recovery shot

**Tco** · #1 (**permalink**) 26-04-2008, 12:06 AM

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Wrong WB setting and wrong ISO. Colour cast was reddy and the pic very washed out looking. Did some photoplopping to pull it back a bit. A bit yellowy now though mmethinks

Done a quick flash vid to show you what it was like before. Be patient while it loads...only a minute or so long but it'll take a while to load. Sorry about the music

Macromedia Flash (SWF) Movie Created by Camtasia Studio

here is the original. My fault I had everything set up wrong due to tiredness. Had to then try and simulate my usual lighting setup in photoshop. I'm so absent minded at times. Still a tad too yellow but i'll sort that later.

Mausue · #2 (**permalink**) 26-04-2008, 12:19 AM

Good work pulling back the shot TCO. This is a beautiful image of you and your son one to treasure always. Great work getting him to look at the camera. The eye contact is lovely. A shot to be very proud of

whatt · #3 (**permalink**) 26-04-2008, 01:35 AM

Hi Tco, What a handsome little fellow .... not sure about the dad though

.. lol ... I watched the video .. and what music to add to it ... Like your life .. flight of the Bumble Bee .. lol ... wonderful PS work .... great recovery. I had to show it to my husband and he says .. what a cute little boy .. and he loved watching the video .. he said .. How very clever!!! Thanks for sharing ..
Cheers
Else

lisa1970 · #4 (**permalink**) 26-04-2008, 08:13 AM

lovely portrait, doesn't look yellowy on my monitor but watching your video i can see why you'd think so comparing to the original.

perfect music for a busy little photoshopping session!!

**Tco** · #5 (**permalink**) 26-04-2008, 08:25 AM

cheers guys. Its not me though. A young couple came around for a shoot in the week. This lad is only 20 years old and I am 38 so i am very flattered LOL

Big wet snogs to you all xxx

cyclone · #6 (**permalink**) 26-04-2008, 09:50 AM

Looks like I really need that photoshop course.

**Tco** · #7 (**permalink**) 26-04-2008, 11:32 AM

Merv mate its just the time lapse that makes it look so busy. It was a very simple session with photoshop. Nothing complicated at all. From what I can see you are doing just fine buddy. Its always better to try and get the results out of the camera. P/shop is a great tool but over the years has made me a bit lazy when pressing the shutter.

Tedz · #8 (**permalink**) 26-04-2008, 07:04 PM

Looking good here Cobber (no snogs required) looking dapper with the improvements.

cyclone · #9 (**permalink**) 27-04-2008, 10:02 AM

It's the stuff you did cleaning up the skin, I'd end up with hard edges. You did a good job getting rid of the background too.

**Tco** · #10 (**permalink**) 27-04-2008, 11:42 AM

Have a look at this mate

Lunacore Photoshop Training - Smooth Skin tutorial (part 1/2)

Google 'skin smoothing photoshop' and you'll find a load more. When you use the method from the above link a few times, you'll speed right up and it becomes second nature.