Time for another tutorial, but this time something different. Instead of an HDR tutorial, how about a Texture tutorial? I'll show you the textures I used and how I used them to turn this:
into this:
So here I am starting in photoshop:
I've already finished my normal adjustments for contrast, noise, sharpness, etc. I've covered those in each of my past tutorials, so check them out for those types questions. Just because this shot is not HDR does not change those basic adjustments.
So after getting to this point I decided that this shot just didn't have enough excitement. I enjoy...
Time for another tutorial!
In this post I'll show you everything I did to turn this:
into this:
Really not that different is it? But I actually spent a lot of time on those "minor" changes.
This is an HDR, so that means I started out with 3 separate exposures by bracketing the camera at (-2, 0, +2). Here are the 3 exposures:
-2
0
+2
First thing to do is open these 3 RAW images into Photomatix. I use Photomatix for all of my HDR's. If you are interested in buying Photomatix, use the coupon code "malcolmphoto" for a 15% discount! It's already at a great price ($99) and even...
I have another RFI as we call it in the construction industry, or a Request For Information. Someone asked how I processed a particular image, so I promised a tutorial - so here go.....
In this tutorial, I'll show every step I took to turn this:
into this:
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Obviously, this one is an HDR image. Unlike some of my other tutorials, there is really not much processing involved after photomatix. The only difference here (and it's an important one) is the number...
Another Tutorial! Don't worry, I'll get back to the photo posts soon!
I've had another request for a tutorial. This time someone would like to see how I convert to black and white. Believe it or not, there are TONS of ways to convert an image to black and white. However, there is one particular method that I use often. I believe I got it from a Scott Kelby photoshop book for CS2 purchased on Ebay. It's a very easy process that makes for a great action.
Here we go.....
Here is what we are starting with:
Now, this is an HDR image and I am already finished with my normal processing. You can check...
I had a request from a fellow photographer for a "How I Did It" post. For this tutorial, I'll show you everything I did to turn this:
into this
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Once again, this is an HDR or High Dynamic Range Image. To create an HDR image you need to take multiple exposures (usually 3 but can be us many as you want) of the same scene.
To do this, I put the camera mode in Aperture Priority and set the auto bracket to (-2, 0, +2). This will make the camera take 3 consecutive shots, one exposed...
I figured it was time for another "How I Did It" post. In this tutorial, I'll show you everything I did to turn this
into this
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Once again, this is an HDR or High Dynamic Range Image. To create an HDR image you need to take multiple exposures (usually 3 but can be us many as you want) of the same scene.
To do this, I put the camera mode in Aperture Priority and set the auto bracket to (-2, 0, +2). This will make the camera take 3 consecutive shots, one exposed properly,...
