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Post by hmca on Mar 15, 2019 22:21:44 GMT
My inspiration as well, Tom!
"These are all great! What a great tut, Tom! I would never have thought that this would look good on a landscape image but I was inspired by whippet (yes, you Margaret! ) to give it a try. I love your results, Margaret!"
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Post by kdcintx on Mar 16, 2019 0:42:20 GMT
These mirror box creations keep getting better and better. Tom, that's outstanding.
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Post by Tpgettys on Mar 18, 2019 6:18:42 GMT
Funnily enough I'd been looking at this for a future challenge but Tom beat me to it  Hey Tony, sorry! I guess this was bound to happen some day. I like your interpretation, and the fact that you also thought it worthy of a CE challenge is validating. |
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Post by Tpgettys on Mar 18, 2019 17:53:01 GMT
Well Phooey. I wanted to have a reflection in the 5 walls with the object itself floating in the center of the box. I didn't quite pull it off, but maybe someone with better skills will be able to achieve that effect.  |
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Post by whippet on Mar 18, 2019 19:55:32 GMT
What a delicious looking cup of coffee.
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Post by Lillias on Mar 19, 2019 12:19:34 GMT
Trying to achieve Tom's suggestion of having the object floating in the box. Don't know if I've quite managed it... image from Pixabay...  |
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Post by hmca on Mar 19, 2019 12:53:43 GMT
Looks pretty impressive to me, Lillias!
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Post by Tpgettys on Mar 20, 2019 3:28:03 GMT
Trying to achieve Tom's suggestion of having the object floating in the box. Don't know if I've quite managed it...
Thanks for taking the challenge Lillias! Not bad, but I think the solution is in the "lighting" of the scene. Perhaps darkening every panel so the central object stands out? I will give it a go and post if I have some success. Anyone else?
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Post by Tpgettys on Mar 20, 2019 4:01:17 GMT
Closer, but still missing something vital. What is it?? Trying to make the unbelievable believable.
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Post by pontiac1940 on Mar 20, 2019 4:12:27 GMT
Just an idea ... In the cup and balloon examples, the primary object is still displayed on the back wall. Try removing the cup/balloon on the back wall. For the floating object (cup, balloon) >>> I assume you captured it using the "Quick Selection Tool" ... however, you did it, you captured the cup shadow as well. Just capture the cup. Then, paste it into the box (blank back wall) and add an appropriate shadow using Edit layer Style. The cup needs a big shadow. The balloon, just a wee hint and thin shadow ... possibly no shadow. Leave the mtns io the balloon back wall. Clive Hummmmmmmmm ... not sure. Fast and dirty work.  |
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Post by hmca on Mar 20, 2019 13:23:28 GMT
Both of these balloons look good to me! You guys are good!
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Post by ritage on Mar 20, 2019 16:18:29 GMT
It occurred to me that this is an instance where a white drop shadow might look more realistic. I don't see many balloons, but I see planes going over from my balcony all day long. They reflect the sun light, but there are no shadows. Just my 2 cents.
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Post by pontiac1940 on Mar 20, 2019 16:55:21 GMT
Agree ritage..nothing to "shadow" on. (There are exceptions.) But it needs some sort of highlights and you are on the right track. Good.
Google "Crepuscular rays" .. possible to get "shadows" but I agree ... looks weird.
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Post by Tpgettys on Mar 20, 2019 17:32:26 GMT
Thanks for your replies pontiac1940 and ritage ! The back wall image was annoying, I don't know why I didn't think to just do away with it! |
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Post by ritage on Mar 20, 2019 17:37:05 GMT
Agree ritage..nothing to "shadow" on. (There are exceptions.) But it needs some sort of highlights and you are on the right track. Good. Google "Crepuscular rays" .. possible to get "shadows" but I agree ... looks weird. I considered that. Planes sometimes show sharp sparkles, or actually blink, but they are metal. The balloon doesn't have any metal parts.
Rita
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