Color toning practice
Dec 15, 2019 10:52:15 #
First time using “Infinite Color” in photoshop. Took a few selfies to practice. CC welcome.
Dec 16, 2019 06:14:23 #
I'm not familiar with infinite color so I will have to look into that. I love the lighting! It might be interesting to take another image with your eye open, not sure if that would work but it might create another feeling.
Dec 16, 2019 06:31:38 #
OK, good, now go to a program that makes it a painting... the lighting and coloration are just-so..well done OriginalCyn.
The pose or moment in time is very expressive and is in its self a weather forecast... great photos tell a story and this one indeed does that.
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" Photoshop CS6 users will be happy to know that they can also utilize the extension, however, it’ll be a separate product versus being controlled through a panel with actions. This tool is only for Photoshop, and will not work with Lightroom or Adobe Elements."
https://fstoppers.com/review/fstoppers-review-infinite-color-panel-246208
It is a free download and may be an "action rather than a plugin. It may cost $130? The free may be a cract? I think the same effect can be achieved by Topaz Clarity by adjusting the tones of various colors. There are also presets in one of the Jixipix programs.
https://rorpc.com/infinite-color-panel-plug-in-download/
The pose or moment in time is very expressive and is in its self a weather forecast... great photos tell a story and this one indeed does that.
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" Photoshop CS6 users will be happy to know that they can also utilize the extension, however, it’ll be a separate product versus being controlled through a panel with actions. This tool is only for Photoshop, and will not work with Lightroom or Adobe Elements."
https://fstoppers.com/review/fstoppers-review-infinite-color-panel-246208
It is a free download and may be an "action rather than a plugin. It may cost $130? The free may be a cract? I think the same effect can be achieved by Topaz Clarity by adjusting the tones of various colors. There are also presets in one of the Jixipix programs.
https://rorpc.com/infinite-color-panel-plug-in-download/
Dec 16, 2019 06:47:18 #
Fstop12 wrote:
I'm not familiar with infinite color so I will have to look into that. I love the lighting! It might be interesting to take another image with your eye open, not sure if that would work but it might create another feeling.
I have a few with my eyes open but we’re flawed in other ways. Youbare right though. Thank you for taking a look!
Dec 16, 2019 06:48:42 #
dpullum wrote:
OK, good, now go to a program that makes it a painting... the lighting and coloration are just-so..well done OriginalCyn.
The pose or moment in time is very expressive and is in its self a weather forecast... great photos tell a story and this one indeed does that.
The pose or moment in time is very expressive and is in its self a weather forecast... great photos tell a story and this one indeed does that.
Can you recommend d a program to do just that? I know it can be done without a program but alas I do t have that ability yet! Thank you!
Dec 16, 2019 07:02:18 #
OriginalCyn wrote:
Can you recommend d a program to do just that? I know it can be done without a program but alas I do t have that ability yet! Thank you!
I added some information to my comment while you were asking. Also there is Affinity a $50 one time fee program, offers this tutorial:
https://affinityspotlight.com/article/tonal-adjustments/
[Affinity is it is said by many to be the death toll of Adobe PS.]
"Tonal adjustments are a brilliant way of improving your images, from subtle corrections that make tones easier on the eye, to more dramatic changes that redefine the image’s look entirely. There are no hard and fast rules as to which adjustments you should use; it’s up to you to decide how to use these adjustments to best modify your image."
I just checked out JIXIPIX NIR COLOR and it does the trick with presets and sliders.
https://jixipix.com/nir-color/info-desktop.html
https://jixipix.com/nir-color/details.html
The cost is $6
Dec 16, 2019 09:13:14 #
dpullum wrote:
I added some information to my comment while you w... (show quote)
I’ll take a look! My husband is getting a shoulder replacement right now as I sit and wait for him...I’ll review your info! In the mean time I played with the image in Snapseed...a quick and dirty edit
Dec 16, 2019 11:06:58 #
Lovely self-portrait of a lovely woman! Well done, Cyn.
Wishing you and your family a Happy Holiday Season.
Hoping your husband has a speedy recovery.
Wishing you and your family a Happy Holiday Season.
Hoping your husband has a speedy recovery.
Dec 16, 2019 13:23:10 #
dsp wrote:
Lovely self-portrait of a lovely woman! Well done, Cyn.
Wishing you and your family a Happy Holiday Season.
Hoping your husband has a speedy recovery.
Wishing you and your family a Happy Holiday Season.
Hoping your husband has a speedy recovery.
How very nice of you. Thank you!
Dec 16, 2019 13:39:37 #
Loving the epic knit hooded cardigan... so seasonally apropos...
As for the iconic pose dynamic, wonderful use of hands to minimize their dominance...
Grasping the collar with both hands as you've done here is SOP in Lookbooks and Catalog...
The low angle of view is an excellent perspective for this editorial narrative...
