tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36111636054703644412024-02-18T21:35:52.174-08:00The Photoshop Jedi's BlogAustin Huckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03166863037598170405noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611163605470364441.post-16805248705148274812010-05-17T09:58:00.000-07:002010-05-17T10:25:46.566-07:00Content Aware FAILCS5 has some wicked cool demo videos of their new use of the Content Aware algorithms. But how cool is it really? Well if you're not a fan of reading I will skip to the end, it is REALLY cool. However it has its limitations, it's not the end of retouching as we know it... not yet. Below are a couple of examples of one click retouches. One that worked and one that did not.<br /><br />Content Aware fill is only able to work on the base layer (no Sample Current and Below or Sample All). Content Aware Fill is default when you make a selection and hit Delete. Content Aware Heal is a beefed up Spot Heal, which is able to Sample All Layers. This way you can use this tool along with the Stamp tool on a dedicated Spot Layer for non destructive retouching.<br /><br />Also P.S. Mini Bridge isn't talked about as much, but this little panel is going to do wonders for your workflow when working composites with multiple source files.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Content Aware Fill (only works on base layer)<br />Select > Delete > Content Aware Fill<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc61oavkrqbYS72MJVcJWSfCZAMKL35udX4zZBPYld6uVQ3cWvVPJz_S7wP_J6C5vRGrmjGO05mqZ3B53l1IeQyx3SFtJZfC2_ao6Ocimf3zyMQE9CkS-hAVj61uiopqmLOsWXz7pBjRea/s1600/1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 238px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc61oavkrqbYS72MJVcJWSfCZAMKL35udX4zZBPYld6uVQ3cWvVPJz_S7wP_J6C5vRGrmjGO05mqZ3B53l1IeQyx3SFtJZfC2_ao6Ocimf3zyMQE9CkS-hAVj61uiopqmLOsWXz7pBjRea/s400/1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472287673100146178" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Content Aware Heal<br />New Layer > Spot Heal > Content Aware + Sample All Layers<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiySwT8lbwcAkZMQJaNU6nUn0YhFV6Kb32lwKfeOalEjia5MG8AtSmCgL_ai9_DbOEe6szmyZmjnHgZxN-jRi42u7WrPy-KiI0Bg231ks2LbCnFO21f806rl96KTfDqnESDR_2hK9reW3sX/s1600/2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 366px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiySwT8lbwcAkZMQJaNU6nUn0YhFV6Kb32lwKfeOalEjia5MG8AtSmCgL_ai9_DbOEe6szmyZmjnHgZxN-jRi42u7WrPy-KiI0Bg231ks2LbCnFO21f806rl96KTfDqnESDR_2hK9reW3sX/s400/2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472288473794412786" border="0" /></a>Austin Huckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03166863037598170405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611163605470364441.post-12176640919816555562010-02-19T13:39:00.001-08:002010-02-19T13:45:49.331-08:00Photoshop 20 years old<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_L9lARC7Rgt60zAGiSPvJF7OdSp1XlPwiXbFAtK89F32dn-4tLM75ZbprxpnLLcWM5VX3Vu2zk5oWf9Lw1uhN8wP_HAM63sPQoKA3ySabDtpDezqdcB-plZZMFb3KmDfDzrrC-F4Pml4-/s1600-h/500x_2010-02-19_140912.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 219px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_L9lARC7Rgt60zAGiSPvJF7OdSp1XlPwiXbFAtK89F32dn-4tLM75ZbprxpnLLcWM5VX3Vu2zk5oWf9Lw1uhN8wP_HAM63sPQoKA3ySabDtpDezqdcB-plZZMFb3KmDfDzrrC-F4Pml4-/s320/500x_2010-02-19_140912.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440072643683703826" border="0" /></a>Notice the four developers, including the famous (or infamous) Russel Brown.Austin Huckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03166863037598170405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611163605470364441.post-24548743799319355872010-01-24T19:03:00.000-08:002010-01-24T19:49:37.595-08:00It's all about workflowThe last post was about using a 50% gray layer to Dodge and Burn. Which is GREAT! Just never do it first, my bad. <b>Every adjustment layer you make will effect how all the adjustments below it will ultimately change the base image. