin her eyelashes.

~Doug~

Searcher Loc: Kent, England

Zone-System-Grandpa wrote:

You may not like what I have done to your photo, b... (show quote)

On the contrary Doug, I like what you done because it shows me that the shadows can be effectively removed and leave a canvas for adding blush, splashes of colour and so on. There was not a lot of detail in the face to begin with, and your technique has effectively smoothed out the imperfections, (the shadow blotches) which is what I failed on numerous occasions to do.

The only thing that bothers me is that at some point I will have to add Portrait Pro to my software list and learn how to use that as well.

bkyser Loc: Fly over country in Indiana

stupid question, is portrait pro the same as portrait professional? I have a really old version, may not even have a version number (as in 1) Have contemplated trying it again to see if it is worth the time and money. Thanks

bk

Zone-System-Grandpa Loc: Springfield, Ohio

bkyser wrote:

stupid question, is portrait pro the same as portrait professional? I have a really old version, may not even have a version number (as in 1) Have contemplated trying it again to see if it is worth the time and money. Thanks

bk

No, they are different software programs from two different companies.. The software that you have mentioned is from a company named Anthropics. My software is from ArcSoft, an entirely different animal and I have found it to be the absolute best software whenever a portrait needs embellished and or needs some corrections ~ which all portraits do ! ;)

Best Regards,
~Doug~

Zone-System-Grandpa Loc: Springfield, Ohio

Searcher wrote:

On the contrary Doug, I like what you done because... (show quote)

Young man, Portrait + 64 is the easiest software to work within that I have ever had an opportunity to experience !

If you feel that you need a software program for portraits only, it is the only way to go ! Once I've used it, I transfer my image into Lightroom (a habit of mine) for cropping and for adding a vignette. :D

Once again, it's been my pleasure contacting you again !

~Doug~

SoHillGuy Loc: Washington

Yes, Portrait Professional is the same as Portrait Pro. The newest version is 12.2.1

http://www.portraitprofessional.com/

Bill Houghton Loc: New York area

SoHillGuy wrote:

Yes, Portrait Professional is the same as Portrait Pro. The newest version is 12.2.1

http://www.portraitprofessional.com/

There two Programs

Portrait Professional. and Portrait Pro Professional Studio. As mentioned above two different Programs two different vendors.

Zone-System-Grandpa Loc: Springfield, Ohio

SoHillGuy wrote:

Yes, Portrait Professional is the same as Portrait Pro. The newest version is 12.2.1

http://www.portraitprofessional.com/

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No, Sir, they are completely different forms of software and each is made by a different company ! I say this to you, because I have both !

Portraitprofessional, which is the software you are referring to, does not have the amount of sliders nor the infinite options of which to choose and, like aforementioned, I also have this software too ! Best said, I have both software programs and they are NOT the same.

Paste this into your browser and once it opens, check out the + version and also note that ArcSoft is the MFG..

http://www.arcsoft.com/portraitplus/

Zone-System-Grandpa Loc: Springfield, Ohio

Bill Houghton wrote:

There two Programs

Portrait Professional. and Portrait Pro Professional Studio. As mentioned above two different Programs two different vendors.

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Bill, thank you for reassuring me of my sanity !

I realize that SoHillGuy had easily confused the two simply because their names are very much alike, but their software is very much different !

Best Regards,
~Doug~

SoHillGuy Loc: Washington

PortraitPro 12 is the latest release of the award-winning Portrait Professional retouching software by Anthropics Technology Ltd. The software is available to buy and for a free trial from www.PortraitPro.com. For further information or for high resolution images, please visit: http://www.portraitprofessional.com/pressroom/ or email press@portraitprofessional.com.

You original question was is Portrait Pro the same as Portrait Professional.

Zone-System-Grandpa Loc: Springfield, Ohio

SoHillGuy wrote:

PortraitPro 12 is the latest release of the award-winning Portrait Professional retouching software by Anthropics Technology Ltd. The software is available to buy and for a free trial from www.PortraitPro.com. For further information or for high resolution images, please visit: http://www.portraitprofessional.com/pressroom/ or email press@portraitprofessional.com.

You original question was is Portrait Pro the same as Portrait Professional.

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ArcSoft's Portrait + 64 is far more intense than the software you are referring to and ArcSoft's Portrait + 64 is far, far, far more expensive and I love it !

If you are interested, why not send me a RAW portrait photo that you don't have a need for and I will post process it with my ArcSoft software and, then, you do the same with the software that you attest is your favorite.
Once we both have completed our tasks, let's share our results ! OK ???

Yet, should you not be interested, may we remain UHH forum friends, walk away smiling, and I wish for you a great day :D

Best Regards,
~Doug~