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Jim Christensen
{K:18843} 10/12/2004
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Michael
Thanks a lot, I bookwarked it and will study. thanks for taking the time to put this together. it takes time and i appreciate it !
Thanks again
jimc
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Michael Kanemoto
{K:22115} 10/12/2004
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Jim:
I posted a walkthrough of the gradient masking in PS. Hope you learn and have fun.
http://www.usefilm.com/photo_forum/14/577892/
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Sally A.
{K:4601} 10/9/2004
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But... it's ok.
it's still a nice macro image, love the details on that wing. Nice soft colors.
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Jim Christensen
{K:18843} 10/7/2004
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Mike
Yes a walk through would be appreciated, Sine I have 0 , zero, nada, experieince with masks
thanks in advance
jimc
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Michael Kanemoto
{K:22115} 10/7/2004
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Q: What is a "Ramp Filter?"
A: There is no package to buy. It's just a technique.
It's Kanemoto terminology for using the quick mask function in Photoshop then using the "Gradiant Tool" to create a mask that "ramps down" the selection. I then can apply Levels (contrast and brightness), saturation, or color balance on any channel to just the selection on a gradient so that no harsh "matting lines" appear.
It allows for very subtle pushes and corrections, and I think it adds a lot more control.
The equivalent is shooting with gradient filters.
In place of the gradient fill you can use the airbrush or paintbrush set really high, and paint outside the edge of the photograph.
I have found that using gradient masks against the sky and ground (through inverse select) allows me to correct the sky and ground as seperate elements, but with a blend that does not show any masking.
Let me know if you need a walkthrough and I may post something in a discussion group with walkthroughs.
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Den Thompson
{K:30432} 10/7/2004
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Boy oh boy Jim. You've done fabulous work here. These guys are so difficult. Apart from the posing it's hard to get sufficient DOF across the wings and body but you've got it perfect.
Den
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:209486} 10/7/2004
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so stunning cut and details Jim!
ciao
roby
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Dave Stacey
{K:150877} 10/7/2004
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A little smaller subject than your usual shots, Jim! Great detail and colour, though.
Dave.
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Jim Christensen
{K:18843} 10/7/2004
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Micheal
Good shot, way dieerent than mine but nice in that you are looking head on which i wish meine was.
Now another thing, I see you modified a photo called Chianti Sunset with ramp filters. where and how are they available in PS. I need them !
jimc
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Lori Stitt
{K:75282} 10/7/2004
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Really nice Jim,
I like the bit of flash, great detail, next time just tell him to turn around a little!
Good job,
Lori :)
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Lee Harris
{K:14694} 10/6/2004
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wow....very crisp and the eyes have a almost metal look.
The wings have so much detail.....excellent.
Lee
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John Loreaux
{K:86210} 10/6/2004
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Hi Jim!
Nice macro!
Very good detail especially in the wings!
Well done My Friend!
My best always..............JOHN
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Michele Berti
{K:14921} 10/6/2004
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Great macro! Impressive.
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Michael Kanemoto
{K:22115} 10/6/2004
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Let's try that upload one more time without timing out....
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Michael Kanemoto
{K:22115} 10/6/2004
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My first attempt using a macro lens on my Nikon. Those dragonflies are fast buggers.
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Stephen Bowden
{K:64141} 10/6/2004
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Magnificent macro Jim - I can never get these to land for me lol
Best wishes,
Steve
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Margaret Sturgess
{K:49403} 10/6/2004
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Excellent, first shot great detail
Margaret
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Teunis Haveman
{K:53426} 10/6/2004
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Jim great fragment
Beautiful shadow
Teunis
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Chris Spracklen
{K:32552} 10/6/2004
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Pretty stunning for a first attempt, Jim!
The bug looks about a foot long!!
Best regards, Chris
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