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">That being said here is my workflow 101. Some of these steps you may not know, but I will reference this in future posts.</span></b><div><div><br /></div><div>First:</div><div>Assess the image</div><div>Zoom to 100% and scan the whole image, making note of the adjustments that will be needed.</div><div><br /></div><div>Second:</div><div>Retouching layer</div><div>I'll do a post on non-destructive retouching layers, suffice to say, now is when you would be doing that.</div><div><br /></div><div>Third:</div><div>Global adjustments</div><div>Starting with luminosity & contrast then color & saturation</div><div>Contrast will effect how you see your color and saturation</div><div><br /></div><div>Last:</div><div>Selective adjustments</div><div>Layer adjustments that are masked off, again, luminosity first then color.</div><div><br /></div><div>So there you have it. If you stick to this guideline, as you build bigger and more complex image files, you won't be creating adjustment layers that counteract each other. That would be extra work and can cause noise and banding.</div><div><br /></div><div>Good luck and happy pixel pushing</div><div>As always please comment if this was helpful or not, if there is something you need clarified or questions needing answers.</div><div><br /></div></div>Austin Huckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03166863037598170405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611163605470364441.post-69317813606281802662010-01-20T16:37:00.000-08:002010-01-21T13:50:23.532-08:00Create depth and contrast with a Dodge and Burn LayerContinuing from the last post "Sharpen and Shape". Now you should have an image that looks something like this:<div><br /><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_pm3OQRN3tBv0iFwNuxsmQzqr5ERZUtdD7VJ4VNT47iQlodpAczkTsREpNL1nShAg9L6WKxv7QEG2GWfkW9nP6f0ZlXluSZU_9WfeuQnfsQvuidJYamQCGmtmq2G6Cb5HKZJXJltLp-Ps/s400/flatsharp_screenshot.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 366px; height: 400px;" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428987556719731874" border="0" /></div><div>A Smart Object base layer that has 2 Smart Filters, Sharpen + Shadow Highlight. Since this gives us a washed out, flat feel we will start by adjusting the contrast.</div><div><br /></div><div>Today we will be using a Dodge and Burn layer.</div><div>To do this create a New Layer > Fill with 50% gray</div><div></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggbZYmd6UFdNCwCZOZsmok0HiE0BE7X1UlTDssPK2DZkjYfJv-uU2-CTCqsYm_dPPf80_aXz_sWI8_jfXv1uhAGsYwgAuXNEcmMMd-BdRyGRk9epJdKjmQQ8P89Vbu8TQCZnGqdlXnraTp/s320/1_newlayer.jpg" style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 180px; height: 320px;" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428996675399645874" border="0" /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvyLL5q0qK2OIH0WWGNFRZOStjtTsaU_VBm1jK4_WNiKzYiGMBGqaIxhKzhFLHH5hfPLYjSAbOid61KwAaxN98GuAWV_TyPnPGJRemOxT5vUjIXCpIs5CUrY5EEGCKkSe7ZK4EHSTfQpFM/s320/2_filllayer.jpg" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 190px; height: 320px;" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429005159633243026" border="0" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>With the gray layer selected go to your Layer Blending mode > change the mode to Overlay.</div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFB1kyiDxsXtUJtQi1RHlVOe6J6ojzg64T4jbTYGLSW8aVsB_mgRsXvrNXev1U0vrxnXpxIPJcIfL1ZHOv-5oTkUl1p0XVEMIgbv8dExS5V7UvXt-RDGwhEOw_lYQQpsCd6UPCRBskAYSR/s320/3_blendmode.jpg" style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 241px; height: 252px;" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428997094592005698" border="0" /></div><div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCxbosA29xfUNKeHfscdNS-zUHuG_NC11_KiFgaUInJwg4hOTC8_HWgmfiB7bce5UPZSA5a_7TesrgjWONOcGOG3JHCH6MTSO9VzBATcadw7p3mY984P0GLb2mlnQuu5Hlh-SCmWUNcL5d/s320/BlendModeMenu.jpg" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 191px; height: 320px;" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428997818891488002" border="0" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;">With the layer mode set to Overlay you will no longer see the gray over your image.