Guidance Please - Conversion to B&W
Dec 14, 2018 09:47:14 #
Delderby wrote:
It might be interesting to shoot a few pics with your camera set to B&W.
Based on what I've read by many writers, it is best to use the color data in the color image when adjusting in post processing to produce a B&W image.
Dec 14, 2018 09:48:47 #
rborud wrote:
brucewells here is a B&W execution with a lot of hand brush work which I tend to use when I make a change to B&W. RBorud
Thank you for your contribution. I find it interesting how we each 'see' this scene differently.
Dec 14, 2018 09:49:43 #
AndyH wrote:
Some great experimentation going on here. UHH at its best - Very educational and enlightening.
Andy
Andy
Yes, Andy, it is. And you're correct . . . UHH at its best.
Dec 14, 2018 09:51:08 #
WestTnGuy wrote:
I am completely amazed at the amount of good advice given on this topic! Like Bruce, I think this is the next on my list as far as post processing. I think I will try to get some ready for the West TN Fair in late summer. They have a pretty good show there. Very interesting thread
And Bruce, when you get this figured out, come on down to West TN and teach me!!!!
And Bruce, when you get this figured out, come on down to West TN and teach me!!!!
Please don't hold your breath!!! I may never get it figured out.Dec 21, 2018 19:32:51 #
AndyH wrote:
I'd love to see more of your work, though. Conversion to BW is a terrific goal and subject.Andy
https://brucewells.myportfolio.com
Dec 21, 2018 21:18:56 #
brucewells wrote:
The brucewells portfolio collection looks rather professional to me. More accomplished than amateur. I enjoyed visiting the link.
Dec 21, 2018 21:33:39 #
brucewells wrote:
Based on what I've read by many writers, it is best to use the color data in the color image when adjusting in post processing to produce a B&W image.
Delderby wrote:
It might be interesting to shoot a few pics with your camera set to B&W.
Should take but a moment or two to find out for yourself?
Dec 21, 2018 21:48:11 #
Delderby wrote:
Delderby wrote:
It might be interesting to shoot a few pics with your camera set to B&W.
Should take but a moment or two to find out for yourself?
It might be interesting to shoot a few pics with your camera set to B&W.
Should take but a moment or two to find out for yourself?
It is most flexible to shoot RAW and convert. However, I often shoot b&w jpeg. You will want to adjust your camera settings for b&w to taste. I set sharpening to 5.5, increase clarity .5, decrease contrast .5, increase brightness .25 or .5. The filter effects can help in certain situations and unlike a real filter do not reduce f stops. For example, to change the look of red rocks. I have found that the filter effects do not help as much as I would like for a blue sky. Here a circular polarizer can help.
Dec 21, 2018 21:54:33 #
brucewells wrote:
Great stuff, Bruce! I especially like your buildings and structures section. My kind of photos, and very well done.
Andy
Dec 22, 2018 09:43:59 #
whwiden wrote:
The brucewells portfolio collection looks rather professional to me. More accomplished than amateur. I enjoyed visiting the link.
Thanks for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed it.
Dec 22, 2018 09:44:41 #
whwiden wrote:
The brucewells portfolio collection looks rather professional to me. More accomplished than amateur. I enjoyed visiting the link.
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Dec 22, 2018 09:46:09 #
Delderby wrote:
Delderby wrote:
It might be interesting to shoot a few pics with your camera set to B&W.
Should take but a moment or two to find out for yourself?
It might be interesting to shoot a few pics with your camera set to B&W.
Should take but a moment or two to find out for yourself?
You are correct. I'll work that angle. You have me curious about it.
Dec 22, 2018 09:48:35 #
AndyH wrote:
Great stuff, Bruce! I especially like your buildings and structures section. My kind of photos, and very well done.
Andy
Andy
Thank you, Andy. Glad you enjoyed them. I hope to add another section for Black & White, when I feel comfortable with my conversions.
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