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Post by michelb on Apr 23, 2017 19:00:45 GMT
An old tutorial about an interesting variant of the classical 'Paint with light' based on a 50% grey layer in softlight/overlay mode. retouchpro.com/tutorials/?m=show&id=249I think all landscape photographers should know that technique. |
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Post by pams on Apr 24, 2017 10:02:57 GMT
Thank you. This is a little different than the way I do it but it is always nice to know other ways.
I agree that all photographers should know this.
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Post by Major Major on Apr 24, 2017 11:47:14 GMT
Pam -
Would you care to share your technique? It's always good to learn different approaches.
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Post by ritage on Apr 24, 2017 17:25:27 GMT
If you still have Grafficalicus Action Plug-ins from older PSE Versions, there are 2 PWL Actions that work well with PSE 14, although they were written for 32-bit Programs.
They create the PWL layers set to the correct Blend Modes with one click.
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Post by Sepiana on Apr 24, 2017 18:17:48 GMT
I have Graffi's actions. I have been using them since Elements 7. As rule of thumb, actions (.atn files) written for Elements 7 will work in Elements 8 through 15, Windows or Mac, 32- or 64-bit programs. The issue of 32-/64-bit program plays a role only when it comes to plug-ins (.8BF, .plugin on a Mac).
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Post by pams on Apr 24, 2017 19:18:49 GMT
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Post by Sepiana on Apr 25, 2017 6:41:24 GMT
Michel, thanks for the link! I usually use a layer filled with 50% gray and the Overlay blending mode. I really like this alternative; I will give it a try. |
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Post by michelb on Apr 25, 2017 7:03:55 GMT
Michel, thanks for the link! I usually use a layer filled with 50% gray and the Overlay blending mode. I really like this alternative; I will give it a try. I do the same: 'Paint with light' is 'dodge and burn'. If I am working with black and white, that reminds me of the old darkroom techniques for printing. I never dodge an burn with other tools... The technique in the tutorial is particularly good for creative enhancement in coloured landscapes. Side note: the Retouchpro forum has become very slow... hard times for forums! |
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