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Now use the Brush Tool set it to Black or White with a 10% opacity. Select the Overlay layer and paint with the brush. Black will darken the area of the image you are painting over, White will brighten it.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">As with all adjustments, <b>universally</b> <b>go too far</b>, then dial back the layer Opacity till you get a flattering effect. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Play with different brush hardness, opacity and size. To refine your brush's effect confine your brush to a selected area. This layer can also be effected by filters such as blur, sharpen, distort, etc.</div></div></div>Austin Huckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03166863037598170405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611163605470364441.post-33182220168302824092010-01-04T18:50:00.000-08:002010-01-21T13:49:00.611-08:00Sharpen and Shape<div style="text-align: left;">Over the next few posts I'll show how I went from A to Z in this image</div>I'm using CS3, so if you are using an earlier version of PS this won't work but there are work arounds. Like get upgraded!<br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3E-xsTyS6xlZe8ZtgslFRfs3dE5MptCLbcT0FaApiBvg8EIoBOBJzDuVQl6MjEFJJjmFO87gBOS3tp3SVeLV2MUMfNHMiL7FjEVHPnNWnz8mbapoZrBADJnpxET3AzK2hXgzzOiKGAW5P/s400/Seth_BA_FW.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px;" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423089743275482994" border="0" /><div>Lets start with the sharpening.<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5RIL8HrpPY7R2KwQrpCmoewtUDNL4K1vEyq-GAr9A9KT9Jnemf0_3PhnGdV9s33cXSxwjMSOCywn0KFap8wb2Tgkpf6KRQUflufK9lH7LVYr40o273yVd4-XOIKNYw1rSwmwgTUKf48K1/s320/Screen+shot+SmartObject.jpg" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 182px; height: 320px;" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423090516560146722" border="0" /><br /></div><div>Right click Background layer > Convert to Smart Object<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr8d17Cen-CL_X1cUK6KmYszmJP0fy_Ho34kUk_ksliIMFMU0FsqUpYdhGcBf2zRM9o-VTj6YNVmLXR8QqeglkX5JeKWjp-vAeEZPTyc2419JlFXbtVsNvDTrWzeGMr6PYHm-J0Tn_bLg1/s320/Screen+shot+SS.jpg" style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 320px;" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423086660941539746" border="0" /><br />With Smart Object selected<br />Image > Adjustments > Shadow</div><div> Highlight<br />Make all the boxes the same, the higher the # the greater the effect. Be warned, too high and you will start to get a halo effect<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br />With Smart Object still selected<div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN7wzFDMlQwnSGZT8zecV6Id7ivN9mY1XhdRSg70XDx-8NVKMIxzdh0UUL5mlGvgjcIlQNG6eVqAB6PzG9eU_iZc5cTmQcsO0fW4JsnYO2Tbp3yZx98a2jO3CjeM9Kw6NbE1kr4FMP9YzF/s200/Screen+shot+SmartSharpen.jpg" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 194px; height: 200px;" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423095346938649762" border="0" /></div></div><div><div>Filter > Sharpen > Smart Sharpen<br />Here I used 200% at 1.7 Radius<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br />This will create a flat, sharp image, which we will need to ad contrast and color effects to next.</div></div>Austin Huckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03166863037598170405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3611163605470364441.post-18472173965212144542010-01-04T17:50:00.000-08:002010-01-04T18:29:06.671-08:00Welcome to BlogExpand and share your photoshop and photography awesomeness.Austin Huckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03166863037598170405noreply@blogger.com0