That said I'm wondering about using a 24-70mm f/2.8 optic on your full frame 5D Mark II. At 70mm your elbows begin to dominate in the foreground... especially the left one which appears brighter than your face in the second iteration ... thus those elbows are somewhat the "hero" of this visual statement...
This narrative begs for at least 200mm or better yet 300mm of lens compression to tame those pesky elbows... In fashion it's about the clothes first, then maybe the talent's face... but certain not elbows or hands unless the hands are used like in ballet as an elegant statement...
As for "color" alteration? If you are trying to make an artistic statement guess it works... However such deviations for reality seldom are used effectively except on exceptional high end work.... and at the direction of the creative and/or art director on the project... Best advice? make your visual statements with compelling composition of superb illumination... that is if you're keen on transitioning to the commercial side of the equation... at least this has been my experience... and yes you can find outrageous color variations in current editions of VOGUE albeit those are primarily editorial "stories" without and a product vendor involved... Look to the advertisements for what works commercially... where attention to detail is paramount... and keeping it "real" is SOP not optional...
Please keep at it... you only grow with practice... there is no quicker way to learn than shooting for a "real" client... here the trauma of failure keenly focuses ones attention... and only through repeated failure does one grow professionally...
My very best wish for your better half's procedure and trust he has a speedy and full recovery...
Again all the best on your epic journey OriginalCyn
As for the iconic pose dynamic, wonderful use of hands to minimize their dominance...
Grasping the collar with both hands as you've done here is SOP in Lookbooks and Catalog...
The low angle of view is an excellent perspective for this editorial narrative...
That said I'm wondering about using a 24-70mm f/2.8 optic on your full frame 5D Mark II. At 70mm your elbows begin to dominate in the foreground... especially the left one which appears brighter than your face in the second iteration ... thus those elbows are somewhat the "hero" of this visual statement...
This narrative begs for at least 200mm or better yet 300mm of lens compression to tame those pesky elbows... In fashion it's about the clothes first, then maybe the talent's face... but certain not elbows or hands unless the hands are used like in ballet as an elegant statement...
As for "color" alteration? If you are trying to make an artistic statement guess it works... However such deviations for reality seldom are used effectively except on exceptional high end work.... and at the direction of the creative and/or art director on the project... Best advice? make your visual statements with compelling composition of superb illumination... that is if you're keen on transitioning to the commercial side of the equation... at least this has been my experience... and yes you can find outrageous color variations in current editions of VOGUE albeit those are primarily editorial "stories" without and a product vendor involved... Look to the advertisements for what works commercially... where attention to detail is paramount... and keeping it "real" is SOP not optional...
Please keep at it... you only grow with practice... there is no quicker way to learn than shooting for a "real" client... here the trauma of failure keenly focuses ones attention... and only through repeated failure does one grow professionally...
My very best wish for your better half's procedure and trust he has a speedy and full recovery...
Again all the best on your epic journey OriginalCyn
Dec 16, 2019 14:31:17 #
Thomas902 wrote:
Loving the epic knit hooded cardigan... so seasona... (show quote)
Thank you for your thoughtful remarks. I must confess that I am experimenting only and I didn’t have forethought as to what my purpose was other than to create an image that I could play with some colors.
Unfortunately I have a very small studio and I’m sure I couldn’t shoot my 200mm. However, well understood. My fill seems to have been a bit bright, where the elbow seems to overpower.
The cardigan? Yeah...I got that one right😏
Dec 16, 2019 16:47:27 #
Dec 17, 2019 09:04:39 #
OriginalCyn wrote:
First time using “Infinite Color” in photoshop. Took a few selfies to practice. CC welcome.
First thought was very creative and professional work and a lovely subject.
Second thought was "what is Infinite Color"
Third thought was what a creative name "OriginalCyn"
Fourth thought was I gotta look at more of her work.
Fifth thought was WOW, best work I've seen on the hog, very professional, creative and artsy. Way above my pay grade to provide CC, other than...WOW.
Dec 17, 2019 19:16:16 #
BigDaddy wrote:
First thought was very creative and professional work and a lovely subject.
Second thought was "what is Infinite Color"
Third thought was what a creative name "OriginalCyn"
Fourth thought was I gotta look at more of her work.
Fifth thought was WOW, best work I've seen on the hog, very professional, creative and artsy. Way above my pay grade to provide CC, other than...WOW.
Second thought was "what is Infinite Color"
Third thought was what a creative name "OriginalCyn"
Fourth thought was I gotta look at more of her work.
Fifth thought was WOW, best work I've seen on the hog, very professional, creative and artsy. Way above my pay grade to provide CC, other than...WOW.
Well that’s a lot of thoughts lol!! I really appreciate you taking a look. I feel like my work has definitely progressed in the past few years. This was where I first started showing some of my work. I didn’t have the confidence to show real humans in my life so I posted here on the hog. Lately I am more active in my Facebook groups and have done a lot of work that I’m proud of.
Thank you for all the wonderful compliments.
Cynthia
Jan 20, 2021 16:28:19 #
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