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Post by hmca on Jul 1, 2017 14:22:06 GMT
Posted by David Asch back in 2011, this tutorial shows us how to create the look of long exposure cloudscapes. To best achieve this look in-camera you would need to couple your LE time with the use of ND filters. I have tried it with a LE that I did at the beach. While I got the water to still retain some definition, I would have liked the sky to have more of that blurred look. I like the subtle way it worked with this image:   I also tried it on this image. However, being the clouds were what I liked best about this scene, I preferred the original.   I hope you find some pictures that you can use to try out this effect. I just want to add that I am not going to continue helping out with the Creative Effects challenge. But I'm glad to be able to share with you that Lillias has agreed to take my place and will be joining Simone, Tom and Frank as a host for this challenge. I would ask other members, to think about where they might be able to volunteer to help out on PSE&M. This challenge, Endless Possibilities, and IOW would all be places where you could contribute to the continued success of this forum. |
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Post by blackmutt on Jul 1, 2017 15:44:55 GMT
I hope you will still be a part of the forum!!
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Post by hmca on Jul 1, 2017 16:35:51 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2017 17:57:48 GMT
Thanks for posting that Helen. I like the images you posted. As you know from a couple of my previous posts i've been using ND filters mainly on water. I'll give that tutorial a try to see if i have any success. I think i'll also try my ND filters on clouds also.
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Post by hmca on Jul 1, 2017 19:30:47 GMT
I hope it works for you @scania. I look forward to seeing your results.
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Post by Sydney on Jul 1, 2017 22:02:50 GMT
Helen, what a great way to end your tenure as a host of the Creative Effects Challenge with this one! I was relieved to learn that you aren't leaving the forum though, and presumably will continue your role as a moderator and organiser of the IOW. You have been such a big reason why this forum has been so successful  Good to learn that BillieJean will be stepping in to fill your shoes as I think she will be great in the role Even though I don't have an ND filter I will have a go at this challenge and see what kind of effect I can muster. |
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Post by Lillias on Jul 1, 2017 22:24:27 GMT
Pic courtesy of pixabay. As you can see my first attempt followed the tutorial and I didn’t really like what it did to the clouds. So for my second try in the Radial Blur options I altered the Blur Centre more to the left and slightly above the bottom to achieve the result you see here which to my eyes at any rate gave a more pleasing effect. Click to see larger image.  |
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Post by hmca on Jul 1, 2017 23:07:06 GMT
Thanks for the kind words Sydney ! And I agree Billiejean will be a great addition to this team. |
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Post by hmca on Jul 1, 2017 23:09:18 GMT
Lillias.....it's always a good idea to tweak a tut to your liking. Thanks for sharing both of your results and the starting image!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2017 6:26:06 GMT
The top image is the original and below is the edited version. I also applied the filter at a lower opacity to the sea because if an ND filter had been used it would affect that area also. The filter was set from left to right as that was the way it appeared the clouds were moving. |
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Post by Lillias on Jul 2, 2017 12:35:02 GMT
Nicely done Scania and I agree that it’s better to apply the filter according to the direction of the clouds.
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Post by kdcintx on Jul 2, 2017 12:35:46 GMT
Thank you Helen for your contributions to the creation effects challenges, and I'm glad you will still be around on the forum. I know BillieJean will find some fun challenges for us. Thank you BillieJean for stepping in.
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Post by Lillias on Jul 2, 2017 12:42:14 GMT
Good to learn that BillieJean will be stepping in to fill your shoes as I think she will be great in the role Can I just say - No one can fill Helen’s shoes but thanks for your vote of confidence Sydney and I’ll do my best not to let the team down. And I agree Billiejean will be a great addition to this team. Thank you too Helen for your kind words. |
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Post by Sepiana on Jul 2, 2017 12:56:19 GMT
I also applied the filter at a lower opacity to the sea because if an ND filter had been used it would affect that area also. The filter was set from left to right as that was the way it appeared the clouds were moving. And you nailed it! You definitely know how ND filters work. |
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Post by hmca on Jul 2, 2017 14:50:43 GMT
@scania...so glad you got to try this out. I have enjoyed your LE images and knew your understanding of ND filters would make for an authentic looking image. The only suggestion I would have is to bring back the sharpness of that log on the water's edge.
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